At Saints Rugby the underlying focus is on respect and this is modelled on and off the field by the whole community.

Saints teams compete in the Sunshine Coast Junior Rugby Union competition alongside clubs such as Noosa, Maroochydore, University, Brothers, Maleny, Eumundi, Kawana and Caloundra and two other school based clubs, Matthew Flinders and Sunshine Coast Grammar.

Teams play each Saturday and matches commence in March 2022. Games are played at any time from 8am-1pm at a variety of venues from Noosa to Caloundra 

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The aim of Rugby at Saints is to provide players with the basic Rugby skills in a safe and fun filled environment. These skills are advanced and enhanced throughout the season. Saints is intent on promoting participation in a safe environment.

UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT

To be purchased by you:

  • Mouthguards are compulsory for all training and matches
  • Football boots with moulded studs are permitted in all age groups
  • Head gear is recommended for all ages. Please check that head gear is Australian Rugby Union or IRB approved
  • White Saints Rugby Shorts (provided for first year and then available for purchase)
  • Red Saints Rugby Socks (provided for first year and then available for purchase)

Provided by Saints Rugby

  • Training shirt
  • Match day rugby jersey

“I have had a very supportive team and I have stopped feeling scared about things I didn’t think I could do before like tackling.”
Leo Dilnot U8s

COACHING AND TRAINING

All coaches at Saints are suitably qualified and coaches are provided with opportunities to educate themselves further and upskill. Players will be coached properly to promote safe body positions in contact and the necessary skills of the game.

Player Pathway

The Saints training program is divided into three phases:

  • Minis Squads (U6s-U9s) where the emphasis is on skill development, tackling and teamwork. There are no league tables or finals and, depending on numbers, we may field more than one team in an age group.
  • Development (U10s and U11s) where skill development continues and players start to focus on specific positions. These age groups carry a maximum of 32 players per age group (two teams).​
  • Seniors (U12s – U18s) where skill development is complemented by position-specific coaching, with team structure becoming more prominent. These age groups carry a maximum of 24 players per age group, which is one team.