Former Fiji Bati forward Jacob Saifiti was charged with striking by the NRL match review committee following his Knight’s loss to the Bulldogs.

The Cowboys continued the upset theme of Round 13 after snatching a late 18-16 victory over the Roosters at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

The right boot of Jordan Rapana secured the Raiders a 26-25 golden point victory over the Dolphins in a thrilling shootout at Kayo Stadium on Saturday night.

An inspired second-half comeback in which they scored 22 unanswered points saw the Dragons overrun the Panthers 22-10 in torrid conditions at BlueBet Stadium on Saturday night.

The Bulldogs have overcome the loss of winger Josh Addo-Carr and two stints with 12 men to claim a brave victory over Newcastle.

Sea Eagles forward Jake Trbojevic will captain a new-look Blues team in the June 5 series opener at Accor Stadium after NSW coach Michael Maguire named six debutants in his first Origin team, including Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards.

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed J’maine Hopgood to deliver on debut after he edged David Fifita for the final position on the Maroons bench.

The Rabbitohs played a man down for 10 minutes but dug deep to arrest a six-game losing streak with a 42-26 win over the Eels at Accor Stadium.

A Jarome Luai masterclass led the Panthers to a 42-0 shutout of ladder leaders Cronulla at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday night.

James Tedesco made a commanding statement in his final audition for the New South Wales fullback job on Saturday afternoon to help the Roosters beat the Raiders 44-16.

The Fiji Airways Kaiviti Silktails once again fell short, losing 52-18 to the Newcastle Knights in round 12 of the Jersey Flegg Cup this afternoon.

Doubles to Queensland State of Origin hopefuls Valentine Holmes, Jeremiah Nanai and perennial try-scorer Kyle Feldt helped North Queensland Cowboys secure a 42-28 win against Wests Tigers.