Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Caloundra Rugby in good health

3 September 2010

THE Caloundra Rugby Club has topped the state in a club administration “health check” conducted by Queensland Rugby.

Dolphins win A Grade Premiership

29 August 2010

IT may have been Chris Massoud’s seventh A-grade premiership, but it was one of the sweetest for the Noosa stalwart.

Noosa dominate the SCRU Awards

27 August 2010

The Grand Final Breakfast was held this morning at the Maroochy Surf Club and the atmosphere was fitting on the eve of the Grand Final with a good crowd buzzing with excitement.

Dolphins, Swans revist grand era

27 August 2010

WHEN former Wallaby Brett Johnstone led Maroochydore to a thrilling Sunshine Coast Rugby Union grand final win against Noosa in 2005, few people at Dolphin Oval that day would have thought it was the

Noosa vs Maroochydore

27 August 2010

Going to the Grand Final tomorrow will be like winding the clock back 10 years, or even 5; that was the last time these two sides met in a Grand Final. Up until 1999 these two clubs had fought out ev

Grand Final Game Times

26 August 2010

Game Times for the Junior and Senior Grand Finals have been announced for Saturday at Dolphin Oval, Sunshine Beach.

Underdog Swans aim for Grand Finale

26 August 2010

ITS grand final opponent featured in the premiership decider last year, but it has been a while between drinks for Maroochydore.

Swans make it to Grand Final

22 August 2010

THE Maroochydore Swans held off a spirited University comeback yesterday to win through to the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union grand final.

SCRU Preliminary Finals

20 August 2010

Noosa are through to the Grand Final after a thrilling Major Semi Final win over reigning premiers University. The Dolphins came home to win it by seven points with the final points off the boot of Na

Do or die for University and Maroochydore

20 August 2010

THEY have lost their past two matches, but University coach Brent Stephens says he has been happy with the Barbarians’ recent performances

Grand Final Breakfast Next Friday

19 August 2010

The Grand Final Breakfast will be held on Friday 27th August at Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club.

Maroochydore through to Prelim

16 August 2010

THE Maroochydore Swans are one win away from a Sunshine Coast Rugby Union grand final berth after staving off a Caloundra Lighthouses comeback to win 32-25 at Cotton Tree Oval yesterday.

Noosa through to Grand Final

16 August 2010

There were just seconds left on the clock in Saturday’s major semi-final between Noosa and University when Noosa Dolphins’ fullback Nat Forrest thought he would do something special.

Barbarians tot ake on Dolphins

14 August 2010

NOOSA 2, University 0. That is the head-to-head score-line between the two heavyweights of the Sunshine Coast competition this season.

Swans brace for Lighthouses

13 August 2010

MAROOCHYDORE is expecting Caloundra to come out firing after the Lighthouses’ 28-25 win over defending premier University last weekend, Swans captain Ben Murphy says.

SCRU Competition Finals Series begins

13 August 2010

The Rugby Finals are here and there has been some interesting results in the last round that show the competition could go a number of different ways.

Lighthouses jump into finals

8 August 2010

FORGET making up the numbers, the Caloundra Lighthouses say they are in a position to win the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union premiership.

Gympie vs Noosa

7 August 2010

LAST minute confusion over a playing venue has given the Gympie Hammers a win before even hitting the turf against arch rivals Noosa Dolphins at Albert Park today.

Round 17 - SCRU A Grade Competition

6 August 2010

It’s the last weekend of fixtures before the finals kick off next week and nearly everything is sorted out except who will grab fourth spot on the table. The Caboolture Snakes are hot on the heels

Caloundra to shape own destiny

6 August 2010

THE Caloundra Lighthouses say they are taking their destiny into their own hands.

Fraser Coast last bid at avoiding the spoon

6 August 2010

HERVEY Bay’s Iain Everiss suffered the highs and lows of rugby union in the space of few hours on Saturday.

Hammers benched by injuries

6 August 2010

MOUNTING injuries prevented the Gympie Hammers rugby union side from taking to the field against Maroochydore at the weekend.

Dolpins stay grounded

5 August 2010

KYLE Beakey sat at Dolphin Oval as a four-year-old in 1992, watching his father Stu play for Noosa as it cruised through the local rugby union season undefeated.

University account for Snakes

1 August 2010

UNIVERSITY all but killed off Caboolture's slim semi-final hopes with a 26-14 victory at University Oval yesterday.

Hammers hit the wall

30 July 2010

IT WAS a hard day at the office on Saturday for Hammers coach Dave Crowley.

SCRU A Grade Round 16 Preview

30 July 2010

Preview of all the weekend's A Grade fixtures

Toads move off bottom of the ladder

25 July 2010

NAMBOUR'S players may have celebrated jubilantly after the game, but they were not the only team happy that the Toads beat Caloundra 16-14 at Stockland Park yesterday.

Hammers up for the Snakes challenge

24 July 2010

GYMPIE Hammers face an uphill battle today at Albert Park when they clash with the Caboolture Snakes.

University take on Maroochydore in local derby

23 July 2010

UNIVERSITY coach Brent Stephens says his team will attempt to demonstrate its premiership credentials during the run into the semi-finals.

Round 15 - SCRU A Grade Competition

23 July 2010

Preview of the upcoming weekend's games

Gympie hammers Nambour

20 July 2010

GYMPIE Hammers exacted the ultimate revenge at Saturday's game by running out 52 - 39 winners in front of a vocal Nambour crowd.

Caboolture chasing top four finish

20 July 2010

CABOOLTURE'S chances of making the Sunshine Coast rugby finals remain alive despite a 31-15 loss to Noosa on Saturday.

University account for Mariners

18 July 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners failed a University exam in Hervey Bay on Saturday.

Home semi motivates Swans

17 July 2010

The Swans can take a big step towards securing that prize - a third-place finish and a home semi-final - with a victory over Caloundra at Cotton Tree Oval tomorrow.

Round 13 - SCRU A Grade Competition

16 July 2010

Preview of Round 14 of the SCRU A Grade Competition

Fraser Coast edge out Gympie

12 July 2010

ALL GOOD things come to those who wait or so they say.

Noosa Lock Out

11 July 2010

NOOSA stretched its incredible run of matches without conceding a try to four yesterday by clinically disposing of Maroochydore 46-9 at Dolphin Oval.

Frasrer Coast vs Gympie

10 July 2010

CONFRONTING defending premiers University last weekend was a great test for the Gympie Hammers rugby union side ahead of hosting arch rivals Fraser Coast Mariners at home today.

John Currey Memorial Shield clash this Saturday

9 July 2010

MAROOCHYDORE could not have been handed a tougher assignment in its first match without injured skipper Ben Murphy as it prepares to take on top-ranked Noosa at Dolphin Oval tomorrow.

Caloundra beat Mariners

5 July 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners paid the price for another below par first-half performance in the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition on Saturday.

Barbarians too strong for Hammers

4 July 2010

AT TIMES they were brilliant but it was far from an impressive performance by the University Barbarians despite their 46-17 win over Gympie yesterday.

SCRU A Grade Round 12 Preview

1 July 2010

Preview of Round 12 of the SCRU Senior Comptition

Hammers beat Lighthouses

29 June 2010

GYMPIE Hammers rugby union coach David Crowley believes every game in the Sunshine Coast competition is tough - but not impossible.

Swans too good for Mariners

29 June 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners have never made the finals of the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition since they joined in 2002.

Noosa defeat Barbarians

28 June 2010

HISTORY tells us when Noosa and University meet it is generally a very tight contest.

Round 11 - SCRU A Grade Competition

25 June 2010

Preview of this weekend's games

Noosa too good for Gympie

22 June 2010

The Gympie Hammers improved 2010 was haltered by a ruthless Noosa at the weekend.

Snakes win on the road

22 June 2010

Caboolture beat the Mariners 34-31 at Urangan's Walker Road Sports Complex.

University defeat Caloundra

20 June 2010

IT is usually the flashy backs racking up the points, but it was University's forwards who did the damage yesterday in its 24-15 win over Caloundra.

University confident

19 June 2010

UNIVERSITY captain Geoff D'Elboux says his side is placed exactly where it wants to be going into the back half of the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union season.

Hammers reflect on club history

19 June 2010

GYMPIE Hammers rugby union club awarded Steve Cross with life membership at a 35-year reunion dinner at the weekend.

Round 10 - SCRU A Grade Competition

18 June 2010

Preview of Round 10

Panch's Report Card

17 June 2010

It's the halfway mark of the Premier Rugby competition and perfect time to review the form guide for the run home.

SCRU A Grade Round 10 Preview

17 June 2010

Lets look at this weekend's Local Rugby fixtures.

University beat Swans under lights

9 June 2010

The rugby community last night enjoyed a rare treat, mid week rugby under lights, when University hosted Maroochydore in the replay of their washed out fixture from round 3.

Maroochydore clinical against Hammers

8 June 2010

GYMPIE Hammers rugby union coach David Crowley has implored his players to step up following a battering at the hands of Maroochydore at the weekend.

Nambour dispose of Mariners

7 June 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners' only victory in the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition this season was against Nambour.

Noosa too good for Lighthouses

6 June 2010

THE Noosa Dolphins have continued their unbeaten run with a 47-10 walloping of fellow top four side Caloundra at Dolphin Oval yesterday.

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5 June 2010

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Hammers bunker down for clash

5 June 2010

PLAYING at home will take on a new meaning today for the Gympie Hammers rugby union side as they lock horns with Maroochydore.

Caloundra to attack

4 June 2010

THE Caloundra Lighthouses say they are ready to press their claims for the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby Union premiership, beginning tomorrow with the scalp of competition heavyweight Noosa.

Caboolture too strong for Gympie

1 June 2010

GYMPIE Hammers rugby union side kept the scoreboard ticking over at the weekend but it was nowhere near enough to topple a fierce Caboolture.

Noosa account for Mariners

31 May 2010

The Noosa Dolphins have kept their unbeaten run going with a 31-5 win over Fraser Coast.

Uni fights back against Swans

30 May 2010

UNIVERSITY has come from behind to down Maroochydore 16-10 in a thriller and cement second spot on the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union ladder.

Stingrays return to club rugby

29 May 2010

With the Stingrays enjoying a much earned bye this weekend for the Queensland Country match against NSW Country it gives the current crop of players an opportunity to represent the Heelers or return b

Hammers honour 35 years

29 May 2010

GYMPIE Hammers Rugby Union Club founder Ray Hilder is looking forward to a 35-year reunion next month.

SCRU A Grade Round 8 Preview

29 May 2010

A Look at all of the weekend's fixtures in the A Grade competition

University wary of Swans

28 May 2010

UNIVERSITY outside centre Jordan Craig says his side still has improvements to make if it's to replicate its 2009 premiership.

Caboolture to turn things around

27 May 2010

CABOOLTURE are focussed on turning their season around, starting with Gympie this weekend.

Nambour win thriller

25 May 2010

A WEEK after notching their first win of the Sunshine Coast competition against Fraser Coast, the Gympie Hammers rugby union team came close to making it a double at the weekend.

University thump Fraser Coast

24 May 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners scored some points for the second consecutive game in the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition on Saturday.

Dalton and Brown impress on field

23 May 2010

THIRTEEN may be unlucky for some, but it didn't stop two players with that number on their backs from starring when Caloundra clashed with Maroochydore at Lighthouse Park yesterday.

Round 7 - SCRU A Grade Competition

22 May 2010

A big weekend of local action ahead

Hammers looking to go back-to-back

22 May 2010

IT may have taken six rounds but the wait was worth it for the Gympie Hammers rugby union team last weekend, breaking through to record its first win of the season against Fraser Coast.

Moment of truth for Caloundra

21 May 2010

MITCH Turner has played for Caloundra for close to a decade.

Panch names Stingrays contingent in Heelers

20 May 2010

Queensland Country Heelers' coach Glen Panoho has named a strong 23-man squad for the Heelers' three-game representative rugby program in 2010.

Hammers enjoy win against Fraser Coast

18 May 2010

THE budding rivalry between the Gympie Hammers and Fraser Coast Mariners rugby union sides wrote a new chapter at the weekend.

Hammers down Mariners

17 May 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners finally broke their points-scoring drought but Gympie ensured they slumped to yet another defeat in Hervey Bay on Saturday.

Dolphins steam home

16 May 2010

ALL good teams respond when challenged. And, when Maroochydore applied the heat at Cotton Tree Oval yesterday, Noosa showed why they have been one of the top teams in Sunshine Coast rugby for so long

Mariners and Hammers go head-to-head

15 May 2010

Fraser Coast Mariners coach Geoff Davies is hoping to have a plan in place to beat Gympie today in Hervey Bay.

Round 6 - SCRU A Grade Competition

14 May 2010

Round 6 is the round of derbies with interesting match ups across the competition.

Swans building up for game

14 May 2010

YOU often hear it said that a team's clubhouse was built from the ground up by its players.

SCRU supports Queensland Cancer Council Kawana Relay for Life

13 May 2010

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union supports Queensland Cancer Council Kawana Relay for Life this weekend.

University back in winners circle

11 May 2010

THE Gympie Hammers rugby union side has become the latest victim in University's efforts to secure four premierships in a row.

Lighthouses get early jump on Fraser Coast

11 May 2010

By Richard Harvey | Fraser Coast Chronicle THE FRASER Coast Mariners drew yet another blank in round five of the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition.

Maroochydore too good for Caboolture

9 May 2010

MAROOCHYDORE and Noosa will head into their blockbuster clash next weekend in prime form after both teams registered comfortable victories yesterday.

Swans aim for top four

7 May 2010

THEY may have gotten off to the perfect start to the season, however Maroochydore Swans lock Brad James says the players are not getting ahead of themselves just yet.

Round 5 Preview - SCRU A Grade Competition

7 May 2010

Round 4 saw the table start to take a little more shape with Noosa emerging as the leader of the pack.

Hammers need to stop slow starts

7 May 2010

THE Gympie Hammers rugby union team is spending the week attempting to patch up a gaping hole in its game.

Swans clinical over Mariners

4 May 2010

HOME ground advantage counted for nothing as far as the Fraser Coast Mariners were concerned on Saturday.

Hammers haunted by slow starts

4 May 2010

AN inability to fire in the first half is costing the Gympie Hammers rugby union team matches.

Noosa hold off Barbarians

2 May 2010

IT was a match that lived up to expectations.Bruising defence, exciting counter-attacks and a bit of biff.

Old rivals do battle again

1 May 2010

A NEW year, a new beginning, same old rivalries.

Haunting loss won't deter Hammers

1 May 2010

A TROUBLESOME first half proved the undoing of the Gympie Hammers last weekend against Caboolture.

SCRU A Grade Round 4 Preview

30 April 2010

Round 3 of the Local competition was supposed to sort out the men from the boys but the constant wet weather throughout the week and into the weekend put a dampener on that.

Mariners notch up first win

27 April 2010

THEY say rugby union is the game they play in heaven, so you can be sure there was a big bloke with a smile on face up there on Saturday afternoon.

Caboolture edges out Gympie

27 April 2010

A HORROR first half proved costly for the Gympie Hammers rugby union team in its home game defeat to Caboolture at the weekend.

Noosa comes back from deficit

25 April 2010

NOOSA played the patience game yesterday and it paid dividends as the team came back from a 6-0 half-time deficit to beat Caloundra 29-9 at Lighthouse Park.

Lighthouses host clash with Noosa

24 April 2010

CALOUNDRA is under no illusions about what it faces in today's A-grade fixture.

University vs Maroochydore game CANCELLED

24 April 2010

Due to the continued rain the Unviersity home game against Maroochydore has been cancelled.

Union lasts forever

24 April 2010

THERE was never a time when Paul Fratus didn't give 110 per cent when he pulled on a rugby union jersey.

Round 2 - SCRU A Grade Competition

23 April 2010

THE SCRU A Grade continuedlast weekend with some some solid battles.

Crowley sees positive from defeat

23 April 2010

GYMPIE Hammers rugby union coach David Crowley was able to see the silver lining of his side's defeat to defending premiers University at the weekend.

Lighthouses sink Mariners

20 April 2010

THE FRASER Coast Mariners were desperately unlucky to come away with no competition points after their clash with Caloundra on the weekend.

Noosa win over tryless Toads

18 April 2010

IT was an easy day at the office for Noosa, as the 2009 grand finalists cruised to a 34-3 win over Nambour at Dolphin Oval.

SCRU A Grade Round 2 Preview

16 April 2010

THE SCRU A Grade competition kicked off last weekend with last year's finalists all making strong statements in the opening exchanges.

Hammering crushes first round hope

13 April 2010

THINGS didn't quite go to plan for the Gympie Hammers rugby union team in its season opener at the weekend.

Noosa keep Mariners scoreless

12 April 2010

ROUND one of the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition was full of big winning margins on Saturday.

Swans hammer Gympie

11 April 2010

MAROOCHYDORE got its season off to a solid start, dismissing a hapless Gympie 45-0 at Cotton Tree yesterday.

Local Competition Kicks off Saturday

8 April 2010

The Local competition is the Sunshine Coast's flagship competition with the engrained rivalries between the different clubs makes for fantastic battles every week of the season.

Senior Trials on at Noosa and Caboolture

19 March 2010

The weather has seen a number of fields closed this weekend however trial matches for some senior rugby clubs will be played at Noosa and Caboolture on Saturday.

USC Rugby begin their trials

11 March 2010

School is back in for the University Barbarians as they begin their premiership defence striving for a massive four in a row!

Panch's Post

26 February 2010

Welcome to my first post for 2010. This year is significant for Sunshine Coast Rugby as it signals the unification of our Seniors, Juniors and Representative Rugby under one entity.

Maroochy Sevens this Saturday

23 February 2010

Maroochydore Rugby Union Club will host the Maroochy Sevens this Saturday at Cotton Tree Oval.

Mariners preview 2010 season

4 February 2010

Fraser Coast shape up for the 2010 season

Specialist Kicking Clinic with Mark Sayers

4 February 2010

A specialist coaching clinic will be held on the Wednesday 3rd of February by Dr Mark Sayers

QR Reds visit Sunshine Coast Juniors

3 February 2010

QR Queensland Reds spend Sunday afternoon at Stockland Park to promote the Junior Rugby on the Coast.

Stephens back to guide USC

29 January 2010

Brent Stephens has returned to the coaching ranks at USC Rugby taking on the role of Head Coach for 2010.

Come and Meet the Reds!

26 January 2010

Rugby juniors are invited to come and meet 10 QR Reds players at Stockland Park in Kawana on Sunday, January 31, as they host a 'come and try day' for all those interested in playing rugby in 2010.

Stingrays Premier Colts 2010

22 January 2010

Stingrays Premier Colts 2010 are back in training!!

Kelly Sports Announces second rugby camp!!!

8 January 2010

Due to popular demand Kelly Sports announced second camp for rugby players!!!

Need to solve the Holiday Boredom?

5 January 2010

Need to solve the Holiday Boredom? Kelly Sports is running a Rugby Excellence Camp from the 12th - 14th of January.

Noosa seeking Coaches for 2010

23 December 2009

The Noosa District Rugby Union Club is seeking Coaches and Team Managers for all Senior Grades; Womens, Under 19 Colts, Reserve Grade, A-Grade.

SCRU Office Closed for Christmas

23 December 2009

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union will be closed from Thursday 24th of December and will reopen on Monday 4th of January 2010.

Stingray's Country Championship Draw Announced

15 December 2009

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union's Queensland Country Championship Draw for 2010 will see the Open and Colt Stingray's battle it out for the title of Country Champs from 20th February 2010.

USC Rugby: A Grade Coach Wanted

11 December 2009

Established in 1997 the University of the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Club has become one of the premier sporting clubs on the Sunshine Coast.

Maroochydore Swans - Sun Surf Rugby Sevens

27 November 2009

Another great year of Rugby Union will commence with an exciting 7's Tournament here on the Sunshine Coast. The Maroochydore RSL Sun Surf Rugby Sevens Tournament is a seven aside competition.

Tamara Sheppard is the New Operations Manager

17 November 2009

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Ltd is pleased to announce that Tamara Sheppard has been appointed as the new Operations Manager.

Employment Opportunities with SCRU

13 November 2009

Be a part of one of the fastest growing rugby regions in Queensland. The Sunshine Coast Rugby Union is now accepting application for a number of positions

Sea Eagles swoop in on Stingrays

12 November 2009

Around forty local coaches lined up for the third coach education seminar held on the weekend with a special defence presentation from guest presenter Brandon Costin - Head Coach of the Sea Eagles

Barbarians chasing another trophy

5 November 2009

There is one last trophy to chase before 2009 closes for the University Barbarians. The three-time premiers will go on their tri-annual International tour to New Zealand next week to compete in the Te

6 Stingrays in QLD Merit Team

29 September 2009

Six Stingrays Players have been selected in the Queensland Merit teams after the City versus Country matched at the weekend.

Heelers snatch late victory over Brisbane in City-Country Day

28 September 2009

The QCRU Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers after their 40-33 win over a Brisbane XV at Ballymore

Berryman earns Country Coach of the Year Award

28 September 2009

The man ehind the scenes in the Barbarians thrilling Premiership in 2009 has been acknowledged by the Queensland Rugby Community as the Queensland Country Rugby Union Coach of the Year.

What to do in the off season

24 September 2009

Season 2009 is done, What now? Preparation for season 2010..... Bigger, faster, fitter & stronger!

Sunshine Coast well represented in Queensland Country

1 September 2009

The Sunshine Coast was well represented when the Queensland Country Teams were announced this week.

Rugby rookies try seals win for USC

30 August 2009

In more than 20 years playing rugby league, Rohan Molineux never ran on to the field with the numbers two or five on his back.

University gets 3 in a row!

30 August 2009

University won their third consecutive A Grade Rugby premiership with a controversial victory over Noosa 10-6 at Dolphin Oval yesterday.

Noosa undefeated in Reserve Grade

30 August 2009

The Noosa Dolphins put together the perfect season to win the Reserve grade Grand Final after an undefeated season.

Noosa Colts win Cup

30 August 2009

Noosa finished off an impressive season with a 32-17 victory over USC in the Colts Grand Final.

Lady Swans earn extra time win

30 August 2009

In an extremely entertaining game Maroochydore have claimed victory in the Womens Grand Final for 2009 with a last minute try in extra time.

Barbarians aims for 3 in a row

29 August 2009

University captain Geoff D'Elboux denies the reigning Premiers have one hand on this year's RJW Gas Services Cup despite hitting their stride at the business end of the year.

Dolphins pumped for final revenge

29 August 2009

The "R word" has not been mentioned at training this week as the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union side looks to get rid of the bitter taste of the University Barbarians 2008 Sunshine Coast rugby premiership

Coaches reserved about the Grand Final

28 August 2009

The Annual Grand Final Breakfast gave the rugby community little insight as to who will win the RJW Gas Services Cup at Dolphin Oval on Saturday.

Mackle takes out top player gong

28 August 2009

Caloundra centre Sean Mackle had few plans for yesterday morning other than to sleep in until noon.

Caloundra well represented as Players of the Season Announced.

27 August 2009

The emotional year the Caloundra Rugby Club has had saw a high this morning with two of their players being named Player of the Year in A Grade and Reserve Grade.

Spirit of Rugby Award

27 August 2009

One of Rugby Unions most prestigious awards is the Spirit of Rugby Award.

Dolphins to meet Universiity in the Grand Final

23 August 2009

The Dolphins booked a date with their old enemy in next weekend's premiership decider with a 41-10 domination of Maroochydore at Dolphin Oval yesterday.

Barbarian Colts Through on Technicality

23 August 2009

The USC Barbarian Colts have made it through to the Grand Final after a 19 all draw. With Colts not playing extra time the winner is decided in finals on the team placed higher on the ladder.

Lighthouses Earn Reserve Grade GF Berth

23 August 2009

Caloundra have earned a shock entry into the Reserve grade Grand Final after defeating Maroochydore 21-13 at Noosa on the weekend.

Maroochydore and Noosa vie for spot in final

21 August 2009

They produced one of their best performances of the season when it counted last weekend.

Whata start to the Finals!

20 August 2009

What a game we saw on Saturday. The major semi final played between the Minor Premiers, Noosa and the reigning Premiers, University lived up to the epic battle we all had anticipated.

Swans book grand final qualifier spot

17 August 2009

Maroochydore have booked their place in the RJW Gas Services Cup grand final qualifier against Noosa after downing Caloundra with an emphatic 27-3 win yesterday.

Barbarians first through to the Grand Final

16 August 2009

University are through to their fourth consecutive Grand Final after beating the Noosa Dolphins 27-19 at Sunshine Beach yesterday.

Dolphins win Reggies Semi

16 August 2009

Noosa's Reserve Grade is the first through to the Grand Final after they ground out a 13-5 victory over Maroochydore.

Noosa Colts too good!

16 August 2009

To kick off the day of Major Semi Finals Noosa hosted University in the Colts encounter. Noosa were highly fancied to make easy work of the Barbarians after recent games between the two had seen the s

University turns tables on Noosa

16 August 2009

It's one of the great, longstanding rivalries of the RJW Gas Services Cup and yesterday it took another turn when University upset minor premiers Noosa 27 19 to book a spot in their fourth straight gr

Lighthouses bid to end drought

15 August 2009

It has been a long time coming for the Caloundra Lighthouses. Twenty-seven years to be precise.

Old enemies clash for spot in the GF

14 August 2009

One of the Sunshine Coast's great rivalries will clash again in the major semi-final of the RJW Gas Services Cup tomorrow.

Bid for Super Rugby Union must wait

13 August 2009

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union confirmed today that its bid to become the home of the new Super 15 Rugby Union side has been denied endorsement by the Australian Rugby Union and will not be put forward to

Finals Time is here!

13 August 2009

We're now at the business end of the season. Its been 14 weeks of fixtures and now we're into the final three weeks. This weekend we are blessed with games on Saturday and Sunday.

Noosa send warning to tital rivals

9 August 2009

Noosa has sent a resounding message to the rest of the RJW Gas Services Cup with a 57-17 trouncing of fellow title contender Caloundra a week out from the finals.

Competition Rounds end this weekend

7 August 2009

Here we are at the last games of the competition rounds and it feels like we've barely gotten started this season.

Minor Premiers Noosa has unfinished business

7 August 2009

Noosa already has the minor premiership in the bag but their season is far from over.

Caloundra dedicates win to late teammate

2 August 2009

Chris McLean would have been smiling as he looked down on Lighthouse Park yesterday.

Lighthouses pay tribute to fallen mate

31 July 2009

It will be a day to grieve a sorely missed mate. A chance to pay tribute to a former teammate, father, husband and friend.

A Grade Preview

31 July 2009

It has been a dark week for Sunshine Coast Rugby Union with the passing of Caloundra Lighthouse player Chris McLean.

Swans lose points to wayward boot

26 July 2009

Ever been in a game when you duff a relative gimme and hope like hell to have a chance to make amends?

Coast has a Super 15 dream

24 July 2009

Harry Robertson had a good reason to miss school yesterday morning.

University edge out Maroochydore

20 July 2009

University has let the competition know that it is back in from and ready for the finals after a clinical display against Maroochydore on Saturday.

Forward battle to decide game

17 July 2009

It's one of the oldest sporting clichés in the book - "it's a loss we needed to have."

Local Rugby heats up

17 July 2009

The Rugby Union Community aret licking their lips with the local comeptition heating up. From this week the countdown is on to the RJW Gas Services Cup finals series in August.

University to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness this weekend

16 July 2009

One of the last heavyweight fixture games for Season 2009 will take place on Saturday, when reigning A Grade Premiers, University, take on "the old foe" in Maroochydore,

Emotional Day nearly an upset

7 July 2009

An emotional afternoon at Cotton Tree almost turned into a massive upset when the Maroochydore Swans threw everything they had at the Noosa Dolphins.

John Currey Memorial Shield this weekend

4 July 2009

There will be more than four points on the line when Maroochydore host Noosa in round 10 of the RJW Gas Services Cup tomorrow.

RJW Gas Services Cup Wrap

3 July 2009

The RJW Gas Services Cup has another true contender as Caloundra ended University's unbeaten run at home which dated back to mid 2006.

Womens Competition counts toward Club Championship

30 June 2009

On Monday night at the Senior Competition Committee Meeting it was decided that the Womens competition would once again contribute towards the overall Club Championship points.

Mackle enjoys extra space

29 June 2009

At 110kg and 186cm, Caloundra Lighthouses giant Sean Mackle normally isn't renowned for his try scoring prowess.

Caloundra shine at University

27 June 2009

Caloundra have done the unthinkable in beating University at the University. Not since 2006 have the Barbarians lost on home turf but the fortress walls were penetrated as Caloundra gutsed out a 27-2

New Leader in Local Rugby

26 June 2009

The RJW Gas Services Cup has a new leader after an epic battle between Noosa and University that saw the Dolphins sneak home and with that leapfrogging Univeristy on the ladder.

Colts to star at USC

26 June 2009

The University Barbarians will play at the unusual time of 1:45pm this week as they fill in the curtain-raiser time slot for the main game the Unviersity Colts (Under 19s) versus the Nambour Colts.

Noosa take the points over University

21 June 2009

The Noosa Dolphins have blown the RJW Gas Services Cup wide open after downing the previously unbeaten University Barbarians 14 10 in a nail biter at Dolphin Oval yesterday.

Passion keeps Dolphin on field

20 June 2009

Noosa Dolphins No. 8 Nicholas Gregorski can rightfully claim to having played with some of rugby's greats.

Halfway in the RJW Gas Services Cup

19 June 2009

The season is officially at the half way mark and the table has taken an intereting shape

University still undefeated

14 June 2009

University have kept up the form that has won them the past two premierships with a 45-7 win over Caboolture at University yesterday.

Dolphins attack too smuch for Caloundra

14 June 2009

Some vintage attacking rugby from Noosa helped the Dolphins run in seven tries against Caloundra to record a 47-19 victory at Lighthouse park yesterday.

Sunshine Coast rugby overhauled

12 June 2009

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union has undergone a major shake-up after the sport’s four administrative bodies were merged into one on Tuesday night.

Local Rugby returns

12 June 2009

The RJW Gas Services Cup returns for Round 7 this weekend after the bye last week.

Cockatoos bring Qld Country to heel

7 June 2009

As far as revenge missions are concerned, it is a bit like scratching a foe's Datsun to gain restitution for him writing off your Lamborghini.

Vintage Reds head to Noosa

5 June 2009

Their saddle sores have healed and the painful memories of their gruelling bike ride up the Toowoomba range last January are fading, so some of Queensland Rugby's "Vintage Reds" have decided to throw

Battle of the Borders

5 June 2009

Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers coach Peter Hansen believes a record loss and ‘bruised egos' will be enough motivation to turn the tables on the NSW Country Cockatoos in Noosa on Satu

Queensland Country play in Noosa

3 June 2009

The Queensland Country Heelers will play their third match this Saturday at Dolphin Oval, Sunshine Beach (Noosa).

NSW Cockatoos too strong for Heelers

1 June 2009

Round one of country rugby's "Battle of the Borders" has been won convincingly by NSW, who defeated the Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers 51-21 in Lismore.

Swans back in the top four

31 May 2009

The Maroochydore Swans are finally back in the winners circle after overcoming an impressive Fraser Coast Mariners late in the Round 6 RJW Gas Services fixture.

Maroochydore edged out

28 May 2009

The RJW Gas Services Cup has again shown that the competition is a very close affair in 2009.

Heelers name squad for NSW Cockatoos

26 May 2009

The Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers have named a relatively unchanged lineup for Saturday's ‘Battle of the Borders' clash with the NSW Country Cockatoos in Lismore (kickoff 5:00pm).

"Overly keen" Heelers bitten by Mossies

25 May 2009

An ‘overly keen' Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers team opened their 2009 campaign with a 24-12 loss to the Northern Territory Mossies in Darwin on Saturday.

Not just a 2 horse race

22 May 2009

After a week when it looked as though the competition was a 2 horse race along comes the new contender.

Uni ironing out wrinkles

22 May 2009

Despite notching up 50 plus point scorelines in the last three weeks, University coach Regan Berryman says his side is still a work in progress.

The Lighthouses are coming

17 May 2009

Caloundra has asserted itself as a genuine contender for the RJW Gas Services Cup after beating Maroochydore 22-21 in a thriller at Lighthouse Park.

Round 4 Preview

15 May 2009

Local Rugby enters Round 4 this weekend with more high quality matches sure to draw the crowds in. The match of the round will see the high flying Lighthouses take on Maroochydore at Caloundra.

Noosa kick into gear

10 May 2009

After idling along for the opening two weeks of the RJW Gas Service Cup season, Noosa kicked into gear yesterday with an emphatic 38 10 win over Maroochydore at Dolphin Oval.

Noosa and Maroochydore set for a cracker

9 May 2009

Traditional rivals Noosa and Maroochydore will face-off today at Dolphin Oval in round three of the RJW Gas Services Cup.

RJW Gas Services Cup Round 3

8 May 2009

he Local competition resumes this week with some big match ups. The game of the week is the traditional grudge match between the Noosa Dolphins and the Maroochydore Swans.

Coast has Four Heelers

7 May 2009

Four players from the Sunshine Coast have forced their way into the Queensland Country Heelers squad for an upcoming 4 game competition.

Four from Coast in Qld Country Heelers

5 May 2009

Queensland Country selectors have announced a squad of 21 players with one still to be added, for the Hutchinson Builders Country Heelers representative program which kicks off later this month.

See the new 'Stingrays' Magazine

2 May 2009

The Sunshine Coast Rugby Union this week launches its latest initiative for rugby on the Sunshine Coast with the release of 'Stingrays'

RJW Gas Services Cup Wrap

1 May 2009

Round 2 of the RJW Gas Services Cup and the Competition Ladder is starting to take shape. A number of upsets has shown that the Competition is wide open in a pretty even contest.

Dolphins win but coach holds praise

28 April 2009

The Noosa Dolphins have bounced back from their narrow loss to University to score 38 unanswered points against the Fraser Coast Mariners in their Anzac Day match up at Dolphin Oval.

RJW Gas Services Cup Round 2 Results

27 April 2009

Round 2 of the RJW Gas Services Cup and the competition is wide open as Maroochydore, Noosa and University win in emphatic style and the big men of Gympie register their first win in a couple of years

USC account for Caloundra

27 April 2009

Round 2 of the RJW Gas Services Cup saw the University Barbarians face of against the Caloundra Lighthouses at Lighthouse Park. With both teams coming of with victories in the first round, University

Barbarians told to maintain benchmark

25 April 2009

University coach Regan Berryman admits his side has set the benchmark for the RJW Gas Services Cup and all he can do is ask they remain consistent for the next 15 rounds.

RJW Gas Service Cup Round 2

24 April 2009

Round 1 of the RJW Gas Services Cup was a great display of Sunshine Coast Rugby with nearly all games going down to the wire.

Caloundra vicotrs in close affair

20 April 2009

Caloundra put an end to a 2 game losing streak at Hervey Bay with a 38-22 win over the Mariners. The game was a close affair with the Lighthouses battling right from the outset after being penalised

University win opening battle

19 April 2009

The RJW Gas Services Cup has kicked off and shown the competition is as tight as ever with the Grand Final rematch between University and Noosa coming down to the very last second.

RJW Gas Services Cup Kicks Off

17 April 2009

The 2009 RJW Gas Services Cup kicks off tomorrow with four games held across the coast. It is always the most exciting time of the year when all teams are on equal pegging and the enthusiasm across th

Noosa Dolphins Profile

16 April 2009

he Noosa Dolphins fell short of their 14th Premiership last year and look to be very committed to going one better in 2009

Nambour Toads Profile

16 April 2009

After narowly going down in the Grand Final in 2007, last year saw the Nambour Toads stumble through a development year.

Caloundra Lighthouses Profile

16 April 2009

The Caloundra Lighthouses have been out of the top four for a number of years but after alot of hard work the young troops under Coach Keith Lelisi are looking to break the finals drought.

USC Barbarians Profile

16 April 2009

The reigning Premiers will again be a powerhouse in the RJW Gas Services Cup as they retain the nucleus of the squad that has won the past two premierships.

USC Rugby up for rematch

9 April 2009

Thou shalt not chip nor kick for touch if thou be a prop or wear any jersey number below that of seven

Noosa wins Pre Season Competition

5 April 2009

After a week of rain the skies cleared and sun was shining for Rugby Union's preseason competition final at Sunshine Beach.

Plate Final Cancelled

3 April 2009

The Pre Season Plate Final between Caboolture and Fraser Coast has been cancelled due to the rain over teh past few days.

March into Africa

2 April 2009

Shoes are perhaps the one item of clothing that many of us take for granted, but imagine having to treat them as a luxury as opposed to an everyday item?

Seniors Pre Season Competition

26 March 2009

Week 2 of the Pre Season Tournament has seen the four winners (Noosa, Maroochydore, University and Caloundra) progress through to the Cup competition with the rest of the teams moving into the Plate

Barbarians are Champs of the Coast

22 February 2009

USC Rugby Union have started 2009 where they left off in 2008 - as Champions. The Barbarians took on Surfers Paradise (the Gold Coast A Grade Champions) for the bragging rights of being the best club

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