Friday night lights: Broncos v Rabbitohs; Dolphins stun Warriors

South Sydney have also been hit with a late injury, with halfback Jamie Humphreys ruled out in the final team update as he continues to navigate concussion symptoms.

A win on their home patch keeps the Broncos' top-four hopes well and truly alive but a defeat will leave them vulnerable to the chasing pack.

They may be sitting last on the ladder but the Bunnies showed with their gutsy performance against the Sharks that they are not to be taken lightly, no matter who they have on the sideline.

First up it's the Warriors at home to the dangerous Dolphins in Auckland before Michael Maguire's Broncos welcome the Rabbitohs to Suncorp Stadium.

After shock losses in Round 21 the Warriors and Broncos look to rebound on a fabulous Friday night of action in the NRL Telstra Premiership.

Rabbitohs : A major blow for South Sydney in their final team update, with Jamie Humphreys ruled out as he continues to navigate a return from a concussion. Last week's debutant Ashton Ward comes in to start at halfback, with Tyrone Munro added to the bench. Peter Mamouzelos is the 18th man. Lewis Dodd will start at five-eighth, replacing the suspended Jack Wighton, who was found guilty of a Grade 2 Shoulder Charge at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night and suspended for four matches. Earlier, Bayleigh Bentley-Hape was named to return from a groin injury on the wing.

Broncos : A major blow for Brisbane with Payne Haas ruled out with an infection. The prop has been replaced by Corey Jensen in the starting side with Tyson Smoothy added to the bench. Jesse Arthars is the 18th man. Thursday's 24-hour update saw Jack Gosiewski added to the starting side in place of Brendan Piakura who dropped out of the squad. Ben Talty came onto the bench. Earlier, wingers Arthars and Josiah Karapani paid the price for the shock loss to the Eels with Selwyn Cobbo recalled for his first game since Round 18 and Deine Mariner also coming back in. Hooker Ben Hunt plays his 200th game for the Broncos, taking his career tally to 347.

Kick off: We are underway at Suncorp Stadium and there has been more late drama for the Rabbitohs with 18th man Peter Mamouzelos ruled out after failing an HIA an hour before kick off. South Sydney will only play with 17 men as a result, after Jamie Humphreys was also ruled out earlier on Friday due to concussion symptoms. Brisbane have also been forced to navigate a game-day reshuffle after Payne Haas succumbed to an infection. The Broncos are desperate for a win as they look to reel in the fourth-placed Warriors. Broncos 0 - Rabbitohs 0.

7th minute: The Rabbitohs have been under plenty of pressure early but they've so far held firm. Brisbane have looked dangerous with ball in hand but loose passes and a desire to keep the ball alive has let them down. Broncos 0 - Rabbitohs 0.

10th minute: South Sydney's injury crisis goes from bad to worse with hooker Ryan Gray lasting just eight minutes before suffering a shoulder injury. The Rabbitohs could ill afford another body in the casualty ward but Gray looked to be in a fair bit of pain. Broncos 0 - Rabbitohs 0.

16th minute: They've been threatening to break through in the opening 15 minutes and now Brisbane have struck. Selwyn Cobbo produced an offload for Ezra Mam, who burst through the defensive line. Mam and Reece Walsh then did a quick one-two to beat the fullback and Mam scored the opening points of the game. Broncos 6 - Rabbitohs 0

On the field, South Sydney received a penalty and a chance to strike back, however the Brisbane defence scrambled well to deny their opponents. Broncos 6 - Rabbitohs 0.

22nd minute: The Rabbitohs have provided an update on Ryan Gray, with the hooker receiving treatment and returning to the bench. Medical staff say it's a stinger and hope he will be able to return to the contest.

26th minute: Adam Reynolds has become just the second man, behind Cameron Smith, to score 2500 points in his NRL career. The Broncos halfback converted a try he helped set up, with Reynolds producing a deft grubber for Jack Gosiewski to ground. Broncos 12 - Rabbitohs 0.

29th minute: South Sydney have had some chances but their execution in attacking territory has let them down. This time a penalty gave them a chance to attack, however Jacob Host spilled the ball to hand over possession.

32nd minute: The Rabbitohs are on the board. A seven-tackle set gave the visitors a chance to work down their field and Lewis Dodd produced a perfect bomb for winger Bayleigh Bentley-Hape to leap above the pack and safely ground for the second try of his career. Broncos 12 - Rabbitohs 4

37th minute: Brisbane have regained control of the contest with their third try of the night. A penalty put the hosts back on the attack and it didn't take long for Reece Walsh to set up a try. This time he swept around to the right to create an overlap and hit Kotoni Staggs with a superb ball for the try. Broncos 18 - Rabbitohs 4

Half-time: What a momentum swing we've seen in the final 60 seconds of the first half. The Broncos looked to have made a break, however the inside ball from Ezra Mam to Reece Walsh was ruled forward. Thirty second later, a South Sydney kick was deflected into touch and the Rabbitohs had one play to score before the half ended. The visitors initially attacked to the right before swinging the ball all the way to the left, with space opening up for Tallis Duncan to charge through and score his side's second try of the night. Broncos 18 - Rabbitohs 8.

Kick-off: We are back for the second half with South Sydney looking to build on the momentum generated by a try on the stroke of half-time. Brisbane are out to regain control of the contest and will look to set the tone up front in the opening minutes of the half. Broncos 18 - Rabbitohs 8.

42nd minute: It didn't take long for Brisbane to strike, with Selwyn Cobbo latching on to a loose ball, fending off a defender and racing 50 metres to score. The try came after Jacob Host spilled the football, with South Sydney unable to secure the ball in wet conditions at Suncorp Stadium and Cobbo capitalised. Broncos 24 - Rabbitohs 8.

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Press Conferences: It was a thriller in Auckland so make sure you check out the post-game press conference to hear all the fall out from a crazy contest.

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Full-time: You would not believe it. The Dolphins have broken the hearts of the Warriors with an 80th-minute try. The hosts defended their own line for five tackles but the visitors kept the ball alive on the last with multiple offloads. Space ultimately opened up down the right edge and Jamayne Isaako dived over in the corner to put his team in front. There was no time left for a kick off and the Dolphins have escaped with two crucial competition points. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 20

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78th minute: A big moment here with the Dolphins receiving a penalty for a high tackle. The mark was 40 metres out, near the sideline and instead of taking the two, the visitors kicked for touch. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

76th minute: Another captain's challenge by the Dolphins but this one seems more of a desperation play. Isaiya Katoa put up a bomb, which Jake Averillo attempted to tap back. The challenge is successful but the Warriors get a penalty out of it because Josh Kerr was offside. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

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74th minute: The Dolphins comeback bid has been dealt a blow after Felise Kaufusi was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle on Jacob Laban. The Warriors forward limped from the field with a leg injury and the hosts have a chance to close out the contest. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

73rd minute: The Warriors have survived another scare. Isaiya Katoa produced a grubber into the in goal, with Kodi Nikorima diving on the loose ball, however the five-eighth dropped it when attempting to ground it and the hosts hold on to a two-point lead with seven minutes to play. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

70th minute: Another big defensive set for the Warriors, with the edge defenders jamming in on Isaiya Katoa to shut down the crafty halfback. The hosts have smothered the Dolphins to shut down what is usually a high-powered attacking unit. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

65th minute: He's had two tries with ball in hand but now Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has come up with a crucial play in defence. Kodi Nikorima sliced his way through the defensive line and threw an offload to his winger, only for Watene-Zelezniak to scramble backwards, intercept the pass and run 40 metres to get his side out of trouble. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

64th minute: We've had a successful captain's challenge by the Dolphins, with Isaiya Katoa's pass knocked down by Freddy Lussick. The knock on gives the visitors an attacking scrum 35 metres out from the try line. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

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59th minute: The Warriors have hit the front for the first time in this contest. The hosts have been banging down the door for much of the half, with the Dolphins desperately hanging on. Leka Halasima went up for another bomb and this time he secured the catch and fell over the line to score. Tanah Boyd then nailed the conversion to put his team in front. Warriors 18 - Dolphins 16.

52nd minute: Jake Averillo has burst through the Warriors defensive line with a devastating bust of acceleration. The centre sprinted for the corner but was dragged down by a Taine Tuaupiki try-saving tackle. Averillo attempted to keep the ball alive but it bounced off a player and went into touch. Warriors 12 - Dolphins 16.

49th minute: The Warriors have forced the Dolphins to do plenty of defence to start the second half but so far the visitors have been up to the task. Leka Halasima had a chance to latch on to a cross-field bomb, however the backrower was unable to secure the ball and the Dolphins came away with possession. Warriors 12 - Dolphins 16.

Kick-off: We are back underway at Go Media Stadium, with the Dolphins having first use of the ball. Their attack continues to fire on all cylinders, but coach Kristian Woolf will want to see his men tighten up in defence. As for the Warriors, they did plenty right in the first half, but untimely errors let them down. Cut those out and they are every chance of finishing over the top of their opponents. Warriors 12 - Dolphins 16.

Half-time: That's time on an intriguing half of footy. The Warriors were superb through the middle of the field and had the Dolphins on the back foot for large aspects of the half. Their execution in the red zone, however, let them down at times and they enter the break behind on the scoreboard.

The Dolphins continued to show why they're one of the most exciting teams in the competition and made six line-breaks, many from their own half. The loss of centre Herbie Farnworth to a hamstring injury was a costly blow, but the visitors scored twice after his exit and will look to regroup at half-time before setting their sights on a crucial victory. Warriors 12 - Dolphins 16.

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36th minute: As the pressure built, it felt only a matter of time before the Dolphins cracked and the Warriors were able to capitalise. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak continued his hot start to the game, scoring in the corner for his 18th career double. Warriors 12 - Dolphins 16.

33rd minute: Warriors rookie Eddie Ieremia-Toeava has been injected into the contest for his NRL debut, with the 20-year-old considered one of the brightest prospects in the game. The interchange comes as the Warriors go on the attack, with Jackson Ford coming agonisingly close before Kurt Capewell was held up by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow a play later. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 16.

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30th minute: The Dolphins have capitalised on a chance to extend their lead, after Sam Healey was placed on report for a crusher tackle. Jake Averillo got the visitors on the front foot with a dangerous run before the Dolphins shifted the ball to the right and Oryn Keeley, who has moved to the centres after Herbie Farnworth went down, finished it off. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 16

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26th minute: This time there's no stopping Jeremy Marshall-King, who burrows over from close range. The try came after the Warriors spilled a bomb, handing the visitors a fresh set and they made no mistake. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 12

23rd minute: We've had an eventful couple of minutes. The Warriors were rolling through the middle of the field and worked their way into attacking territory. A set restart gave them a fresh set to attack, however an error let the Dolphins off the hook. Jeremy Marshall-King then sliced his way through the Warriors defensive line, only to throw the ball away. The hosts then received another penalty and a chance to attack, but they also spilled the ball and we remain level. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 6.

19th minute: Play continues and we've had a Warriors captain's challenge. The referee ruled the hosts knocked the ball on in the contest for a bomb. The Bunker has determined the video evidence is inconclusive but the hosts still come away with possession. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 6.

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18th minute: This is a big moment for the Dolphins in the context of their season. With their side under plenty of pressure, Herbie Farnworth broke through the defensive line and raced 60 metres downfield. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was looming on his outside and just as he was about to pass, Farnworth stumbled, clutched at his hamstring and fell to the ground in severe pain. The centre has been helped from the field in a major blow tonight and likely for the coming weeks. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 6.

14th minute: Now it's the Dolphins who execute a short drop out to get themselves out of trouble. The visitors were under plenty of pressure after the Warriors forced a number of repeat sets, however now they have a chance to work it out of their own half. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 6.

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10th minute: And just like that the Warriors are back. The penalty laid the foundation for the hosts to strike and Tanah Boyd launched a well-worked shift to the right edge. Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak did the rest, diving over in the corner. Warriors 6 - Dolphins 6.

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8th minute: The Warriors can breathe a sigh of relief. The hosts conceded a penalty in the set after the kick off before Herbie Farnworth sliced through down the left flank. Isaiya Katoa forced a drop out, with the Warriors regathering a short kick off. A penalty followed soon after and the pressure valve has been released. Warriors 0 - Dolphins 6.

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5th minute: Dream start for the Dolphins, with the visitors quickly capitalising on their first entry into the red zone. Kristian Woolf's men have been lethal down the left edge this season and they've continued that tonight, with Herbie Farnworth charging over to open the scoring. Farnworth now has five tries in his past five games against the Warriors.

A slight positional switch to note for the Dolphins, with Max Feagai lining up on the left wing and Jake Averillo moving to right centre. Warriors 0 - Dolphins 6.

Kick off: We are underway in Auckland, with the Warriors looking to get their top-four pursuit back on track. The Dolphins are fresh off the bye and desperate for two crucial points as they battle for a place in the top eight. Five-eighth Kodi Nikorima is back from a hamstring injury and will look to hit the ground running alongside halfback Isaiya Katoa. Warriors 0 - Dolphins 0.

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Stat Attack

The Warriors have won both matches against the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium.

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored seven tries in his last four games.

The Warriors have lost three of their last four home games.

Dolphins prop Francis Molo will make his 100th NRL appearance.

Warriors second-rower Leka Halasima has scored six tries in his last seven games.

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Late Mail

Warriors: Another reshuffle for the Warriors on game day, with Kurt Capewell shifting from the centres to the back row. Marata Niukore shifts to the front row as a result, with Tanner Stowers-Smith reverting to the bench after being added to the starting side in Thursday's team update. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad moves from fullback to centre, with Taine Tuaupiki coming into fullback. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava comes on to the bench and Bunty Afoa drops out of the squad and Ed Kosi is 18th man. In Thursday's update, Demitric Vaimauga dropped out of the squad with a knee injury. Earlier, injuries to Chanel Harris-Tavita (calf), James Fisher-Harris (calf) and Wayde Egan (concussion) brought Te Maire Martin and Sam Healey into the starting side. Freddy Lussick joined the bench on his return from an ankle injury.

Dolphins: Five-eighth Kodi Nikorima (hamstring), prop Felise Kaufusi (knee) and bench forward Mark Nicholls (concussion) have all been named for the trip to Auckland. Jake Averillo goes back to the wing after filling in superbly at five-eighth against the Cowboys. Prop Francis Molo will make his 150th NRL appearance. The Dolphins will line up 1-17, with LJ Nonu the 18th man.

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