Love NRL: Round 17

Cronulla enjoyed their second consecutive win, after coming out on top in a thriller with Sydney Roosters.

The Sharks have turned their season around in the last two matches, with miracle comebacks halting a run of five defeats.

Half back Jeff Robson was the hero this time, as his late try overhauled a deficit that began at 24-0.

Michael Gordon‘s conversion meant for a final score of 30-28, and Cronulla are now up to four wins in 2014.

In another surprise result Gold Coast edged South Sydney 14-10, whilst St George Illawarra overcame North Queensland 27-24.

Benji Marshall was back to his best during the Dragons’ victory, as was fellow Kiwi Jason Nightingale, who scored a hatrick.

At the top of the table Penrith returned to winning ways, and Canterbury came out on top in a tight clash with Manly.

Bulldogs captain Michael Ennis scored an 80th minute try to seal the 23-16 win, although the Sea Eagles felt hard done by, after the officials missed a forward pass in the build up.

Round 17 results:

Canterbury 23-16 Manly (Jul 04, ANZ Stadium)

St George Illawarra 27-24 North Queensland (Jul 05, WIN Jubilee Oval)

Sydney Roosters 28-30 Cronulla (Jul 05, Allianz Stadium)

Wests Tigers 10-26 Penrith (Jul 06, Leichhardt Oval)

South Sydney 10-14 Gold Coast (Jul 07, ANZ Stadium)

Round 18 fixtures:

Manly v Wests Tigers (Jul 11, Brookvale Oval)

Melbourne v Canterbury (Jul 12, AAMI Park)

NZ Warriors v Parramatta (Jul 12, Mount Smart Stadium)

Gold Coast v Canberra (Jul 13, Cbus Super Stadium)

Cronulla v Newcastle (Jul 13, Remondis Stadium)

Penrith v Brisbane (Jul 14, Sportingbet Stadium)