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

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 25/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls have booked their spot in the Bentspoke Premier 15s Grand Final, overcoming the Tuggeranong ViQueens in a pulsating preliminary final at Viking Park on Saturday. In a game packed with intensity, skill, and momentum swings, the Owls showcased grit, flair, and a fearless finish to emerge 25–17 winners and set up a tantalising showdown with Wests this coming weekend. The Owls made a dream start, asserting early dominance through their forwards and slick backline moves. In the 3rd minute, captain Jane Garraway crashed over from short range after sustained pressure, with Madeleine Gogala slotting the conversion to...

Uni Norths Owls 18/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls advanced to the preliminary final with a commanding 41–20 victory over the Gungahlin Eagles at Viking Park on Saturday, setting up a blockbuster clash with the Tuggeranong ViQueens. The Owls ran in seven tries across the 70 minutes, overcoming an early Eagles strike before surging ahead through pace, power, and precise finishing. The Eagles struck first in just the 5th minute when Martha Fua finished a brilliant 50-metre charge to give her side the lead. The conversion sailed wide, but the Eagles had the early momentum at 5–0. The Owls steadied and soon wrestled control. Ellie Brislane...

ACT Rugby 17/08/2025

Written by Jack Wunsch, courtesy of act.rugby Source article Welcome to our live blog for the second day of the ACT Premier Rugby Finals Series at Viking Park! Game Day Schedule: Elimination Finals - Sunday 18 August Field 1 11am - Premier Colts (Uni-Norths Owls v Gungahlin Eagles) 1.10pm - Spence Cup (Uni-Norths Owls v Queanbeyan Whites) 3:30pm - John I Dent Cup (Tuggeranong Vikings v Queanbeyan Whites) Field 2 9.30am - Premier 4th Grade First Division (Uni-Norths Owls v Tuggeranong Vikings) 11.40am - Premier 3rd Grade (Goulburn Dirty Reds v Wests Lions) 1.50pm - Premier 15's (Uni-Norths Owls v...

Uni Norths Owls 11/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls wrapped up their regular season with a 19–5 win over the Canberra Royals at Phillip Oval in Round 17 of the Bentspoke Premier 15s. While the victory was deserved, the Owls fell just short of earning a bonus point, dropping to third on the ladder behind the Wests Lionesses and Tuggeranong Vikings. They will now face the Gungahlin Eagles in a sudden-death elimination final this weekend. The Owls got off to a dream start in just the 4th minute when captain Jane Garraway took advantage of quick ruck ball to dive over near the posts. Madeleine Gogala...

Uni Norths Owls 06/08/2025

One of the gutsiest weekends of the season and the Owls delivered across the park. Huge congrats to Ellie Brislane, you're Round 16 Player of the Round after an making an epic impact off in Premier Women’s. Strong carries, smart metres, relentless defence. Full team at the link 👉 https://uni-norths.clubland.au/team-of-the-week-2025/

Uni Norths Owls 04/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls bounced back in style in Round 16, overpowering the Tuggeranong ViQueens 24–12 in a physically demanding match at Viking Park to leap back into second place on the Bentspoke Premier 15s ladder. Played under overcast skies with greasy conditions underfoot, both sides leaned on their forward packs in a match defined by tight carries, big collisions, and some brutal defence. The Owls front row was dominant throughout the contest, laying a strong platform at scrum time, while the back row, led by Crystal Papalii and Emily Carroll, was tireless around the park. The first half was a...

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...