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This weekend is our annual Heritage Day Celebration and we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Premiership by Teachers-Norths Our Premier Men will be playing in replica 1976 jerseys and these will be auctioned off after the match in the clubhouse (approx. 5.30pm) If you cannot attend in person or want to get an early bid in you can Bid Here Online bids close 7pm Friday and live auction commences approximately 5.30pm Saturday.

This Heritage Day, we celebrate the 1976 Premiership, one of the most memorable eras in Norths history and the people who helped shape our club. 👉 Secure your Heritage Day Tickets Here As we reflect on where we’ve come from, we’re also investing in where we’re going. Norths Foundation has launched its EOFY fundraising campaign to support the next phase of the club’s unisex changeroom upgrade, helping create a more inclusive home for every player who walks through our gates. - 📅 Saturday 13 June | 1:30pm start - 🍽️ Sit-down lunch + 4-hour drinks package - 🏉 Celebrating 50 years since the 1976 Premiership Donate before 30 June and your contribution is fully tax deductible. 👉 Support the EOFY campaign Here

Heritage Day 2026 is back on 13 June! This year, we honour 1976 - one of the great eras in Norths history and celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the 1976 Premiership. Join us as we reconnect with the people, stories and moments that helped shape our club. From past players to current members, Heritage Day is about recognising the generations who built Norths and celebrating the community that continues to carry it forward. 📅 Saturday 13 June 🕜 Start time: 1.30pm 🎟️ $95 per person | $900 table of 10 👉 Secure your Heritage Day ticket: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261397612050857 Your Heritage Day experience includes: • Sit-down lunch • 4-hour drinks package • Jersey auction • Interview with the Premier Coach, Captain & Director of Rugby • Panel discussion with 1976 Premiership Players, led by Damien Barker • Premier Grade playing in replica 1976 jerseys and kit

Feeling the chill? Good news, North's Merch has got you covered. Two brand new hoodies are launching this week and trust us, they're beauties. Perfect timing as the temps start to drop! Head down to the Merch Container and see Sarah, before they're gone. - 🕔 Merch Shop hours this week: - 📅 Tuesday & Thursday — 5:00–7:00 PM - 📅 Friday — 5:00–8:00 PM See you there! 🏉

From 1 April 2026, Norths will implement Queensland’s 10 Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld). As part of this commitment, Norths has: - ✅ Endorsed Rugby Australia’s Child and Young Person’s Safeguarding Policy - ✅ Endorsed the QRU Child Safety and Wellbeing Commitment Statement - ✅ Appointed two volunteer Child Safety Officers - ✅ Enforced “No Card, No Start” Blue Card requirements for coaches, managers and committee members - ✅ Introduced club posters covering child safety, rights in rugby and zero tolerance for racism - ✅ Committed to following the Safe Environments in Rugby Protocols Training for managers and coaches will be available on 1 May. For child safety concerns, please contact our Child Safety Officers listed in this post. - PRIMARY CONTACT: - Rachel Watson - 0479 185 410 - safeguarding@northseagles.com - BACK-UP CONTACT: - Derek Parker - 0435 886 455 - safeguarding@northseagles.com

It is with great sadness that the Norths Rugby Community acknowledges the tragic passing of former Eagle’s player Beven Malachi Sapolu. A loving husband to club volunteer and junior mum Deb Perez, and a devoted father of five, Beven’s loss is deeply felt across our entire community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deb and the children during this incredibly difficult time. 🤍

🥂✨ Ladies Day just got a whole lot more glamorous. ✨🥂 This Ladies Day, we’re raising the bar — and the bubbles. We are thrilled to announce that Veuve Clicquot will be available exclusively on the day for just $100 per bottle, because some moments deserve nothing less than the very best champagne. But that’s not all... 🍾 WIN a Veuve Clicquot Magnum in our exclusive Ladies Day raffle. One lucky guest will take home this showstopping prize and keep the celebration going long after Ladies Day is over.

We are absolutely DELIGHTED to announce that Clayfield Jewellers will be donating a Major Raffle Prize at this year's Norths Ladies Day on Saturday 16th May! 💍 One incredibly lucky lady will be walking away with a $1,000 Clayfield Jewellers voucher! 🎉 Whether it's a treat for yourself or the perfect gift, a $1,000 voucher from one of Brisbane's most loved jewellers is something pretty special. 💛 Don't forget — Ladies Day runs from 1:30pm – 4:30pm and the afternoon is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with: - 💍 $1,000 Clayfield Jewellers Major Raffle Prize - 🍓 Rossco's Strawberry Spritzer cocktail on arrival - 👙 The legendary Budgie Smuggler Ladis Dash at half time, don't forget to buy your $25 sweeps on sale from the Ladies Day Committee. A huge thank you to Clayfield Jewellers for their incredible generosity and support of our Norths community! Raffle tickets will be on sale on the day — you will NOT want to miss this one! 🌸

We are THRILLED to announce that Rossco’s will be the Major Cocktail Sponsor of this year’s Norths Ladies Day on Saturday 16th May! Ladies, you’ll be welcomed in style with a Rossco’s Strawberry Spritzer on arrival. Rossco’s has recently opened up in Banyo, not far from Norths, and offers delicious food and drinks in a family-friendly environment. We couldn’t be more excited to have them join us for what is shaping up to be an absolutely stunning afternoon! Ladies Day starts at 1:30pm – 4:30pm and will feature: - 🍓 Rossco’s Strawberry Spritzer cocktail on arrival - 👙 The iconic Ladies Day Dash at half time - 🎟️ $25 sweeps sold by the Ladies Day Committee up until 1 hour before the run. - 🥂 Sip, score, and celebrate in style! A massive thank you to Rossco’s for coming on board and helping make this day extra special for our incredible Norths community.

Junior Rugby is back this Friday 🏉💙 We’re kicking off junior training again from Friday, 24 April, and we can’t wait to see all our young players back on the field! NorthsRugby JuniorRugby BackToTraining

Our U6s have started the season, and it’s the perfect time for young players to get involved, learn the game, and have some fun with their mates. If your child is interested in playing, get in touch with our registrar for more info: registrar@northsjuniorrugby.com.au NorthsRugby JuniorRugby FutureStars RugbyFamily

The Norths Junior Rugby Club offers an enjoyable environment for kids keen on learning rugby, honing their skills, and forming friendships. Under the guidance of dedicated coaches and a supportive community, we lay the foundation for a bright rugby future. For information on our Junior Rugby programs including key dates, club contacts, and Team App instructions, please click the above button. Norths Juniors have teams across MRP (Modified Rugby Program), Girl’s Rugby, and a full range of age groups from Under 6 to Junior Colts – U18. Any parent wishing to volunteer for a coaching or management position should also get in contact with the club at the link below!

At Norths, we’re proud of our long tradition of creating an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment for girls of all ages to play rugby. Whether you’re brand new to the game or have played before, we’d love to welcome you to The Nest this season! Come build skills, make lifelong friendships, and be part of a club that champions teamwork, confidence, and community spirit. For all enquiries about our girls’ rugby program, please contact: 📧 registrar@northsjuniorrugby.com.au NorthsRugby GirlsInRugby

Our Norths U20 Fillies recorded a strong 32–15 win over @westsbulldogrugby on the weekend, continuing to build momentum in the competition. After two rounds, the girls now sit 2nd on the ladder and are preparing for another big challenge next Sunday when they face University of Queensland Rugby Football Club. With three matches remaining in the competition, there is still plenty of opportunity ahead for this group to keep developing and pushing forward together. Any U20 players interested in getting involved are encouraged to contact our Director of Rugby, Phil Mooney, at dor@northseagles.com NorthsRugby U20Fillies

Our Norths U20 Fillies went head-to-head with University in the Lightning Fillies competition this weekend, going down 40–12 after a tough contest. While the result didn’t go our way, the effort and determination from the girls never dropped. Plenty of positives to take from the match as we build towards finals. Now the focus turns to next week’s Semi Final, where we’ll face University of Queensland again in the 2nd vs 3rd playoff for a place in the Grand Final. Let’s get behind our Fillies as they look to bounce back and fight for a spot in the big dance. 💙 NorthsRugby NorthsFillies WomenInRugby RoadToTheFinals NorthsFamily

I am pleased to be able to present the Facilities Master Plan that will support Norths Rugby Club (“Norths”) into the future. In developing our Master Plan, it’s important to acknowledge that Norths is not only home to Norths Rugby, but also multiple other sub-tenants and user Groups from within our local community. In addition to Norths own 1000+ registered (senior and junior) members, and their families, other regular users of our facilities include The Bustard Eagles Rugby Club, Wavell Height’s Oztag, The Brisbane Hustlers Rugby Club, Wavell Heights High School, Padua College, Central District School Sport, the Catholic Secondary Schoolgirls Sports Association, Kedron ParkRun, Aviation Australia and many more local schools, community groups and individuals. The Master Planning process commenced in 2021, when Norths undertook a whole of Club independent review that led to the development of our “Strategic Plan 2022 – 2026”. A key pillar of that plan was “Facilities”. It was recognised that our current facilities were both ageing and no longer fit for purpose and that improved off-field facilities were required to (a) better service our core rugby needs, in particular those of our growing female membership (b) better service our other regular users and the local community needs and (c) ensure we have financial sustainability for Norths in perpetuity. Assisted by a grant from the Brisbane City Council (“BCC”), our Master Planning process has involved researching our critical and long-term needs, including seeking feedback from our members, users and community. We then obtained town planning, engineering, architectural and quantity surveyor and various other consulting support and also engaged with BCC and other stakeholders to inform our Master Plan. This Master Plan now addresses the critical immediate and long-term needs of Norths and our members, other regular users and the broader local community who utilise Norths facilities. Our Master Plan has been prepared on a staged basis, identifying the various projects (large & small) required to meet our identified needs over a proposed time period of circa 5 – 10 years. Projects range in value from as little as several thousand dollars up to several million. The Master Plan has been intentionally staged so that current and future committees can execute individual projects (in various order) as funding opportunities become available. The Master Plan includes (but is not limited to) the following key projects: – Immediate club house renovations to upgrade existing change rooms to be unisex compliant, kitchen and main clubhouse flooring upgrades; – Addition of an apparel store adjacent to the current club house structure; – Increased storage facilities on field 2 & 3 via a new 6 bay storage shed; – Additional unisex changeroom facilities to cater equally for men and women on field 2 & 3; – Commercial facilities in accordance with our town planning constraints that will be complementary to current uses of Norths and the broader community and support long term financial self-sustainability (i.e. a New Gym and a Sports Recovery Centre / Allied Health); – Multiple small-scale amenities such as shade structures, pathways and outdoor seating; – Long term – a new main club house to provide new unisex change rooms, referee room, meeting rooms, food & beverage facilities, office space for staff and appropriate storage. While this Master Plan provides architectural drawings and/or concept designs of proposed new or upgraded buildings and other structures, they are intended to be a guide only. As funding becomes available, current and future committees will have scope to finalise the detailed design of the relevant structures (subject to BCC approval), with this Master Plan serving as the overarching planning document to guide what is built and where it is built. This Master Plan will therefore serve the club as its road map for future development that delivers the facilities required to support Norths and our other users immediate and long-term needs. Yours faithfully, Shaun McKinnon President Donations to our Foundation are 100% tax deductible: Click https://asf.org.au/campaigns/north-brisbane-rugby-union-club/norths-rugby-union-foundation for more.

Nothing beats a full table of mates at the The 2026 Season Preview: Hugh Courtney Annual Club Breakfast. If you book for 10 you save! 🎟️ $850 for 10 | Limited tables remaining 🎟️$90 per person 🙌 Funds raised go to new Unisex facilities The Hugh Courtney Annual Club Breakfast is locked in for Saturday 21st Feb! Celebrate the 1976 Grand Final win and launch into the 2026 season with the Norths community.

This weekend, First Grade Captain Harry Langbridge runs out for his 50th First Grade cap with Norths 💙🏉 As First Grade Captain and a tough competitor, Harry sets the standard both on and off the field. Join us in celebrating this massive achievement as he leads the boys this weekend! @harrylangbridge

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Chris Minimbi is making the move to Europe, signing with @niortrugbyclub in France. A towering presence both on and off the field, Chris has been a standout figure at Norths — not just for his physicality and skill in the forward pack or as a coach of our U14’s, but for the leadership, humility, and heart he’s brought to the club. His journey from our club to the international stage is a testament to his dedication and talent and the to our rugby program and we are excited for this chapter in Chris' journey! @chris the5

👏 Congratulations to Norths’ own Ryan Heaton, named captain of the Reds U19 squad! 🎉 Big shoutout as well to Oli Aleman for his selection. 💪 Get down to Ballymore this Sunday and cheer the boys on! Oliver Aleman

Harry Goggin signs with professional league in Japan 🇯🇵 Last week, Harry Goggin jetted off to Japan to begin his next chapter as a professional rugby player. An exciting move that reflects the strength of our pathway program and the club’s ongoing commitment to developing top-tier talent. Congratulations, @hgoggin , and best of luck in Japan!