Collegians ran out 26-16 winners over Thirroul in Saturday’s Mojo Homes Illawarra Cup match-of-the-round.
The defending premiers got off to a bright start through Sam McCann before the Butchers responded with three unanswered tries to lead 16-6 at the break. Second-half tries to Josh Dowel and a double to Toby Rumble put Collies back in front before a Callum Gromek four-pointer sealed the match in the 79th minute.
De La Salle defeated Dapto in a hard-fought affair at Captain Cook Oval. The Canaries had the match within their grasp, leading 20-18 with just over 10 minutes remaining before defensive lapses saw the hosts score three tries in quick succession to take the points.
Mojo Homes Illawarra Cup Ladder
Elsewhere Wests defeated the Corrimal 38-8 to maintain their position at the top of the leaderboard after 8 rounds. Earlier, the Cougars won their First Division clash 30-18 against the Devils. Dapto got home over Helensburgh 30-26, scoring six tries to the Tigers’ five.
Mojo Homes First Division Ladder
In Harrigan Shield action, Windang were big winners over Mt Kembla, while Figtree beat Avondale 16-12.