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,...

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 11/08/2025

Uni-Norths Owls secured a nail-biting 28-26 victory over Canberra Royals at Phillip Oval in the final round of the season, vaulting themselves into second place on the ladder behind Royals ahead of their looming Qualification Semi-Final clash next Saturday. The win also secured the coveted Bob Hitchcock Territory Shield for the Owls, a fitting reward for their resilience throughout the campaign. The match got underway with Owls striking early, as Jordan Thompson crossed the line in the 7th minute, with Samuel Toa converting to put the visitors ahead. Royals fought back strongly with Liam Bowron’s try in the 23rd minute,...

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...

ACT Rugby 12/06/2024

This article is republished with permission from ACT Rugby.The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are excited to announce that 10 members of the clubs academy have been selected for the Australian Under 20's to contest the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 in South Africa.Leading out the side as captain will be lock Toby Macpherson, with number nine Dan Nelson to follow closely behind as the vice-captan.John I Dent Cup side Gungahlin Eagles will boast three representatives with Tevita Alatini, Kadin Pritchard and Jack Harley all lining up for the side. Also providing three players of their own is the Canberra Royals...

ACT Rugby 11/06/2024

This article is republished with permission from ACT Rugby. Australia U20 head coach Nathan Grey has named six fresh faces in his 30-man squad to contest the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.Australia face Georgia, Ireland and Italy in Pool B and Grey hasn’t shied away from sweeping changes in a bid to improve last year’s fifth-placed finish in Cape Town.Watch Australia U20 in action during the U20 World Championships LIVE and exclusive on Stan Sport.ACT’s Kadin Pritchard (outside back) and Dan Nelson (scrumhalf) have been brought in alongside NSW trio Oniti Finau (hooker), Joe Dillon (flyhalf) and Archie...

ACT Rugby 30/04/2024

Toby Macpherson and Ronan Leahy have been named to lead Australia in next month's U20 Rugby Championship on the Sunshine Coast.Lock Macpherson will captain the 31-man squad with outside back Leahy his deputy for the inaugural tournament, which sees Australia tackle Argentina (May 2), South Africa (May 7) and New Zealand (May 12).Catch every game of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship LIVE and exclusive on Stan Sport.A product of Uni-Norths Owls, Macpherson featured heavily in last year's U20 World Championship campaign, scoring two tries in five games, while Leahy has tasted top-flight footy across U20s, Shute Shield and with the...