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STRONG: Maitland centre Caileb Gerrard. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

"The result is great in terms of the table but, for me, the real value is the confidence it will give our playing group. They now have a result to show they can match it with the top teams."

Blacks break mental barrier with win over high flyers Hamilton

POSITIVE: Maitland coach Luke Cunningham. Picture: Marina Neil

The Blacks welcome back prop Devante Manu and fly-half Harerangi Meihana for the clash against the Hawks.

Coach confident Blacks ready to deliver best

HANDFUL: Powerhouse Wanderers winger Nimi Qio charges onto the ball in the Two Blues' 29-22 win over Maitland at Marcellin Park. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

"He is such a huge part of our club. He has been the backbone for 10 years."

Rush returns to inspire Two Blues to rugged win

OPPORTUNITY: Promising lock Ben Wood. Picture: Peter Lorimer

"There is nothing flash about him. He just does his job and is very aggressive."

Wood gets shot at locking in top-grade spot

DYNAMIC DUO: Isaac Ulberg and Ben Wood are pushing for first-grade places with the Hunter Wildfires for round one. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

"It is a lot of weight off my shoulders back home and playing for the place you grew up in."

Blacks duo reunite for crack with Wildfires

STIRRING: Jets striker and Georgian international Beqa Milketadze paid a tribute to the people of Ukraine after scoring in the Jets' 2-1 ??? to Macarthur at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

"From a character point of view it was positive. Two times we were behind in the game and we came back, that was really pleasing. "

Mikeltadze pays tribute to Ukraine as Jets come back to share points in thrilling draw with Macarthur

PLANNING AHEAD: Branxton 20-year-old Corey Lamb won the prestigious Concord Cup last week to earn a place in the NSW Open. Picture: David Tease (Golf NSW)

"I am definitely ready to turn pro," Lamb said. 'My game feels like it is in good shape."

Lamb secures NSW start, eyes pro ranks

UNITED: Newcastle Pasifika back-rower Frank Roberts and Hunter Wildfires halfback Leon Fukofuka. Picture: Stewart Hazell

What was going to be an exhibition game has grown into a celebration of cultures and a fundraiser.

Tongan cause unites Pasifika rugby community

POSITIVE: Jets goalkeeper Noah James. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

A-League games to go ahead despite more positive tests

All system go: Jets games to proceed despite more positive tests to COVID-19