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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 1995. 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.

22/10/2026
New block loading... 🟥🟨⬛️We kick off our 6-week preszn block on Tuesday 10th November and we want to see you there!📍 Loc...
19/10/2026

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We kick off our 6-week preszn block on Tuesday 10th November and we want to see you there!

📍 Location Schedule:

• Weeks 1 & 2: Tuesday & Thursday @ CH Sullivan Reserve, Reservoir

• From Week 3: Tuesdays @ Mernda | Thursdays @ Reservoir

New, old, and returning players are all welcome 🐾

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🟥🟨⬛️ 2026 NORTHERN PANTHERS AGM ⬛️🟨🟥Our annual general meeting is locked in, and we need YOU there to help shape the fut...
19/10/2026

🟥🟨⬛️ 2026 NORTHERN PANTHERS AGM ⬛️🟨🟥

Our annual general meeting is locked in, and we need YOU there to help shape the future of our club as we enter a historic milestone year! 🐾

We are officially wrapping up 2026 by saluting our incredible committee volunteers who poured their passion into making this another awesome year of rugby union for our kids. Now, it’s time to look ahead, celebrate 50 YEARS of the Northern Panthers, and set up our biggest season yet! 🥳🎉

🗓️ Tuesday 10 November
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 CH Sullivan Reserve
🥪 Refreshments provided afterwards!

Whether you want to share fresh ideas, step into a role, or help organize our 50th-anniversary celebrations—your voice matters.

👉 SWIPE to see the available roles!
📣 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER‼️

Ready to build the next generation of Panthers? Nominate yourself or someone else today:
📧 [email protected]
📲 DM us right here!

Let’s connect, plan, and keep our kids running in Panthers colours for another 50 seasons to come! ❤️💛🖤



Next stop: Bendigo Goldfields 7s! 🏉💨Big luck to our U12s, U14s, U16s, and U18s competing tomorrow. Weather is looking be...
15/10/2026

Next stop: Bendigo Goldfields 7s! 🏉💨

Big luck to our U12s, U14s, U16s, and U18s competing tomorrow. Weather is looking beautiful and the rugby is going to be fast!

Hydrate well, play hard, and have fun out there.

Panthers, bring the noise! 🐾🟥🟨⬛️



📣 She’s back! We are thrilled to announce that Silei Etuale is returning to Northern Panthers as the Head Coach for our ...
14/10/2026

📣 She’s back! We are thrilled to announce that Silei Etuale is returning to Northern Panthers as the Head Coach for our Senior Women’s team for the 2027 season.

Silei brings an incredible wealth of experience, passion, and tactical expertise back to the Panthers family, with a deep commitment to advancing opportunities specifically for girls and women in the sport. Known for her dedication to athlete development and her ability to foster a strong, supportive team culture, she has already left a lasting impact on our club. Her vision for the Senior Women’s program is centered on empowering female athletes, driving grassroots growth for local girls, and competing at the highest level. We couldn’t be more excited to see her lead the squad into a successful 2027 campaign.

Welcome back, Coach! 🐾

Pre-season kicks off November 10 at the CH. Ladies, get your boots ready! 🐾🏉🔥🎀

More updates to come!



Fifty years of grit. Fifty years of family. One massive reunion. 🔥Next May, the Northern Panthers cross a historic miles...
13/10/2026

Fifty years of grit. Fifty years of family. One massive reunion. 🔥

Next May, the Northern Panthers cross a historic milestone - 50 Years. We are calling back every player, supporter, and family member who has ever worn the jersey or cheered from the sidelines—from right here at home to across the globe.

SAVE THE DATE. Block out your calendar, alert your travel agents, and get ready to return to the Panthers’ home.

We are currently mapping out a massive weekend of events to celebrate half a century of Panther pride. Full details, itinerary drops, and ticket announcements are locked in the scrum and will be breaking loose very soon. 🤫

Tag your old teammates, share this post, and make sure everyone who has ever been a part of the Panthers family knows that next May is the weekend to be home.

Drop a 🐾 if you’ll be there to toast to 50 years! 🥂🎉

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We want to wish a massive good luck to our incredible state players, Tanyn & Ollie, as they head into their upcoming gam...
24/09/2026

We want to wish a massive good luck to our incredible state players, Tanyn & Ollie, as they head into their upcoming games!

Lessssssgoo boys 💪🏾🔥



📣 ATTENTION VICTORIAN PARENTS 📣Eligible families can get up to $200 back for your kids’ sports registrations, uniforms a...
22/09/2026

📣 ATTENTION VICTORIAN PARENTS 📣

Eligible families can get up to $200 back for your kids’ sports registrations, uniforms and equipment with the Get Active Kids Voucher Program!

Apply now https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/apply-for-vouchers/
Northern Code: 3289140

RND 11 closing date: 10am 13 October 2026
Voucher expiry date: Tuesday 27 April 2027
Voucher redemption closing date: 18 May 2027

‼️Get in quick before budget allocation fully exhausted!

Northern Panthers Preso 2026 🏆❤️💛🖤📸 .nz
22/09/2026

Northern Panthers Preso 2026 🏆

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