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 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 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 07/07/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Premier Women secured a strong 22–5 win away from home against the Queanbeyan Whites in Round 12 of the Bentspoke Premier 15s. It was an ideal start for the Owls, with number 8 Crystal Papalii crashing over in the 5th minute to set the tone early. Winger Liana Taufa'ao added to the scoreboard ten minutes later, with fullback Elodie Galinier converting the try to take the lead to 12–0. An injury to lock Belle Dare in the 12th minute brought Cadyn Morgan-McGregor onto the field. Despite the disruption, the Owls maintained pressure and field position. Queanbeyan managed...

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 27/06/2025

Bubba’s story is one that spans decades of family history. Following in the footsteps of her mum and her aunties, Bubba graced us with her presence in 2020. She fooled us all in that first year. She was quiet and soft spoken, staying mostly in the background until we all let our walls down and Bubba the wrecking ball catapulted into our lives. To know Bubba is to know no peace, but we are all the better for having her in our lives. You might know her by her slick hands that led to our 2023 grand final match winning...