Sydney Uni won't play finals footy for the second straight season after falling short against Manly at Manly Oval on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Warringah, Norths, Easts, Gordon and Randwick all confirmed their finals berths with wins in round 16.

Manly 31-21 Sydney Uni

Manly scored crucial tries on either side of the half time break to claim a 31-21 victory and end Sydney Uni’s season with two rounds remaining.

Both sides scored tries from attacking lineouts in the opening stages before Lalakai Foketi scored a long range gem for the Marlins off the back of a clever chip from flyhalf Brendan Owen.