Affiliate wrap: Titans star in Tweed's takedown of Pride
Titans new recruit Tukimihia Simpkins played a starring a role in his first game for the Tweed Seagulls as they began their 2025 campaign in style, winning 20-16 against the Pride on Saturday night.
Picking up from where he left off as the Hostplus Cup prop of the year last season, the 23-year-old got through an impressive 73 minute stint in torrential conditions at Cairns, topping the run metres with 169 alongside registering the most tackles with 30.
Match: Pride v Seagulls
Round 2 -
home Team
Pride
9th Position
away Team
Seagulls
6th Position
Venue: Barlow Park, Cairns
Tony Francis was also strong on the wing, alongside Jacob Alick-Wiencke who scored the opening try and came up with two offloads; meanwhile, Tom Weaver setup two tries in the Round 2 clash.
They'll next face the Burleigh Bears in the battle of the Gold Coast on Sunday at Pizzey Park.
The Jets enjoyed the bye at the weekend, next facing the Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Totally Workwear Stadium.
Match: Tigers v Jets
Round 3 -
home Team
Tigers
7th Position
away Team
Jets
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
