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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.

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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.

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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

  • Bull Sharks to go back to basics

    Rugby Rd 3 wrap: The women win the grand final rematch but mistakes prove costly in close losses for the Premier Men and Colts 1.

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  • Familiarity breeds intent

    Reds forward Zoe Hanna will be out to keep her grand final winning streak alive in Saturday's Super W decider against the Waratahs.

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  • Mohr is better

    Rugby Rd 2 wrap: Paris Mohr led the way as inexperienced Bull Sharks prevail over Sunnybank.

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  • Rugby returns to The Canal with a blockbuster against Easts

    Rugby preview: A grand final rematch for the Premier Women and the Premier Men and Colts 1 chase their first wins of the season.

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  • Bull Shark shines in Aussie debut

    John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship recipient Amahli Hala shows she belongs on the world stage at Hong Kong 7s.

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  • Win slips through Bull Sharks' fingers

    Rugby round 1 wrap: "Heenan challenges side to turn honourable losses into heroic wins, after one point loss to premiership favourites.

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  • Sharks sharpen their teeth against Sunnybank

    Rugby trials wrap: Strong wins set up Colts and First Grade for the season ahead.

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  • Bull Sharks face a big test in the West

    Rugby Preview: It's a tough first up assignment at Sci-Fleet Stadium

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  • Migration brings new sharks to The Canal

    Students Charlie Wake and Max Angove are making their mark with the Bull Sharks' Colts.

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  • Rugby legends gather to celebrate Bond’s proud history

    Through the voices of former players, coaches, and administrators, Phoenix Rising captures the club’s journey from its formation in 1988 through to its present-day success.

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