Played at Caltex Park instead of Number 1 Oval because of the recent rain, the Tigers got on the front foot early and raced to a 28-6 half-time lead and kept the pressure on in the second half.

Hammond Erepan finished with a hat-trick, while interchange forward Shane Landgafau got a double.

Nyngan coach Byron Warren said his team was carrying a lot of confidence after winning their fifth game in a row.

“It’s a big thing for this club. The boys are putting it all together and it shows,” he said.

Erapan opened the scoring before imposing lock Loma Atuau found his way over the line.

Brad Pickering and Todd Rowe also got over for the visitors before half-time while Rabbitohs five-eighth Steve Riley got his team on the board for a 22-6 scoreline.

Landgafau got his double, while Erepan also completed his hat-trick and Mitch Rixon and Luke Moody found their way across the stripe. Paul Jones and Sam Coe rounded out the tries for the home side.

Westside coach Robbie Dunn said there were positives to come from the game, including his team’s discipline.

NYNGAN TIGERS 54 (Hammond Erepan 3, Shane Landgafau 2, Loma Atuau, Brad Pickering, Todd Rope, Mitch Rixon, Luke Moody tries; Pickering 4 goals) defeated DUBBO WESTSIDE 18 (Steve Riley, Paul Jones, Sam Coe tries; Jarrin Fernando 3 goals)