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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

  • Bull Sharks triple loss to wild Wests

    Rugby Wrap: Our Bull Sharks worked hard in their defensive efforts against the formidable Wests but just fell short of the mark.

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  • Green and Gold for Gus

    Angus Blyth has been catapulted into the national spotlight with his Wallabies squad selection ahead of the July test matches against Wales and Georgia.

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  • Fresh Bull Sharks ready to take on Wests

    Rugby preview: The battle of the forwards is always critical against powerful Wests sides.

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  • Blistering start secures back to back wins for the Bull Sharks

    Rugby wrap: Premier men under coach Mick Heenan are building some strong combinations while the Premier Women suffer a rare loss.

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  • Double the celebrations on past players day

    The Bull Sharks celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Breakers' 2004 premiership victory.

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  • Big name inclusions bolster Bull Sharks

    Rugby Preview: An influx of Test and Super Rugby players join the ranks for clash with Sunnybank.

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  • Bull Sharks retain Brailsford-Brown Cup

    Rugby wrap: Mick Heenan orchestrates a win over UQ to secure bragging rights over his old club.

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  • Bumper crowd expected for Brailsford-Brown Cup

    Rugby preview: Bull Sharks coach Mick Heenan is excited about taking on his old club UQ in the battle of the students.

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  • Spirits high after heartbreaking loss to Souths

    Rugby wrap: The Bull Sharks remain positive after suffering another heartbreaking loss in the dying moments.

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  • Another student to get a start in Premier Grade.

    Rugby preview: Young gun Charlie McCauley gets a start and we welcome back club great Nixon Tarami.

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