Summary Melbourne fullback Billy Slater led the Storm to a 16-14 win over Newcastle.
SYDNEY (AP) - First-place South Sydney and defending champions and second-place Melbourne posted comeback victories Sunday in Australia's National Rugby League.
Souths recovered from an 18-12 deficit in the first half to beat the Gold Coast Titans 30-24. The Rabbitohs were led by the try-saving tackle of Greg Inglis on his cousin, Titans halfback Albert Kelly, with just three minutes left in the match.
Melbourne fullback Billy Slater led the Storm to a 16-14 win over Newcastle, keeping the Storm a point behind the Rabbitohs.
The Knights led 14-10 at halftime after a pair of tries by winger Joey Leilua, but Ryan Hoffman and Slater combined with 11 minutes left to level the match before Storm skipper Cameron Smith converted to give his team the winning margin.
