Both the Tigers and Dragons had wins in under 10s, Smithtown (third) accounting for Woolgoolga with a 40-18 win and Kempsey defeating Bowraville 42-28.

The home side at Smithtown proved why they're first on the ladder, defeating Orara Valley 38-6.

Kempsey's under 12s had a 32-20 win over Bowraville to stay in the top four.

In the under 15's local derby, the Dragons proved too strong, coming away 26-12 winners to put themselves into third and the Tigers in fourth.

Smithtown's under 16's had a forfeit victory to maintain their spot in first while the league tag girls won 44-6 against Orara Valley as they sit in second.

The Group 2 under 16's girls tackle competition is now in full swing with round three to be played at South West Rocks Sporting Fields.

Game times for the Friday night fixtures are:

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