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Home Page Welcome To Hunter Women's Rugby Union!Inaugural National Women's Sevens ChampionshipNSW Country Women's Sevens side had a large Hunter contingent going into the Inaugural National Rugby Sevens Tournament in Sydney on the weekend. The 13 member squad included 9 Hunter representatives, captained by veteran Angela Hipwell. Country had a strong start to the National Championship with a win over Northern Territory (24-17, Emma Gillogly 1,Vanessa Foliaki 1, Stevie Shiels 1, Erin Green 1, 2 conversions) The team came together well in their first game as a unit, with individuals finding their feet and combining well with teammates. The girls backed up again an hour later against a strong ACT 1 side, and despite solid periods of attack and defence, Country was unable to convert their opportunities and ACT came away with the win (29-0). The final pool match was an evenly fought battle against Victoria, with both sides giving it their all and Victoria coming out on top (26-12, Emma Gillogly 1, Sarah Riordan 1, Margaret Watson 1 conversion). After a disappointing finish, Country ranked third in the pool matches. This meant an early semi final the next day, with an 8.20am kick off against the only international team, Papua New Guinea. The Country girls had a slow start with PNG dominating the first half and going into half time with a score of 17-0. It was a different team that came out firing in the second half, and almost immediately Country got points on the board, courtesy of an outside ball from Toyah Nicholas to Erin Green who looped around for a 40m sprint down the wing. A second try followed soon after, scored by Amie Clarke in the corner. With 2 minutes to go, Country had another break with Margaret Watson dominating the PNG defence, before handing off to Vanessa Foliaki, and then regathering the ball on the inside to burst over the line for a third try. Watson then converted to tie up the score at 17 all. A penalty to PNG in the final 20 seconds saw PNG go over again to take the game 22-17. Player's Player for the tournament was Emma Gillogly from New England. Country will come together again in a couple of weeks time to prepare for up-coming tournaments. Hunter Representatives were Margaret Watson, Miranda Smith, Toyah Nicholas, Erin Green, Lauren Denniss, Stevie-Lee Shiels, Arlyn Mills, Angela Hipwell, and Sarah Riordan.
Hunter 7s Take out Country Championship! The Hunter Women's 7s Squad have brought home the Country Championship Title in the Inaugural Country Championships Sevens Tournament held on the Central Coast on Saturday. The squad consisted of Margaret Watson, Arlyn Mills, Erin Green, Dana Lautaimi, Katie Wilson, Miranda Smith, Hayley Amm, Skye Lovett, Toyah Nicholas, Annika Jamieson, Lauren Denniss and Renee Cross. Hunter played 4 games, against sides from Central West and North West, and the competition was fierce, with players vying for selection in the NSW Country 7s squad to compete at the ARU National Sevens Championships in April. The Hunter girls however, were unstoppable in attack, and outstanding in defence, ending the day undefeated, with 113 points for and only14 against. Highlights from the day included Dana Dana Lautaimi steamrolling through multiple opposition tackles, Katie "Frog" Wilson's blistering pace around the ruck, Pottsy's on-the-buzzer try in the final game, and Toyah Nicholas being named Player of the Championship, despite having a torn quad and broken finger. At the conclusion of the tournament, the NSW Country Sevens squad was announced, with 8 Hunter girls selected to contest Nationals in Sydney in April - Margaret Watson, Miranda Smith, Erin Green, Arlyn Mills, Lauren Denniss, Toyah Nicholas, Angela Hipwell and Stevie Lee Shiels. Congratulations to all our Hunter players on their outstanding performance on the weekend, and best of luck to the girls at Nationals! Results: Hunter 31 vs Central North 0 (Tries Erin Green 3, Margaret Watson, Lauren Denniss; Conversions Erin Green 2, Margaret Watson 1) Hunter 17 vs Central West 7 (Tries Arlyn Mills, Toyah Nicholas, Miranda Smith; Conversion Toyah Nicholas 1) Hunter 48 vs Central North 0 (Tries Lauren Denniss 2, Erin Green 2, Toyah Nicholas 2, Miranda Smith, Margaret Watson; Conversions Miranda SMith 2, Margaret Watson 1, Toyah Nicholas 1) Hunter 17 vs Central West 7 (Tries Lauren Denniss, Erin Green, Miranda Smith; Conversions Miranda Smith 1) Photos From Country Champs 2012http://www.balancedimagestudio.com/photocart/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=10132
Photos from Dana's Shave for a Cure now in Photo Gallery!
Photos from Bowlo 10s now in Photo Gallery!2012 Bowlo 10s Pre-Season Comp A Success!
The annual Bowlo 10s day held on Saturday at Gibbs Brothers Oval, was a roaring success, with 4 teams participating in a round robin style competition. The teams, Wanderers, University, Hamilton and a Tamworth-Merewether joint team, all displayed an impressive level of skill and gamesmanship over the entire day, impressing Hunter selectors and spectators. The overall winners on the day were University, who remained unbeaten in their 4 games, only letting in 2 tries in defense. All teams had a number of new players, who started their rugby careers admirably and are sure to make an impact this season! Refs’ points went to Mel Howard (Hamilton), Toyah Nicholas (Wanderers), Kiya Simon (Merewether) and Erin Green (University). The proceeds from the BBQ and drink sales went towards the Shave for a Cure campaign and we are very happy to have raised several hundred dollars for the cause! Special thanks to everyone involved in organising the event, especially the referees, Tamworth players and coach for travelling to play, and Renee Cross for overseeing the entire day! Bowlo 10s Pre-Season Comp! Its our Annual Pre-season 10s Competition, and this year its bigger and better than ever with teams from Moree and Tamworth joining us for the day! This year we will be raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation, with the main entertainment being Dana Dana shaving off all her hair! Games start at 10am and there will be a BBQ and drinks for sale! After the games we will be heading to the Hamilton Bowlo for some fun and frivolity and head-shaving! So get down to Gibbs Brothers Oval Merewether this Saturday and check out the action!
Season kick-off 21st April 2012!
Check out the latest issue of 'Rugby Grub', the ARU National Performance Nutrition Newsletter, in our Resources Folder!
HWRU Inc has come a long way from its early days in late 1997. The HWRU has succeeded as a result of a dedicated group of men and women working together to realise their dream of a vibrant, thriving women's rugby union.
Representative Team Honours 2012 Sevens Country Champions 2011 Country Champions 2010 Joint Country Champions
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