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Rugby

A world-class training environment led by renowned and experienced rugby coaches and administrators. Bond University Rugby Club provides players with premier facilities and coaching and the tools to develop through National Pathways. At the heart of our rugby club is a commitment to fostering an #unbreakablebond. 

The club is a member of Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and is the only Gold Coast-based club competing in the Queensland Premier Rugby competition. We boast many teams and programs while providing direct pathways to Super Rugby, Wallabies, Wallaroos, National 7s programs and professional rugby.

Bond University Rugby: Changing the Game in University Sport in Australia

Meet our coaches and mentors

  • This six -time Hospital Cup winner is the most successful coach in Queensland Premier Rugby history, and now he's in charge at the Bull Sharks.

    Mick Heenan - Premier Men Head Coach
  • As Bond's former Director of Rugby and First Grade Head Coach, Hedger has a strong connection to the club. He brings a wealth of experience from stints at Super Rugby franchises the Reds, Melbourne Rebels and Waratahs. 

    Sean Hedger - Premier Assistant Coach

  • Coaching experience in the Reds Super W program, Faifua is the primary influencer behind the success of the Bond University Women’s program. 

    Lawrence Faifua - Premier Women Head Coach
  • Once a try-scoring machine for the All Blacks and in Super Rugby, Rico Gear brings a lifetime of knowledge to his role as Colts Coach.

    Rico Gear - Colts (u20s) Program Coordinator and Coach
  • Collins was the CEO of Super Rugby club the Chiefs and a former professional rugby player before he brought his expertise to Bond in 2022.

    Michael Collins - Director of Sport
  • Liussi has worn many hats for national Rugby teams across the world and spent almost a decade as Team Manager for Australia's Men’s 7s. His connection to Bond began well before he moved into Rugby administration, playing for us in his earlier years.

    Luca Liussi - Director of Rugby
  • Anderson has more than 15 years of top-level coaching experience. In addition to his management role with Bond Rugby, he is Queensland Reds Super Rugby Women’s head coach for 2024.

    Grant Anderson - Rugby Manager, Recruitment and Coach Development
  • Heath has decades of experience in Rugby management across Australia and Fiji, including stints with Rugby Australia, the Commonwealth Games and Fijian Drua.

    Tim Heath - Rugby Operations and Events
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Players spotlight

We've had a wealth of top-tier talent across all our teams — past and present. Here are just some of our impressive players who have called Bond their home club.

  • Maddison and Teagan Levi

    Gold Coast born and bred, the Levi sisters have gone on to play for the Australian women's sevens team. They won a gold medal with the Australian sevens team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Both credit their time with the Bond University Bull Sharks for laying the foundations for their success.

UNBREAKABLE BOND
Team first | Have the conversations | Fight to win

Membership

Show your support by becoming a Member!

Full membership starts from $55 (GST inclusive) and includes a range of benefits.

Further membership details are coming soon. Contact us to find a membership deal that suits you.

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In the news

  • The skipper wins the Slipper

    Rugby awards: Premiership captain and grand final best on ground Tyler Campbell wins the Slipper Trophy as Bull Sharks best and fairest.

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  • Six Bull Sharks named in Reds squad

    Grand Final star Zara Colless among six Bull Sharks in Reds squad.

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  • Reds' new era Ushered in

    What a week for Harrison Usher who earned a call up to the Reds and won a Hospital Cup grand final with the Bull Sharks.

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  • Club stalwarts shine as Bull Sharks make history

    Zara Colless and Tyler Campbell honoured as best on ground in back-to-back grand final thrillers.

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  • Four of a kind: Bull Sharks claim premiership again

    Our Bull Shark rugby women cement their legacy as Australia's premier program after winning a fourth consecutive Founders Cup title.

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  • Bull Sharks create history at Ballymore

    The Bond University Bull Sharks are the kings and queens of Queensland Rugby after claiming the historic premiership double.

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  • Picture gallery: Bond wins rugby grand finals

    The Bond University Bull Sharks make history by winning the club’s first men's Queensland Rugby Premier Grade Grand Final.

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  • Bull Sharks eye history at Ballymore

    Rugby Grand Final preview: Bull Sharks chase a hat trick of premierships in Premier Men, Premier Women and 2nd Grade grand finals.

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  • Happy to be scrappy

    Jordan Lenac on why the Bull Sharks have embraced being a team of 'scrappers'.

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  • Bull Sharks storm into grand final with huge win over Easts

    Rugby Preliminary Final wrap: The Bull Sharks outmuscled Easts to advance to their first Hospital Cup grand final.

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