Jamberoo Superoos bounced back from a disappointing loss to bottom-placed Berry Magpies last week to defeat Group 7 competition leaders, the Stingrays of Shellharbour, in a thrilling Round 6 clash.

Despite last week's narrow 20-18 defeat, Superoos captain-coach Jono Dallas remained optimistic about his side’s form, saying, “Only going down by a penalty goal with that kind of performance will maintain the boys’ confidence - as long as we focus a bit more in yardage.”

That confidence paid off. In a dramatic turnaround, Jamberoo edged out the Stingrays 16-14 at Kevin Walsh Oval on Saturday in a nail-biter that came down to the final minutes.

The Superoos struck first through a burrowing Guy Rosewarn in the 19th minute, but the Stingrays responded quickly with a similar try in the 22nd.

Shellharbour added tries on either side of half-time, holding a 14-6 lead deep into the second half.

But the Superoos weren’t done. A clever “show and go” from none other than Dallas himself narrowed the gap in the 74th minute, bringing the score to 14-10.

With time running out, it looked like the comeback might fall short - until a fortunate repeat set on the Stingrays’ line gave the home side one last chance.

Superoos centre Dreau Clarke seized the moment, powering over his opposite number to score and level the match at 14-all with less than two minutes remaining.

Then came the pressure kick. Fullback Dean Watling, with the game on his shoulders and just five metres in from the sideline, calmly slotted the conversion to deliver a stunning 16-14 victory for Jamberoo.

Local Derby Drama

Wind and rain dominated conditions at the Kiama Showground on Sunday, as the Knights faced off against arch-rivals Gerringong Lions in a gritty local derby.

Kiama Knights first grade in their Women in League socks. Source: Kiama Knights

Kiama took an early lead when five-eighth Sam Hooper set up Kieran Poole for the opening try. They doubled their advantage soon after, with Matt Morris sneaking over in the corner.

The premiers responded with a try to Ben Jackson and a penalty goal to close the gap to 10-8. But a late try from Taj Roberts sealed a 16-8 win for the Knights.

Knights coach Matt O’Brien praised his outside backs for their resilience in the wet conditions: “The first half was a real slog into the wind and our outside backs did a great job.”

He also expressed delight at a double triumph for the club. “It was a great win. It’s been a long time since we’ve won in both grades.”

Women in League Round

Round 6 was the official Women in League round, with Ladies League Tag Division 1 (LLT1) fixtures played ahead of first grade.

In a pair of tightly contested matches, Gerringong’s LLT1 side edged out Kiama 14-10, while the Jamberoo Superoos earned a 14-12 win over the Stingrays.

Kiama Knights LLT1 team in the wind and rain at Kiama Showground on Sunday. Source: Kiama Knights

Jamberoo remain at the top of the table undefeated, while Kiama and Gerringong are equal on two wins apiece.

Next week Gerringong will take on Shellharbour in a grand final rematch, Jamberoo will travel to Milton and Kiama will play Albion Park in a top of the table clash.