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The Hamilton Hawks have continued their dominance in the Newcastle & Hunter Rugby Union, on Saturday winning a fourth straight premiership. The first side in 65 years to win four in a row, they did it in the face of a gallant Maitland. Check out all the action in our NBN News Photo Gallery.

Hamilton’s hopes of a fourth straight NHRU title remain on track, surviving a scare from Merewether in Saturday’s Major Semi-Final. Both teams going blow for blow at number two sports ground. A late Merewether try giving Sam Bright the chance to put the greens in-front. The Hawks crossing in injury time to secure the win. PHOTO GALLERY – 2018 NHRU – HAMILTON V MEREWETHER FT – Hamilton 36 – Merewether 28

Merewether will play Hamilton for a place in the NHRU decider, after Sam Bright kicked the Greens to victory against Maitland in the qualifying final. Check out our photo gallery from the 31 – 29 victory.

Severe thunderstorms lashed much of the Hunter & Central Coast this afternoon, with hail making for some incredible pictures. Check out some of the best photos, all sent in by NBN News viewers.

In round 18 of the NHRU, minor-premiers Hamilton will head into the finals full of confidence after a solid win over the Two Blues. Maitland beat Lake Macquarie, but it was closer than they would’ve liked, while the Greens beat Southern Beaches. Singleton beat the students in a high-scoring affair. PHOTO GALLERY – 2018 NHRU – HAMILTON HAWKS V WANDERERS

Hamilton has claimed the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby minor premiership after dismantling Southern Beaches. It finished 68-18, sending an ominous message to the rest of the competition – particularly after Beaches downed the Wanderers last week. The visitors kicked the first points, but the Hawks led from there, underlining how tough it will be, to deny them a fourth straight grand final win. Maitland also won big today, beating the Students, while Merewether and Nelson Bay recorded comfortable victories. PHOTO GALLERY – 2018 NHRU – HAMILTON HAWKS V SOUTHERN BEACHES

It was a chilly morning across much of New South Wales, with the temperature plunging to below zero in many areas. How cold did it get where you are? Check out some of the spectacular photos sent in by our viewers from across Northern NSW. Got a photo you would like to share? Send them in to our Facebook page or email them to jantcliff@nbntv.com.au

In Round 13 of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union, Lake Macquarie and Southern Beaches couldn’t be split, while Hamilton moved into first place with a win over Nelson Bay. Wanderers outplayed University, while Merewether beat Singleton. PHOTO GALLERY – 2018 NHRU – MEREWETHER CARLTON V SINGLETON Images: Matthew Mockovic

In Round 12 of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union, Nelson Bay scored a big win over University, while Maitland dominated Beaches. Singleton inflicted more pain on Lake Macquarie, while at Townson Oval Wanderers got up over rivals Merewether. Full Results: Maitland 46 def 19 Southern Beaches Merewether Carlton 10 def by 29 Wanderers Nelson Bay 48 def 0 University of Newcastle Singleton 55 def 15 Lake Macquarie Hamilton Hawks had the bye

In Newcastle Rugby League, Charlestown had the home ground advantage when they took on Souths at St. John Oval on Sunday. The lead changed hands in a see-sawing encounter but Souths prevailed to beat The Butcher Boys with the score ending up 28-20. Please check out our 2018 Charlestown V Souths Photo Gallery.