BUTCHER BOYS UPSET PICKERS

In Round 14 of Newcastle Rugby League, despite losing eight players to the flu, Wests ran in a 10 point win against the Bulldogs at Kurri Sports Ground.

Meanwhile, Central staged a come-from-behind victory to upset Maitland.

Newcastle Rugby League – Round 14

Kurri Kurri 8 v Wests 18

Maitland 22 v Central 32

Newcastle & Hunter Rugby Union – Round 15

Merewether 19 v Lake Macquarie 15

Maitland 29 v Hamilton 47

University 46 v Singleton 19

Nelson Bay 41 v Southern Beaches 19