
Gold Coast is positioning itself for a crucial top-two finish in the NRLW after clinching its eighth straight victory, defeating Canberra 26-20.
While the Sydney Roosters celebrated their ninth consecutive win, the Titans demonstrated they are serious contenders for the title this year.
Captain Georgia Hale marked her 50th game for Gold Coast in style at Robina, helping her team maintain second place on the ladder.
Although strike centre Jaime Chapman was sidelined with a calf injury, the Titans, leading 18-6 at halftime, had enough offensive power to outpace their opponents.
Mackenzie Wiki of the Raiders scored a second-half hat-trick, bringing her season total to nine, but the Titans had already established a solid lead.
Canberra's three-game winning streak came to an end, but they remain hopeful for their first finals appearance.
The Raiders initiated scoring with a well-executed try, as half Zahara Temara's precise kick was caught by centre Isabella Waterman, leading to Elise Simpson's eighth try of the season.
Titans centre Phoenix-Raine Hippi responded by breaking through the defense from a scrum to score.
Lauren Brown's clever tip-on allowed winger Destiny Mino-Sinapati to dive over at the sideline for another try.
Lock Sienna Lofipo displayed her skill with a dazzling run that set up powerful second-rower Ivania Lolesio, with winger Georgia Grey finishing the first half with a fourth try for the Titans.
Grey quickly added her second try after the break.
Brown's keen game awareness was evident as she assisted Mino-Sinapati, sealing the Titans' victory.
Meanwhile, the Roosters overcame Cronulla 36-8, remaining two points ahead of Gold Coast.
Despite the Sharks managing only one victory all season, they were competitive, narrowing the gap to 12-4 late in the first half.
However, a decisive 70-metre try from Brydie Parker just before halftime dashed any hopes for Cronulla.
Parker scored again soon after the break following a Taina Naividi run, as the Roosters took command of the match.
She also made a crucial try-saving tackle before assisting Jess Sergis for one of her two late tries.
In the night's final match, Newcastle ascended to sixth place, with winger Mercedez Taulelei-Siala scoring a hat-trick in a 40-6 victory over North Queensland in Townsville.
The Knights ended a three-game losing streak while halting the Cowboys' two-match winning run.
