Star recruit Cooper Cronk has guided pre‑season premiership favorites Sydney Roosters to the top of the NRL ladder for the first time after defeating South Sydney 18‑14 last night.
With just three rounds remaining before the playoffs, the Roosters are on track for a top‑two finish and a home final after overcoming a lack of possession to down their arch rivals and the previous competition leader.
The Roosters were leading 10‑8 in the first half.
Meanwhile in other matches, the Warriors defeated the Knights 20-4 while the Cowboys won 34-30 over the broncos on earlier on Thursday.
In today’s matches, the Titans will take on the Panthers at 5pm, Sea Eagles will take on the Bulldogs at 7.30pm while the Eels will take on Dragons at 9.35pm.
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