Hamilton is one of the premier Rugby clubs in the Newcastle-Hunter Rugby Union. Founded in 1966 with just two junior teams, the club now supports five senior grades, a women’s team as well as junior teams. The club also actively sponsors the development of rugby programs in primary schools in the district. The Hawks are based at Wickham Park off Albert Street. The park includes two full sized fields (Passmore & Hawkins), a third junior’s field, grandstand, hills, majestic fig trees and plenty of car-parking.

Passmore Oval is in urgent need of an upgrade to the grandstand and other facilities. Passmore Oval is used by a variety of other community and sporting groups, in addition to the Hamilton Hawks. An upgrade to the facility will benefit a significant number of stakeholders, not just the Rugby Club.