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Wests Tigers Tame Titans in Round 15 Clash Match Highlights: * The Gold Coast Titans hosted the Wests Tigers at Cbus Super Stadium in Round 15 of the NRL season. * The Titans drew first blood in the 25th minute with a try from Brian Kelly. * The Tigers responded quickly, scoring tries through Junior Tupou and Ken Maumalo to take a 12-6 lead. * Titans winger Jacob Reardon leveled the scores with a try just before halftime. * The Tigers dominated the second half, scoring tries through Luke Garner, Billy Walters, and Apisai Koroisau. * The Titans’ Tyrone Peachey was sent to the sin bin in the 76th minute for dissent. Injuries: * Titans forward Kevin Proctor suffered a suspected ACL injury and was taken off the field in the first half. * Tigers center Moses Mbye was forced off with a shoulder injury. Coaches’ Press Conferences: Michael Maguire (Tigers): * “I thought the boys really showed their character today. We stuck to our game plan and played with a lot of energy.” * “Our defense was outstanding, and our attack created some great opportunities.” * “I’m pleased with the win, but we know there are still areas we can improve on.” Justin Holbrook (Titans): * “It was a tough day for us, especially with the injuries to Proctor and Mbye.” * “The Tigers were too good for us today. They played with a lot of intensity and forced us into errors.” * “We need to learn from this loss and come back stronger next week.” Match Report: The Wests Tigers put in a dominant performance to claim a 30-12 victory over the Gold Coast Titans. The Tigers’ defense was outstanding, while their attack showed great creativity and execution. The Titans were competitive in the first half but were outplayed in the second half as the Tigers piled on the points. The loss is a blow to the Titans’ playoff hopes, while the Tigers move into the top eight. The Tigers will face the Parramatta Eels in Round 16, while the Titans will travel to Newcastle to play the Knights.In a thrilling Round 15 clash, the Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans faced off at Leichhardt Oval. The Titans drew first blood with a try from Greg Marzhew in the 10th minute, but the Tigers responded quickly with a try from Isaiah Papali’i. David Nofoaluma crossed for a second Tigers try, extending their lead to 12-4. However, the Titans stayed resilient, with a try from Patrick Herbert reducing the deficit to just two points. AJ Brimson leveled the scores with a penalty in the 34th minute. The second half was equally entertaining, with both teams trading tries. Esan Marsters put the Titans back in front with a try in the 47th minute, but Joey Leilua responded for the Tigers just five minutes later. As the clock ticked down, both sides were desperate to secure the win. The Tigers had a chance to snatch it with a penalty in the 78th minute, but Moses Mbye’s kick sailed wide. The final score ended in a thrilling 20-20 draw, leaving both teams with something to prove in the second half of the season. Injuries: * Wests Tigers: Kelma Tuilagi (knee) * Gold Coast Titans: David Fifita (ankle) Coaches’ Press Conferences: * Wests Tigers coach Brett Kimmorley praised his team’s resilience, saying: “We had a lot of adversity, but I’m proud of the fight the boys showed.” * Gold Coast Titans coach Justin Holbrook was disappointed with the result but acknowledged the team’s improvement: “We played a much better game than we did last week, so I’m taking the positives.” Match Highlights: * Esan Marsters’ try for the Titans, a weaving run through the Tigers’ defense. * David Nofoaluma’s second try for the Tigers, a powerful finish in the corner. * The Titans’ defensive effort in the second half, holding off the Tigers’ repeated attacks.