Joeys are in the box seat to claim the 2024 GPS First XV premiership after beating Newington to claim their third straight win.

Elsewhere, Shore and Scots moved up the ladder following important wins over Riverview and Kings.

Joeys 36-24 Newington

Joeys scored five tries in a 36-24 win on a muddy deck at Hunters Hill to move two wins clear of the rest of the competition at the top of the GPS ladder.

The home side led 10-3 at half time following a try to lock Arthur Greer but scored three tries in 10 minutes early in the second half, through forwards Chris Quinn, Johannes Logan and Justice Taumoepeau, to jump away to a 31-3 lead after 47 minutes.