Both Sunnybank and Souths were left to rue a number of missed opportunities in the closing stages of a thrilling but exhausting 26-all draw at Chipsy Wood Oval.

Sunnybank led 14-0 early in the match, then 26-14 inside the final 10 minutes, but were forced to share the points with a Magpies' outfit who refused to go away.

“We just can’t get across the line to win at the moment,” frustrated Sunnybank coach Rob Roiri told Rugby News.

“We’ve been there or thereabouts quite a bit this season but we just can’t finish it off.