WEST Bowling gave mid-table hosts Gateshead Storm a 64-12 thrashing in the National Conference League on their first visit to the north-east.

The Bowling three-quarters enjoyed a field day, wingman Kyle Moore leading the rout with a hat-trick in the Division Three clash.

Full back Ben Heald (2), centre Elliott Cousins (2), centre Daniel Gregory, stand-off Liam Coe and hooker Daniel Halmshaw joined in the procession to the try line.

Scrum half Harry Williams completed the mayhem with a try and ten conversions, while second-row forward Olly Bartle was third-placed Bowling's outstanding player.