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So here starts the rumours of what Hunter Rugby could possibly look like next season. Hunter Rugby have begun to push for feedback on their competition structure, if anyone is unfamiliar that includes: - 1st Grade (6 teams) - 2nd Grade (6 teams) - 3rd Grade (6 teams) - 4th Grade (9 teams) -...

Well folks we are in the off-season now, and that comes with speculation of what the 2026 Hunter Rugby season might look like. On another note, focusing on Juniors there has been a bit of movement. 1. Seahorse Junior Rugby Union Club (backed by UON Rugby) has been launched. They held a junior...

Hunter Rugby Grand Finals: Premier 1: Merewether vs Maitland - 5:05pm Premier 2: Merewether vs Maitland - 3:20pm Premier 3: University vs Southern Beaches - 1:50pm Womens XV: Hamilton vs Wanderers - 12:25pm Suburban: Scone vs Singleton Red - 10:50am

I'm interested to see what you guys think about this idea: Super Rugby AUS is up and running soon, giving fringe super rugby squads more experience at a higher level compared to each states respected premier competitions. What if we had the 4 Super Rugby sides (Waratahs, Reds, Brumbies and Force) and...

Hunter Rugby Preliminary Finals: Preliminary finals kick off tomorrow morning (Saturday 6th September) at No 2 Sportsground. Here is how they line up: Premier 1: Maitland vs Hamilton - 4:30pm Premier 2: Maitland vs University - 3:00pm Premier 3: Maitland vs Southern Beaches - 1:45pm Womens...

Week One of Hunter Rugby Finals: Premier 1: Merewether beat Maitland 23-29 in the qualifying final. Hamilton beat Wanderers 41-5 in the elimination final. Merewether book a spot in the GF. Maitland vs Hamilton next weekend to decide the next team. Premier 2: Merewether beat Maitland 41-14...

Hunter Rugby Finals Series: Hunter Rugby finals are finally here after a week delay due to weather. Tonight is the Friday 4s Grand Final with University hosting Maitland at Bernie Curran Oval @ 7pm. Premier 1: Womens XV: Suburban: Premier 2: Premier 3:

Hunter Rugby News: Hunter Rugby (Seniors), Hunter Junior Rugby and Hunter Wildfires are exploring an amalgamation. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/9045493/hunter-rugby-bodies-consider-merging-for-growth/ University of Newcastle Rugby Union (UoNRUC) have formed a Junior Club -...

Well that is it folks, Hunter Rugby regular season is all wrapped up and we move into finals next weekend. All finals are at No. 2 Sportground in Newcastle (4th grade is played elsewhere, unsure where yet). Here are the final ladders. 1st Grade: Maitland vs Merewether (Qualifying Final)...

Qualifying finals - 23rd August Elimination finals - 24th August Preliminary finals - 30th August Grand finals - 6th September

Hunter Rugby Round 10 Results: Premier: Women's XV: Suburban: Social 4s was washed out.

Hey mate, Match of the round would be Maitland v Merewether in 1st Grade at Maitland, both the 2024 and 2023 GF rematch. Although if you are wanting a game in Newcastle my choice would be Wanderers v Hamilton at No. 2 Sportsground. Maitland (2nd) v Merewether (1st) @ Maitland. Wanderers (4th)...

60k capacity?

Have they announced a crowd figure?

Missed last round I was away! Hunter Rugby Round 8 Results (Friday 4s Round 7): Premier: University so close to getting the clean sweep against Wanderers, 1st grade blew a decent lead to end up losing to a 42m penalty goal on the buzzer! Womens: Suburban: Cooks Hill remain undefeated...