The South Sydney junior teams had a strong weekend with all teams claiming points in their Round 5 match-ups at Redfern Oval.
UNE Harold Mathews Cup
The Under 16s returned to winning ways this week as they battled past friendly rivals the North Sydney Bears 32-26. It was a classic back-and-forth match but a hat-trick from South Sydney's Joe Suaalii helped the Harold Mathews side back into the top eight.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 32
Joe Suaalii 3, Jonathan Cham Kum Tong, Michael Gerolimos tries; Dion Teaupa 5, Michael Gerolimos
North Sydney Bears 26
Kyle Bowen 2, Aiden Brophy, Nick Russell, Matt Rose tries; Nick Russell, Aiden Brophy 2 goals
UNE SG Ball Cup
In the SG Ball Cup, the Under 18s drew 24-24 against the Bears in a pulsating clash at Redfern Oval. Two tries from Aidan Manowski and a perfect conversion rate from Kaylib Savage just wasn’t enough as the Bears matched them all the way.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24
Aidan Manowski 2, Ratu Timoci Vesikula, Salesi Malu tries; Kaylib Savage 4 goals
North Sydney Bears 24
Michael Brown, Myden Ong, Trent Kurnoth, Darcy Hardman tries; Sam Stratis 4 goals
Tasha Gale Cup
After a week off, the Under 18s Women's team returned in fine form, getting over the top of the Parramatta Eels 30-24. Kiarna Dymock was the star as she bagged a brace in the six-point win.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30
Kiarna Dymock 2, Nikki Baird , Tatum Allchin, Racquel Willoughby, Bryanna Murray tries; Annabel Stokanovska 2, Maddison Curtin goals
Parramatta Eels 24
Tahila Alexander 2, Nicole Kennedy, Shilea-T Schaaf tries; Karla Wise 2 goals
