Northern Suburbs have returned to winning ways with a one-point derby win over Gordon at Chatswood Oval, coming from behind to claim the Mortlock-Baxter Cup 22-21, thanks to a match-winning penalty from centurion Angus Sinclair.

A late penalty from Connor Winchester has given Hunter Wildfires a memorable win on the road, coming away from Coogee Oval with a 41-38 triumph over Randwick in what was a hugely entertaining clash between two sides that came out to play.

Manly have fought against the odds to record a famous 34-32 victory over Eastwood at the Village Green and take top spot on the Shute Shield ladder, despite the loss of an incredible 52 players across the club as the result of a flu outbreak that severely tested their strength in depth.