Roosters set NRL record with highest-scoring first half since 1935
The Roosters equalled the NRL record for most first-half points, scoring 48 against the Cowboys.
The Roosters put on a dominant display, scoring 48 points in the first half against the home side. This matched the NRL record for the most points scored before half-time, a record that had stood since 1935. The visiting side's performance was one of the most dominant opening halves in premiership history.
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Roosters shatter NRL records in highest-scoring performance since 1935
The Roosters equalled the NRL record for most points by half-time after putting 48 past the home side.
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Roosters flog Cowboys with most points since 1935
It was a muscle flex of epic proportions as the visitors scored the equal most first-half points in premiership history.