Northern Panthers Rugby Union Club

Northern Panthers Rugby Union Club This is the official page of the Northern Panthers Rugby Union Club in conjunction with Mernda Rugby Academy. On field the Club has had extraordinary success.

We aim to grow participation of this great game in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. The Club was founded in 1976 and has developed rugby in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne ever since. The senior men’s teams have won 10 Minor Premierships, 8 Premierships and been runners up on 8 other occasions. The club launched what was to prove a highly successful junior program with an under ten side in 199

5. The resulting years have seen the juniors’ record extraordinary success in all grades with many premierships and minor premierships. As a Premier Club in the first division the seniors narrowly missed out on premierships in 2001 and 2002 and 2008. The Club also welcomed the formation of a highly successful women’s team in 2002. In 2004 the Club moved into new premises at Sullivan Memorial Park in Reservoir and became one of only two clubs with three fields. In 2015 lights suitable for night games were installed and the pavilion was extended and renovated in 2015-16. This March the Club will have six changing rooms, a large canteen and bar, an office, a medical room and several store rooms. Over two hundred juniors have represented the State and eleven have represented Australia. Ioane Sefo represented Manu Samoa in the 2008 under 20 world cup. In 2013 the Club celebrated selection of its first Wallaby, Christian “Nu” Lealiifano. In 2016 Robert Leota became the Club’s first Rebel, Josh Coward was named in the senior Men’s Sevens Squad and Junior Laloifi was selected in the Queensland Reds Squad. Women have played a significant role in the Club over the years. In particular significant contributions have been made by Nesa Tuigamala and Olevia Pritchard who have shared various committee roles between them. Silei Poluleuligaga has coached women’s teams to premierships and took the senior men’s team to a premiership in 2012. Two Panther women, Silei Poluleuligaga and Tegan French have represented Australia playing for the Wallaroos.

🏆 GRAND FINAL BOUND! 🏆What a season it’s been for our U14 Boys & the 3 clubs that make up this team! 💪🏉They’ve continued...
03/09/2026

🏆 GRAND FINAL BOUND! 🏆

What a season it’s been for our U14 Boys & the 3 clubs that make up this team! 💪🏉

They’ve continued to show up, believe in each other and fight for every opportunity — and now they’ve earned their spot in the GRAND FINAL! 🔥

The job isn’t finished yet… ONE MORE GAME. ONE MORE PUSH.💥

Now it’s time for our Northern/Shepparton/Eltham communities to get behind them! 📣

❤️💛🖤 Wear our colours LOUD
💙💚 Wear them PROUD
💛🖤 Bring the ENO
📣 Bring the NOISE

Let’s fill the sidelines and show our boys just how proud we are of them!

U14B vs POWER HOUSE
🗓️ Saturday 5th September
📍POWER HOUSE RUFC
Bayside College
33 - 43 Blenheim Road
Newport, VIC 3015
⏰KICK-OFF: 11:00am, Field 2

LESSGOOO U14s! 💪🏽🏉🔥



SEMI-FINAL RESULTS 🏉💥Over the weekend, 3 of our grades took to the field and fought with absolutely everything they had....
30/08/2026

SEMI-FINAL RESULTS 🏉💥

Over the weekend, 3 of our grades took to the field and fought with absolutely everything they had. They played with immense heart, grit, and passion.

While our U12s & U16s unfortunately fell just short in tough battles, our U14s secured their well-deserved spot in the GRAND FINAL! 🔒🏆

We are incredibly proud of every single player’s achievements this season. Making it this far through all the challenges, injuries, and setbacks is a massive effort. As a club, we stand tall and proud of the incredible growth we’ve built—and continue to build—together.

To our incredible coaches, Team Managers, volunteers, and families: thank you for all the countless hours of hard work behind the scenes. You make every single week look seamless. Thank you for the endless support and making some serious noise with your sideline cheers!

We want to wish our U14s the absolute best of luck next week as they prepare for the big stage. Bring the energy, make the crowd go wild, and let’s get completely behind our boys! Let’s bring it home!

Until then, we will see everyone at Preso Day in 2 weeks! Let’s finish the year strong together.

❤️💛🖤



SEMI-FINALS | U16B STARTING XV 📋🔥🟥🟩
28/08/2026

SEMI-FINALS | U16B STARTING XV 📋🔥

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SEMI-FINALS | U14B STARTING LINEUP 📋🔥🟥🟨🟩
28/08/2026

SEMI-FINALS | U14B STARTING LINEUP 📋🔥

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SEMI-FINALS | U12B STARTING 12 📋🔥🟥🟨⬛️
28/08/2026

SEMI-FINALS | U12B STARTING 12 📋🔥

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💥SEMI-FINALS BOUND THIS SATURDAY💥A massive good luck to our 3 comp grades as they battle it out for a spot in the Grand ...
25/08/2026

💥SEMI-FINALS BOUND THIS SATURDAY💥

A massive good luck to our 3 comp grades as they battle it out for a spot in the Grand Final!

We are incredibly proud of how far you’ve all come, and we know you’ll give it 100%.

To our players: leave every ounce of energy out there.
To our supporters: see you on the sidelines loud and proud!

Location: Brimbank Bucks RUFC
Bon Thomas Reserve

Game Times on Field #2:
• U12: 9:00 AM
• U14: 10:05 AM
• U16: 11:20 AM

Bring the eno, wear your club colours and lessss cheer our teams over the line! 💪🏾🔥

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U18 regular szn done!🟥🟩📸 Katch Rugby thank you!
24/08/2026

U18 regular szn done!

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📸 Katch Rugby thank you!



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C. H. SULLIVAN RESERVE Blake Street
Reservoir, VIC
3073

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