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The Latest Breaking News from Merewer

Hamilton's five-year reign ends but coach predicts bright future for Hawks

Coach Marty Breen will be back at Hamilton next season - and he will have some mates with him.

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Davidson collects second Anderson Medal as Maitland continue domination of Hunter Rugby's top gong

Brutal with and without the ball, Nick Davidson helped steer the Blacks to fourth spot and played in the minor semi-final loss to Wanderers with a fractured wrist.

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Merewether the toast of Hunter Rugby after overpowering Hamilton to win first premiership in 11 years

The Greens willed their way to 19-7 triumph over Hamilton in a dour grand final at No.2 Sportsground on Saturday.

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Merewether claims title of Australia's smartest school in national TV win

"I might cry, I'm not going to, but I might."

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Clay slips into familiar role as Hawks stick with same game

"We beat everyone in the comp when Billy was at 10. He will fill the role fine. We won't change anything."

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Greens enjoy bright lead up to grand final

"You don't think it will take another 10 years before you will be in another one. I have definitely been enjoying the build-up and soaking it all in."

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Hamilton prop is flying in rarefied air normally reserved for the best finishers in the game

CHRIS HEMI reckons every forward grows an extra leg five metres out from the tryline. That is how the Hamilton loosehead prop explains his 29 tries.

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It was going to be Paul Dan's swansong, instead the Hawks fly-half will miss the grand final

"We are really disappointed that Paul is not going to be there. Potentially it would have been his last game."

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Hawks explore all avenues to get key men cleared for grand final

"We are exploring all avenues and are hopeful that both guys will be wearing a Hawks jersey on Saturday."

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Merewether lock travels 500km each week for 40 minutes of rugby: a win on Saturday would make it all worth it

"I drive straight home after dog watch. I leave just after 6.30am and get home at around 9.30am."

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Hamilton gives injured duo time

"I think Harry will be OK, but I'm not too sure about Fiso. They will get treatment over the next couple of days. We don't have to make a call until Thursday."

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Greens prop Dave Puchert on course for grand final after head knock

"He was fine in the dressing rooms after the game and has not had any ongoing symptoms."

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Premiers Warners Bay turn focus to achieving a title double in NPLW Northern NSW

Semi-finals are this Sunday.

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Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of sport in Newcastle

It was finals time around the region.

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Secret goal-kicking session a Bright move for Merewether match-winner

"To make a first-grade grand final off the boot is pretty special."

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Green Merewether engineer miracle comeback to earn place in Hunter Rugby grand final

"They are now getting what it takes to win in the big moments.".

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Merewether fly-half lands penalty on full-time to send Greens into Hunter Rugby grand final

Take a bow Sam Bright!

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Greens out to stop Hamilton's "big dogs" in pursuit of grand final berth

'They have a couple of big dogs there. The key is to get on top of Hemi and Kinikini."

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Greens gamebreaker out to scale new heights

"I couldn't tell you the last time I was that weight ... maybe when I was 17, before I started drinking beer."

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Hunter rugby grand final change hits clubs hard

MINOR premiers Merewether are set to lose three players and Wanderers are likely to have eight out of the top two grades if they qualify for the Hunter Rugby Union grand final.

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Weather could clip Hawks' wings as Merewether welcome back 'freight train' for major semi-final

"The boys are enjoying the brand of rugby. But with the weather tomorrow that might go out the window and plan B comes out."

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Two Blues get up to speed in promising sign for finals

"I have spoken about how clunky we have been all season, but we were really connected against the Bay."

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Ponga splashes $2.4m on Merewether home

NRL star Kalyn Ponga paid $2.4 million for the three-bedroom home at Helen Street, Merewether

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On-screen success for Hunter school

STUDENTS from Merewether High have set the national bar for on-screen academics.

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Two gold, one silver and a bronze in Birmingham for Hunter athletes

NORTHS hockey player Matthew Dawson has sealed back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold as Hunter athletes finished the Birmingham campaign with four medals.

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