In Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union, and the Wanderers downed the Bay, while Singleton edged out University.
Lake Macquarie went down to Maitland, and Beaches accounted for the Tahs.
Hamilton is one win away from defending its minor Premiership.
The first half up in air, it was Carlton who lead by 1 point heading into the break thanks to this try from Jay Strachan…
But the second half was a different story.
Hamilton running in 25 points, muscling its way to the top of the NHRU Ladder with one game to go in the regular season.