In Rugby League, Cessnock has kicked off its 2016 season with a win against the Scorpions, The Pickers have gone down to Lakes United and Souths have demolished Kurri Kurri.
The fiery clash saw Kurri Kurri draw first blood off a penalty.
But Souths struck back, scoring two tries in quick succession.
The Bulldogs then crossed for their first four pointer, but it was Souths from then on, running away with the match, forty points to 14.
Round 1 will wrap up tomorrow when Western Suburbs face off against Central Newcastle at Harker Oval.