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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
  • Symon brings expertise from his time as a skills coach for the Wallaroos, and his prior experience as the Western Force Super W Head Coach.

    Shannon Symon - 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

  • Inside Australia's best women's rugby program

    Students Gabriella Rivers and Zoe Hanna reveal the coaching and the culture behind the Bull Sharks' era of success.

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  • Injury blow as Bull Sharks lose Wallaroos pair for Grand Final

    Rugby Preview: The girls are chasing a third straight QPR title while Third Grade are chasing their first cup.

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  • Rivers flowing towards three-peat glory

    Gabriella Rivers is ready to chase a third Premiership title this weekend with the Bull Shark Premier Women's Rugby team, after coming back from two broken wrists at the beginning of the season.

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  • Preliminary Final heartbreak for Bull Sharks

    Rugby wrap: A penalty in the dying moments hands Colts 1 a devastating one point loss while Third Grade are off to a Grand Final after overcoming Wests.

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  • Colts 1 to face Souths for a spot in the Grand Final

    Rugby Preview: Our front rowers have a huge role to play in the Major Semi-Final against Souths.

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  • Bull Sharks Colts earn U19s Super Rugby selection

    The improvement of the Bull Sharks Colts under Rico Gear is getting noticed by the Super Rugby clubs.

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  • Bull Sharks advance to third consecutive grand final

    Rugby Wrap: The Premier Women down Sunnybank to reach another Grand Final and Colts 1 are off to a major semi-final.

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  • Colts Gear up for finals

    Students Charlie Mccauley, Fergus Gillan and Hunter Robinson on coach Rico Gear's Colts program.

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  • Colts 1 surge into finals with victory over UQ.

    Rugby wrap: Colts 1 return to the post-season with hard fought win and the Premier Women advance to a qualifying final.

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  • Pride on the line in the final round

    Rugby Preview: The Premier Women welcome back their Reds stars and it's a do or die clash for the Colts 1.

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