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Hunter Wildfires
The Hunter Wildfires, also known as the Hunter Rugby Club, or simply NHRU Wildfires, are an Australian rugby union club based in the New South Wales city of Newcastle, New South Wales. The club currently plays in the semi-professional competition the Shute Shield where they have been since the 2020 season. Formerly in the Shute Shield between 1995 and 1999, the Wildfires returned to the competition following various issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hunter Wildfires made their debut against Warringah on 1 April 1995 at Pittwater Park, Warriewood. The team lost 57–8, conceding nine tries. are the only team in the Shute Shield competition that is based outside of the Sydney Sydney is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales and the List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Syd ... area. Established in 1869, the club has s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle And Hunter Rugby Union
The Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union is one of Australia's oldest rugby union organisations, with a history dating back to the mid 19th century. The union is based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. History The earliest report of a football match in Newcastle was in 1860, when '''a lover of the old English games has offered one of Mrs. O’Hagan's most fashionable bonnets as a prize to the fortunate party who shall give the winning (final) kick in a game of foot-ball, to be played on the new cricket ground, near St. John's Church. On 5 June 1869, the Volunteer Artillery team (8 players) challenged United Cricket Club (11 Players) to a football match. The game was played over two weekends in Centennial Park (currently Lowlands Bowling Club). The first recorded football club playing to the 'rugby rules' in the district was the Albion Football Club, established in 1872 in West Maitland. On 1 May 1877, a meeting at 'Ship Inn' saw the foundation of Newcastle Football Club. 1877 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
