Waverley and Barker both claimed back to back CAS victories to move clear of their rivals on the competition ladder, while Knox bounced back after a disappointing opening round loss to keep their title hopes alive in round two.

A hat trick to Waverley’s Rohan Schocher and a double to lock Fritz Jahnke-Tavana proved the difference in the Eastern Suburbs derby as Waverley claimed a 39-17 victory over neighbours Cranbrook.