Jai night footy: Rabbitohs v Broncos
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Can the Rabbitohs repeat their Accor Stadium heroics of 12 months ago when a monster Latrell Mitchell field goal sparked an upset win over Michael Maguire's men?
Or will the premiers get back on track after five straight losses and send a message to the rest of the NRL that their title defence is very much alive?
The Bunnies are clinging to a spot in the eight on points differential only while the Broncos are languishing in 12th spot so a win is absolutely imperative for both sides as we kick off Round 15.
Both sides are paying tribute to Jai Arrow in what is sure to be an emotional night at Accor Stadium.
Follow all the action from Round 15 of the NRL Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Rabbitohs v Broncos at Accor Stadium
Match: Rabbitohs v Broncos
Round 15 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
8th Position
away Team
Broncos
12th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Arrow moved by tidal wave of support
15 min: Alex Johnston racks up his 102nd try in 102 games at Accor Stadium on the back of a clean line break from Jye Gray, who left Adam Reynolds in his wake as he split the Broncos wide open. Latrell Siegwalt adds the extras. Rabbitohs 12-0
13 min: Ed Kosi climbs high to bring down an Ashton Ward bomb and outleaps Josiah Karapani to bring it to ground for the opening try. Latrell Siegwalt converts. Rabbitohs 6-0
11 min: David Fifita grubbers into the in goal, Grant Anderson cleans up, Adam Reynolds goes long with the dropout up to halfway.
9 min: On the back of an Adam Reynolds intercept the Broncos are hot on attack but the ball is knocked on by Cory Paix and Souths hang on. Referee Grant Atkins ruled Brandon Smith had knocked the ball out of Paix's hands and called a knock on but the Rabbitohs challenged and the bunker ruled in their favour.
7 min: Adam Reynolds' bomb comes down right on the tryline and Grant Anderson chooses to tap the ball back rather than catch it and the Broncos come up with a knock-on.
5 min: After the sides trade sets early the Bunnies come up with the first error when Brandon Smith delivers a forward pass out of dummy half to Lachlan Hubner.
7.53pm: Jai Arrow has rung the Rabbitohs' Legacy Bell and is embraced by players from both sides before kick-off.
Late Mail
Rabbitohs: The Bunnies are 1-19 with no late changes. Jai Arrow was named in No.23 as the rugby league community rallies to support the 30-year-old following his devastating MND diagnosis. Tallis Duncan is set to shift to the centres after Campbell Graham suffered a calf injury, with Euan Aitken coming into the back row. Lachlan Hubner will start at lock with Cam Murray away on Origin duties.
Broncos: Late changes on game day with Jack Gosiewski sliding to the bench, Xavier Willison moving to prop and Josh Rogers joining the starting side at lock. Phillip Coates has been added to the six-man bench. Jordan Riki makes his return from a foot injury in the back row for Brisbane's first game at Accor Stadium since last year's grand final. The Broncos will wear Jai Arrow's name and Bronco number embroidered above the club badge, with the jerseys to be auctioned off and proceeds going to Jai's family.
Numbers Game
- The Rabbitohs have won five of their last six games against the Broncos at Accor Stadium.
- The Broncos play at Accor Stadium for the first time since their 2025 grand final triumph.
- The Broncos have conceded 170 points in five consecutive losses.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 15 tries in his last eight games at Accor Stadium.
