In a tight first half, the Melbourne Rising take a 18-10 lead over the Sydney Stars into the break. The Rising built up a handy 13 point lead, before a try on the stroke of halftime closed the gap to just 8. With a spot in the semi's on the line, it's everything to play for in the second forty.

Sydney Stars get over on the stroke of halftime

Stacey Ili goes the length of the field down the left hand side to extend the lead

Great finish by Marsters in the corner

An opportunistic intercept try for Harry Jones against the run of play

It's Meehan who opens the scoring from close range, really patient play from the Rising

Melbourne Rising hosts the Sydney Stars to close out the round robin phase of the NRC.
Melbourne rising lies in 6th position on 16 log points, while the Sydney Stars occupy 4th with 19 points.
A win for either side would guarantee a semi-final position, but the Sydney Stars can still make it with bonus point defeat, whereas Melbourne Rising have to win or they are out.
The Melbourne Rising is coming off a 23-16 win over the NSW Country Eagles, while the Sydney Stars suffered a humiliating 58-0 defeat to table toppers, Brisbane City a week ago.
With so much on the line, this should be a cracking encounter.