SYDNEY (AP) The Manly Sea Eagles moved into third place in Australia’s National Rugby League on Sunday with a come-from-behind 28-16 win over the Wests Tigers, moving to within four points of first-place Melbourne.
The Sea Eagles trailed by eight points with 25 minutes remaining before back-to-back tries to wingers Matthew Wright and Akuila Uate – Uate’s a 40-meter effort – put them back in the lead for good.
Melbourne leads the NRL with 30 competition points, followed by the second-place Sydney Roosters on 28. The Storm and Roosters were among four teams with weekend byes.
Manly, Brisbane, defending champions Cronulla and North Queensland are next with 26 points each.