LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Newcastle Knights smashed the Wests Tigers in a dominant display on Sunday, securing a 34-6 victory at home.
The Knights were on fire in the opening half, scoring five tries in the first 30 minutes to take a commanding 26-0 lead by halftime.
Coach Ben Jeffries would have been pleased with his team's first-half performance, but their lackluster showing in the second half was a cause for concern.
The Knights also have to wait anxiously for news on ankle injuries to captain Hannah Southwell and playmaker Georgia Roche, which forced them off in the first half.
Winger Sheridan Gallagher was the star of the show, scoring a first-half double and narrowly missing out on more points due to errors and officiating decisions.
The Wests Tigers, who had lost their last 12 games, got off to a disastrous start with a wayward pass leading to an easy try for Southwell.
The Knights' faithful at McDonald Jones Stadium were treated to a feast of rugby league, as the home team put on a clinic against their struggling opponents.
It was a night to remember for the Knights and a forgettable one for the Tigers, who will be looking to bounce back from this humiliating defeat.