Missing seven stars through injury and four to State of Origin, Capetown have shown their committment to winning this year's premiership with a commanding 48-16 embarassment of the Darwin Cyclones at home today, Logan Swann scoring two tries in his Capetown debut.
Darwin: Tana Umaga, Marius Joubert, and Paul Cooke. Bowen 2/3
Capetown: Nathan Blacklock, Leon Pryce, Peter Hewat, Brendan Cannon 2, Matt Diskin, Logan Swann 2, and Radike Samo. Way 6/10
HT Score: Capetown 28-6
Penalties: Capetown 14-2
Completion Rates: Darwin 67% Capetown 74%
Possession: Capetown 62%
PoM Points: Nathan Blacklock 3, Brendan Cannon 2, and Paul Whatuira 1.

The big scores keep on coming in one of the year's most unpredictable rounds, a State of Origin ravaged Parramatta side still able to triumph 44-32 over Adelaide in a high scoring clash in South Australia.
Adelaide: Rupeni Caucau, Daniel Carter 2, Michael Cassidy, and Sean Penkywicz. Carter 6/8
Parramatta: Wade McKinnon, Eric Grothe Jr 2, Evarn Tuimavarve, Ed Knaggs 2, Harley Autitia, and Mark Riddell. Herdoffer 4/6. Riddell 2/3
HT Score: Adelaide 20-16
Penalties: 6 all
Completion Rates: Adelaide 70% Parramatta 63%
Possession: Parramatta 52%
PoM Points: David Solomona 3, Harley Autitia 2, and Ed Knaggs 1.

With a record number of players in this year's State of Origin series, the Brisbane Bulls were always going to do it tough against long term rivals, Surfers Paradise, but managed to do themselves proud in a narrow 20-12 loss.
Surfers Paradise: Greg Inglis, Glenn Morrison, Anton Oliver, and Tony Grimaldi. Deacon 2/4
Brisbane: Ty Williams and Leon Bott. Thurston 2/2
HT Score: Brisbane 12-10
Penalties: Brisbane 9-6
Completion Rates: Surfers Paradise 69% Brisbane 67%
Possession: Surfers Paradise 52%
PoM Points: Tony Grimaldi 3, Glenn Morrison 2, and Leon Bott 1.

Sydney's recent form turn has continued in today's big clash against Melbourne, the Oilers scoring a convincing 30-10 victory over the Executioners despite the absence of recent standout, Craig Gower.
Melbourne: Brian O'Driscroll and Anthony Constipolous. Constipolous 1/2
Sydney: Morgan Turinui 2, Amos Roberts, Martin Johnson, Darren Bennet, and Frank Pritchard. Tupanga-anga 2/4. Bennet 1/2.
HT Score: Sydney 20-4
Penalties: Melbourne 8-6
Completion Rates: Melbourne 74% Sydney 66%
Possession: Sydney 52%
PoM Points: Amos Roberts 3, Robbie Farrah 2, and Morgan Turinui 1.

The Northern Cannons have showcased the quality of depth at their club, the Cannons scoring a solid 36-14 victory over Auckland today despite massive changes due to Origin and injuries.
Northern: Chev Walker, Michael Howell, Frederick Michalak 2, and Richard Fa'aoso 2. Michalak 6/6
Auckland: Koru Tirohara and Courtney Brideson. Spencer 3/3
HT Score: Northern 24-8
Penalties: Northern 7-5
Completion Rates: Northern 65% Auckland 58%
Possession: Northern 57%
PoM Points: Frederick Michalak 3, David Lyons 2, and Richard Fa'aoso 1.

Perth's bad season could have been a hell of a lot worse today in their 36-6 loss to Wellington, Cougars' prop Shawn Tai converting just two of his side's eight tries.
Perth: Ardent Rivers. Wilkinson 1/1
Wellington: Sitiveni Sivivatu, Nigel Vagana 2, Clyde Rathbone, Sean O'Loughlin, Jamie Thackery, and Jamie Peacock 2. Tai 2/8
HT Score: Wellington 22-0
Penalties: Perth 4-3
Completion Rates: Perth 75% Wellington 66%
Possession: Wellington 55%
PoM Points: Joe Rokocoko 3, Jamie Peacock 2, and Brent Webb 1.

Even a superb knock from former Great Britain captain Paul Sculthorpe couldn't lift Central Coast to victory today in their big clash against Wollongong, the Destructors edging the home side out 13-8.
Central Coast: Paul Sculthorpe. Sculthorpe 2/2
Wollongong: Kobe Patrick and Brett Hodgson. Covell 2/2. Soward 1 fg.
HT Score: Central Coast 8-0
Penalties: Wollongong 7-5
Completion Rates: Central Coast 64% Wollongong 56%
Possession: Central Coast 50%
PoM Points: Paul Sculthorpe 3, Jaime Soward 2, and Kobe Patrick 1.

The departure of Brian Randell hasn't adversely effected Central at all, thus far, the Phoenix humiliating Hornsby in today's clash of two former Brian Randell clubs, 42-12.
Central: Ned Catic, Luke Lewis 2, Ashwin Willemse, Brian Randell, Robert Salvatori, and Jonny Maquina. Maquina 7/7
Hornsby: Stephen Jones and Tevita Vaikona. Roff 2/2
HT Score: Central 24-12
Penalties: Central 8-7
Completion Rates: Central 65% Hornsby 80%
Possession: Central 59%
PoM Points: Jonny Maquina 3, Robert Salvatori 2, and Ronan O'Gara 1.

The Gold Coast Crusade continue to rule the Premier League roost, the powerhouse club recording a big 38-14 victory over Wagga today, with the Stallions looking in dire straits as their inspirational coach disappears once again.
Gold Coast: Julian Santarakista, Tommy O'Reilly, Gordon D'Arcy, Andrew Johns 2, Steve Simpson, and Karl Pratt. Johns 5/7
Wagga: Sebastian Azema, Rocky Elsom, and Richard Goddard. Magro 1/3
HT Score: Gold Coast 34-6
Penalties: Wagga 7-6
Completion Rates: Gold Coast 70% Wagga 57%
Possession: Gold Coast 57%
PoM Points: Karl Pratt 3, David Seage 2, and Andrew Johns 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Gold Coast 10 2 0 373 191 +182 20
2. Northern 10 2 0 303 222 +81 20
3. Wellington 9 3 0 299 219 +80 18
4. Surfers Paradise 8 4 0 281 210 +71 16
5. Melbourne 8 4 0 242 185 +57 16
6. Parramatta 7 5 0 211 239 -28 14
7. Capetown 6 6 0 295 219 +76 12
8. Sydney 6 6 0 277 205 +72 12

9. Darwin 6 6 0 281 237 +44 12
10. Wollongong 6 6 0 248 223 +25 12
11. Central 6 6 0 259 298 -39 12
12. Central Coast 5 7 0 226 220 +6 10
13. Brisbane 5 7 0 237 236 +1 10
14. Auckland 4 8 0 170 316 -146 8
15. Perth 4 8 0 180 336 -156 8
16. Adelaide 3 9 0 243 268 -25 6
17. Hornsby 3 9 0 182 345 -163 6
18. Wagga 2 10 0 200 334 -134 4

wow good win there, but 80min prop shawn tai will be doing some goal kicking practice.

will the premiers miss the final series

I swear every time i write and article, I lose. Maybe I should keep my mouth shut

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Tamworth City continue to dominate Division Two, easily accounting for Bondi in today's top eight clash. The Titans looked in fine form, triumphing over the Battlers 24-10 to hand the side their second consecutive loss.
Bondi: David Vaealiki and Chris Thorman. Thorman 1/3
Tamworth City: Roy Bell, Graeme Frame, Eron Bates, and Luke Robinson. Bates 4/6
HT Score: Bondi 6-2
Penalties: Tamworth City 7-6
Completion Rates: Bondi 58% Tamworth City 68%
Possession: Tamworth City 54%
PoM Points: Eron Bates 3, Matthew Gidley 2, and Luke Robinson 1.

A stunning debut from little known Georgian winger Malkhaz Urjukashvili has seen Campbelltown scrape home to a nail-biting 23-22 victory over the luckless Redfern All Whites.
Redfern: Leo Dynevor, Ruben May, Daisaku Ohata, and Nathan Sutton. Thumper-Knox 3/5
Campbelltown: Danny Galea, Nathan Wood, and Malkhaz Ujukashvili. Hicks 3/4. Barrett 1 fg.
HT Score: Redfern 16-12
Penalties: Redfern 6-4
Completion Rates: Redfern 73% Campbelltown 59%
Possession: Redfern 52%
PoM Points: Malkhaz Ujukashvili 3, Joe Black 2, and Tim Maddison 1.

Canberra have recorded an absolutely stunning 50-18 victory over the Lake Heights Lightning today, completely reversing their recent form slump with a stellar nine try haul in front of a silenced Lightning crowd.
Lake Heights: Nihal Silvain 2 and Mils Muliana. Kempton 3/3
Canberra: Shannon Hegarty 3, Chris McKenna, Donald Malone 3, Sean Long, and Paul Mellor. Flatley 7/9
HT Score: Canberra 30-18
Penalties: Canberra 6-3
Completion Rates: Lake Heights 60% Canberra 63%
Possession: Canberra 58%
PoM Points: Donald Malone 3, Rico Gear 2, and Shannon Hegarty 1.

The Newcastle Fear have toughed out a desperately needed 10-6 victory over the equally desperate Geelong Bengals today, the win getting the Fear back in touch with the top eight.
Newcastle: Stuart Reardon and Paul Johnson. Leullai 1/4
Geelong: Migeul Detreaux. Hall 1/2
HT Score: 4 all
Penalties: Newcastle 11-6
Completion Rates: Newcastle 65% Geelong 50%
Possession: Newcastle 54%
PoM Points: Craig Frawley 3, Ian Hendersen 2, and Gareth Ellis 1.

Port Macquarie have kept their solid run of form going in today's clash against Liverpool, the Stingrays scratching out a much needed 20-16 win to stay with the rest of the contenders pack.
Liverpool: Paul Atchison and Paul March 2. March 2/4
Port Macquarie: Jim Gannon, Alfred Songoro 2, and David Bowe. Briers 2/4
HT Score: Port Macquarie 14-6
Penalties: Liverpool 10-5
Completion Rates: Liverpool 67% Port Macquarie 56%
Possession: Liverpool 52%
PoM Points: Paul Atchison 3, Marcus Bai 2, and Paul March 1.

Carnarvon have sent a loud and clear message to their Division Two rivals, the Grizzlies impressive in holding New England scoreless on their way to a 14-0 win.
New England: None. Ferris 0/1
Carnarvon: Stephen O'Reilly and Joe Williams. Luana 3/3
HT Score: Carnarvon 14-0
Penalties: New England 9-8
Completion Rates: New England 74% Carnarvon 58%
Possession: New England 50%
PoM Points: Mitchell Sargent 3, Stephen O'Reilly 2, and Matthew Gafa 1.

The nightmares continue for the formerly topping South Queensland Underdogs, the side embarassed 30-2 in today's match against formerly winless Waikato.
Waikato: Tommy Saxton, Paulie Bahtahn, Matt Geyer 2, Kirk Yeaman, and Steve Meredith. Geyer 3/6
South Queensland: None. Young 1/1
HT Score: Waikato 14-2
Penalties: 9 all
Completion Rates: Waikato 65% South Queensland 73%
Possession: Waikato 56%
PoM Points: Kirk Yeaman 3, Matt Geyer 2, and Tommy Saxton 1.

Tasmania have ended North Queensland's impressive winning streak, the Devils triumphing 22-12 in the weekend's top of the table clash between two sides heavily favoured to contest promotion at season's end.
Tasmania: Jerrie Muller, Gene Fairbanks, and Varasiko Tokarei. Zian Ali 5/5
North Queensland: Todd Byrne and Paul King. Kirchner 2/2
HT Score: Tasmania 16-12
Penalties: Tasmania 8-7
Completion Rates: Tasmania 59% North Queensland 62%
Possession: Tasmania 52%
PoM Points: Richard Gerling 3, Jerrie Muller 2, and Verity Gunnarsson 1.

Eastwood's slow but steady form resurgence continued today in their clash against fading Campbelltown, the Pumas triumphing 18-4 to ensure they're not completely out of contention for the top eight.
Eastwood: Steve Mattai, Bill Soulblighter, and Alex Chan. March 3/6
Christchurch: Timote Napa'a. Davidson 1/2
HT Score: Eastwood 10-6
Penalties: Eastwood 11-6
Completion Rates: Eastwood 61% Christchurch 55%
Possession: Eastwood 55%
PoM Points: Jason Smith 3, Mtombe Msabo 2, and Alex Chan 1.

oh shit we is last now :censored:

IM ON FIRRRRRREEEE!!!

Parramatta, I am finally going to waste you.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tamworth City 11 1 0 329 162 +167 22
2. Tasmania 10 2 0 354 144 +210 20
3. North Queensland 10 2 0 263 176 +87 20
4. New England 9 3 0 311 185 +126 18
5. Carnarvon 8 4 0 249 172 +77 16
6. Bondi 7 5 0 225 240 -15 14
7. Port Macquarie 7 5 0 205 238 -33 14
8. Canberra 6 6 0 260 242 +18 12

9. Campbelltown 6 6 0 243 226 +17 12
10. Christchurch 5 6 1 199 228 -29 11
11. South Queensland 5 6 1 184 238 -54 11
12. Eastwood 5 7 0 232 275 -43 10
13. Liverpool 5 6 0 196 307 -111 10
14. Newcastle 4 8 0 146 216 -70 8
15. Geelong 3 8 1 176 231 -55 7
16. Lake Heights 1 8 2 196 258 -62 4
17. Waikato 2 10 0 216 317 -101 4
18. Redfern 1 1 10 188 282 -94 3