With the 1985 premiership-winning side watching on in celebration of their 40th anniversary, the Knights had extra motivation to notch back-to-back wins at Kiama Showground on Saturday.

KIama got off to a flying start in Round 11 of the Group 7 competition against the Nowra-Bomaderry Jets, scoring in the fourth minute thanks to a slick backline move finished off by winger Cade Hotham.

Nowra responded with two quick tries, but Kiama levelled the scores in the 14th minute through centre Max Jennings.

Play then settled into a grind, with both sides absorbing pressure and trading sets. Kiama broke the deadlock when Kye Andrews split the defence to regain the lead.

Shortly before half-time, a pin-point cut-out pass from fullback Brad Killmore found Callan Thistlethwaite on the edge, extending Kiama’s lead. The Knights went into the break up 22-12.

But Nowra weren’t done. Three minutes into the second half, they capitalised on a high bomb that was allowed to bounce, scoring to close the gap.

Kiama’s defence, however, stood strong against a wave of Nowra momentum. In the 63rd minute, Killmore crossed the line to push the lead further out.

From there, the Knights turned on the style, scoring two late tries - both set up by well-placed kicks - to seal a convincing win in front of their home crowd and the club’s past legends.

“It was a huge day with the 1985 premiership-winning team coming to watch us. We needed the two points to keep building toward the finals, but also to make those old boys proud,” said Killmore.

The 1985 premiership team. Photo: Kiama Knights

“The game was a bit scrappy and stop-start for the most part, but off the back of our forwards we looked good when we found rhythm.”

Kiama will aim to keep their winning streak alive next week against last year’s runners-up, the Shellharbour Sharks.

Meanwhile, at Michael Cronin Oval, Gerringong also looked to extend their winning run when they hosted the struggling Jamberoo Superoos.

It was all Gerringong in the first half, racing to a 16-0 lead with three sharp tries: a well-timed leap from winger James Kunkler, a powerful barge-over from hooker Nathan Ford, and a strong angled run from second-rower Jack Quine.

Jamberoo avoided a scoreless first half with a penalty goal just before the break, with Gerringong ahead 16-2.

Needing a big start to the second half, Jamberoo responded through powerhouse forward James Gilmore, who crashed over in the 45th minute.

Then a clever show-and-go from five-eighth Mark Asquith saw them pull within two points at 16–14.

Jamberoo are on a three-game losing streak. Photo: @SticksPix_

But Gerringong quickly regained control, answering back with a try to Bailey Marks just minutes later, and then another in the 75th minute via Liam Holland.

Jamberoo added a late consolation - an impressive length-of-the-field effort finished by Riley Plekan - but the final score read 26-18 in Gerringong’s favour.

“It was good to keep the winning streak going at home against Jamberoo, who are always a tough side,” said Lions captain Nathan Ford.

“It was an important win, especially with them sitting close to us on the ladder.

“Great to have a big crowd too. It lifts the team. We’re starting to play the footy we knew we were capable of.

"With a mix of experience and youth, it was always going to take time - but we’re heading in the right direction.”

Gerringong will have the bye this week, while Jamberoo travel south to face Nowra-Bomaderry.