The Hunter Wildfires participate in Australia’s premier club Rugby Union competition, Sydney’s Shute Shield. The Hunter Wildfires have been granted a three-year licence to establish the club in the competition throughout the years of 2022, 2023 and 2024. This follow’s initial covid-interrupted seasons of 2020 and 2021. 

The Hunter Wildfires aim to grow the game of Rugby Union on the Hunter region as well as the wider country NSW area. As the only club not based in Sydney, the Wildfires have a brilliant opportunity to provide a pathway to professional Rugby without players having to move to Sydney. The Wildfires believe in the values of sport and of Rugby. We believe in the values of participating and teamwork. We also believe in the relentless pursuit of success.  

The reality is that there are significant costs associated with participating in the Shute Shield, providing a pathway for Hunter and Country NSW players, and growing the game of Rugby. That is why we are requesting your assistance. We require financial support from our highly valued supporters to provide coaching resources to local and junior clubs, provide a professional training environment to our players, assisting in travel costs to compete in Sydney as well as aiding the club in properly engaging with country NSW clubs, players, and coaches. 

The Hunter Wildfires would welcome you with open arms should you be able to support. Any donation of $2 or more is tax deductible through the Australian Sports Foundation and would be greatly appreciated.