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DARK SECRETS: Wildfires | Rare Historical Photos

Shute Shield's Wildfires sign ex-Waratahs coach Coleman

Former NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman has been appointed director of rugby at the Shute Shield's Hunter Wildfires.

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It seems tree troubles have taken root all over the place in Newcastle

Letters: 'I hope they have better luck than we did'.

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Belgian ball of energy finds home at base of Hunter Wildfies scrum

'He was a Belgian halfback who had played a bit of sevens.'

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Centre sets Wildfires' bar high as three debutants named for season opener

"We lost a couple of players from last year, but we gained some new players and I think we can make the top four, if not win it, this season."

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NSW Waratahs call-up for Hunter Wildfires hooker

"That is what we are about - creating a pathway for players to go to the next level."

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Centre has fire in belly after return from Perth

POWERHOUSE centre Taulogo Lalaga knows he can handle the Shute Shield. Now all he has to do is win a spot back in the Hunter Wildfires first XV.

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US stint to have hooker for Hunter Wildfires' Shute Shield opener

It is Tuala's second stint in the MLR. He was a standout for the Los Angeles Gilitinis last season before they were kicked out of the comp on the eve of the finals.

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Newcastle Pasifika fire up for annual clash and cultural celebration against Central Coast

"It give us Pasifika boys a chance to come together and represent where we are from. This is our culture, this is our history, be proud of it."

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Fly-half leads way for Wildfires at sevens

He is such a competitor. He ran himself to a complete standstill.

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Wildfires' fresh faces out to impress in Whale Curry Memorial Sevens

"We have a lot of pace and guys who are good on their feet. There is no substitute for speed in sevens."

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Hunter rugby fans in for a treat when coach Eddie Jones explains how he plans to return the Wallabies to summit of World Rugby

In a major coup, Jones will be the special guest at the Hunter Rugby Union (HRU) season launch at the NEX in King Street on Friday, March 31.

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Wildfires sign former American football player for 2023 Shute Shield season

The American has signed on for the 2023 Shute Shield season.

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Hunter Wildfires shape up ahead of 2023 Shute shield campaign

"The professionalism and attitude of the players is a massive step up from where we were last year."

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Hunter Wildfires coach finally gets his man

"He is not tall but is an explosive runner, who can make something out of nothing."

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World Cup bid has fullback primed for Wildfires return

"I'm super keen to get stuck in. I have always been a competitor. I love being pushed."

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Deadeye fly-half out to kick on at Wildfires

"At the moment, I'm pretty one dimensional with kicking," he said. "If I can be a triple threat player, that will help the team a lot."

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Tuala lights World Cup fire after linking with Hunter for Shute Shield campaign

"To make a World Cup squad would be the ultimate tick in the box."

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Wildfires raise the bar as surprise element vanishes

"We are not going to be able to surprise any teams. Everyone is expecting us to be strong."

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Wildfires to start at home in 2023

The Shute Shield draw for 2023 has been released.

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Hunter Sports High rally to beat Tomaree High and collect second Steve Merrick Cup

"For a lot of the traditional rugby league schools it was the first chance for their kids to play rugby."

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Fires wild about breakaway after breakout season

"He drove good standards, trained hard and played hard. His game improved as the season went on."

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Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of sport in Newcastle on August 13-14, 2022

It's finals time for some codes.

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Wildfires eyeing Sydney Uni and grand final appearance in Jack Scott Cup

It is the first time Hunter have played in the top division finals.

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Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of sport in Newcastle on August 6-7, 2022

Red cards, surprise results and tight tussles.

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Wildfires hooker rakes in Shute Shield try-scorers gong

"Phil has been outstanding and is definitely ready for the next level."

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