Junior Pathways Weekend Wrap | Round 7, 2026
The South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Pathways teams enjoyed an outstanding round seven weekend, with all four sides travelling to Collegians Sporting Complex to face the Dragons. Three wins and a draw made for a memorable afternoon, with the Harold Matthews Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup and Lisa Fiaola Cup sides all claiming victories while the SG Ball Cup team fought hard to earn a share of the points in a tightly contested affair.
SG Ball Cup
The SG Ball Cup side showed plenty of resilience to earn a 14-all draw against the Dragons at Collegians Sporting Complex. South Sydney found themselves in a back-and-forth contest that neither team could separate, with both sides matching each other across the full 60 minutes.
Dwayne Lyons, Taj Alvarez and Taj Aufai-Farani all crossed for tries to keep the Rabbitohs in the contest, while Thomas McKenna added one conversion with the boot. It was a gritty effort from the Red and Green, who will take confidence from their ability to stay composed under pressure and ensure they came away with a share of the spoils.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14 (Dwayne Lyons, Taj Alvarez, Taj Aufai-Farani tries; Thomas McKenna one goal) drew with Dragons 14 at Collegians Sporting Complex.
Harold Matthews Cup
The Harold Matthews Cup side secured a solid eight-point victory over the Dragons at Collegians Sporting Complex, running out 24-16 winners in an entertaining contest. The Rabbitohs were clinical when it mattered, spreading the ball well to get four different players across the try line.
Harry Dorahy, Jackson Gray, Payton Tarau and Zavier Suluvale-Liumaunu all crossed for four-pointers, while Tarau was busy with the boot as well, converting all four goals to finish with a 12-point personal haul. It was a well-rounded team performance from the Cardinal and Myrtle.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24 (Harry Dorahy, Jackson Gray, Payton Tarau, Zavier Suluvale-Liumaunu tries; Payton Tarau four goals) defeated Dragons 16 at Collegians Sporting Complex.
Tarsha Gale Cup
The Tarsha Gale Cup side produced an impressive 34-20 victory over the Dragons at Collegians Sporting Complex, crossing for six tries in an attacking display. South Sydney were too strong across the park, with the team putting together a 14-point winning margin.
Keilani Manu and Keely Latta both crossed for two tries apiece, while April Chappell and Markaylah Talanoa also found the try line. Kiara McGregor was reliable with the boot, converting four goals to round out the scoring. It was a comprehensive team effort from the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 34 (Keilani Manu two tries, Keely Latta two tries, April Chappell, Markaylah Talanoa tries; Kiara McGregor four goals) defeated Dragons 20 at Collegians Sporting Complex.
Lisa Fiaola Cup
The Lisa Fiaola Cup side capped off a terrific day for the Club with a commanding 32-0 shutout of the Dragons at Collegians Sporting Complex. The Rabbitohs were relentless in attack and resolute in defence, keeping the opposition scoreless across the entire match.
Cobi Ryan-Last, Jazmine Ballard and Bronte McKee all crossed for two tries each, while Lexus Ogle also found the line to make it seven tries for the afternoon. McKee added two conversions with the boot to go with her double. It was a dominant display from the Red and Green to close out the round.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 32 (Cobi Ryan-Last two tries, Jazmine Ballard two tries, Bronte McKee two tries, Lexus Ogle try; Bronte McKee two goals) defeated Dragons 0 at Collegians Sporting Complex.
