The Dragons cemented their place as one of THE sides of 2009, with a strong 32-18 victory over a valiant Cowboys side. The Dragons started well with Brett Morris scoring after just three minutes. This was followed in the tenth minute by a try to Matt Cooper, after a very suspicous pass from Ben Creagh which appeared for most at the ground to be forward. The Cowboys scored after Wendell Sailor, playing his worst game of the year, had a brain explosion and gifted a try to the Cowboys.

The Cowboys led 18-6 at half-time, but the Cowboys scored the first two tries in the second half to claw their way back into the game. They trailed by just two points at 20-18. They were sparked by Anthony Watts, who really played a blinder and was dangerous every time he touched the ball. With just ten minutes left, the Dragons had breathing space at just two points. The final ten minutes was all speed as firstly Brett Morris and Matt Cooper teamed up for Matt Cooper's second try. Then Jamie Soward took advantage of a loose ball and toed it through, and won through sheer pace to put paid to the Cowboys in the 77th minute. The final minutes still saw the Dragons apply the blowtorch with another couple of chances to score again.

For the Dragons, Matt Cooper, Brett Morris, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby and Ben Creagh were the best. Baeu Scott was as solid as ever, while Michael Weyman led the way up front. For the Cowboys, Watts, Aaron Payne, Luke O'Donnell and Willie Tonga gave their best.

The Dragons again share top spot in the competition, while the Cowboys cause was not hurt by their effort.

The other Sunday game saw a stunning second half with the Cronulla Sharks scoring in the dying minutes to win 24-22. Down 20-10 during the second half, the Sharks fought back to overcome the home side.