Manly have returned to winning ways after last week’s controversial home defeat at the hands of Sydney Uni, with a solid, if unspectacular, 27-7 victory over Penrith on Saturday.

Southern Districts have stretched their unbeaten start to the 2010 season to eight games with a 36-21 defeat of Warringah. The Rebels have now won more games than in their entire 2009 season and hold a seven point lead at the top of the ladder.