SCRU Juniors Week 6

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Nick Fray

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Last weekend’s junior rugby action took place at Noosa and Peregian Springs, and the young guns continue to show the strength of the junior game in the region, with the talent and... Read More

Amalgamation unifies University club

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Nick Fray

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After three years of diligent planning and negotiating, the University Seniors and Juniors finally went through with amalgamation on Wednesday night, with the new entity now officially known as the University of... Read More

Desperate Stingrays to do battle with Bulldogs

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Nick Fray

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After a tough couple of weeks, the Palmwoods Hotel Sunshine Coast Stingrays have a golden opportunity to find some form as they take on the Wests Bulldogs at Sedgman Oval on Saturday.... Read More

Palmwoods Hotel Cup – Week 10 Preview

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Nick Fray

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The Noosa Dolphins continue to set a cracking pace in the Palmwoods Hotel Cup, maintaining their undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 22-0 victory against a gallant University last weekend.... Read More

Dolphins down Barbarians to make it eight straight

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Nick Fray

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The Noosa Dolphins have extended their unbeaten start to the Palmwoods Hotel Cup to eight games with a convincing 22-0 win over a brave but outmatched University side at Dolphin Oval on... Read More

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

SCRU Juniors – Week 5

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Nick Fray

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Last weekend’s junior games took place at Kawana and Maroochydore, and there was much to get excited about, with tries aplenty and committed defence from the Coast’s young rugby stars. With four... Read More

Stingrays to dig deep for Tigers tussle

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Nick Fray

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The Palmwoods Hotel Sunshine Coast Stingrays will be out for redemption this week when they take on the in-form Easts Tigers at Bottomley Park on Saturday. After a series of commendable displays... Read More

Palmwoods Hotel Cup – Week 9 Preview

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Nick Fray

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Week 8 of the Palmwoods Hotel Cup provided three intriguing matchups, and although the favourites prevailed each game offered plenty of excitement and drama. At Dolphin Oval, Noosa maintained its undefeated status... 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

Mayhew the hero as Dolphins juggernaut rolls on

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Nick Fray

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The Noosa Dolphins have maintained their unbeaten start to the Palmwoods Hotel Cup, but not before a massive scare with a 21-14 win over the Caboolture Snakes at Dolphin Oval on Saturday.... Read More

The Barbarians steal the win over Nambour

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sarah Railton

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The USC Barbarians stole a win from the Nambour Toads in Saturday’s Palmwoods Hotel Cup fixture with a 17-7 scoreline. With Nambour coming off the back of strong performances from last week... Read More

Dolphins display great grit to withstand Snakes’ charge

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Daily

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  NOOSA held off a fast-finishing Caboolture to win 21-14 at home yesterday and remain undefeated after eight rounds. It was all Noosa in the first half with the Dolphins starting the... Read More

SCRU Juniors – Week 4

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Nick Fray

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The SCRU Junior season is now well underway, with matches quickly becoming more exciting and competitive as teams build match fitness and cohesion. Last Saturday saw some great action out at Caloundra... Read More

Half-Century up for ‘Smacky’

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Nick Fray

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Saturday’s big clash  with Brothers will hold special significance for one of the Stingrays’ top soldiers, with workhorse prop Hayden Hirsimaki bringing up his 50th game for the club. Through his on-field... Read More

Refreshed Stingrays head south for Brothers battle

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Nick Fray

The Palmwoods Hotel Sunshine Coast Stingrays are back in action this week, and will be hoping the week off has revitalised the side ahead of road trips against some of the competition’s... Read More

Palmwoods Hotel Cup – Week 8 Preview

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Nick Fray

The Palmwoods Hotel Cup has well and truly hit top gear, as Week 7 proved the most exciting of the season so far. Headlined by a classic at Dolphin Oval, all three... 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

Dolphins get out of jail in thriller

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Nick Fray

The Noosa Dolphins have maintained their unbeaten start to the Palmwoods Hotel Cup in heart-stopping fashion with a 15-13 victory over the desperately unlucky Maroochydore Swans at Dolphin Oval on Saturday. Both... Read More

Massive Milestone for Swans Stalwart

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Nick Fray

This weekend’s A-Grade fixture against Caloundra will hold special significance for the Maroochydore Swans, with club legend Brad James set to chalk up his 200th senior appearance for the club. Second-rower James... Read More

Coast rugby players in with a shot to face British Lions

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Daily

A HOST of Coast players have a nervous wait before finding out if they have made a combined Queensland and NSW Country team that will play the mighty British Lions. The players... 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

James Nash SHS v Unity College

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Myra Pilling

Games involving James Nash SHS under 13 and U15 teams are being played at Unity College. Kick off for the U13 game is 3.30pm Kick off for the U15 game is 4.15pm... Read More

Caloundra Lighthouses shine against Nambour Toads

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Sarah Railton

Saturday’s latest instalment of the Palmwoods Hotel Cup was a nail biting affair with Caloundra Lighthouses stealing the win over Nambour Toads with a score of 24-10. It was set to be... Read More

Queensland Country Heelers draw with Cockatoos

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Padraig Tully

The Queensland Country Heelers have commenced their 2013 campaign strongly with a 24-all draw against NSW Country in Townsville.  The Heelers held a narrow 14-9 lead at halftime, but the Cockatoos maintained... Read More

Late try seals win and top of table for Noosa

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Sunshine Coast Daily

NOOSA padded its premiership credentials while remaining undefeated after a late try secured it a home win over Maroochydore. Yesterday’s top-of-the-table clash was decided when replacement No.8 Tore Shaw scored from a... 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

Haydn’s Blog – Week 2

Posted on May 2, 2013 by haydnhirsimaki

  With the first week of Junior and Schools rugby having come and gone rugby is back into full swing here on the Sunshine Coast. 2012 was great season, and I’m positive... Read More