MEREWETHER CARLTON CLAIM VICTORY OVER HAMILTON

Merewether have shown they are serious contenders in local rugby this season, beating defending champions Hamilton this afternoon.

It was a tense contest, the Hawks were denied a try more than once.

Although they did manage to claim a narrow lead early in the second half… A strong crowd at Townson carried Merewether home.

In the end, the Greens took the win by just one point.

At Maitland, the Blacks edged out the Two Blues.

Southern Beaches defeated a spirited Singleton side.

While Nelson Bay absolutely trounced Lake Macquarie, 84 to 3.