Juniors Report Round 1: New Season Kicks Off

Harold Matthews | Roosters Campaign Off To Perfect Start

Sydney Roosters 20-14 Parramatta Eels

The Sydney Roosters Harold Matthews squad kicked off the Junior Rep campaign in style on Saturday morning, opening proceedings with a 20-14 win over Parramatta.

With only 30% of first half possession, the team went into the sheds at 10-all after a mighty defensive effort.

A fantastic individual performance from Cameron Mackenzie put the Roosters in control of the game, with his two tries seeing the Roosters through for an impressive first up win.

Harold Matthews | Central Coast Roosters Go Down In Tight Encounter

Central Coast Roosters 28-30 Canberra Raiders

A double to Samisoni Talakai wasn't enough to save the Central Coast Roosters, going down 30-28 in an entertaining affair at Morry Breen Oval.

Canberra were quicker off the front foot, racing to a 20-12 half-time lead.

The Roosters fought hard after the break, winning the second half but ultimately falling just short of a memorable victory.

Tarsha Gale | Reigning Premiers Crush Eels 

Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy 24-4 Parramatta Eels

The Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy picked up their season right where they left off in 2022, running away with a 24-4 win over Parramatta.

The Roosters dominated from the moment the game kicked off, with Paige Lowe and Brooke Talataina crossing early.

The Eels hit back through Alysha Bell, before a brace of tries to captain Ally Bullman secured the result for the Roosters.

SG Ball | Roosters Fall Short In 50-Point Thriller

Sydney Roosters 22-28 Parramatta Eels

The Sydney Roosters ultimately couldn't get a stirring comeback over the line as they fell just one try short of overcoming the Eels in Wyong.

After falling 16-0 behind early, a double to winger Kade Maguire saw the Roosters rally and leave the game delicately poised at 20-18 heading into the final stages.

The two teams traded tries over the reminder of the contest, with the Eels eventually coming out on top.

Andrew Johns Cup | Colts Too Good For Central Coast

Central Coast Roosters 14-32 Monaro Colts

A slow start cost the Central Coast Roosters in their opening game of the Andrew Johns Cup campaign, going down 32-14 to the Monaro Colts in Canberra.

Winger Tali Kolofale picked up two second half tries for the Roosters in a much improved effort after the side went into the sheds 20-0 down.

Fullback Jai Callaghan picked up the side's other four pointer.

Laurie Daley Cup | Impressive Roosters Ease Past Monaro

Central Coast Roosters 30-18 Monaro Colts

In Sunday's second game, the Laurie Daley Cup side got their campaign off to the perfect start with a 30-18 win over Monaro.

The side raced out of the blocks early in a high-scoring first half, with exciting centre Xavier Taurerewa-Yucel grabbing a double and giving the Roosters a 26-12 lead at the break.

Winger Noah Owens completed his brace in a much more subdued second half, which saw his side run away with a 12-point Round 1 win.