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Heelers Call Out For Players To Join The Game

There is an air of positivity at Highbrook Park as […]

Brumbies in search of maiden win

BY ALEX TIGANI

The countdown has begun to the Scone Brumbies’ next home game.

Bulls prepare for local rivals

BY ALEX TIGANI

Rugby Park will play host to two big clashes this Saturday.

Singleton’s rising stars

BY ALEX TIGANI

The rivalry between the Singleton Bulls and the Maitland Blacks continues this Saturday.

Brumbies to welcome Walcha

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Scone Brumbies will aim to secure their first win of the season when playing host to Walcha.

Reds seek redemption

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds will aim for a third straight win when travelling to Empire Park this Saturday.

Double header

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s Rugby Park will play host to a Hunter Rugby Suburban double header this Saturday.

Rugby returns to the Upper Hunter

BY ALEX TIGANI

Rugby Union returns to the Upper Hunter this Saturday with all seven senior line-ups hosting their respective Round 2 clashes.

Bulls to host the Rats

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Bulls have set a date for their first match.

Reds enter Sevens by the Sea tournament

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds have entered a team for the Lakes’ “Sevens by the Sea” to be held on Saturday, February 4.

Sevens numbers continue to spring for Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Bulls’ 2023 season already looks to be a successful one at junior level if current rugby sevens’ participation is anything to go by.

Missed opportunity for Pokolbin

BY ALEX TIGANI

Pokolbin Reds co-coach Luke Kermode reflects that this year’s elimination final was a game of two halves.

Bryan Palmer Shield

BY ALEX TIGANI

Scone Public was not the only school to produce a line-up to contest a state final.

Sunday morning final for Pokolbin

BY ALEX TIGANI The Pokolbin Reds are still in this […]

Singleton teens prepare for two grand finals

BY ALEX TIGANI

Many footballers can forge a successful career in their respective code without ever experiencing the emotions of playing in a grand final.

Milestones at Rugby Park

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Bulls legend Anthony Partridge admits 2022 has been a struggle for his club.

Reds ready for finals

BY ALEX TIGANI

Pokolbin Reds co-coach Luke Kermode does not want his side to lose momentum before the finals.

Pokolbin Reds return home

A large crowd is expected at Nulkaba this Saturday.

Rising stars continue to shine

BY ALEX TIGANI

There are positive signs for the future of Singleton Rugby if you know where to look.

Singleton prepares for Old Bulls Day

Calling all Old Bulls?

The Singleton Bulls, who were originally scheduled to play Lake Macquarie this Saturday, will now return to Rugby Park on Saturday, August 6 to play host to the Maitland Blacks.

Reds prepare for Lake Macquarie again

BY ALEX TIGANI

Pokolbin Reds co-coach Luke Kermode may have been 245km away from his teammates on Saturday.

Fragar hopes to end Country’s drought

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Bull Leo Fragar will make his way to Bathurst this Saturday.

Home games for Bulls and Reds

BY ALEX TIGANI

Rugby returns to the Upper Hunter this Saturday.

Schoolboys’ representatives return to Rugby Park

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Bulls’ under-16 side will have three reasons to smile this Saturday.

Local trio ready for NSW Country selectors

BY ALEX TIGANI

Three Singleton juniors will make their way to Blacktown this Saturday.

Brumbies, Bulls and Reds to bounce back

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Scone Brumbies will return home this weekend to take on the Tamworth Pirates.

Central North women make final

BY ALEX TIGANI

There were many success stories at Tamworth following the NSW Country Rugby Championships.

What do Daniel Repacholi, recently elected Federal Member for the Hunter, and Daniel Allars, popular Triple J unearthed musician, have in common? In recent years, they have both lined-up for the Pokolbin Reds in the Hunter Rugby Divisional competition.

Heelers prepare for season 2023

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Heelers players and supporters will return to Highbrook Park this Saturday to kick-start their 2023 season.

Reds celebrate 29-0 win

It was a big day down at St Philips Rugby Oval with the Reds taking on the Cessnock Mongrels with Mercer Wines as out matchday wine sponsor.

50 years

BY ALEX TIGANI

Cessnock Rugby Union officials are urging fans to make 2022 the best year ever.

Summer competition returns

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Bulls will return to the Hunter Junior Rugby Union Girls Sevens competition.

Heelers on the lookout for new recruits

BY ALEX TIGANI

Muswellbrook Heelers president Michael Hall has confirmed his club is seeking expressions of interest for the 2022 season.

McLaughlin claims Singleton Bulls’ best and fairest

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Bulls celebrated their club awards with an end of season gathering last month.

Two honours for Knights’ rising star

BY ALEX TIGANI

There’s a common trend with Singleton’s Sophie Clancy.

Junior Bulls ready to return

BY ALEX TIGANI

Incoming Singleton Bulls’ junior president David Page is one of many sporting leaders in the Upper Hunter preparing for an exciting 2022 season.

Tukz flies the flag for Fiji

BY ALEX TIGANI Singleton’s newest sporting identity ‘Tukz’ has been […]

Clancy lands in NSW Country side

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton teenager Sophie Clancy has had a week like no other.

Finals campaign comes to an end

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds were unable to qualify for this Saturday’s grand final.

Clancy’s weekend to remember

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s Sophie Clancy guided the Hunter Wildfires to a Jack Scott Cup Division 2 title on Saturday when setting up an early try in the 29-25 victory.

Reds remain on top

BY ALEX TIGANI

Pokolbin Reds will enter this weekend’s bye with satisfaction thanks to a successful start in the NHRU Divisional season.

Reds aim for 3-0 start

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds will hope to capture a 3-0 start when playing host to the Waratahs this Saturday.

Reds return on Saturday

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Pokolbin Reds will finally be able to commence their NHRU Divisional season for 2020 when they play host to Medowie this Saturday.

Rams Cup called off

BY ALEX TIGANI

Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union’s proposed Rams Cup competition has been cancelled due to a list of factors impacted by Covid-19.

Singleton juniors bolster Hunter side

BY ALEX TIGANI

The NHRU Wildfires’ Colts side suffered a heavy 38-0 defeat to Eastwood on Saturday.

Wildfires to host Sydney Uni

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union Wildfires made their return to the Shute Shield this month for the first time since 1998.

History in the making for Clancy

BY ALEX TIGANI

There are two scenarios for Singleton rugby star Sophie Clancy this Saturday.

If she is selected for the Newcastle Hunter Rugby Union’s Wildfires side for their Jack Scott Cup season opener, she will be the youngest player on the field.