A hat-trick to Sharks' winger Valentine Holmes and a record-equalling six try assists to Matt Moylan helped Cronulla thump Newcastle 48-10 on Sunday.
Holmes has now notched six tries in his last three games to continue his hot streak as he presses his claim for State of Origin selection for the Maroons.
Meanwhile, the Penrith Panthers asserted themselves as a genuine premiership contender after keeping ladder-leaders St George Illawarra scoreless on Saturday.
Nick Cotric was a stand-out in Canberra's last gasp win over the Sea Eagles in the nation's capital with the Raiders' winger bagging a double.
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South Sydney continued their strong run of form with a convincing win in New Zealand to make it six wins in their last seven games.
For a full list of the NRL's top try-scorers click here.
| Position | First Name | Surname | Club | Tries |
| 1. | Josh | Addo-Carr | Melbourne Storm | 12 |
| 1. | David | Fusitu'a | New Zealand Warriors | 12 |
| 3. | Valentine | Holmes | Cronulla Sharks | 11 |
| 4. | Robert | Jennings | South Sydney Rabbitohs | 8 |
