What a thriller we had at Go Media Stadium for Round 27 of the NRL season. The New Zealand Warriors managed to get the job done in a nail-biter, holding off the Manly Sea Eagles to secure a 31–30 victory on Saturday, 5 September. Punters who backed the home side in the head-to-market got their reward, though it certainly wasn't for the faint-hearted as the visitors pushed them right to the final whistle.
Match Story and Scoring
Coming off a strong run of form, the New Zealand Warriors found themselves tested every step of the way by a determined Manly Sea Eagles outfit. The final scoreline of 31–30 reflects just how tight this contest was, finishing well over the pre-match total points line of 49.5 points. Both attacking units found plenty of success, pushing the match total to 61 points overall and giving fans an absolute spectacle of open rugby league.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this fixture, the head-to-head tip got across the line with the New Zealand Warriors securing the win at 1.32. However, the line selection of New Zealand Warriors -10.5 fell short as Manly fought valiantly to keep the final margin to just a single point.