Uni Norths Owls 16/06/2025

In a high-scoring and bruising encounter at ANU North Oval, Uni-Norths Owls and Tuggeranong Vikings put on an attacking spectacle, combining for 16 tries in a 102-point thriller. Despite a late surge from the Owls, it was Vikings who claimed a 60–42 victory, underlining their clinical finishing and physical edge in key moments. The visitors struck first just four minutes in through flanker Eli Langi, with Louis Bartley-Saena adding the extras to give Vikings an early 7–0 lead. The Owls hit back almost immediately—tighthead prop Vaotangi Mafi bulldozing over in the sixth minute, and Samuel Toa slotting the conversion to...

Uni Norths Owls 10/06/2025

Uni-Norths Owls secured a thrilling 31–29 victory over Western District Lions in Round 8 at ANU North Oval, with a late penalty goal from flyhalf Samuel Toa sealing the win in the dying moments of the game. The match was made all the more special for two Owls veterans—lock Samuel Mickelson marked his 50th First Grade appearance, while his brother, hooker Christopher Mickelson, celebrated his 50th Club game. The contest was tight throughout, with both teams pushing hard in the physical exchanges. The Owls responded to the challenge with halfback Ben Roberton crossing for a try in the 9th minute....

Uni Norths Owls 26/05/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls were outgunned by the Queanbeyan Whites in Round 6 of the John I Dent Cup, falling 45–35 in an entertaining but ultimately frustrating encounter at neutral territory, Phillip Oval. The Owls began brightly, taking early control through hooker Christopher Mickelson, who crashed over in the 7th minute to cap a strong opening spell. Samuel Toa slotted the conversion for a 7–0 lead. Queanbeyan responded with three unanswered tries to seize control of the half. Winger Eli Sagala struck first in the 22nd minute, before fullback Nathan Carroll followed up with a score of his own in the 32nd. He...

Uni Norths Owls 20/05/2025

A thrilling contest at Viking Park saw the Uni-Norths Owls fall just short, 24–27, against the Tuggeranong Vikings in Round 5 of the John I Dent Cup. Despite a determined fightback, a last-gasp try and conversion were not enough to overturn a strong Vikings performance. The match opened at full throttle, with Lachlan Hooper crossing the line in the first minute to give the Vikings an immediate lead. Pelasio Samuelu Niuula stepped up and added the extras, putting the hosts ahead 7–0. But the Owls hit back just moments later. In the 2nd minute, Samuel Toa sliced through to score and...

Uni Norths Owls 03/05/2025

In a spirited Round 3 John I Dent Cup encounter at Boomanulla Enclosed Oval, the Uni-Norths Owls Men's 1st Grade team fell just short against a determined Canberra Royals outfit, going down 32-26 in what proved to be an entertaining clash from start to finish.     The Owls were quick to make their mark, with 1st Grade debuting hooker, Riley Sellars, crossing for an early try in just the third minute of play. Though Samuel Toa's conversion attempt sailed wide, the early statement of intent was clear from the visitors.   Canberra Royals responded with firepower of their own,...

Uni Norths Owls 29/04/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls 1st Grade side put on a gutsy performance but couldn’t claw back the Gungahlin Eagles, falling 22–17 in a bruising Round 2 John I Dent Cup encounter at North Oval.   The match began with the Eagles seizing early momentum, crossing for two quick tries through winger Bradley Henderson and flanker Jeb Smith. Flyhalf Rory Scott added two conversions and slotted a penalty goal to help the visitors build a lead.   Despite the scoreboard pressure, the Owls remained composed and struck back through winger Kealii Leuluai, who finished off a sharp backline movement for their opening...

Uni Norths Owls 17/04/2025

Uni-Norths Owls 36 (Challita, Mickelson, Tauiliili-Pelesasa, Chan Tung, Reis tries; Toa 4 conversions, 1 penalty) defeated Western District Lions 34 (Tye 2, Bretton 2, Toma tries; Anderson 3 conversions, 1 penalty) Uni-Norths Owls have started their 2025 BentSpoke John I Dent Cup campaign with a nail-biting 36-34 victory over Western District Lions in a see-sawing encounter at Jamison Oval on Saturday. In a match that featured 10 tries and multiple lead changes, it was ultimately Samuel Toa's 81st-minute penalty goal that secured the win for the Owls, breaking Lions' hearts after a spirited comeback had brought them to the brink of victory. The...