A masterclass from experienced half-back Raecene McGregor saw the Wests Tigers record a 32-20 victory over the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRLW Magic Round in Wagga Wagga today.
One of the key off-season recruits for the Tigers, McGregor showed why she remains one of the best half-backs and players in the NRLW, playing a dominant role in the team's third victory in five games under new coach Craig Sandercock.
McGregor scored two tries, kicked four goals and had three try assists for 16 points that saw her set a record for most points in a match for the Wests Tigers.
Winger Emily Bass also crossed for a double for the Tigers after the scores were locked 10-all at half-time.
The moments
6th minute: The Sharks opened the scoring through winger Georgia Ravics down the right side after the Tigers enjoyed plenty of early possession. Sharks 4-0.
9th minute: A pinpoint kick from Wests Tigers half-back Raecene McGregor sees the ball fall into the arms of winger Emily Bass to score in the corner. 4-4.
15th minute: Wests Tigers lock Holli Wheeler sent to sin-bin and placed on report for pressure on kicker Chantay Kiria-Ratu.
16th minute: Wests Tigers winger Lily Rogan sent for HIA after heavy collision.
22nd minute: Sharks prop Caitlan Johnston-Green charges through two defenders from 10 metres out to score near posts. Kiria-Ratu converts. Sharks 10-4.
26th minute: McGregor throws a classic dummy to step her way to the line from close range. Converts her own try. 10-10.
32nd minute: Rogan returns after passing HIA test.
34th minute: Wests Tigers five-eighth Faythe Manera leaves field for HIA.
Half-time: 10-all
41st minute: Manera returns after passing HIA test.
42nd minute: McGregor produces another brilliant play to find open space to score her second try next to the posts. Converts her own try. Tigers 16-10.
45th minute: Emily Bass dives over in right corner after McGregor puts up a kick for Harmony Crichton to take to offload to Kezie Apps who sends Bass over. Tigers 20-10.
49th minute: Ravics scores her second after finishing off a shift play to the right for the Sharks. Tigers 20-14.
57th minute: A short kick from McGregor sees talented young centre Namoe Gesa score her first NRLW try. McGregor converts. Tigers 26-14.
60th minute: Cronulla hooker Quincy Dodd catches the Tigers out at dummy half to find open space to send full-back Jada Taylor over. Try converted. Tigers 26-20.
68th minute: Salma Nour throws dummy to dive over to secure victory for Tigers. McGregor converts. Tigers 32-20.
Wests Tigers now play the Dragons at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, on Sunday, 9 August, at 1.35pm.
