Daly Cherry-Evans leads Roosters to victory over Storm in Round 20

Daly Cherry-Evans was instrumental as the Sydney Roosters secured a 14-6 victory over the Melbourne Storm in Round 20 of the NRL on July 17, 2026. The Roosters' five-eighth delivered a standout performance, helping his team to a crucial win at home.

What happened in the match?

The Roosters dominated the first half, with Cherry-Evans playing a key role in setting up their tries. His precise kicks and sharp passing kept the Storm defense on their toes. The Storm managed to score a late try, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Roosters' lead.

Key players and team lists

Cherry-Evans was supported by a strong Roosters side, with Daniel Tupou and Mark Nawaqanitawase adding to the attack. The Storm, led by Harry Grant and Trent Toelau, struggled to find their rhythm. The full team lists are as follows:

Roosters:

• Fullback: Cody Ramsey
• Wingers: Daniel Tupou, Mark Nawaqanitawase
• Centres: Billy Smith, Hugo Savala
• Five-eighth: Daly Cherry-Evans
• Halfback: Sam Walker
• Props: Naufahu Whyte, Spencer Leniu
• Hooker: Reece Robson
• Second Row: Nat Butcher, Siua Wong
• Lock: Victor Radley

Storm:

• Fullback: Sualauvi Faalogo
• Wingers: Will Warbrick, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
• Centres: Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney
• Five-eighth: Tyran Wishart
• Halfback: Trent Toelau
• Props: Stefano Utoikamanu, Josh King
• Hooker: Harry Grant
• Second Row: Cooper Clarke, Oryn Keeley
• Lock: Trent Loiero

What comes next for Daly Cherry-Evans?

With this win, the Roosters move closer to securing a top-four finish. Cherry-Evans will be looking to maintain his strong form as the team prepares for the finals. The Storm, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back in the remaining rounds.