Hills Rugby - Seniors

Grand Final Wrap Up

2nd Grade: 24-25 Loss

Heartbreak on Saturday with 2s going down by a point to Merrylands, in a game that went down to the very last play

HRC would fly out of the gates racing to a 14-0 lead, Merrylands though were never out of it clawing their way back into the contest to lead 14-17 after the break. HRC would level the scores with a penalty goal, Merrylands would then hit straight back with a try. With 10min to go HRC would score under the posts to lead 24-22 but would give a penalty away straight away to gift Merrylands the lead again

HRC would have a couple of moments late, being held up over the line and a crossbar the only thing stopping HRC snatching the win late

But it wasn't to be, yet again another great season by this group of players lots of who are still very new to Rugby.

Thank you to the big crowd of HRC supporters that came down and supported the lads. Thank you to all players and coaches who were either part of the game Saturday or pulled on the Red and Black throughout the season

Congratulations again to Matteo Pettenon who was awarded the McLean Medal on Saturday.

Presentation Night is on the 4th September so make sure you grab your tickets

Lots of positive things planned for 2027 so jump on board and be apart of it.

Full Time v Merrylands GF

24-25 Loss

HRC go down in a nail biting GF, Congratulations to Merrylands for coming away with the Grose Cup

We did come away with something though

Congratulations to Matteo Pettenon who received the McLean Medal as the best player of the 1st Grade competition voted by referees points each week

GRAND FINAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wills Ground
Lang Rd, Earlwood

Kick Off 11.30am v Merrylands

The time has come, one more sleep and we take the field chasing the Grose Cup against Merrylands . The coaching staff have named an unchanged start line-up from the Semi Final.

Its 1st v 2nd in the Regular season standings with HRC coming away with a hard fought 26-22 Victory at Holroyd when the teams met back in Round 10

Liam Spooner plays his 200th Game for Hills Rugby to make this Grand Final add some extra meaning

If you aren't on the bus there is still time to get on, it leaves at 8.30am from Yattenden.

So make sure you are down at Wills Ground in your Red and Black to support the lads tomorrow at 11.30am

All supporters over 18 are required to pay a $15 entry fee (Cash & Card facilities available)

MILESTONE ALERT

Grand Final day becomes even more special on Saturday. Congratulations to Liam spooner who will play his 200th game for Hills Rugby. Spoons a Hills Junior and a graduate of our colts program is a consistent performer plying his trade in the back 3, watch out for a moment of magic on Saturday

Make sure you are down at Wills Ground Saturday 11.30am to support spoons in his massive game and the boys in their Grand Final

GRAND FINAL DETAILS

Saturday 22nd August

Wills Ground
Lang Road, Earlwood

Kick Off
11.30am v Merrylands

This Saturday, clear your schedules grab your red and black and head over to Wills Ground Earlwood to to watch 2nd Grade chase History as they play Merrylands in the Grose Cup Grand Final

Last time the 2 sides met, HRC would come away with 26-22 Victory at Holroyd Sports Ground

Both sides had tough semi final fixtures to secure their spots with HRC winning 31-29 v Harlequins and Merrylands having a 17 All draw v Chifley to advance

There is also a big milestone which will be announced via socials on Wednesday

This promises to be another hard fought contest so it cant be missed

Bus details to follow in the coming days

Semi Final Wrap Up

A massive day on Saturday with 2 clashes that weere worthy of Grand Finals agaisnt Sydney Harlequins out at Glenwood

2nd Grade: 31-29 Win
2s secured their spot in the Grand Final this weekend after gridning out a 31-29 Win. The boys got in their own way at times inviting their opposition into their half and falling asleep at times. However HRC would use their experience to do enough to close the game out.

1st Grade: 25-27 Loss
Heartbreaking for 1s who led for majority of the game who went down to a Harlequins side that just wouldn't go away and managed to find a late try to secure the win

With 1s season ending we congratulate all the players and coaching staff on a great season which provided many memorable highlights. Keep the squad together and they can produce something special

This weekend 2nd Grade play Merrylands in the Grand Final at Wills Ground, Earlwood and we want to see it packed with Red & Black

Details to follow shortly

Semi Final Results

1st Grade: 25-27 Loss
2nd Grade: 31-29 Win

A big day against Harlequins in both games with 2s coming away with the win and booking their spot in the Grand Final next weekend

1s went down in a d**g d**g battle that went down to the last few minutes

Book your Saturday out to come down to watch 2s look to go back to back

More details to follow

SEMI FINAL TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alwyn Lindfield Reserve
Glenwood Park Drive, Glenwood

Kick Off
1st Grade: 3.15pm
2nd Grade: 2.00pm

Semi Finals are upon us and we take on Sydney Harlequins in both Grades as we look to book in a spot in the McLean & Grose Cups

Alwyn Lindfield Reserve Field 2 in Glenwood is the place to be tomorrow, where we would love to see the sidelines packed full of Red & Black to support the boys

If you are unable to make it both games will be streamed live on NSW Rugby TV

SEMI FINAL DETAILS

Saturday 15th August

Alwyn Lindfield Reserve
Glenwood Park Drive, Glenwood

Kick Off Times
1st Grade: 3.15pm
2nd Grade: 1.45pm

Clear the calendars for this weekend as its semi finals time! Saturday 15th August both grades have made the semi finals and will be taking on Sydney Harlequins in both clashes

2nd Grade
After finishing as minor premiers only dropping 1 game during the regular season, the boys take on Harlequins who finished in 4th position. Last time the 2 sides met HRC came away with a 31-5 Win in wet conditions at the Yat. Much of the game was an arm wrestle until HRC pulled away late in the 2nd half

1st Grade
After finishing the regular season in 2nd position take on Harlequins who finished 3rd. Last time the 2 sides met a wet a dreary day at Yat earlier in the season, Quins came away with a 17-0 win, where HRC certainly didn't play well but a Quins side that certainly came to play

Both these games should be absolute crackers as we look to secure spots in the GF on the 22nd August

So clear your calendars, get your black and red on and come down and support the boys Saturday. Both games will be on field 2 at Alwyn Lindfield and we would love to see the sidelines packed with Black and Red Supporters

If you are unable to make it out to the game you can catch all the action Live on NSW Rugby TV