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Hawthorn have come within inches of making an upset victory over Christchurch in the 14-12 match. Christchurch came out with guns blazing in the first half but left nothing for the second half.
Hawthorn: Glenn Stewart, Toori Tatu. Tatu 2/2
Christchurch: Jason Dykes, David Robbins, David Fa'alogo. van Straaten 1/3
PoM: Adam Parker 3, Toori Tatu 2, Glenn Stewart 1
The Ryde Eagles have become the most unpredictable team in the competition after their 32-16 thrashing over 2nd place Kensington. The match had nothing between the two sides but it was Ryde who were constantly crossing the line.
Kensington: Paul Noone, Bryan Riley, Lenny Beckett. Opan 2/3
Ryde: Michael Ventrue, Maxim Ramonov, Brian Jellick, Brent Grose, Ken Rogers, Anthony Seu Seu. Smith 4/6
PoM: Michael Ventrue 3, Ken Rogers 2, Simon Cooke 1
In the RSC lowest scoreline yet, North West have snuck a 8-2 win over Balmain. The Kookaburras were up 0-2 at the break and it wasn't until the 75th minute that the first try came with a 71 metre intercept dash from Jason Ferris.
Balmain: Sullivan 1/3
North West: Jason Ferris. Ferris 2/3
PoM: Oliver Magne 3, Martin Kanyon 2, Darren Burns 1
Pine River took an unexpected win over Top 4 contendor Hunter with a 28-2 scoreline which saw Hunter fans leave the stadium with their head in hands with not only that but star centre Brad Commins copping a major injury.
Pine Rivers: Jason Priest, Mick Crockett, Nathan Friend, Tony Gonzalez x2. Dorahy 4/6
Hunter: Watts 1/1
PoM: Ryan Hoffman 3, Mark O'Neill 2, David Niu 1
Kandy's 2nd half effort has been the difference in their 18-6 win over Gisborne. While the sides were level 6-6 at the break, Kandy's defence held the Heat try-less as they romped in another two tries from the impressive Jester backline.
Gisborne: Melling 3/3
Kandy: Mark O'Halloren, Sean Carstens, Anthony Himmler. Akiba 3/4
PoM: Mark O'Halloren 3, Victor Akiba 2, Frederic Teixedo 1
Two fights caused by Cairns has cost them a upset victory over The Entrance Tigers. Cairns within the final 10 where drawn 22-22, however, the hot headed White Pointers gave away two penalities in their own half which resulted in points, finally ended the game 26-22.
Cairns: Ben Solomon x2, Todd Olliver. Gordon 5/6
The Entrance: Guiseppi Magro, Sébastien Azema, Brad Morrin, Graeme Timms. El Masri 5/6
PoM: Graeme Timms 3, Habib El Muktar 2, Guiseppi Magro 1
Birchgrove have convincingly put away the Rabual Rangers and pushing themselves higher on the ladder with a 22-0 win. Again it was the famous Pistoleers backline which was firing but be in threat next week when then clash with The Entrance Tigers.
Rabaul: N/A
Birchgrove: Dayne Neirinckx, David Howell, Phil Graham, Ben Creagh. Vassilakopoulos 3/5
PoM: Chev Walker 3, David Howell 2, Phil Graham 1
It was a clash of the speedsters when Port Kembla took a valued 2points over Sunshine Coast. It was a clash between Ben Harris and George Carmont which lifted the crowds but without star Neil Sweeney, the Wizards lacked their usual magic as they went down 27-24.
Port Kembla: Raymond Ruaporo, Ben Harris, Jaime Soward, Michael Greenfield, Matt Gardner. Thomas 3/6. 1 drop goals to Gareth Thomas
Sunshine Coast: George Carmont, Dustin Cooper x2, Blake Tremain-Cannon. Campbell 4/4
PoM: George Carmont 3, Ade Gardner 2, Michael Greenfield 1
A 69th minute try by Hayden Karena has lifted the Souths Magpies 12-6 over local rivals Wests Panthers. The match was never in any one teams favour until the final quarter where the Panthers made some costly errors which were converted into points.
Wests: Steven Southern. Barnes 1/2
Souths: James Anderson, Hayden Karena. Rangihuna 2/4
PoM: Sema Metora 3, James Anderson 2, Steven Southern 1
R.S.C Table
1. The Entrance Tigers- 22 +126
2. North West Kookaburras- 19 +108
3. Kensington Highrollers- 18 +112
4. Hunter Bantams- 18 +60
5. Sunshine Coast Wizards- 16 +147
6. Gisborne Heat- 15 +31
7. Christchurch Comets- 13 -11
8. Souths Magpies- 12 +19
9. Cairns White Pointers- 11 -17
10. Balmain Storm- 10 +35
11. Wests Panthers- 10 +5
12. Birchgrove Pistoleers- 10 -24
13. Ryde Eagles- 9 -27
14. Pine Rivers Turtles- 8 -75
15. Port Kembla Voodoo- 7 -56
16. Hawthorn Hurricanes- 7 -107
17. Kandy Jesters- 6 -110
18. Rabaul Rangers- 5 -143
