Tag: Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union
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HAMILTON HAWKS HOST MICK ‘WHALE’ CURRY MEMORIAL SEVENS
The Hamilton Hawk’s rugby union club has once again put on a successful Mick Curry Memorial Cup sevens tournament, attracting men’s and women’s teams from across the state. In the final of the men’s Country division, Nelson Bay came from behind to beat the Hawks 33 points to 21, while Sydney’s Warringah Rats claimed the…
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FEMALE CHANGE ROOMS AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESS FOR MAITLAND BLACKS
Maitland Blacks Rugby Club has received half a million dollars to re-vamp its female changerooms and improve wheelchair access. Former player Dominic Punch says it’s a huge boost for the club. “The accessibility is a huge bonus, it promotes massive inclusivity in myself and any other people that need special access.” – Dominic Punch, Maitland…
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PHOTO GALLERY – 2018 NHRU – MEREWETHER CARLTON V WANDERERS
In Round 12 of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union, Nelson Bay scored a big win over University, while Maitland dominated Beaches. Singleton inflicted more pain on Lake Macquarie, while at Townson Oval Wanderers got up over rivals Merewether. Full Results: Maitland 46 def 19 Southern Beaches Merewether Carlton 10 def by 29 Wanderers Nelson Bay…
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WANDERERS WIN CROSS-TOWN NHRU DERBY
In Round 12 of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union, Nelson Bay scored a big win over University, while Maitland dominated Beaches. Singleton inflicted more pain on Lake Macquarie, while at Townson Oval Wanderers got up over rivals Merewether. The Two Blues found themselves on the back foot early, George Ashworth yellow carded for a deliberate…
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PHOTO GALLERY – 2018 NHRU – HAMILTON HAWKS V MAITLAND BLACKS
In Round 3 of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby, Nelson Bay backed up last week’s strong performance with a win over Southern Beaches. The students got up over Lake Macquarie, Wanderers edged out Singleton while at Passmore Oval Hamilton claimed a big win over Maitland. Premier 1 scores: Hamilton Hawks 44 – Maitland 19 Southern Beaches…
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HAWKS CLAIM BIG WIN OVER MAITLAND
In Round 3 of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Nelson Bay backed up last week’s strong performance with a win over Southern Beaches. The students got up over Lake Macquarie, while at Passmore Oval Hamilton claimed a big win over Maitland The Hawks were on a mission…and on the scoreboard early. Already one try-up…when Paddy Kilmurray…
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MEREWETHER CARLTON CLAIM VICTORY OVER HAMILTON
Merewether have shown they are serious contenders in local rugby this season, beating defending champions Hamilton this afternoon. It was a tense contest, the Hawks were denied a try more than once. Although they did manage to claim a narrow lead early in the second half… A strong crowd at Townson carried Merewether home. In…
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HAMILTON FAVOURITES AS NHRU SEASON NEARS KICK-OFF
The Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union season kicks off tomorrow, and after managing a three-peat last year, Hamilton is again the favourite to raise the trophy. There’s been plenty of player movement in the off-season, spurred along by the withdrawal of Waratahs from the competition. The headline act in tomorrow’s opening around – cross-town rivals…
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WARATAHS DROP OUT OF NEWCASTLE-HUNTER RUGBY PREMIER DIVISION
The Waratahs have vowed to return to Newcastle and Hunter Rugby’s premier division in 2020, after announcing they’ve been forced to drop out of this year’s competition due to a lack of players. The Tahs needed to field three teams in order to stay in the top flight, and couldn’t work out a compromise with…
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PHOTO GALLERY – 2017 NHRU 1ST GRADE GRAND FINAL
Check out our photo gallery from the NHRU 1st Grade Grand Final with the Hamilton Hawks defeating The Wanderers securing their 3rd consecutive premiership.