Norths, Hunter and Randwick all claimed victories over rivals in the finals hunt and sit two competition points clear of the remainder of the competition on top of the Shute Shield ladder.

Elsewhere, Western Sydney belted a disinterested Eastwood outfit, Warringah all but ended Easts’ finals hopes and West Harbour were far too good for an abysmal Southern Districts side on Back to Souths Day at Forshaw.

Norths 30-19 Gordon

Norths remain top of the Shute Shield ladder after grinding out an impressive 30-19 victory over Gordon in the North Shore local derby.

Wearing the No.10 jersey, Harrison Goddard opened the scoring for Gordon at Chatswood Oval and the home side were unlucky not to extend their lead minutes later when a driving maul was held up inches from the try line.