NZ Warriors nail fourth consecutive NRL victory
- May 3
- 2 min read
Updated: May 3
The Warriors completed a 36-14 victory over the Eels in Sydney for their fourth consecutive victory and to continue their hold on second place on the NRL ladder.
In an overall team effor they completed 37 of 44 sets at 84 per cent and came up with 44 tackle breaks to 28.
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The Wahs had stars across the park and none better than Roger Tuivasa-Sheck who ran for 179 metres and broke six tackles and completed the win with a late try.
Wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored his third straight try double, however it wasn't always perfect.
Leading 16-6 at halftime, the visitors allowed their hosts back into the game at 18-14 midway through the second half, but finished the stronger, with three unanswered converted tries to bury the Eels.
Former Warriors Ronald Volkman scored two tries for Parramatta but also threw an attacking pass that was picked off and ultimately led to the clinching try by centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Jackson Ford was consistent for the Warriors and scored in the second half while Dallin Watene-Zelezniak crossed once again.
The Warriors have a bye in Round 10 to recharge the batteries before they meet the Broncos in an absolute showstopper at Magic Round on May 17.
Warriors 36 (Leka Halasima, Alofiana Khan-Pereira 2 tries, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Jackson Fordn, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck try tries; Tanah Boyd 4 con, 2 pen) Parramatta Eels 14 (Ronald Volkman 2 tries, Will Penisini try; Mitchell Moses con). HT: 16-6
