Uni Norths Owls 01/09/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Premier Women’s XV capped off a phenomenal 2025 season with a gallant showing in Saturday’s Grand Final, falling 43–12 to a powerful Western Districts Lionesses outfit at Viking Park. It wasn’t the fairytale finish the Owls had fought for, but the match was a testament to the team’s spirit, resilience, and connection. From their dominant scrum to moments of attacking brilliance, the Owls left nothing in the tank on the biggest stage of the year. Under clear skies and in front of a roaring Viking Park crowd, the Grand Final kicked off at a relentless pace. Wests...

Uni Norths Owls 28/07/2025

On a cold and rain-soaked afternoon at the Barn, the Uni-Norths Owls Premier Women went down 27–10 to competition leaders Wests in Round 15, a physical, muddy arm wrestle on Old Owls and Sponsors Day. Despite the conditions, the Owls brought plenty of heat up front. Their scrum was dominant throughout, routinely putting the Wests pack under pressure and winning penalties across the park. Lineout execution was also sharp, giving Owls valuable territory and attacking platforms. Owls were first to strike in the 25th minute when No. 8 Crystal Papalii crashed over close to the posts, rewarded for a sustained...

Uni Norths Owls 21/07/2025

Uni-Norths Owls produced a dominant 68–0 victory over the Queanbeyan Whites at Campese Field in Round 14. The result saw the Owls move up to second place on the ladder, just behind Wests, with three rounds remaining in the regular season. The Owls wasted no time taking control of the match. Elodie Galinier opened the scoring in the second minute, although her conversion attempt was unsuccessful. The Owls continued to apply pressure, and in the 10th minute, Crystal Papalii crossed for another try, but once again, the conversion fell short. Due to injuries and low numbers, the Whites started the...

Uni Norths Owls 14/07/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls have recorded another convincing 38–24 victory over the Gungahlin Eagles in Round 13 of the Bentspoke Premier 15s, with winger Liana Taufa'ao running in a hat-trick on a sunny Saturday at Nicholls Oval. It was the Owls who got the scoreboard ticking early, with Taufa'ao crossing in the 8th minute and Emerina Marsh converting to make it 7–0. The lead doubled ten minutes later when Ellie Brislane scored in the 18th minute, again converted by Marsh, extending the margin to 14–0. Taufa'ao was in again in the 28th minute, securing her brace, and Marsh slotted her third...

Uni Norths Owls 30/06/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Premier Women’s side delivered a commanding performance at ANU North Oval on Saturday, defeating the Canberra Royals 49–7 in Round 11 of the Bentspoke Premier 15s. The match was played as part of the club’s annual Pasifika Day, a celebration of the cultures, families and communities that form the heart of the Owls. Fittingly, the team wore their special Owls Pasifika jerseys, and the day also marked Emerina Marsh-Kiro’s 50th Premier Grade game for the club. The Owls took control early, with flyhalf Marsh-Kiro opening the scoring through a penalty goal before crossing for a converted try...

Uni Norths Owls 16/06/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Premier Women have broken their long-standing hoodoo against the Tuggeranong ViQueens, coming from behind to claim a thrilling 27–22 win at ANU North Oval in Round 9 of the Bentspoke Premier 15s. It was the Owls who opened the scoring, with Madeleine Gogala calmly slotting a penalty goal to get her side on the board early. The home side looked composed throughout the first half, matching the ViQueens in the physical exchanges and putting together promising attacking phases. After the break, however, the Owls found themselves trailing as Tuggeranong took advantage of some loose moments to edge...

Uni Norths Owls 10/06/2025

After three weeks off due to a bye and wet weather cancellations, the Uni-Norths Owls Premier 15s returned to The Barn in Round 8 to take on the undefeated Wests Lions. In a physical and fast-paced contest, the Owls showed determination throughout but were ultimately outpaced by the visitors, going down 29–19. Wests struck early, crossing in the opening minute through Madi Barclay-George and adding the conversion via Jasmin Huriwai to take a 7–0 lead. The Owls responded with strong ball movement and found success in the 7th minute when Crystal Papalii powered over near the left edge. Madeleine Gogala...