Hamilton's five-year reign ends but coach predicts bright future for Hawks Coach Marty Breen will be back at Hamilton next season - and he will have some mates with him. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2022
Davidson collects second Anderson Medal as Maitland continue domination of Hunter Rugby's top gong Brutal with and without the ball, Nick Davidson helped steer the Blacks to fourth spot and played in the minor semi-final loss to Wanderers with a fractured wrist. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2022
Merewether the toast of Hunter Rugby after overpowering Hamilton to win first premiership in 11 years The Greens willed their way to 19-7 triumph over Hamilton in a dour grand final at No.2 Sportsground on Saturday. Newcastle Herald · Sep 24, 2022
Merewether claims title of Australia's smartest school in national TV win "I might cry, I'm not going to, but I might." Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2022
Clay slips into familiar role as Hawks stick with same game "We beat everyone in the comp when Billy was at 10. He will fill the role fine. We won't change anything." Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2022
Greens enjoy bright lead up to grand final "You don't think it will take another 10 years before you will be in another one. I have definitely been enjoying the build-up and soaking it all in." Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022
Hamilton prop is flying in rarefied air normally reserved for the best finishers in the game CHRIS HEMI reckons every forward grows an extra leg five metres out from the tryline. That is how the Hamilton loosehead prop explains his 29 tries. Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022
It was going to be Paul Dan's swansong, instead the Hawks fly-half will miss the grand final "We are really disappointed that Paul is not going to be there. Potentially it would have been his last game." Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022
Hawks explore all avenues to get key men cleared for grand final "We are exploring all avenues and are hopeful that both guys will be wearing a Hawks jersey on Saturday." Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022
Merewether lock travels 500km each week for 40 minutes of rugby: a win on Saturday would make it all worth it "I drive straight home after dog watch. I leave just after 6.30am and get home at around 9.30am." Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022
Hamilton gives injured duo time "I think Harry will be OK, but I'm not too sure about Fiso. They will get treatment over the next couple of days. We don't have to make a call until Thursday." Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022
Greens prop Dave Puchert on course for grand final after head knock "He was fine in the dressing rooms after the game and has not had any ongoing symptoms." Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022
Premiers Warners Bay turn focus to achieving a title double in NPLW Northern NSW Semi-finals are this Sunday. Newcastle Herald · Sep 14, 2022
Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of sport in Newcastle It was finals time around the region. Newcastle Herald · Sep 12, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2022 Secret goal-kicking session a Bright move for Merewether match-winner "To make a first-grade grand final off the boot is pretty special."
Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2022 Green Merewether engineer miracle comeback to earn place in Hunter Rugby grand final "They are now getting what it takes to win in the big moments.".
Newcastle Herald · Sep 10, 2022 Merewether fly-half lands penalty on full-time to send Greens into Hunter Rugby grand final Take a bow Sam Bright!
Newcastle Herald · Sep 10, 2022 Greens out to stop Hamilton's "big dogs" in pursuit of grand final berth 'They have a couple of big dogs there. The key is to get on top of Hemi and Kinikini."
Newcastle Herald · Sep 7, 2022 Greens gamebreaker out to scale new heights "I couldn't tell you the last time I was that weight ... maybe when I was 17, before I started drinking beer."
Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2022 Hunter rugby grand final change hits clubs hard MINOR premiers Merewether are set to lose three players and Wanderers are likely to have eight out of the top two grades if they qualify for the Hunter Rugby Union grand final.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2022 Weather could clip Hawks' wings as Merewether welcome back 'freight train' for major semi-final "The boys are enjoying the brand of rugby. But with the weather tomorrow that might go out the window and plan B comes out."
Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2022 Two Blues get up to speed in promising sign for finals "I have spoken about how clunky we have been all season, but we were really connected against the Bay."
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2022 Ponga splashes $2.4m on Merewether home NRL star Kalyn Ponga paid $2.4 million for the three-bedroom home at Helen Street, Merewether
Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2022 On-screen success for Hunter school STUDENTS from Merewether High have set the national bar for on-screen academics.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2022 Two gold, one silver and a bronze in Birmingham for Hunter athletes NORTHS hockey player Matthew Dawson has sealed back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold as Hunter athletes finished the Birmingham campaign with four medals.