LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Sharks have shared an epic tale of triumph as the Jets managed to outlast the Bears in a Frank Hyde Shield thriller.
The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup action kicked off with the Parramatta Eels hosting the Penrith Panthers at CommBank Stadium.
On Saturday, fans were treated to a double header with the Canberra Raiders taking on the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles at GIO Stadium, and the St George Illawarra Dragons facing off against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
Both games were streamed live on NSWRL TV, providing plenty of excitement for rugby league enthusiasts.
Sunday saw the Warriors clash with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, followed by a battle between the Newcastle Knights and the Western Suburbs Magpies at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The action continued with the North Sydney Bears going head-to-head with the Newtown Jets at North Sydney Oval, a showdown that was streamed live on NSWRL TV.
Despite the Panthers facing some setbacks with Luron Patea's withdrawal, they welcomed back Isaiah Iongi and David Fale for the clash.
The Panthers took an early lead of 12-0, but the Eels fought back with two consecutive tries late in the first half, narrowing the gap to 12-10 at halftime.
The Eels, who had been on a losing streak, showed determination in the second half, dominating their opponents and taking the lead 22-16 with only minutes remaining.
It was a nail-biting finish, but the Eels held on to secure the victory in a game that showcased the grit and resilience of both teams.