Our Club
About Us
The Owls aim to inspire a strong community club built on the values of iSHARE: Inclusive, Supportive, Honesty, Accountable, Respectful and Enjoyment.
We welcome players from a diverse range of backgrounds. The Owls regularly attract school leavers, local, interstate and international university students, young professionals, tradesman and public servants. We also have strong links to a number of interstate and overseas clubs which make us a truly multicultural club. We strive to incorporate the diverse cultures of our players within our own values.
A Legacy of Family, Support & Growth
The Owls also have a rich family history with a number of 3rd generation players currently donning the Owls colours. The club has an ongoing commitment to inspire younger generations to experience rugby as part of the Owls family. With one of the biggest player bases in Canberra, the Owls aim to support the growth and development of our players, on and off the field.
We assist players, through our strong network of sponsors, old boys/girls and community partners, to help connect them with local employers, businesses and of course our affiliated universities and tertiary institutions (ANU, UC and CIT). We also link new players up with fellow players to assist in finding accommodation. We can also offer players access to bursaries and hardship scholarship through a confidential and supportive application process.
Our History
The University-Norths Owls Rugby club has a short history of 24 years; however, its origins span from the amalgamation of 3 historical clubs each with a long and colourful history. The Uni-Norths Owls club in its current format was established in 2001 when the Northern Suburbs club merged with the Universities Rugby club – which itself was formed from a merger in 1998 between the Australian National University Club and the University of Canberra Club.
These 3 clubs have collectively achieved a total of 8 Men’s Premier First Grade Championships (John I Dent Cups), with Norths accounting for 7 titles and ANU accounting for 1.
Each club has also achieved multiple Premierships in lower divisions since their respective establishment, with both Norths and ANU being a notable Foundation members of ACT Rugby back in 1938.
Pathway to Excellence in Rugby
The Owls have a proud tradition of developing top-tier rugby talent and fostering a strong community within the ACT. The club has produced numerous ACT representatives, including Brumbies and Wallabies/Wallaroos, highlighting its role as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring elite players.
With a strong focus on player development, the Owls provide athletes with the coaching, resources, and opportunities needed to excel both on and off the field. Through dedicated mentoring, high-level training programs, and connections to professional pathways, the club ensures players have every opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Cups
2024 Awards
2023 Awards
2022 Awards
Check-in weekly throughout the 2024 season to check out the club leaderboards. Updated each match day.
The History Books
