First-up at 5.30, the Red V took out Hull FC 24-18 in a match where Nene Macdonald crossed for a pair of wingers’ specials early in the second half.

Scores were locked up at 18 with just four minutes to go before Kurt Mann sliced through a weary Hull defensive line, giving his side a narrow win.

The second match from ANZ Stadium was between South Sydney and Wigan where the Bunnies were tested until the final whistle, triumphing to the tune of 18-8 in a defensive slugfest.

Robbie Farah reunited with Lebanese countryman Adam Doueihi as the 19-year-old skyscraper bursted onto an offload and crossed for the match-sealing try in the 76^th minute.