Friday night footy: Roosters v Titans; Cowboys v Eels

Half-time: The Titans fought valiantly throughout the opening exchanges and led 6-0 after 30 minutes but the Roosters have struck twice in the final 10 minutes of the half to take a four-point lead into the sheds. The Roosters have been lethal in second halves this year so Gold Coast will have to be at their best to finish on top of their opponents after the break. Roosters 10 - Titans 6. 

37th minute: We're off to the Bunker with James Tedesco claiming the Roosters second try. Daniel Tupou leapt high to catch a bomb, tapped the ball back to Tedesco, who darted to the corner for the try. The on-field referee ruled Keano Kini was obstructed but the Bunker has declared it was broken play and awarded the try. Roosters 10 - Titans 6. 

31st minute: The Roosters are on the board, with Rob Toia crashing over. The hosts successfully defended their own line before marching down the field and earning a penalty to generate a fresh set of six. James Tedesco then laid on the pass for Toia to break through. The Bunker is taking a very close look at the grounding, with Toia almost dropping the ball, however the try has been confirmed and the Roosters are within two. Roosters 4 - Titans 6. 

27th minute: The Titans have been impressive throughout the first half and they have another chance to extend their lead after Cody Ramsey spilled a bomb. Big defensive set for the Roosters coming up. Roosters 0 - Titans 6.

21st minute: The Roosters continue to threaten with ball in hand but their execution is letting them down. This time it's Reece Robson who almost bursts through before being dragged down by desperate defenders. The hooker attempted to get up for a quick play the ball but dropped the ball in the process and another chance slips through the host's fingers. Roosters 0 - Titans 6.

17th minute: The Titans have the opening points of the game, Chris Randall running a superb line and producing some excellent footwork close to the defensive line to surge past Sam Walker and cross for the first try of the match. It was some good interlinking between forwards, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui throwing the pass to his back-rower for the try. Roosters 0 - Titans 6

13th minute: We've had a frenetic passage of play from the Roosters after Reece Robson latched on to an offload and broke a few tackles. The hooker found a teammate, with the ball passing through multiple sets of hands, before being knocked down by the Titans, regathered by the Roosters and eventually dropped. After all that, the Roosters have a scrum 10 metres out from the try line. Roosters 0 - Titans 0.

10th minute: We're off to the Bunker after Titans debutant Jensen Taumoepeau racing through for a grubber. Daniel Tupou and James Tedesco were desperately trying to deny the winger, who was unable to ground the ball and knocks it on. It would have been a special moment for the 25-year-old who will have to wait a little longer for his first NRL try. Roosters 0 - Titans 0. 

8th minute: Now it's the Titans turn to successfully defend their own line. A penalty against Tino Fa'asuamaleaui handed the Roosters an attacking set of six and they threatened to break through but the Gold Coast defensive was ultimately up to the task. Roosters 0 - Titans 0. 

5th minute: The Roosters breathe an early sigh of relief, with Titans back-rower Beau Fermor unable to catch a tough pass. The error hands the hosts possession and they begin working their way down the field before receiving a set restart late in the set. Roosters 0 - Titans 0.

4th minute: We have an early challenge by the Roosters after James Tedesco knocked down a grubber. The hosts argued the ball were dropped before Oliver Pascoe kicked the ball. The ball did hit the ground but it has been ruled a drop-kick. The replays showing the deflection off Tedesco are inconclusive, meaning the Roosters retain their challenge but the Titans receive an attacking set of six. Roosters 0 - Titans 0. 

Kick-off: We are underway at Polytec Stadium, with the Roosters determined to continue a sensational attacking surge that has seen them pile on the points in recent weeks. Spencer Leniu is in to start at prop, while Cody Ramsey is starting his first game since Round 22 after completing a remarkable comeback last week. As for the Titans, emerging halfback Zane Harrison plays his first NRL game, while 25-year-old winger Jensen Taumoepeau also makes a long-awaited NRL debut. It's a good start for the visitors, who receive a penalty in their first attacking set. Roosters 0 - Titans 0. 

Stat Attack

• The Roosters have won 11 of their last 12 games against the Titans.
• The Titans have lost their last four games on the Central Coast.
• Roosters fullback James Tedesco has scored 13 tries in his last 14 games against the Titans.
• Titans centre Jojo Fifita has scored four tries in his last four games.
• The Roosters have scored 100 points in their last two games.

Late Mail

Roosters: Angus Crichton has been cleared to take his place in the team despite suffering a medial injury in his knee last weekend, retaining his place in the 24-hour squad update. Coach Trent Robinson told media on Thursday: "[Crichton] is really keen to play tomorrow and has recovered well". Taylor Losalu and Billy Smith dropped out of the 22-man squad, with Benaiah Ioelu shifting to the reserve spot and Fetalaiga Pauga joining the 19 alongside Reece Foley, who is in line to make his NRL debut. Cody Ramsey is set for his first start in the NRL since 2022 after coming off the bench last week to complete a remarkable comeback from ulcerative colitis. Ramsey replaces Mark Nawaqanitawase (ankle), while Spencer Leniu is set to start in the front row after Lindsay Collins was placed in the head knock protocol. No changes in Friday's final team update, with Ioelu dropping out of the squad. 

Titans: Gold Coast will line up 1-19 with coach Josh Hannay locking in his team in Friday's 90-minute update. Young gun Zane Harrison is set for an NRL debut after impressing in the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge and the opening rounds of the Queensland Cup season. The NSW Under 19 representative will start at halfback, with Jayden Campbell shifting to five-eighth. An NRL debut is also coming for Jensen Taumoepeau after Siale Faeamani went down with a knee injury. Prop Klese Haas, hooker Oliver Pascoe and lock Cooper Bai are all set to start on Friday night as Hannay rejigs his pack. Chris Randall moves to second row, with Arama Hau, Kurtis Morrin and Sam Verrills reverting to the interchange. Adam Christensen and Bodhi Sharpley were omitted in the 24-hour squad update.

Cowboys v Eels at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Stat Attack

• The Cowboys have won five of their last seven games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
• The Eels have won six of their last eight games against the Cowboys.
• Cowboys fullback Scott Drinkwater has scored five tries in his last five games.
• Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 13 tries in his last 11 games against the Cowboys.
• Cowboys prop Jason Taumalolo will break Johnathan Thurston’s all-time club appearance record.