Rugby Union: Force clash first step as Newcastle aim for a return to the big time

By James Gardiner
Updated February 10 2020 - 9:04am, first published 9:02am
ON THE CHARGE: Merewether winger Bily Coffey hits the ball up at Newcastle representative training. More than 60 players have attended the open sessions. Picture: Stewart Hazell
ON THE CHARGE: Merewether winger Bily Coffey hits the ball up at Newcastle representative training. More than 60 players have attended the open sessions. Picture: Stewart Hazell

NEWCASTLE coach Scott Coleman hopes the clash against the Western Force at No.2 Sportsground next month is the first step towards a return to the Sydney Shute Shield competition or a Global Rapid Rugby franchise being based in the Hunter.

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