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Official and authorised page for Hunter Rugby Union Inc. (NHRU) This is the authorised page for Newcastle & Hunter Rugby Union Inc (NHRU).

The NHRU is responsible for fostering, promoting and control rugby in its area – this includes establishing and maintaining rules, regulations and directions to govern its rugby competitions and the conduct of players, officials and members of clubs and affiliated bodies. There are three associations responsible for rugby union in the Newcastle & Hunter regions:
• The senior men’s and women's competitions are administered by Hunter Rugby and currently comprises of 19 clubs in 2 Divisions (www.hunterrugby.com.au)
• The juniors competition is administered by Hunter Junior Rugby Union (www.hunterjuniorrugby.com.au) with competitions from U7s through to U18s. We ask that all participants of this page use social Media appropriately. By all means share your positive experiences of Rugby but do not use Social Media as a means to breach any of the expectations and requirements of you as a Participant of Rugby as per Rugby AU's Code of Conduct. Hunter Rugby reserve the right to ban any individual found in breach of the Code of Conduct.

29/10/2026

Interested in playing but don’t have a club? Keen to join a Barbarian Team? Fill in the form before EOIs close 4th Nov: https://form.jotform.com/90301046312844

Calling all Hunter Colts U20s players! 🏉

The 2027 Colts U20s Lightning Series is coming in February and March, and clubs are putting together their expressions of interest now.

Keen to be involved? Get in touch with your club today to find out more.
EOI close November 4th.

28/10/2026

No off-season here. The 2026 season has wrapped, but Hunter Rugby News keeps going with Awards Night highlights, U20s Lightning Series updates and our end-of-season survey.

Subscribe via the link in bio or below https://www.hunterrugby.com.au/hunter-rugby-news/

Calling all Hunter Colts U20s players! 🏉The 2027 Colts U20s Lightning Series is coming in February and March, and clubs ...

26/10/2026

21/10/2026

Rugby doesn’t run without volunteers. 🏉

Our volunteers coach, manage, organise and support, all for the love of the game.

Thank you to every volunteer who keeps rugby going across the Hunter. ❤️💙

The Buildcorp Australian Rugby Shield just wrapped, and hosting it here in the Hunter took an incredible effort from our community. To everyone who gave their time, we’re so grateful.

13/10/2026

A massive congratulations to our Hunter players in the NSW Corellas team who took home the Australian Rugby Shield!

Your 2026 buildcorpgroup Australian Rugby Shield Women’s Newcastle Hub Winners - NSW Country Rugby Union Corellas 🏉 🙌🏼💛

09/10/2026

Australian Rugby Shield game of the day. NSW Suburban Rugby Union v NSW Country Cockatoos kicks off at 4.30pm today at No.2 Sportsground. Bar and canteen open. Get down and get behind it.
City of Newcastle

07/10/2026

What a night. Thank you to everyone who joined us at Customs House for the Hunter Rugby Anderson Medal Awards Night.

From the Anderson Medal to the club shields, coach and referee awards and every leading scorer across the grades, it was a proud evening celebrating the players, coaches, referees and volunteers who made the 2026 season.

A big thank you to all of our clubs for your support on the night and throughout the year. The Hunter rugby community is something special.

Check out the full gallery on our page.

06/10/2026

The 2026 season may be done, but we still want to hear from you.

Our End of Season Survey is open now and your feedback will help shape our planning and priorities for 2027. Players, coaches, volunteers, club administrators, referees, supporters and families, your feedback will help shape our planning for 2027.

It only takes a few minutes. Have your say (+link in bio) :
https://form.jotform.com/220737880002854

05/10/2026

The buildcorpgroup Australian Rugby Shield kicks off in 2 days.

Grab your tickets now. You can buy multiple tickets across multiple days in one go: just add a ticket to your cart and click "Continue shopping" to add the next day.

Tickets: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/seller/hunter-rugby-tpxq

City of Newcastle Play Rugby

30/09/2026

The buildcorpgroup Australian Rugby Shield is coming to Newcastle! 🏉

From 8 to 11 October, teams from across the country will battle it out on our home turf at No. 2 sportsground.

Our NSW men's and women's squads, featuring some of our very own Hunter players, will be fighting for the Shield.

Come down, make some noise and show them what Hunter support sounds like. 💪

📍 No. 2 Sportsground, Newcastle
🗓 8-11 October
🚪 Gates open 8:30am on Day 1
🎟 Get your tickets now: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/buildcorp-australian-rugby-shield-day-1-itftdb

City of Newcastle Play Rugby

Address

No 2 Sportsground, Grandstand Complex Cnr Parry & Smith Street
Newcastle, NSW
2302

Telephone

02 4023 4557

Website

http://www.hunterrugby.com.au/

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