Hills Rugby - Seniors

06/09/2026

SPONSORS APPRECIATION

With season 2026 officially finished up we would like to take the opportunity to thank our fantastic sponsors who supported us throughout the season

Without local businesses like this clubs like HRC don’t survive. We thank our sponsors for their generosity and we look forward to working with them all again in 2027
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If you are interested in joining the club as a sponsor feel free to reach out to the club

04/09/2026

2026 Award Winners

Last nights presentation officially draws a close to the 2026 season.

We are proud to announce to the wider Hills Rugby that the Club Person of the Year award will now be forever know as the “Charlie Budwee” Club Person Of The Year award. We were lucky enough to have Blaire in attendance to surprise her with the naming of the award and also present

Congratulations to all our award winners for the season

“Shawn Howell” Player of the Year - Bryce James
“ABC” Rookie of the Year - Josh Lambert
Most Improved - Aidan Craig & Josh Cooper
“Charlie Budwee” Clubman of the Year - Matt Brinnand

1st Grade
Players Player - Bryce James
Best Forward - Luke Robinson
Best Back - Cal Smith & Tye McCabe

2nd Grade
Players Player - Anthony Powell & Jameson Clarke
Best Forward - Zane McCabe
Best Back - Luke Garlick

Most Points - Luke Garlick
Most Tries - Matteo Pettenon

Thank you again for all those who attended the night. Thank you our players, coaches, volunteers and sponsors who made 2026 what it was

Some big plans for the 2027 so keep your eyes out on socials over the off season

01/09/2026

Coaching Expression Of Interest

Hills Rugby is on the lookout for potential coaches and managers for the 2027 season.

We are looking to build on our coaching squad from 2026 into the new season + look for managers for every grade.

We are looking to grow again as a club and are looking for like minded people who would like to get involved

If you know anyone or are interested yourself in becoming a coach or manager next season please get in touch with clubs social media, contact us via the details listed on the poster or fill in the

https://forms.gle/CMVmr9M5ZXZnsMcn6

01/09/2026

23/08/2026

Grand Final Wrap Up

2nd Grade: 24-25 Loss

Heartbreak on Saturday with 2s going down by a point to Merrylands, in a game that went down to the very last play

HRC would fly out of the gates racing to a 14-0 lead, Merrylands though were never out of it clawing their way back into the contest to lead 14-17 after the break. HRC would level the scores with a penalty goal, Merrylands would then hit straight back with a try. With 10min to go HRC would score under the posts to lead 24-22 but would give a penalty away straight away to gift Merrylands the lead again

HRC would have a couple of moments late, being held up over the line and a crossbar the only thing stopping HRC snatching the win late

But it wasn't to be, yet again another great season by this group of players lots of who are still very new to Rugby.

Thank you to the big crowd of HRC supporters that came down and supported the lads. Thank you to all players and coaches who were either part of the game Saturday or pulled on the Red and Black throughout the season

Congratulations again to Matteo Pettenon who was awarded the McLean Medal on Saturday.

Presentation Night is on the 4th September so make sure you grab your tickets

Lots of positive things planned for 2027 so jump on board and be apart of it.

22/08/2026

Full Time v Merrylands GF

24-25 Loss

HRC go down in a nail biting GF, Congratulations to Merrylands for coming away with the Grose Cup

We did come away with something though

Congratulations to Matteo Pettenon who received the McLean Medal as the best player of the 1st Grade competition voted by referees points each week

20/08/2026

GRAND FINAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wills Ground
Lang Rd, Earlwood

Kick Off 11.30am v Merrylands

The time has come, one more sleep and we take the field chasing the Grose Cup against Merrylands . The coaching staff have named an unchanged start line-up from the Semi Final.

Its 1st v 2nd in the Regular season standings with HRC coming away with a hard fought 26-22 Victory at Holroyd when the teams met back in Round 10

Liam Spooner plays his 200th Game for Hills Rugby to make this Grand Final add some extra meaning

If you aren't on the bus there is still time to get on, it leaves at 8.30am from Yattenden.

So make sure you are down at Wills Ground in your Red and Black to support the lads tomorrow at 11.30am

All supporters over 18 are required to pay a $15 entry fee (Cash & Card facilities available)

18/08/2026

MILESTONE ALERT

Grand Final day becomes even more special on Saturday. Congratulations to Liam spooner who will play his 200th game for Hills Rugby. Spoons a Hills Junior and a graduate of our colts program is a consistent performer plying his trade in the back 3, watch out for a moment of magic on Saturday

Make sure you are down at Wills Ground Saturday 11.30am to support spoons in his massive game and the boys in their Grand Final

17/08/2026

GRAND FINAL DETAILS

Saturday 22nd August

Wills Ground
Lang Road, Earlwood

Kick Off
11.30am v Merrylands

This Saturday, clear your schedules grab your red and black and head over to Wills Ground Earlwood to to watch 2nd Grade chase History as they play Merrylands in the Grose Cup Grand Final

Last time the 2 sides met, HRC would come away with 26-22 Victory at Holroyd Sports Ground

Both sides had tough semi final fixtures to secure their spots with HRC winning 31-29 v Harlequins and Merrylands having a 17 All draw v Chifley to advance

There is also a big milestone which will be announced via socials on Wednesday

This promises to be another hard fought contest so it cant be missed

Bus details to follow in the coming days