Titans outclassed by ladder-leading Roosters

The Roosters got the first try of the game early after they got the ball off a scrum and produced a simple shift to their left, with Corban Baxter running the distance to score, despite almost being denied by a good chase from Chantay Kiria-Ratu.

The home side hit back soon after they got the ball back from a Roosters error when receiving the kick off, putting them in great position to attack with Sienna Lofipo putting in a kick that was guided to the ground by Niall Williams-Guthrie.

Gold Coast thought they had gone back-to-back and Williams-Guthrie a first half double with a similar play to their right, but it was denied, before the Roosters turned the screws to close out the half with two more tries, including a solo effort from five-eighth Tarryn Aiken that will be a try of the year contender. 

In the second half, after a tight opening few exchanges, the Roosters were able to again extend their lead to seal the win, with three second half tries.

However, the Titans were able to give some cheer to their fans, with Destiny Mino-Sinapati crossing for a four-pointer.

The Titans pressed hard at the end of the second half, but the Roosters rallied to show some outstanding defence, especially on their goal line, to produce an impressive victory.  

The tri-colours have now won three games in a row, while the Titans have suffered back-to-back losses after going down to the Knights last week.

Match snapshot

• Titans lost winger Emily Bass midway through the first half, coming off the field with a shoulder injury.
• Niall Williams-Guthrie was put on report for a high tackle.
• Young Roosters forward Otesa Pule impressed for the visitors, scoring a second half try and producing a great first-half run to help set up a try to Jayme Fressard. 
• The Roosters have been averaging 29 points per game and were once again able to score plenty of points in the win.
• Titans lock Georgia Hale has been a defensive powerhouse in the competition and was again amongst her team's best, making a game-high 38 tackles.