Veivanua Rugby Community - Hervey Bay

Boys went down to Mackay 31 - 26 in their final game of the CQ championship.
They had chances in the final few minutes to steal the game but just couldn’t get over the line. Congrats to Mackay Rugby Union for a great contest.

Photo from first game on the weekend.

****Update****

For those that have applied for the Barbarians, or would like to, the Levy is $1,750 p/p.

Inclusions: Flights / Bus Travel, Accommodation, Meals 28th June to 1st July & Playing Kit.

If selected, there is the opportunity to apply for the Emerging Athlete Pathways Grant of $500.

Further details on the grant application process will be provided to families at the point of selection. This means a final out-of-pocket expense of $1,250.

If you're keen to be a part of the QCRU Barbarians, please complete the JotForm by 5Pm 22nd of May 2026.

Link to Form https://form.jotform.com/260993408935065

To be considered, players must:

1. Be registered to a Club of a Sub-Union of Queensland Country Rugby Union at the time of selection.

2. Meet the age eligibility requirements for the relevant age group (Under 14 Boys or Under 13 Boys) as prescribed by Rugby Australia and QCRU for the 2026 season.

3. Be available for the Country Championships in Townsville and associated team commitments, including any training and travel requirements.

Important: A player selected in a QCRU Barbarians team remains fully eligible for Queensland Country team selection. Barbarians’ selection does not affect a player's Queensland Country pathway.

Get your nominations in fast.

This guy was outstanding for the Moana against the Drua last weekend in Lautoka. Nothing more satisfying to see a loosie play like that!.
All the best for the season Skip!

Massive performance from our skip. Tickets to our first home game here https://moanapasifika.flicket.co.nz/events/e48fb9f0-5a08-47fd-a633-077556f6372b/reservation

This is a late post but in the 3rd week of January the Fraser Coast Mariners played the Bundaberg Barbarians for the third/fourth playoff - Spring Cup Championships.

The Mariners comfortably beat the Barbarians 27-10 to walk away Bronze medal winners.
Here's to a great season.

We now await the announcement of the Wide Bay team to the Central Queensland Championships in May.

Another great 5am session for the Island Breeze boys in the Fraser Coast Mariners outfit this morning at Fitstop

We are ever so grateful for this opportunity to train and be guided by the best in the business!

Today one of our Island Breeze Rugby Plus sons Rupeni Baravilala heads to France 🇫🇷 for a playing contract with Top 14 side, Vannes.

Rupeni is an all rounder athlete having successfully completed his High School at the prestigious Toowoomba Grammar School, ending the year as School captain and also captain of the first XV.

He plays lock and alternates as a loose forward as well. Rupeni has played age group representative rugby for the Queensland Reds and this French opportunity will definitely grow his game.

He joins his elder brother and Junior Flying Fijians flyhalf Iliesa Baravilala, who plies his trade with Vannes as well.

Both boys are sons of Island Breeze Australia Director Waqa Baravilala.

We wish Rupeni all the very best.