In grade one the visitors' 53-29 win put an end to the Gropers semi-final aspirations.

The Bay were down on troops however stayed in the battle at half time trailing 26-12 before Maitland exploited some ordinary defence to race in three quick tries.

Both flankers for the Bay were outstanding with man of the match Sam Rocher scoring two tries and Nathan Oliver having his usual busy game. Front rower Zion Takarua was strong up front while Michael Hotene had a strong game in attack and defence.

The seconds also struggled against Maitland with Liam Cassano the players' player for the Gropers. Ian Schein and prop Jason Allwood had strong games.

This Saturday the Medowie club host the games against Wanderers.

Fingal Bay Bomboras stayed in the semi-final race with a gutsy come-from-behind win over Waratah-Mayfield 28-20 at Fingal Oval on Saturday.

In front of a good crowd with the old boys cheering them on things looked pretty bleak at half time with the Bomboras trailing 20-10, having lost two key players, hooker Liam Dooley and prop Jayden Barnes, from a friendly head clash just before the break.

At half time coach Cameron Scully urged his team to work on their line speed in defence and attack. The playing group delivered, working hard to keep the 'Tahs at bay.

Captain and co-coach Bo Earl led from the front. Tackling tyro Ben Schneider was non-stop. Players' player Rob Bryant kicked three converted tries in the second half.

Fingal host Windale on Saturday in a must win game.

The Fingal ladies league tag team is still in third place on the ladder despite still losing to University 16-4. Bree Robinson was the players' player with Phoebe Earl and Grace Parfitt having strong games.

Raymond Terrace Magpies will host their old boys day this Saturday.

It has been a tough year for the Magpies, however they front up every week and compete.

The Terrace went down to Morisset last weekend 36-18. After a horror start with first half defensive lapses proving costly, the Magpies trailed 36-6 at half time.

The Terrace worked hard in defence after the break to keep the Bulls try-less.

Best in a beaten team was prop Josh White, Cain Waterman and hooker Jack Beverly.

Captain-coach Brooke Roach continues his good form, crossing for his 12^th try of the season.

In an action-packed day, the Ravens will play Fingal in the local derby, kicking off at 2pm.

Port Stephens Sharks Rugby League Club are keen to spread their wings on the back of the success of the ladies league tag team who, after a rushed entry into Newcastle rugby league's elite competition, have achieved great results in their inaugural year.

The re-energised committee led by president Scott Dews and secretary Annie Whitten are calling for expressions of interests for trainers, strappers, volunteers, coaches and players as the Sharks endeavour to field an under-19 and open grade side in the Newcastle competition for season 2020.

The club has had meaningful talks with sponsors and will hold and information night in the near future. Inquiries to Scott on 0432 787 675.