News

28/09/2011 Records Tumble in 2011

- Never before, have we had 5 teams in the semi finals (plus U85kg team Grand finalist).
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and U85 teams had all set new most points scored in a match records.
- 2nd, 4th and U85 teams setting biggest win margin in a match records.
- 2nd grade, Colts and U85 teams have records for most points scored in a season.
- U85 team record for most points difference in a season.
- 2nd grade, 4th grade, Colts most points difference in a season. more

01/08/2011 Club Championship Points

We are sitting 276 points ahead of UNSW, with potentially 75 to win on Tuesday.

We also have 30 points banked for the Colts forfeit win v Blacktown So with 296 plus potential 75 on Tuesday leaving us winning Colts, 4ths, 3rds, 2nds to win it on sat or a bonus point win in 1st grade and one other grade v St Ives to secure Club Championship, without relying on UNSW losing any.more

01/08/2011 Game Milestones

Congratulations to Andy Johnson (Uluru) for passing the 200 game milestone. Also Andy Ball 200 games, Matt Lane and Laki Harvey 100 games each.

28/07/2011 Colts On The Telly

Hunters Hill Colts feature on Ten's weather report with Tim Bailey promoting Beyond Blue. Take a look at the video. more

08/07/2011 ABUSERS TO PAY

The Sydney Subbies must be praised for their initiative to stop mugs on and off the field abusing referees. They made a ruling this week that competition points would be taken off teams if they were found guilty of giving a referee a hard time. This also includes spectators who take delight in venting their spleen at the whistleblowers. Premiership and club points will be docked. Other competitions should follow suit.

23/05/2011 Fundraising

Hunters Hill Rugby Union Football Club is pleased to be selling the Entertainment Book to help raise funds for the club. If you have any queries, please contact Kylie Salmon  on 0419817555 or email kyliesalmon@yahoo.com.au order online at more

 

16/05/11 Congratulations to Lani Kaiwai

Congratulations to Lani Kaiwai on being selected for the NSW Subbies Rep Team.

Not since 2006 Dean Thomson U19’s and not since 2003 Billy Rainima have Hunters Hill had a senior player selected in the Subbies Rep team. Lani will most likely line up against another Hunters Hill boy Tim Walton on the wing for NSW Country Cockatoos this Sat 5pm kick off in a curtain raiser to the Waratahs v Lions S15 match. Lani becomes the 72nd Hunters Hill player to represent NSW Sub District Rugby Union, the first of which were W Weir and W Howard 100 years ago in 1911.

Lani is one of only two, Division 2 players in the starting 15, which has 8 Div 1 players and 1 Div 3 players and 4 from the Div 4 Brothers club.

14/05/2011 Hayden Brown - 100

Well done Hayden Brown aka Staedler aka Houdini aka Family Guy for gaining 100 games for Hunters Hill and gained the milestone against Forest. Brownie has often been the unmovable rock and that's just at the bar.

12/05/2011 Junior - Senior Milestone

Tom Kellaway (Tumbles) who is known by many in the junior club as our coaching assistance resource was last week selected to captain Hunters Hill Seniors first grade against Oatley. Tom was one of the first registrations when the junior club reformed in 1997 and the first junior from the new era to go on to obtain this honour. As it is planned we hope to see many Hunters Hill boys who played junior footy go on to play senior football with the club.

Tom is also currently doing a tremendous job coaching junior's 12A  team who have taken the competition by storm this year, undefeated and putting last year’s runners up Manly well and truly to the sword in last Friday nights big game at Boronia. Tom was an inaugural member of the ARU Junior Coaching development team and a fantastic coaching resource available to all our coaches. Junior coaches wishing to inquire about Tom assistance can do so through age coordinators and the club cannot recommend highly enough Toms coaching skills and input. Minis coaches particularly, Tom can show you how to run a session that can change the way you run your sessions.

10/05/2011 Jules Arndt - 100

Not to be outdone was Jules Arndt (Uncle) who also brought up 100 games at Newport or after Newport. Not to be outdone except for the number of games, where Jules had 100 and Kate had 200. However as the photo can attest, he's not afraid to show what he's made of. In this case the red stuff.

10/05/2011 Richard Colley - 200

Congratulations to Richard Colley (Kate Moss) who entered the 200 game club. He actually achieved the mark against Newport before easter. Or against Hornsby before Newport.

06/05/2011 New Game Day Photos spot

There is a new game day photos blog spot. This now replaces the old spot, as we couldn't remember the password.

New Game Day Photos                          Old Game Day Photos

02/05/2011 Congratulations Min and Tim

A new addition to the Hunters Hill family - Doddsy's gorgeous wife Min gave birth to a little baby girl, Katalina, this morning 4.45am 3.5kg. All are happy and healthy. Congrats Doddsy & Min!! 

02/05/2011 Briars sends thanks

On behalf of the Briars Club I would like to thank the administration, canteen, ground staff and players of Hunters Hill for all their efforts in getting the games played last Saturday. I know the amount of work that goes into the last minute changes and organisation that finished up turning out a very good and competitive day. In the true spirit of rugby the co-operation between the two clubs, council and referees made it possible for over 150 players to have a game and some very good footy was played. Unfortunately, the day was originally Briars Ladies Day and a big night with band had been organised back at our club and could not be cancelled so we all had to get back there and could not come to join with Hunters for a enjoyable beer or two. I am sure we will catch up for one next round.

With Gratitude
John Picone
Head Coach
Briars Rugby Club

14/04/2011 Council supports Rugby Club proposal to build in Boronia Park

Council has given Hunters Hill Rugby Club ‘in-principle’ support to their proposal to build a community hall and obtain a 20 year lease of land in Boronia Park. more

11/04/2011 What if i'm a new player?

Well, we're glad you asked. Just come down to Boronia Park on training days (Tuesday & Thursdays from 7pm). Let anyone know that you're new and looking to play and they'll point you in the direction of our friendly registrar (pictured) who'll show you the ropes. Simple. Hunters Hill fields 7 grades in Division 2 including a colts side (U21s) and an under 85 kilo team.

06/04/2011 Juniors Start

Hunters Hill Juniors have kick started their 2011 season with a record number of teams playing in Sydney Junior Rugby & Mini competitions. 14 mini teams this year up from 11 in 2010 and 18 SJRU teams (U10s – U18s) up from 16 in 2010. more

31/03/2011 New Club Captain

Boronia park came together once again to elect their club captain for 2011. Congratulations to Nick Roach (Rooster) for becoming this years Club Captain. We look forward to words of wisdom at speeches and especially watching the skill required to appropriately lubricate the vocal chords.

21/03/2011 Club Coach Comments

The Pre-Season is well and truly underway and we have over 140 registered players that have turned up at some time over the pre-season training. We would like to see them all at training every Tuesday and/ or Thursday now that the season opening matches are upon us. more

23/02/2011 Sponsor - HUNTERS HILL HOTEL

Step into Sydney’s best kept secret, situated in one of Sydney’s delightful harbour peninsular suburbs, this stunning “newly” renovated Hotel is taking Sydney by storm providing a modern and sophisticated setting. 

15/02/2011 schedule of fees for 2011

Senior player membership $225 click here for full list of membership types.

05/02/2011 Bondi Tens Report

It was a the mid way point on Saturday, just after our first game in the knock stages of the Bondi Tens, that I received a voicemail. The messenger, one Chrissy Collins, the message, ‘ Hi mate, just wanted to check in and make sure you have not died from heat stroke yet’. The man had a point. The heat over the two days was a challenge, some times reaching 40. It is credit then that the Hunters Hill Bondi tens team managed to put their mark into what has become a very popular competition. more

16/12/2010 Congratuations to the harrises

Congratulations to Liz Kavanagh and Garrat Bourke who now have a lovely new daughter, Holly.

30/10/2010 bledisloe at boronia

We have completed all the accounting work for the Hunters Hill Rugby Club Bledisloe @ Boronia Giant Steps Fund Raiser held on Oct 30. This was a combined effort from all three arms of the club. The end result is that $5,200 will be donated to Giant Steps from this event which is the combined outcome for the various stalls, raffles and personal contributions on the night. more

12/10/2010 Central Coast 7s Match Report

After another great year, topped off by being named the Subbies Division 2 Club of the Year, Hunters Hill ventured into the world of competitive sevens in impressive style on Saturday. The club competed in the Central Coast 7s competition, based in Wyong. more

11/10/2010 Division 2 Club of the Year

On Friday night at the Annual Sub District Presentation Night, Hunters Hill picked up the Division 2 Club of the Year. This follows on from last year's Division 3 and Overall Club of the year award.

05/10/2010 Hunters 7s squad for Central Coast

Sevens squad for the weekend, facing off against Sydney Uni at 10am in Wyong.

Duncan Taylor (C), Colman Taylor, Jordan Butler, Alex Vertoudakis, Salamo Tuapola, Sammy Henry, Dave Marshall, Dan Casa, Burzin Mehta, Nick Brady, Ben Bates, Mike Kellaway, Coach: Chris Atkins 

18/09/2010 Presentation Night

Hunters Hill held their annual presentation night to celebrate the players and teams of another successful year. The venue this year was the Henley Club, and it was a fitting location for a memorable night. Over 150 people attended the night, with the awards evenly distributed around the grades. more

17/09/2010 100 club

Congratulations to Garrat Bourke who joined the 100 game club in emphatic style by playing the 2nd grade grand final.

02/09/2010 New pup in town

Congratulations to Belinda and Richie Colley on the news of a new baby boy in their life. Tyler Ian Colley was born at 3:15pm and weighed in at 3.1kgs. No report of anyone being unwell so all are heathy.

23/08/2010 100 club

Congratulations to Ben Smith, Colman Taylor, Tim Vertoudakis, Dean Thomson and Jules Arndt who have all recently joined the 100 game club. more

20/08/2010 Hunters welcomes Mahala's Cafe

New and exciting Cafe in Hunters Hill serving scrumptious cakes, pastries, pies and only the best coffee! Proudly sponsoring the Hunter’s 7 team this year.

 

12/08/2010 Hunters hill juniors update - 2010

Hunters Hill juniors where at 520 regos this year. Up from 455 in 2009. Third largest club in Australia. more

10/08/10 Hunters welcomes fitness 2 extreme

F2X is a great place to exceed your potential, work away stress and burn those empty calories. F2X offers you Personal Training, Boot Camps and Muay Thai techniques to help train towards your goals. We offer a personal touch which you will not find anywhere else! Not only will we train you based on your needs and wants, we will give you nutrition advise, exercise plans and regular one-on-one updates at no extra charge. Call now on 0450 277 627

09/08/10 Colts 2 make it to semis

The Hunters Hill Colts 2 side have managed to grab a place in the semi-finals this coming weekend. After a good win against Lindfield on Sunday, the Colts 2 side have had a very impressive 2nd half of the season.

The team has a very impressive defensive line with a grit and determination to not let opposing teams cross their line. It has been great to see and we look forward to seeing these players in Hillies colors for years to come.

30/07/10 FIJI TIM MAKES 100

Simeli Latilevu (Fiji Tim) has reached the 100 game milestone. Well done Tim, you've also made photo of the week. more

29/07/10 Hunters welcomes Sherrington project management

Sherington Project Management Pty Ltd (SPM) is a project and construction management company specialising in the commercial, retail, industrial, hospitality, health and education sectors.We proudly sponsor the Hunters 7s this year.more

15/07/10 HUNTERS WELCOMES CONCIERGE BUSINESS TRAVEL

Concierge Business Travel (Concierge BT) is a Travel Management Company, known for its personalised partnerships, flexible approach to corporate travel management, and ability to tailor programs to clients’ needs.  Services can be tailored to client’s needs and include: Travel Management, Business Travel, Corporate Travel, Groups Travel, Conference and Incentive Travel, VIPs & Private Travel. We proudly sponsor the Hunters sevens squad this year. more

05/07/10 rallying cry

Congratulations to all of you on a great weekend of Rugby. There were great stories all over the place and it all culminated in a gutsy win by First Grade. It was truly a day to remember in the history of the club. Once all the results got posted we find ourselves well placed on the grade tables and a clear second in the club championship. We have gained on Barker (in first) and moved clear of Kings in third. This is the link. more

28/06/10 CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations go out to Lisa and Jesse Croucher who have added a beautiful baby daughter to their expanding family. Bridie Clementine arrived on Monday June 28.

20/05/10 Hunters welcomes Aussie Mortgage Broker

Finance solutions for home/investment purchases, construction or renovations.  Mortgage health checks for existing loans.  Free services that could save you thousands.  Great deals on credit cards and home/car insurance. $100 sponsorship goes to the club each time I write a home loan for any referral that comes to me via any form of HHRUC contact

02/06/10 Harvey Chapman

Well known friend of many at the Club and Supporter of the Year 1994 has passed away on Friday night 28/5/10.

20/05/10 Hunters welcome annabel

Welcome to property by Annabel
We live, love and enjoy the area. A refreshingly new and exciting approach to real estate. As a boutique agency we cater to those buyers and sellers looking for a personal and professional approach. Take a fresh approach - talk to the PBA team. We proudly sponsor Hunters Hill 3rd Grade this year.

12/05/10 hammo runs 100kms for charity

James Hammond, our Second-grade winger and resident barrel-chest is about to undertake something awesome. Starting on the 15th of May at 7:00 a.m he is taking part in a 100 km charity race through the Blue Mountains National Park. more

11/05/10 Viva le revolution

Congratrulations Mark French (Frenchie) for reaching the 300 game mile stone or should it be kilometer stone (it's a French thing). Mark celebrated in style by bagging a try on the day for Fourths.

25/04/10 Congratulations Sachiko and Liam cooper

Sachiko and Liam take delivery of a brand new Mini Cooper. Aimee Ogashiwa Cooper was born 12:33 am weighing 3.4 kgs. All are healthy.

22/04/10 Run forest run

Ross Warwick (Forest), member of the 2008 Nicholson Cup Premiers, has been selected to play in the QLD Army Rugby Team Vs NZ.

09/04/10 New club captain

Timmy V leads the club this year

Last night saw the election of the new club captain in the shape of Mr. Timothy Vertoudakis. Timmy has been a loyal member of the club and last year captained the 3rd grade to the Grand Final. more

07/04/10 2009 Annual report

Awards, Commitee, 2009 NSWSRU Awards & Hunters Hill Records, Honour Roll, Tony Brunsdon Challenge Cup, President's Report, Secretary's Report, Treasurer's Report, Club Captain's Report, Club Coach Report, Grade Reports, Club Results, Point Scorers, Match Apperances, Byron Bay 7s Report, Cats Report, Archive Committee Report, Score Board, Vale Edward Arnold "Ted" Polly more

29/03/10 Grant's butchery on board with Hunters Hill

Once again Grant's Butchery has teamed up with Hunters Hill as the sponsor for the end of season trip to Byron Bay 7s. Hunters much appreciates Grant's contribution. Grant's Butchery providing quality meat for all occasions.

15/03/10 Dental lounge smiling along with hunters hill

Dental Lounge is a professional Dental Practice committed to excellence in modern, relaxing dentistry. Our company strives to be different; each dentist taking the utmost care to ensure our patients are both comfortable and relaxed.

We want our patients to realise dentistry doesn’t have to be stressful and invite patients of all ages to our Sydney practices. Our young, professional team undertakes all dental services including our specially made Dental Lounge Kids area. In the 2010 season we are proud to sponsor Hunters Hill Rugby Club.

09/03/10 Crust Pizza arrives on time to hunters hill

Crust has also joined the Hunters Hill sponsors stable.
Crust - Our fast home delivery, great customer service, smart production and delivery efficiencies allow Crust to compete with the lower end pizza delivery providers – but with a far superior product. 261 Victoria Rd Gladesville (02) 9879 0022

03/03/10 Hunters welcomes discount vitmain world

Hunters Hill also welcomes Discount Vitamin World as another valued sponsor. Discount Vitamin World is your local Vitamin, Sport Supplement and Health Food Store. They pride themselves on excellent customer service, professional advice from their qualified Practitioners and competitive prices. All players receive an extra 10% off any purchase.

26/02/10 Hunters hill welcomes Top Brand warehouse

Hunters HIll is very pleased to announce and welcome new sponsor, Top Brands Warehouse. Top Brands Warehouse has the latest fashion at the lowest prices. They stock mens and womens designer labels such as David & Goliath, Zanerobe, All About Eve, Cooper St, Natasha Gen, Mossimo, Deacon, Oxygen, and many more. All players receive 20% of any purchase. 275 Victoria Road, Rydalmere.

25/02/10 New rules for 2010

New rules on Substitution of players and a PDF covering other new rule aspects

24/02/10 FORWARDS TO GET PAMPERED

Well what else would you call it when Hillies forwards get to train on a brand new scrum machine. The Enforcer Rugby line of rugby equipment is used at international level by the Australian Wallabies, Ireland, South Africa and at Super 14 level by The Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Western Force and Auckland Blues.

28/01/10 Super 14 tipping comp

Come join Hunters Hill's pool in Investec Bank Super 14 Challenge, just go to the website and enter the pool code junocrux to join the pool.
Website: http://www.investecsuper14challenge.com
Pool code: junocrux
Pool name: Hunters Hill Rugby

20/01/10 Hillies Gear up for Season 2010

Preparations are well underway for Hunters Hill Rugby Season 2010. Following a highly successful 2009, the club is gearing up for greater challenges and hopefully similar success in 2010. As the reigning Club Champions, the Black and Whites will contest their 119th season in Division Two.. more

2009

09/12/09 Congratulations Aha.

Andrew Harvey is the proud Father of another little princess. Naomi Anne Tuluta He Lotu Harvey came into the world at 4.17am this morning Mum and Bub are doing well.

03/11/09 Young gun Roach is Europe bound

EMERGING rugby hooker Hugh Roach (pictured) of Hunters Hill has earned selection in the Australian Schoolboys rugby team for an upcoming tour of Ireland and the United Kingdom. more

23/10/09 Proposed constitution

All members please consider the proposed changes to the Club's constitution. This is to be voted on at the AGM.
Current Version         Proposed Version

Proposed changes summary

-Restructure the Constitution to make it more logical.
-Addition of Life Membership as a membership category.
-Addition of awarding Life Membership guidelines.
-Addition of awarding Honour Cap guidelines.
-Clarification of Membership Applications and Affiliations.
-Clarification of membership payments.
-Clarification of nominations and election of the Board of Management.
-Clarification of the Sub Committee structure and voting.
-Removal of unnecessary sections -ie Coaching, Social Convenor, Selection Committee etc.
-Clarifications of the delegations from Board ie financial matters.

21/10/2009 Ted Polly

It is with much sadness that we pass on the news of Ted Polly's passing. Ted passed away on Monday Night 19th October.

“Hunters Hill Rugby would like to thank Ted for his unwavering support over many many years. His house became our home for many Christmas Parties which are still talked about along with the Clique Dinners which started the Club on a new direction of sophistication and fun. He won Supporter Of The Year many times as could be remembered as the father of the Club with his quiet and unassuming manner. To the quiet man at end on Boronia Park Number One for over 30 years we say thank you. You will not be forgotten but missed terribly.”

Funeral Arrangements

2 pm, Tuesday 27th October
Magnolia Chapel
Macquarie Park Crematorium
Plassey Rd
North Ryde

13/10/2009 call for coach applications

Following a highly successful season including having all teams in the Grand Finals and earning promotion to Division 2, Hunters Hill Rugby Club invites applications for all coaching positions for the 2010 season: more

06/10/2009 Club of the year

Hunters Hill Rugby celebrated winning the Suburban Rugby Club of the Year on Friday night. Hillies not only won the Club of the Year in Division 3, but then went on to win the overall NSW Suburban Rugby Club of the Year.

'It is an amazing effort for a Division three side to win the Overall Club of the Year', Suburban Rugby Competition Manager Tim Richards stated after the presentation, ' Although Hunters Hill have had a very successful year on the field, it's the club's administration, organization and behavior off the field which has made them stand out amongst the 56 clubs in Suburban Rugby.'

Even on holiday, President Rod Salmon heard the news and was delighted, saying " The club has achieved beyond it expectations this year and sets a solid base for our new season- the award has highlighted that the whole club has had a fantastic year"

Hunters Hill will be competing in Division 2 rugby next year, aiming for an equally successful season.

07/09/2009 Fantastic Result for juniors

2009 has turned out to be a huge year for Hunters Hill Rugby, with six Junior teams claiming Grand Premier trophies on Sunday. Wins for the 11Bs against Land Cove, 11Ds and 12Ds against K.W.P and the 13Cs against Roseville, along with shared trophies between the 11As and Manly, and the 12Bs and Forestville due to nail biting draws in the finals have added to the success on the pitch at Boronia Park this season. Two other teams competed in the finals, the 10Cs unlucky to go down 24-21 against Roseville and the 15Cs unfortunate in a hard fought 17-12 loss against Wahroonga.

14 Junior Hillies sides made it to the semi-finals, with 8 making it through to the grand Finals at Sydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen.

28/08/09 Jules Embarks on world tour

Fresh from success and adulation upon accepting the Doc Harris Club Championship Shield, Hunters Hill Club Captain, Julian Arndt, has embarked upon a world tour showing the spoils. more

20/08/2009 Back to boronia day

Back to Boronia day features a double page spread in the TWT
Page 1 - Page 2

18/08/2009 Entire Hunters Club does well - Juniors Report

Not sure what they are watering the ovals with these days but it must be good. Hunters Hill Juniors have 14, that's right 14 out of 16 MNZ teams having made it through to MNZ semi-final rugby this weekend.  Last year was Juniors previous best year with 9 teams !   A fantastic achievement, possible a record for any club in MNZ and one all involved can feel rightly chuffed about. more

14/08/09 CLUB COACH REVIEW – Bruce Robinson

At the time of writing this review we are poised to claim an unassailable lead in the Club Championship in this the penultimate round of the Home and Away rounds. more

03/08/09 Three Young hillies make NSW squad

On Sunday Morning the Sydney representative teams took on the Country boys in the annual City v Country clash. This year the game was played at Woollahra oval. The under 14, 15 16 and 17 teams take on each other in what is always a tough encounter with the Country boys always looking to prove that the level of rugby played in NSW country is every bit as good as that played in Sydney. more

17/07/09 MY PRECIOUS

2 months ago Rosie lost his engraved wedding ring at Boronia. A wandering little person found this ring and returned it. Rosie's quest to Byron is now back on the agenda

17/07/09 The Archive Committee

Over many years and without any Clubhouse, the Club's holdings of historical photographs, pennants and other memorabilia were not properly stored or catalogued.  To address this issue, it was suggested that the Club set up a committee to undertake this work. more

14/06/09 Congratulations Fairytale

Glen and Amanda Truelove had a boy on Sunday 7:53pm. Joshua. All are well. Rumours that Joshua will be taken away unless they can guess the Midwife's name by the next full moon have been denied.

 

 

03/05/09 cards aplenty in merrylands derby

Hunters Hill Rugby First Grade side has suffered their first loss of the season going down 38-26 in a spiteful encounter against the undefeated Merrylands Wolves at Holroyd on Saturday. more

28/04/09 Hunters hill still unbeaten

Hunters Hill Rugby Club continued their unbeaten run in First Grade in last weekend's Anzac Day Suburban rugby action more

23/04/09 and god said, LET THERE BE WHITE, and there was.

Sarah and Ron White (You Tube) are now the proud parents of a healthy baby girl, Stella Margaret White. Stella weighed in at 4kgs and 54cms. Both girls are doing well and happy. Stella arrived on Wednesday 22nd April at the very civilised time of 3:28pm.

 

18/04/09 Hunters take out top spot in three grades

Hunters Hill 1st Grade kept up their unbeaten start to the season with a commanding performance against Hills on Saturday. Eight tries, six conversions and a penalty more then ensured the victory and bonus point. more

04/04/09 Hillies clean sweep epping

Hunters Hill Rugby could not have made a better start to the season with Wins in all 5 grades played at Boronia Park. more

02/04/09 New Club captain - jules arndt

With a campaign that discerning pundits were reluctant to compare with Barrack Obama’s “Yes We Can” march to power, Hunters Hill Rugby Club has elected Jules Arndt as the new Club Captain for 2009. more

31/03/09 Hillies Start the climb

This Saturday 4th April will see the new look hunters Hill rugby take on Epping in the first round of the Competition.

Hunters Hill have had a great pre-season winning all 6 games. Last Saturday the First Grade team defeated Hornsby in a classy display running in 9 tries to win convincingly. The clubs new coach Bruce Robinson has decided that the club will play a fast and entertaining style of rugby to take advantage of the new laws that have seen a lot less stoppages and has created a faster more exciting game. more

23/03/09 CONGRATULATIONS PASTRY THIEF

Belinda and George Piesnik became proud parents of a brand new boy called Max. more details to come when I find out. The baby boom continues.

 

09/03/09 First Trial Form

The New look Hunters Hill donned there new Waratah style fitted jersey  and took to the field against Epping and Blue Mountains at Hunters Hill High on Saturday. more

01/03/09 Congratulations Jim & Danielle

Jim Bone and Danielle have a brand new baby called Lillian MacKenzie Bone. 7lb11oz 51cm long. 

26/02/09 Congratulations, Anna & Zane

We have yet another new addition to the Huntershill Rugby Community. Zane Thomas and his Partner Anna are the proud new parents of a beautiful baby boy. Raniera Toi Luke-Thomas weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces. Both Mum and Bub are doing well. Congratulations to both Zane and Anna on becoming parents for the first time.

23/02/09 Big fish wins bathurst 12 hour Enduro

Damien White/Rod Salmon/Tony Longhurst avoided the carnage, mechanical and tyre problems that ruined the day for many to take their Mitsubishi Evo X to victory by just 6.4 seconds from the similar car of all-West Australian crew Glyn Crimp/Tony Ricciardello/Stuart Kostera.  The two leading Evos were never far apart throughout and swapped the lead a handful of times. It was the second straight year that White and Salmon had tasted Bathurst 12 Hour success.

28/01/09 ELV FOR 2009

Read the attachment for a summary of the ELVs for 2009. more

2008

19/11/08 congratulations

We have a new addition to the Huntershill rugby community. Lisa Crocker and Jesse Croucher are the proud parents of Jack Ronald Croucher. He was born on the 19.11.08 weighing in at a healthy 4.45kg and came in at 53.5 cm long. All are doing well and are now back at home.

08/10/08 congratulations

Congratulations to Margaret and Brett Ruth (Mufti) who welcomed a new daughter into the world. Jocelyn Rose Ruth was born at 1:37 pm 8th Oct weighing in at 8lb 13oz.

Rumours that there was the alternative boy's name of Mohammed have been denied.

06/10/08 Paul (Paddy) Roberts

It fills me with sadness to pass on the news of Paul Roberts's passing this week.

On Monday night Paddy unfortunately suffered a heart attack and passed on. more

08/09/08 4ths win grand final

Played under horrendus conditions, 4th grade beat Petersham for the 4th time out of 5 meetings. Check back for match report plus details of the aftermatch celebrations.

 

 

20/08/08 2007 annual report

The 2007 Annual Report has now been placed on the web. more

18/08/08 CONGRATULATIONS LILIAN AND RAY TUMANUVAO

Congratulations to Lilian and Ray Tumanuvao who welcomed a new son into the world. Montrel PenHuro was born at 4:05am weighing in at 2.95kgs that's 6lb 5oz in old school speak.

25/07/08 CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA AND ANDY BALL

Melissa and Andy Ball have announced their new arrival Hamish Derek at 4:13pm. Hamish weighed in at 9lb 6oz or 4.33kgs. All are well and Hamish was last reported ordering a steak.

14/05/08 CONGRATULATIONS ADRIAN AND CRYSTAL

Adrian “Laki” Harvey and Crystal Rule have welcomed to the world Little Taylor Adelaine last night at 10.10pm. She weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds. Both Mum and Bub are doing fine.

04/04/08 NEW CLUB CAPTAIN

Congratulations go to Andy Johnson being elected new club captain for 2008. Big Andy likes the odd beer but perhaps alcohol doesn't agree with him. After being elected Andy was alegedly seen half naked cavorting with women of dubious reputation. It's going to be an interesting year.

01/04/08 - HEADGEAR

Jules Arndt has sorted out some Hunters Hill headgear for us for the season. See the attached image to see how it looks. They are selling for only $55 each and look cool.

To order, speak with Jules at training, call him on 0403 16779 or email.

 

22/03/08 TONY BRUNSDON

I'm sorry to inform that Tony Brunsdon passed away this weekend, on the morning of Sat 22 March.

Tony was a huge part of the Hunters Hill Rugby community, and was a good mate who will be missed by all.

We've put together some photos of Brunno.

 

22/02/08 VP FRIDGE

Congratulations go to newly elected Vice President Pat Feige (Fridge). After downing the obligatory amber ale, Pat promised to be firm but fair. His first duty as VP was to look for another sausage sandwich.

08/01/08 - CONGRATULATIONS ROSIE AND NATASHA

Congratulations go out to Natasha and Mark Thornton (Rosie) on news that a new member of Hunters Hill Rugby Club has been born. 8:22 am Thomas Reginald Thornton.He weighs in at 3.34 kgs and is 51 cm long.

Get the contracts ready for a long term signing.

2007

21/12/07 - COACHES ANNOUNCED

We are pleased to announce the majority of our coaching line-up for the 2008 season.

This year, we will be training with a first grade and second grade squad. more

19/12/07 - 2007 TEAM PHOTOS AVAILABLE

2007 team photos are now available for sale. They come framed in a beautiful frame and look very cool, for only $50 each.

And they’re good photos – see below. Can’t see anything? Then you need to buy the full size one!

To order your photo, simply email Will at will_wassell@unwired.com.au including which grade/s that you wish to order.

1st Grade 2007	2nd grade 2007	3rd grade 2007	4th Grade 2007

08/12/07 GUY KENDALL HAS PASSED AWAY

It is much sadness that I report that Guy Kendall passed away Saturday morning 8th December.

His funeral has been set for 1:30 pm on Friday 14th December

Location : Eastern Chapel, Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe / Rookwood. See attached PDF MAP

Afterwards - Sackville Hotel, Darling St, Rozelle.

11/12/07 PLAYERS WANTED FOR 2008 SEASON

We are now recruiting players for the 2008 rugby season with Hunters Hill Rugby. We need players across the board in all grades for the upcoming season.

This season we are please to announce that we have secured a sponsor who will contribute $100 towards an end-of-season trip for every selected player who runs onto the field in a winning first grade side.

Wednesday nights touch is on until mid-January and we’ll announce when pre-season training officially starts closer to the time.

Any questions please feel free to contact Alex at alexlight@bigpond.com or 0414 990698 PDF

27/11/07 B&W BALL THANK YOU LETTER

The combined Hunters Hill Rugby Clubs (Juniors, Seniors and Golden Oldies) come together this year to raise money for the Giant Steps school for autistic children at Gladesville. The Black and White Ball held in the middle of the year was a specific fund-raiser for Giant Steps. Also the reunion earlier in the year contributed to the Giant Steps fundraising.

The final outcome being that $10,200 has been donated to Giant Steps though this year. The donated money is being used by the school for their 'Ball Pit Project' (a foam lined play area for the children). The construction of the ball pit is work in progress and an update will come out when it is completed. Letter

12/11/07 CALLING FOR COACHES FOR 2008

Hunters Hill Rugby Club is on the lookout for coaches for the 2008 season.

Based at Boronia Park , in Hunters Hill, the club is one of the oldest Rugby Clubs in Australia and has a proud and successful 105-year history. more

08/10/07 POSITIONS VACANT 2008

We need people to do their bit to make Hunters Hill great and run smoothly for 2008. This is the opportunity to contribute and make Hunters Hill the type of club you want. more
Word file of Positions.

22/09/07 CONGRATULATIONS ALL THE YEARS AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to players coaches managers and supporters for the 2007 season. Listed are the full award winners. In a controversial decision the award for the person who's name most sounds like Handy Fall was axed and replaced with the award for who's name most sounds like Sandy Call. more

28/08/07 OVERSEAS NEWS

A little good news from the other side of the pond in LA. As many of you know Sunjay has been going through the arduous selection process to become one of the 'So' California All Stars rugby players. A few members of each team were selected to try out for the All Stars. He’s been through 2 long and hot 3 hour physical and rugby sessions with around 40 other guys to try out in front of a selection panel of 4 judges. The sessions are being run by a Doctor here who is grueling and has them sprinting and doing medicine ball stuff for hours in the 42 degree heat in the middle of the day. Anyway, the last trials were done on Saturday, the day the selectors were going to make their choice. we're very pleased to announce that out of the 40 contenders, Sunjay has been named a So. California All star, one of the 24 players. Out of those players the selectors then had to choose who were going to be the starting line up players and who they were going to register as reserves, Sunjay was also named in the starting line up.

15/08/07 THREE SIDES VIE FOR SEMIS

2nds are in and the only question is top two or top four. 3rds are also in and 4ths need two wins. more

11-07-07 - KUKRI AUSTRALIA CONTINUES ITS SUPPORT OF HILLIES RUGBY

Chris Moss of Kukri sports australia has provided the club with a prize jersey for the player who best exemplifies the spirit of Hillies Rugby.
The prize is awarded on a Monthly basis and the recipient is selected by our discerning club captain Benny Smith. The award is for the player who may not score coaches points every week but is deserving of congratulations for his effort on behalf of the club.

This month's winner is Matt Graham, for his consistent performance on field and his efforts across three Grades (3rd, 2nd and occasionally 1sts)

Well done Matt, keep up the good work. Or else.

13-04-07 New Club Captain

Congratulations go to Ben Smith who was voted as Hunters Hill Club Captain. Three candidates moved to the podium at Boronia Park to a scull off to determine the new club captain. But Smithy showed superior skills and knowledge of both the inside and outside of a can to emerge victorious. Shapelle and Tooley were magnanimous in defeat and acknowledged the thirst displayed by Smithy. 'Thirsty is my middle name' exclaimed Smithy. This and other strange rantings probably explain why he wasn't allowed into any of the pubs whilst on tour. As part of Smithy's victory speech he acknowledged the tradition of laying $400 on the bar if and when Hillies bring home a clean sweep against an opposing team. Asked if he had anything further to add, he was reported to say 'uz thair eny more free puss'.

10-04-07 Presidents Letter

We are now at the sharp end of the season, I would like to thank all the coaches and assistants who have contributed to making preseason a success and all those who played or assisted with the trials. The teams we played against have all commented on how they enjoyed the hit out against such a well run and sportsmen like group of players. more

28-03-07 Insurance Information

All members of Hunters Hill Rugby Union must be registered in order to be covered by Insurance.
Insurance Brochure - Covers insurance detail and how to make a claim.

20-03-07 - Hunters Hill Signs with Woolwich Pier Hotel

We are pleased to announce that we have now signed a sponsorship agreement with the Woolwich Pier Hotel as our hotel sponsor for the 2007 season.

We will be having all of our speeches and functions there this year, including team dinners and drinks and cheap steaks after training. We have negotiated a performance-based deal with them, so it is important that you support your rugby club by supporting our sponsor.

We're all very pleased to have the Pier on board for 2007 as it's a great venue and we believe there are some great nights of 'bonding' ahead of us for 2007.

30-01-07 - Sign up to Hunters Hill Tipping Comp

The super 14 Hunters Hill Tipping Comp more

2006

25-08-06 - Tribute to Hillies warrior ‘Lucy’

HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club is mourning the death of one of its greatest stalwarts Ray Bortolussi (pictured) who lost a brave fight with cancer last Thursday at the age of 63. more

29-05-06 - U19s Rep Train on Squad

Congratulations to the Victor Yang, & Dean Thomson who have progressed through to the next round of training for U19s.

22-05-06 - U19s Rep Train on Squad

Congratulations to the following Hunters Hill U19s who made the U19 Rep train on squad.

Tim Vertoudakis, Jacob Moyers, Victor Yang, Dean Thomson, Robert Gray

30-02-06 - Club Captain Elections

Congratulations to Willy Wassell (pictured right) who gained the support of the Hunters Hill players to be voted Club Captain. He gained the position when voting was locked between himself and Sunjay Jain. The only way to separate the two was with a drink off with Willy claiming victory. When asked to place upturned can on his head the cagey Wassell refused and Sunjay powered home. A futher drinkoff was called for to decide the outcome but there were no more beers left due all players chasing the thirst for power. Willy claimed power first so the result stood.

2005

11-09-05 - Flying 4ths WIN Grand Final

Was it nerves? Was it the 30 degree heat? Were CBOBs intimidated by the early roll up of Hunters Hill? Another thought was that CBOBS expected to play Blue Mountains in the 4th Grade grand final but instead had to play us and were unsure what to expect. more

05-09-05 - Flying 4ths do it again

4th grade turned the tables on Blue Mountains on Saturday in the 4th grade Final. Blue Mountains had previously beaten Hillies 12 - 5 and 19 - 0 and looked confident prior to running on. more

02-07-05 - U19s Win Grand Final

The 'Horison Habitats' sponsored Hunters Hill side lined up against a previously undefeated Terrigal team and outplayed and ourscored them 3 tries to 1 to win the Grand Final of the under 19s competition. MORE

04-05-05 - Hillies Slay Dragons

5 grades, 5 wins. MORE

28-04-05 - Sporties Experiences Blackouts

It seems that Sporties has been experiencing a series of blackouts recently. MORE

21-04-05 - Pat Feige New Club Captain

Patrick Feige (Fridge) was voted by the club players as Hunters Hill's new club captain. Pat takes over from Jason Gaff who done an admirable job as HH's club captain for the past 4 years. Pat's election comes after showing his club spirit last year when picking up Clubman of the Year.

2003

13-08-03 - Hillies honour two stalwart veterans for their 500 games apiece

Hunters Hill Rugby Club, in a special ceremony, on Saturday honoured veteran stalwart Phill Shaw who, with Dave Polly, has played 500 games for the club. more

6-08-03 - Hillies Family Affair

HUNTERS Hill fourth grade rugby team created some type of record in the Suburban Cup last Saturday when they featured five father and son combinations at Boronia Park Oval. more

2002

25-05-02 - Dave Polly 500 Games

David Polly running on recently for his 500th game for Hunters Hill RFC. This has only been achieved previously by John White. Well done Dave! more