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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

  • Undefeated U18s advance to Grand Final

    Rugby wrap: The U18s to play Souths in Lightning Series Grand Final, the men win big in Canberra and the women kick off their premiership defence with an intra-club match.

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  • Bull Sharks dominate Reds Super W line-up

    A debut for Baker as Anderson names eight Bull Sharks in his side for trip to Perth.

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  • Let's get physical

    Rugby Trials: Heenan applauds the aggression from Bull Sharks in their first trial against Souths.

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  • Bull Sharks dominate Reds 2024 Super W squad

    Reds coach Grant Anderson has included 9 Bull Sharks in his Super W squad.

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  • New halves pairing on display in rugby trial

    Mick Heenan will coach a new look Bull Sharks side in the first trial of the season against Souths on Saturday.

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  • Homecoming to Test rugby - The Lenac family's incredible story.

    John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholar Jordan Lenac is on the cusp of a Test match debut thanks to the post war journey taken by his grandad Ferruccio.

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  • Blyth set to tackle rugby full time after graduation

    The John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholar and Reds forward is happy to spend 2024 focussing solely on rugby after seven years juggling sport and study.

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  • Bull Sharks dominate Rugby Australia Awards

    It was Rugby Australia's night of nights, but it could have been a Bull Sharks reunion as our male and female players collected a swag of awards.

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  • Grant Anderson appointed Reds Super W coach

    The Gold Coast rugby stalwart and former Reds front rower will return to Ballymore as head coach in 2024.

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  • Bull Sharks deliver clean sweep at State Championships

    Bond University sits alone at the top of Queensland rugby 7s after final round victories to our men and women.

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