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)...

Uni Norths Owls 01/09/2025

History was made at Viking Park as the Uni-Norths Owls men’s 1st Grade team claimed their first-ever Grand Final victory, defeating the Tuggeranong Vikings 29–19 in the 2025 John I Dent Cup. From the very first moment, the atmosphere was electric. The Owls team ran out through a tunnel stretching at least 100 meters, packed with supporters, past and present players, and community members. The cheers were deafening, and you could feel the energy pulse through every player as they took to the field. Fans were on their feet for nearly every play, roaring at every tackle, scrum, and break,...

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 25/08/2025

The Brumbies have unveiled their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific squad, and it’s a proud day for the Uni-Norths Owls with six of our own earning selection among Australia’s most exciting rugby talent. Tauti Chan-Tung, Harvey Cordukes, Tobias MacPherson, Christopher Mickelson, Rhys van Nek and Ollie Sapsford have all been named in the 38-man squad, joining a formidable Brumbies lineup blending international experience with homegrown promise. For Tauti Chan-Tung and Harvey Cordukes, the call-up caps off a breakout year in club rugby, where both players consistently impressed with their physicality and work rate. Tobias MacPherson’s steady progression continues after a standout...

Uni Norths Owls 18/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls have booked their first-ever men’s first-grade grand final appearance after a commanding 59-19 victory over Canberra Royals at Viking Park on Saturday. With a week off ahead, the Owls now await the outcome of the remaining qualification finals to see whether they’ll face Royals or Vikings in the decider. From the opening whistle, the Owls applied relentless pressure, and the electric crowd was on its feet for much of the game, buzzing with excitement as their men’s side displayed both skill and intensity. Siave Seti opened the scoring in the 6th minute, spotting a gap down the...

Uni Norths Owls 04/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls were pipped in a hard-fought battle against Tuggeranong Vikings on Saturday afternoon, going down 32–26 at Viking Park in Round 16 of the John I Dent Cup. It was an electric start from the home side, with halfback Atora Hondo darting over in just the 2nd minute to give Vikings the early lead. Louis Bartley-Saena added the extras, and things quickly worsened for the Owls. In the 12th minute, prop Lington Leli crashed over to extend the margin, with Bartley-Saena again converting to make it 14–0. The Owls, however, answered back quickly with Samuel Toa slicing through...

Uni Norths Owls 21/07/2025

In a game that had all the hallmarks of finals footy, the Uni-Norths Owls and Queanbeyan Whites couldn't be separated in a 35-all thriller at Campese Field, with ten converted tries shared between the two top-four sides. It was end-to-end from the outset, with both teams bringing physicality, flair, and a fair share of feeling in a match played as part of Queanbeyan’s Heritage Round celebrations. Despite trailing by two converted tries midway through the second half, the Owls clawed their way back to level scores in the 79th minute thanks to a late surge sparked by Christopher Mickelson and...

Uni Norths Owls 14/07/2025

Uni-Norths Owls 38 def. Gungahlin Eagles 12 The Uni-Norths Owls have claimed an impressive 38–12 win over the Gungahlin Eagles in Round 13 of the John I Dent Cup, notching another important victory on the road to finals. After a physical opening exchange, it was winger Patrick Callaughan who got the Owls on the scoreboard, crossing in the 10th minute. Moments later, hooker Christopher Mickelson added to the tally, with both tries converted by flyhalf Samuel Toa to give the visitors early momentum. Despite a yellow card to lock Billy Hansen late in the first half for an intentional infringement,...

Uni Norths Owls 07/07/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls produced a fast-starting, composed and clinical performance to defeat the Queanbeyan Whites 50–29 at Campese Field on Saturday afternoon, securing the Paddy Matthews Cup in Round 12 of the John I Dent Cup. Honouring one of ACT rugby’s great figures, the match once again celebrated the memory of Pat “Paddy” Matthews — a beloved servant of the game with deep connections to both clubs. Introduced in 2010, the annual Cup match has become a highlight of the local rugby calendar, known for fierce competition and deep mutual respect. From the opening whistle, it was clear the Owls...