The Gold Coast Titans solidified their position as serious NRLW premiership contenders with a stunning 58-0 victory over Wests Tigers, breaking their five-game winning streak.
This remarkable win not only pushed the Titans (9-1) four points ahead of third-placed Brisbane but also secured them a home preliminary final, with only one round left in the season.
Unfortunately, the Titans' success came at a cost as Teagan Levi left the match with a nasal injury after a brutal tackle by Losana Lutu, failing her head injury assessment.
Despite Levi's exit just before halftime, Gold Coast dominated the game, scoring six unanswered tries, including a hat-trick from Jaime Chapman, and adding four more in the second half.
This triumph marked the second-largest victory in league history, while the Tigers (7-3) now face uncertainty regarding the fitness of captain Kezie Apps (leg) and rising star Faythe Manera (knee).
Wests Tigers now find themselves in a precarious situation, needing to win their next match against Canberra and hoping for a loss by the Raiders to secure a home elimination final.
In earlier action, Brisbane clinched a 24-16 win against St George Illawarra, fueled by fullback Tamika Upton's outstanding performance, which included a try and two assists.
Despite her efforts, the Broncos struggled with 16 errors, leaving Upton frustrated. The victory helped maintain some distance between Brisbane and their rivals, enhancing their chances for a home final.
The loss keeps St George Illawarra (2-8) tied for last place, setting the stage for a critical match against Cronulla (2-8) next Saturday, likely determining the wooden spoon winner.