Tag: Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union

To Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union, and the Wanderers have thrashed the Bay 80-nil. The Waratahs beat Southern Beaches and Lake Macquarie went down to Maitland. In other games, University edged out Singleton and Hamilton proved why it’s the competition benchmark, holding on to a 3 point victory against Merewether.

The NHRU has back-flipped on its decision to suspend clubs Merewether and Maitland from this weekend’s matches, for fielding un-registered players. It’s been deferred until the matter can be heard by the judiciary in two weeks time.

Hunter rugby union clubs, Merewether and Maitland are considering taking legal action, after being punished by the NHRU for fielding unregistered players. The NHRU has suspended both clubs from all premier matches this weekend, and docked points obtained from last weekend’s fixtures. The NHRU issued a letter last week, warning that such breaches will be…

In Newcastle and Hunter rugby union, ladder positions are starting to take shape, following some convincing wins in round three, with Maitland, Merewether and Hamilton taking the points by big margins. In other games, Nelson Bay beat Singleton by 11 at home, while Wanderers won a high scoring and fast-paced clash with the Tahs.

Merewether disposed of Singleton this afternoon, Beaches overcame University and the Wanders put forty points on Lake Macquarie. In other games, Nelson Bay went down to Maitland, while Hamilton showed why it’s the competition front runner with a 44-17 win against the Waratahs.

Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union, Merewether eased past the Bay, Singleton went down to the Wanderers, Hamilton made light work of Lake Macquarie. While Maitland have edged out Beaches and The Waratahs held on for a four point victory against University.

Wallaby Captain Stephen Moore was in Newcastle today, sharing his wisdom at the Hawthorne Club’s launch of the Newcastle and Hunter rugby season. Injured Maitland hooker Dom Punch was in attendance and was given a warm reception by the audience. Moore says the Wallabies loss to the All Blacks in the World Cup final has…

NHRU general manager Andy Fairful is determined to persevere with changes made to the Colts competition, despite several clubs being unable to field teams. The new season was launched last night, with ARU boss on hand for the occasion.

Six players from Newcastle and Hunter Rugby have been selected in the Country Cockatoo Colts training squad, for the 2016 Southern States Championships. The likes of Phil Bradford and Hamish Lorang from Wanderers and Sam Rouse from Merewether made the 33-man list, and will now attend a training camp in Sydney in November, which will…