Newcastle Knights 26 (Chris Houston, Adam Clydsdale, Kurt Gidley, Akuila Uate Tries; Tyrone Roberts 5 Goals) defeated Penrith Panthers 14 (Josh Mansour, Matt Moylan, Dean Whare Tries; Matt Moylan 1 Goal) at Hunter Stadium. Crowd: 20,114

3: Jarrod Mullen (Knights)

2: Chris Houston (Knights)

1: Beau Scott (Knights)

Gold Coast Titans 24 (James Roberts 2, Dave Taylor, Agnatius Paasi tries; Aidan Sezer 4 goals) defeated Cronulla Sharks 22 (Valentine Holmes 2, Michael Ennis tries; Michael Gordon 5 goals) at Remondis Stadium. Crowd: 9,566.

3: Aidan Sezer (Titans)

2: James Roberts (Titans)

1: Paul Gallen (Sharks)

St George-Illawarra 12 (Nightingale try; Widdop 4 goals) def. Manly Warringah 4 (Wiliame try) at WIN Stadium, Wollongong. Crowd: 12,087.

3: Josh Dugan (Dragons)

2: Trent Merrin (Dragons)

1: Mitch Rein (Dragons)