📰 Senior Pathways Weekend Wrap | Round 21, 2026

The Senior Pathways teams had a strong weekend at Redfern Oval, with the South Sydney Rabbitohs claiming victories in both The Knock On Effect NSW Cup and the Jersey Flegg Cup. The NSW Women's Premiership side fell just short in a tight contest against Mounties, going down by two points in a hard-fought encounter. It was a weekend of doubles across the board, with several players crossing for multiple tries as the Red and Green continue to build momentum through the back end of the season.

The Knock On Effect NSW Cup

In Round 21 of The Knock On Effect NSW Cup, the Rabbitohs secured a gritty 26-22 win over the Storm at Redfern Oval. It was a four-point contest that required composure from South Sydney, who held firm in the closing stages to claim the victory on home turf.

Moala Graham-Taufa and Benjamin Williamson each crossed for two tries apiece, providing the bulk of the scoring. Edward Kosi and Salesi Ataata also found the line, while Jonah Glover added one conversion with the boot.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 26 (Moala Graham-Taufa two tries, Benjamin Williamson two tries, Edward Kosi, Salesi Ataata tries; Jonah Glover one goal) defeated Storm 22 at Redfern Oval.

Jersey Flegg Cup

In Round 21 of the Jersey Flegg Cup, the Rabbitohs put in a commanding performance to defeat the Storm 44-22 at Redfern Oval. South Sydney were clinical in attack, crossing for seven tries in a comprehensive display.

Elijah Keung and Harrison Rooke each crossed for doubles, while Dwayne Lyons, Assariah Lenoy Sam and Caleb Cresswell all added tries of their own. Matthew Humphries was outstanding with the boot, converting seven goals from seven attempts to round out a polished team effort.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 44 (Elijah Keung two tries, Harrison Rooke two tries, Dwayne Lyons, Assariah Lenoy Sam, Caleb Cresswell tries; Matthew Humphries seven goals) defeated Storm 22 at Redfern Oval.

NSW Women's Premiership

In Round seven of the NSW Women's Premiership, the Rabbitohs fell agonisingly short in a tight contest against Mounties at Redfern Oval. Just two points separated the sides at full time, with South Sydney unable to find the go-ahead score in the closing stages.

Asha Taumoepeau-Williams and Kyla Gordon both crossed for tries as the Cardinal and Myrtle fought hard throughout. The side will look to bounce back next week with plenty of positives to take from a spirited performance.

Mounties 10 defeated South Sydney Rabbitohs 8 (Asha Taumoepeau-Williams, Kyla Gordon tries) at Redfern Oval.

Two wins from three matches represents a positive weekend for the Senior Pathways programs. The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg sides continue to build towards the finals, while the NSW Women's Premiership team will regroup after a narrow loss that showed plenty of fight. All eyes turn to next week as the Rabbitohs look to carry this momentum forward.