ROUGH DAY AT THE OFFICE FOR KURRI’S CHAD REED

Kurri’s Chad Reed has described the opening round of the American Motocross season in California as the roughest of his career.
Suffering from severe illness, the Aussie struggled to compete with the best in the world, finishing 14th overall.

KNIGHTS LEILUA CHARGED AFTER CLASH WITH BULLDOGS

Newcastle centre Joey Leilua has been charged with a grade one dangerous throw, but will avoid a suspension if he takes an early plea.
He was one of several players praised by Wayne Bennett, following yesterday’s big win over the Bulldogs.

SCORPIONS STILL UNDEFEATED AFTER BEATING THE BUTCHER BOYS

NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
Round 6

CESSNOCK 34 – LAKES 18
MAITLAND 34 – PORT STEPHENS 10
MACQUARIE 32 – CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 18

In the Real NRL Cessnock has claimed its second straight win, Maitland beat the Sharks, while the Scorpions overcame the gallant Butcher Boys.

ANOTHER MAGIC WIN FOR BROADMEADOW IN THE NBN STATE LEAGUE

NBN STATE LEAGUE
Round 7

CHARLESTOWN CITY 3 – VALENTINE 1
WESTON 2 – LAKE MACQUARIE 1
EDGEWORTH 3 – HAMILTON 2

In the NBN State League, Charlestown City beat Valentine, Weston edged out Lake Macquarie, while Edgeworth won a high scoring clash with Hamilton.
At Broadmeadow, Brady Parker tried to open the scoring with an audacious attempt.
Peter Haynes missed a sitter from in front, the sides remained scoreless at half time.
Koh Satake had the best chance for the Jets, his deflected free kick hit the bar.
Haynes would make up for his miss midway through the second half, he set up Chris Berlin for the opener.
Before teeing up Rhys Tippett, who ensured Broadmeadow stayed on top of the ladder.

HISTORIC WIN FOR NEWCASTLE IN GIRLS HOCKEY

Newcastle has created hockey history today, winning the New South Wales girl’s under 18 title for the first time, beating Parramatta 2-nil in the final.
Newcastle’s own Hockeyroo Mariah Williams scored both goals in the decider.
In this morning’s semi, Williams led the home side to a win over Sydney North.
The visitors equalised early in the second half, but once again, Williams put Newcastle back in front.
A tap-in from Kiahni Abell gave the Novocastrians breathing space, before Georgia Perkins put the result beyond doubt in the final minute.

ORTENSIA BIDS FAREWELL TO RACING AFTER FINAL RUN AT SCONE

Trainer Paul Messara has decided to retire outstanding mare Ortensia, after she finished ninth in the race named in her honour at Scone.
She bows out with Group One triumphs in Australia, Dubai and England.
It was a different story for the Michael Formosa trained Ultimate Art in the Newcastle Guineas.

TAHS ON TOP WITH GREENS AND BLUES IN PURSUIT IN NHRU

NHRU
Round 7

THE WARATAHS 68 – UNIVERSITY 24
SOUTHERN BEACHES 33 – HAMILTON 24
LAKE MACQUARIE 48 – NELSON BAY 19
WANDERERS 28 – MAITLAND 18
MEREWETHER 47 – EASTS 5

The Waratahs have scored another big win to maintain top spot in Hunter Rugby.
In other games, Southern Beaches upset Hamilton, the Roos beat the Bay.
Wanderers held on to beat Maitland, while the Greens hammered Easts at Townson Oval.
Looking to kickstart their season, Easts crossed early through Marty Lisiua.
But Merewether soon found another gear, Sam Bright putting the Greens in front.
When Aiden Kelso crossed the home side was in control at half time.
A second to Bright in the second half ensured a comfortable win for the Greens.

OUTSIDER CLAIMS THE $500,000 GUINEAS AT SCONE

There was a popular win in the $500,000 Inglis Guineas at Scone this afternoon with the Greg Hickman-trained gelding Taxmeifyoucan blowing away the favourites.
Earlier, a close relation to Black Caviar and the recently retired colt All Too Hard, took out the $200,000 Dark Jewel Classic.

TOUGH STATE LEAGUE DEBUT FOR JOBE WHEELHOUSE

South Cardiff has overshadowed the Lambton debut of former Jets captain Jobe Wheelhouse, beating the Jaffas one-nil this afternoon with a goal in the final 10 minutes.

NSW SURFERS STAND UP TO MAROON RIVALS AT PORT STEPHENS

Our stand-up paddleboard surfers have done what our rugby league players can’t – beat Queensland in a state of origin.
It’s all part of the Southern Cross SUP Festival at Port Stephens.

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