Uni Norths Owls 30/09/2025

The ACT & SNSW Griffins kicked off their representative campaign in style on Saturday, claiming a 66–0 victory over ADF at Portsea Oval. The Uni-Norths Owls were strongly represented, with Dylan Challita, Liae Tuilagi, Polynesia Crichton, Sam Mickelson, Siave Seti, Vaotangi Mafi, and Zion Going all pulling on the Griffins jersey. It was a dominant display from the Griffins, setting the tone for the season ahead and highlighting the quality of talent across Canberra club rugby. A proud day for our Owls, congratulations to all involved.

Uni Norths Owls 24/09/2025

The ACT & SNSW Griffins squad has been unveiled, with eight Uni-Norths Owls named to represent the region in this year’s campaign. Congratulations to Dylan Challita, Liae Tuilagi, Polynesia Crichton, Sam Mickelson, Samuel Toa, Siave Seti, Vaotangi Mafi, and Zion Going, who have all earned selection after standout club seasons. The Griffins’ first fixture will take place on Saturday, 27 September, against ADF at Portsea Oval. The side will then meet Rugby Victoria on Saturday, 4 October, and again on Saturday, 18 October, with the matches doubling as contests for the historic New Zealand Cup. A huge achievement for our...

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 15/09/2025

It was a massive weekend of representative rugby with the annual ACT & SNSW Rugby City vs Country clash lighting up the paddock and our Uni-Norths Owls were front and centre. Plenty of Owl pulled on the City and Country jerseys across both the men’s and women’s fixtures. Owls Represented in the City Squads City Men Sam Mickelson Liae Tuilagi Dylan Challita Samuel Toa Siave Seti Vaotangi Mafi Zeb Maddinson Zion Going Country Men Polynesia Crichton City Women Claudia Obst Elodie Galinier Iris Verebalavu Sophie Taplin Jessica Grant Maddie Gogala Country Women Annabelle Mickelson Joel Garbutt (Head Coach) In two...

Uni Norths Owls 05/09/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls are proud to announce that multiple members of the club have earned selection in the prestigious Brumbies City Men’s and Women’s squads, gearing up for the 2025 Capital Cup at Nicholls Enclosed. The Capital Cup is one of the region’s most anticipated representative fixtures, showcasing the best local talent and serving as a springboard for pathways into higher honours. Capital Cup Tournament Director Joseph Rollings praised the depth and quality across both City squads, highlighting the fierce competition among players from club-level premiership-winning sides. On the Men’s side, nine Owls from our John I Dent Cup premiership-winning...

ACT Rugby 05/09/2025

Written by Brumies.Rug, courtesy of act.rugby Source article The 2025 edition of the Capital Cup will kick-off at Nicholls Enclosed next Saturday, with the region’s best talent lacing up their boots for City and Country. The City Men have won the contest between their rivals on three consecutive occasions, with their Women’s side also winning the last two renewals. Both Country sides will be hoping to set the record straight this time round. Tournament Director Joseph Rollings is anticipating two extremely tight and fast-paced matches at Jamison Oval. “It’s fantastic to see the squads unveiled and is there some real...

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 26/08/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls are flying high after a standout night at the 2025 ACT Community Rugby Awards, walking away with a haul of individual honours, team accolades, and club achievements as the season heads into its final stretch. Leading the charge was Chris Mickelson, who capped off an incredible year by taking home the MacDougall Medal for Best and Fairest in the John I Dent Cup, alongside finishing the season as the competition’s highest try scorer with 17 tries. Chris also earned a well-deserved spot in the John I Dent Cup Team of the Year, joined by teammates Samuel Toa...

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,...