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Latest news results and what happened on the field this week
Hobart and Launceston clubs posted decisive scores across multiple codes in the past seven days.
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The Southern Storm posted a 32-19 win over the North West Warriors in the Tasmania Rugby League premier division at Bellerive Oval on Saturday night.
Results like this one carry extra weight because clubs across the state are using the July window to lock in ladder positions ahead of September finals series.
Storm fullback Liam Hayes crossed twice on the left edge while the Warriors managed only one try after half-time. The match drew 3,850 spectators, with gate receipts listed at $22 per adult ticket. Organisers credited the increase to a new family pass sold through the Tasmanian Rugby League office on Collins Street.
Launceston and junior fixtures
Across the Tamar, the Launceston Tigers claimed a 45-28 victory against the Devonport Bulls in the state under-18 competition at York Park on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers scored five tries in the second half after trailing by two points at the break. The result keeps them two points clear on the ladder with four rounds remaining.
Coaches at both clubs pointed to improved defensive structures drilled at the UTAS stadium training facility in Sandy Bay during the winter school holidays. The same venue hosted a separate under-14 gala day on Monday that involved 14 teams from the southern suburbs.
Attendance and next fixtures
Statewide attendance across the three senior fixtures reached 7,120, according to figures released by the league on Tuesday. That number sits 12 percent above the same week last year. The next round begins on Friday night when the Storm travel to Launceston to face the Tigers at 7.30 pm.
Tickets for that match go on sale at the York Park gate from 5 pm. Supporters can also purchase online through the league site before midday Friday.