Newcastle has been sent packing from rugby league’s Country Championships.
The men’s side was dusted up 44 to 16 by the North Coast.
The visitors racing out to a 22-nil lead early in the first half, leaving the new-look rep side, now comprised of players from the Newcastle and Hunter competition, playing catch-up.
The ladies league tag team was also eliminated, going down 20 to 6, at the hands of the Central Coast.