Uni Norths Owls 16/09/2025

The Rex Hotel came alive on Saturday, 13th September, as 200 people gathered for Owls Presentation Night 2025. Players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters dressed to the nines for an evening of reflection, recognition and celebration after an incredible year for the Uni-Norths Owls. With a two-course dinner and entertainment throughout the night, the event capped off a season filled with silverware, milestones and representative honours. Club Awards Club Captain Award – Emerina Marsh & Jordan Thompson Best First Year Player (Men) – Uli Latukefu Best First Year Player (Women) – Elodie Galinier The Morg’s Cup (Apprentice of the Year)...

ACT Rugby 27/08/2025

Written by Brumies.Rug, courtesy of act.rugby Source article Uni-Norths Owls hooker Chris Mickelson and West Lionesses prop Jane Morrison won the Macdougall Medal and the Louise Ferris Medal respectively at this year’s ACT & SNSW Community Rugby Awards. Mickelson, 22, won the top prize in the men’s competition following a sensational season for his club, who have advanced to the Grand Final of the BentSpoke John I Dent Cup. In addition to the Macdougall Medal, Mickelson also led the John I Dent Cup in tries scored with 17, earning himself the John Hunter Memorial Trophy. Mickelson was recently named in...

Uni Norths Owls 26/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls are flying high after a standout night at the 2025 ACT Community Rugby Awards, walking away with a haul of individual honours, team accolades, and club achievements as the season heads into its final stretch. Leading the charge was Chris Mickelson, who capped off an incredible year by taking home the MacDougall Medal for Best and Fairest in the John I Dent Cup, alongside finishing the season as the competition’s highest try scorer with 17 tries. Chris also earned a well-deserved spot in the John I Dent Cup Team of the Year, joined by teammates Samuel Toa...

Uni Norths Owls 07/04/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Rugby Club is proud to announce the coaching and management staff for the 2025 season. As one of Canberra’s premier rugby clubs, the Owls continue to build on their strong foundation with experienced leadership across all grades. This year’s coaching team brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the club, setting the stage for another competitive and exciting season. 1st GradeLeading the top squad, Laurie ‘Lord’ Fisher takes the reins as Coaching Director, bringing a lifetime of rugby wisdom to the Owls. Lachlan Creighton will continue on as Head Coach, supported by a talented group of assistants:...

Uni Norths Owls 03/03/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls 3rd and 4th Grade squad took to the field at the 2025 Cowra 10s on Saturday, putting in a strong showing across four games in sweltering conditions. With temperatures soaring to 36 degrees, the team pushed through the heat to deliver some exciting rugby, showcasing skill, determination, and plenty of grit. The Owls kicked off the day with high energy, embracing the fast-paced, open style of 10s rugby. Over the course of four matches, they put in strong performances, testing themselves against some quality opposition. Despite their efforts, the team fell short in the quarter-finals, bringing their...

Uni Norths Owls 28/11/2023

Uni-Norths Owls continues the 2024 announcements with a roll call of our coaching staff. A few new and familiar faces here shaping to an exciting new chapter for the club. Premier Women’s XV Head Coach: Andrew “Ziggy” Balmaks 2nd Grade Head Coach: Jason “Plugga” Smith Assistant Coach: Dave Purser Assistant Coach: Dan Kolek Colts Head Coach: Chris Linden Assistant Coach: Federico Pitasi Assistant Coach: Joel Garbutt Women’s 10s Head Coach: Rebecca Marlow 3rd Grade Head Coach: Jason Lincoln Assistant Coach: Will Ward Assistant Coach: Dan Maguire 4th Grade Head Coach: David “Daisy” Creagh Assistant Coach: Shelley Bradshaw 5th Grade Coaching...

Michael Axelsen 08/02/2023

Player Spotlight | Shelley Bradshaw 100 Club Games Shelley Bradshaw has been a legend of the club and a lynchpin of the women’s teams for more years than some of us could count. An amazing and dedicated player, she’s always there to rally the team with encouragement or no-nonsense guidance that will see the rest of the team lift just so we don’t let her down. Shell’s thorough enjoyment of rugby both on and off the field are the very definition of what it is to be an Owl, and we look forward to many more years of her smiling...