The Western Suburbs Magpies have extended their winning streak to three following a 34 – 14 triumph against Mounties at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday in the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup.
The 20-point victory sees the Magpies move into second place on the ladder, after the Canberra Raiders went down to the undefeated Penrith Panthers 24 – 10 on Friday night.
In other matches played over the weekend, the North Sydney Bears came from being down 20 – 6 at the 70th minute to draw 20-all against the Newtown Jets at North Sydney Oval, whilst the Parramatta Eels put on a dominant performance against the St George Illawarra Dragons to win 40 – 8.
RESULTS:
Knock-On Effect NSW Cup:
Penrith Panthers 24 d. Canberra Raiders 10
Parramatta Eels 40 d. St George Illawarra Dragons 8
Western Suburbs Magpies 34 d. Mounties 14
North Sydney Bears 20 drew with Newtown Jets 20
Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles 16 l. Newcastle Knights 30
Jersey Flegg Cup:
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30 d. Victoria Thunderbolts 25
Wests Tigers 24 drew with Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24
Parramatta Eels 24 d. Sydney Roosters 10
