Melbourne Storm beat South Sydney Rabbitohs 26-18 in NRL season opener

The Melbourne Storm have kicked off their premiership defence in the same way they have started the past 20 seasons — with victory, this time over South Sydney.

Just as they did in their last game, the 2020 grand final, Melbourne jumped out to a 22-0 lead in the first half before letting their opposition back into the game.

But again, four second-half points were enough to get them home 26-18 over the Rabbitohs.

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