Junior Pathways Weekend Wrap | Round 9, 2026

The South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Pathways teams enjoyed a commanding weekend in round nine, with both the Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball Cup sides claiming emphatic victories over the Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. The two squads combined for 98 points while conceding just four, showcasing clinical attacking displays across both fixtures. It was a day to remember for the red and green, with tries flowing freely and several players crossing for multiples.

The results cap off a strong regular season for both sides, with the SG Ball Cup finishing as minor premiers, while the Harold Matthews Cup secured a third-place finish heading into finals. The SG Ball side will now take on the Sea Eagles in their opening finals clash, while the Harold Matthews Cup team will face the Panthers as they begin their finals campaign.

SG Ball Cup

The SG Ball Cup side delivered a comprehensive performance at Leichhardt Oval, racing away to a 46-4 victory over the Tigers. Taj Alvarez was prolific in attack, crossing for three tries to lead the scoring charge. Dayne Jennings added two tries of his own and was equally effective with the boot, slotting five goals from the tee to round out a productive afternoon.

Isaac Fotu-Moala, Maddax Fui, Taj Aufai-Farani and Caleb Cresswell all crossed for tries as the Rabbitohs spread the ball effectively across the park. The 42-point winning margin reflected a polished team effort, with South Sydney rarely troubled by the Tigers' attack throughout the contest.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 46 (Taj Alvarez three tries, Dayne Jennings two tries, Isaac Fotu-Moala, Maddax Fui, Taj Aufai-Farani, Caleb Cresswell tries; Dayne Jennings five goals) defeated Tigers 4 at Leichhardt Oval.

Harold Matthews Cup

The Harold Matthews Cup side produced a clinical shutout at Leichhardt Oval, running in nine tries to claim a 52-0 victory over the Tigers. It was a complete defensive effort from the Rabbitohs, who kept their opponents scoreless while finding the tryline at regular intervals throughout the match.

Charlie Bateup, Payton Tarau and Jayden Bishop each crossed for two tries apiece, providing the backbone of the scoring. Zavier Suluvale-Liumaunu, Tukia Fotu-Moala and Anthony Mailangi also found the tryline as the Cardinal and Myrtle shared the ball generously across the park. Payton Tarau was busy with the boot, converting five goals, while Laveitiga Tofaeono added three conversions to complete the scoring.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 52 (Charlie Bateup two tries, Payton Tarau two tries, Jayden Bishop two tries, Zavier Suluvale-Liumaunu, Tukia Fotu-Moala, Anthony Mailangi tries; Payton Tarau five goals, Laveitiga Tofaeono three goals) defeated Tigers 0 at Leichhardt Oval.