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 28/07/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls wrapped up their final home game of the 2025 season with a 28-14 win over Western Districts Lions. With two rounds to go, the Owls remain in third place on the ladder, just behind Vikings and Royals. The match also served as Old Owls Day and Sponsors Day, with a large crowd of supporters in attendance. The Owls came out firing, with Rhys Van Nek opening the scoring early in the first half. His first try was followed by a second at the 24-minute mark, as he powered through the Lions’ defense. The Owls were in full...

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...

Uni Norths Owls 30/06/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls made it back-to-back home wins in Round 11 of the John I Dent Cup, edging out a fast-finishing Royals side 36–31 in a thrilling Pasifika Day showdown at ANU North Oval. A colourful crowd packed the balcony and surrounds, celebrating the club’s Pasifika heritage with a day full of pride, connection and community. The First Grade men didn’t disappoint, delivering an inspired performance in the special Pasifika jersey to cap off the festivities. The Owls stormed out of the gates with early tries through the backs and built momentum through the middle stages of the match. Charlie...

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...