Nigel Mulipola

Uni Norths Owls 07/04/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Rugby Club is proud to announce the coaching and management staff for the 2025 season. As one of Canberra’s premier rugby clubs, the Owls continue to build on their strong foundation with experienced leadership across all grades. This year’s coaching team brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the club, setting the stage for another competitive and exciting season. 1st GradeLeading the top squad, Laurie ‘Lord’ Fisher takes the reins as Coaching Director, bringing a lifetime of rugby wisdom to the Owls. Lachlan Creighton will continue on as Head Coach, supported by a talented group of assistants:...

Uni Norths Owls 17/03/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Performance Squad continued their 2025 preseason preparations with a strong trial performance against Central West on Saturday at Portsea Oval, Duntroon. On a scorching hot Canberra afternoon, the Owls showcased their dominance, securing a victory as they fine-tune their game ahead of the looming 2025 season. From the outset, the Owls controlled the tempo, asserting themselves in both the set piece and open play. Their forward pack laid a solid platform, winning key scrums and lineouts, while the backs executed well-structured attacking plays to keep Central West under pressure. With disciplined defence and effective ball movement, the Owls consistently...

Uni Norths Owls 11/03/2025

On Saturday, March 8 2025, the Uni-Norths Owls Performance Squad participated in two trial matches at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen. The first match saw the Owls secure a victory against the Western Sydney Two Blues, while the second match resulted in a loss to the Manly Marlins. In their opening game, the Owls faced the Western Sydney Two Blues. Demonstrating cohesive teamwork and strategic play, the Owls managed to outpace their opponents, securing a win that highlighted their preparation and potential for the upcoming season. The second match of the day featured the Owls against...

Uni Norths Owls 05/03/2025

The Uni-Norths Owls Performance Squad, featuring our 1st and 2nd Grade players, took to Portsea Oval, Duntroon on Saturday for a friendly scrimmage trial against Sydney University. This session provided a vital opportunity for both clubs to fine-tune their set-piece execution and attacking structures ahead of the 2025 season. The day was structured to maximise positional matchups, beginning with forwards engaging in rigorous lineout contests. Both packs were relentless in their pursuit of dominance, with the Owls showcasing technical improvement in their set-piece stability and timing. While the forwards battled up front, the backs took to the field to sharpen...

Uni Norths Owls 20/02/2025

Our Owls Performance Squad Camp took to a new venue for 2025, trading the home of the Jindabyne Bush Pigs to the south coast of Shoalhaven Rugby Club. The origins of the camp were born in the 2020 JIDC season where former ACT Brumbies flanker, Will Miller donned the Owls Jersey with current coach Lachlan Creighton.  40 players and 6 staff spent two nights and three days together to further build on the foundation of preseason training. Rolling out swags and mattresses in the club house, cooking and cleaning for one another, on field training, beach combat, social connection, and a...