Author Archives: Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Mayor’s Rugby Dinner – Welcome the Wallabies to the Sunshine Coast

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

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With the Wallabies returning to the Sunshine Coast for the first time since the 1999 Rugby World Cup preparation, it is our job as the Sunshine Coast community to roll out the... Read More

GPS Schools Lining Up to Play Junior Stingrays

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

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As an endorsement of our growing reputation as an emerging junior rugby region the request for trial games from Brisbane and Sydney GPS School have been flooding in since late last year. Most... Read More

Peregian Sports Fields Directions

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

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Located on Ridgeview Drive, Peregian Springs Directions: Take a left at first roundabout (Ridgeview Dr) straight through next two roundabout and fields are on your right.... Read More

Stingrays Go Down at Crosby Park

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

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Brothers overcame muddy conditions to manage a commanding 58-12 win over the Sunshine Coast at Crosby Park in round six of Queensland Premier Rugby. Brothers demonstrated their attacking flair from the onset,... Read More

Specialists to Help Develop Our Junior Coaches

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Commencing Monday 20 May a series of guest coaches will be visiting the Sunshine Coast to impart their knowledge on a group of our junior club and school coaches. Proudly sponsored by... Read More

Sunshine Coast Country Teams Named

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Press Release - 7 May 2013 Sunshine Coast Country Teams Named  The Stingray Rugby High Performance Unit has announced the initial squads of 30 for the Sunshine Coast Country Open and U19s for... Read More

Dolphin dreams of playing Lions

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

IF NOOSA front-rower Tom Kearney gets the chance to run out against the British and Irish Lions, he says he will have his Dolphins teammates and coaches to thank. Kearney, 25, is... Read More

Lighthouses cruise past University

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Saturday’s Palmwoods Hotel Cup fixture between the Caloundra Lighthouses and the USC Barbarians saw the Lighthouses run away with a 32-21 victory. Caloundra had a strong start and scored in the first... Read More

Queensland Country Squad Announced

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Nine Sunshine Coast players have been selected in the Queensland Country Squad to play in the selection trial for the Combined Qld/NSW Country XV to play the British & Irish Lions in... Read More

Ladies Set to Light Up Stockland This Weekend

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Ladies are set to take over Stockland this weekend with the Annual Stingrays Ladies Day and a series of Women’s 7s matches leading up to the Premier Colts, Club A Grade... Read More

Swans kick clear of Barbarians

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Maroochydore Swans played host to University on Saturday evening, coming through with a 21-11 victory. The Swans set the scene by gaining a 3 point lead first up with a penalty... Read More

Sunshine Coast Jnr Gold U15s to play WA Jnr Gold U15s

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Press Release: Sunshine Coast Jnr Gold U15s to play WA Jnr Gold U15s In the precursor to a possible annual Jnr Gold Cup from 2014, the Sunshine Coast ARU Junior Gold Squad U15s... Read More

USC interns committed to the 2013 rugby season

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

You may have noticed a few new names reporting on rugby this year.  Sarah Railton and Nick Fray are busy at their laptops reporting on Sunshine Coast Rugby Union stories this season.... Read More

First woman to receive USC rugby scholarship

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

A 20-year-old University of the Sunshine Coast student working to become both a paramedic and a top-level rugby union player will be awarded one of two USC Encouragement Foundation Rugby Scholarships. In... Read More

Stingrays Home Game this Saturday

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Sunshine Coast Stingrays are at home for their second game of the 2013 Premier Rugby Season at Stockland Stadium.  They host the Souths Magpies who look like having Queensland Reds Flanker... Read More

Stingrays and Breakers determined to begin season on a high note

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

  Supporters are being given an early look at the 2013 Queensland Premier Rugby season when the rescheduled clash between the Gold Coast Breakers and perpetual rivals the Sunshine Coast Stingrays takes... Read More

2013 Sunshine Coast Open Schoolboys Team Announced

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The strength of Sunshine Coast Schoolboy rugby was on show again last Tuesday at the 2013 Schoolboy trial, with another strong squad selected for the Queensland Combined Secondary School Championships at Sunnybank... Read More

Stingrays Fillies fall short in the final

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Stingrays Fillies Sevens Team, playing by invitation in Hong Kong, have fallen just shy of taking out the trophy over night.  They made the final in their division and went down... Read More

Sunny Coast Colts Muster!!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

This Friday night at the home of Nambour Rugby Club – Victory Park get involved in some Colts Rugby! Come see some terrific U19 Rugby action as the Sunshine Coast’s local young... Read More

A Mart: 20% off Store Wide

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Get 20% Off Storewide at A Mart Sports Kawana Waters this Saturday and Sunday. If your club is registered with them you can also get 5% back for your club!  ... Read More

MFAC European Tour Rugby Lunch

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Matthew Flinders Anglican College (MFAC) are again trekking off on their European Tour in 2013 and are celebrating with a fundraising Rugby Lunch that focuses on the Wallabies hosting the British and... Read More

QANTAS Wallabies to prepare for Lions on the Sunshine Coast

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Sunshine Coast Rugby Union along with Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast are proud to announce that the Qantas Wallabies will be using the Sunshine Coast... Read More

2nd Update!! – Junior Development Round 8 & 9th March 2013

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Please note the Development Round for this weekend the 8th & 9th of February have had some amendments made to the Friday Night matches following the cancellation of the Hervey Bay Junior... Read More

Sunshine Coast Country Coaches Announced for 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Some quality applications were received for this years Sunshine Coast Country positions with the Stingray HPU Selection Panel pleased to announced the following team management for the 2013 season: Sunshine Coast Country Opens: Head Coach: Brenden... Read More

Stingrays Outstanding at the Roma 7s

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

In a boost for Sunshine Coast Rugby and a indication of the growing strength of both the Stingrays Fencescape Fillies and Colts programs, the Stingray Women’s won the inaugural Roma 7s on... Read More

An EzyFit with the Stingrays

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Sunshine Coast Stingrays are proud to announce a new partnership with Ezyfit Health and Fitness Club in Kawana for the 2013 season.  This partnership sees the Sunshine Coast Stingrays Seniors and... Read More

Stingray Colts Prepare for Roma 7s

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The Sunshine Coast Stingrays Premier Colts squad have enjoyed their first pre-season camp for 2013, with a Stingrays Colts 7’s Training Camp taking place at Rainbow Beach last weekend. The Premier Colts... Read More

St.George Queensland Reds turn attention to Brumbies after Chiefs trial game

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

The St.George Queensland Reds will turn their attention to their Super Rugby season opener against the Brumbies in Canberra next Saturday night following a strong trial performance against the reigning Super Rugby... Read More

Its Game Day!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

Its’s Game Day in the Super Rugby Trial between the St.George Queensland Reds and the Chiefs at Stockland Stadium. There are still tickets available at ticketek - http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=REDCHIEF13#.URRZ6WeGKHs  ... Read More

Horwill to miss Sunshine Coast trial, Slipper to captain Reds

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union

St.George Queensland Reds prop James Slipper will captain the Reds in Friday’s trial match against the Chiefs on the Sunshine Coast with skipper James Horwill a late withdrawal from the game. The... Read More