Norths Devils and Tweed Seagulls could not be separated at Bishop Park, finishing 16 all in a thrilling contest.
Courtney Tyrell’s double and a try to Natahlia Moors gave the Devils the ascendancy, while Rowena Koonwaiyou also crossed. For Tweed, Takiah-Lani Buchanan, Savannah Roberts-Hickling and Alyssa Davis scored tries, with Roberts-Hickling adding two goals to ensure the points were shared.
The Northern Pride produced an attacking masterclass at Barlow Park, defeating the CQ Capras 44-14.
Sian Williams starred with a hattrick, while Easther Mikaele and Jairel-Ellen Martin-Savage each bagged doubles. Jenni-Sue Hoepper kicked five goals and Nadia Windleborn added another in a dominant showing. The Capras fought bravely with tries to Tahnee-lea Holt, Lilla Pratt and Taila Miller, but the Pride’s power proved too much.
Western Clydesdales edged out Mackay Cutters 18-16 in a nail-biter at BB Print Stadium.
Tries to Kayla Jackson, Kiara Taylor and Morgan Prentice, supported by goals from Reeghyn Beardmore and Zoe Cook, proved decisive. The Cutters kept it tight with tries from Miah Powell, Jennifer Kimber and Caitlin Tanner, but ultimately fell just short.
Sunshine Coast Falcons and Burleigh Bears shared the spoils at Sunshine Coast Stadium, finishing 20-all in an entertaining draw.
Rhemy Hinckesman’s double and a try to Makayla Henry, backed by four goals from Larissa Crummer, gave the Falcons plenty to cheer. The Bears responded with four individual try-scorers, Kaitlyn Phillips, Moana Cook, Deleni Paitai and Shaianne McGlone, while Zara Canfield’s boot secured the draw.
Ipswich Jets held off Souths Logan Magpies in a thriller at Davies Park, claiming a 24-22 victory.
Doubles to Iokapeta Fetu and Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa provided the platform, with Shaniah Lui also crossing. Gemma Schnaubelt kicked two goals. For Souths, Joeannah Naime’s double and tries to Bella Alo, Montaya Hudson and Kaylani Tavita kept them in the fight, but Ipswich held firm for the crucial win.
The Brisbane Tigers extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches, powering past Wynnum Manly Seagulls 28-14 at BMD Kougari Oval.
Namoe Gesa, Saupo-Mina Toeleiu, Lorren Ieli, Aleksandra Tunufai and Tahlia Marshall all found the line, with Enah Desic adding four goals. The Seagulls responded through Cortez Te Pou and Koolee Harbour, with Te Pou also kicking a goal, but the Tigers once again proved too strong.
