NRL

Cronulla have continued their winning run against the NRL's elite and stamped their status as title contenders with a 30-18 dismantling of North Queensland.

Brisbane have fallen to a second consecutive NRL defeat in a nailbiting clash with Canterbury.

Manly's charge to the NRL finals has continued courtesy of a 28-8 defeat of South Sydney, with Peta Hiku scoring three tries.

Gold Coast's NRL losing streak has come to an end with a 24-14 victory over Parramatta on Monday night.

Manly have put a week of turmoil behind them, producing a magnificent performance to destroy NRL competition leaders Brisbane 44-14 and giving unwanted coach Geoff Toovey plenty to smile about in

North Queensland have pulled off an amazing comeback to escape with the two competition points after coming from behind to beat Canberra 32-24 in Townsville.

James Tedesco has orchestrated one of the biggest boilovers of the NRL season, putting in a five-star display in the Wests Tigers' 34-16 win over Melbourne.