Broncos v Rabbitohs – Round 1, 2022 – Match Centre | NRL.com…..
Here’s a summary of the Broncos vs Rabbitohs match from Round 1, 2022:
Match Overview
Date: Friday, March 11, 2022
Venue: Suncorp Stadium (Brisbane)
Attendance: 32,002
Final Score
Brisbane Broncos 11 – South Sydney Rabbitohs 4
Scoring Summary
Team Tries & Scorers Goals
Brisbane Broncos Albert Kelly (21′), Corey Oates (50′) Jamayne Isaako 1/2 conversions, plus a Jamayne Isaako penalty goal
South Sydney Rabbitohs Josh Mansour (28′) No conversions/goals
Half-time score: Broncos 6 – Rabbitohs 4
Albert Kelly opened the scoring in the 21st minute.
Rabbitohs responded with a Josh Mansour try just before half-time.
Corey Oates extended Brisbane’s lead early in the second half.
Broncos edged the win thanks to solid defence and Isaako’s goal-kicking.
The Broncos’ back-row, including the likes of Kurt Capewell and Payne Haas, put in a standout defensive performance. Coach Jason Demetriou’s pre-match questions about Adam Reynolds further added to the Rabbitohs’ pressure .
Context & Aftermath
This season opener set the tone for both teams—Broncos claiming an early upset, while Rabbitohs looked to rebound in Round 2.
Souths captain Cameron Murray led his team in that match, which placed them 12th and 13th on the ladder after Round 1 and Round 2 respectively .
