In Newcastle and Hunter rugby union, Wanderers remain undefeated following a win over Easts in round eight.
Hamilton beat the Bay by nine, while Southern Beaches hammered Uni 62-14.
In other games, Maitland edged out Lake Macquarie and The Waratahs produced a second half fightback to beat Merewether.
NHRU
Round 8
WANDERERS 56 – EASTS 28
HAMILTON 41 – NELSON BAY 32
SOUTHERN BEACHES 62 – UNIVERSITY 14
MAITLAND 24 – LAKE MACQUARIE 19
THE WARATAHS 21 – MEREWETHER 18
