The Cronulla Sharks’ victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs has been overshadowed by a hamstring injury to halfback Braydon Trindall.

The St George Illawarra Dragons have snapped a 25-year drought in Melbourne to climb back inside the top eight.

The Gold Coast Titans have produced a stunning second-half blitz to keep their finals chances alive and leave the Broncos fighting for survival.

The Roosters clawed their way to a win over the Dolphins in front of a sold-out crowd in Perth with a hard-fought 40-34 result.

The Parramatta Eels have broken their six-game losing streak with a 30-20 win in a spirited showing against a Warriors side that needed to win to mount a strong case for finals football.

A captain’s knock by James Tedesco inspired Sydney Roosters to an epic 34-30 win against an injury hit Sea Eagles at Allianz Stadium.

Kyle Feldt scored a hat-trick as the Cowboys overcame the loss of star forwards Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter to down the Sharks 30-22 and keep their top four hopes alive.

Canterbury revived memories of The Entertainers to stun Brisbane with a razzle dazzle 41-10 win at Suncorp Stadium that leaves the Broncos finals hopes in tatters.

Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster has enjoyed a successful return from a 10-week layoff as the Storm surged past a willing Parramatta on Friday night.

A barnstorming performance from prop Addin Fonua-Blake has led the Warriors to a 28-16 victory over the Wests Tigers.

The return of skipper Adam Reynolds and a dash of Reece Walsh magic spearheaded the Broncos to a much-needed 30-14 win over the Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday night.

Canberra Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty made a successful return from injury to help his side outlast the Warriors to record an important 20-18 win.