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GRAND FINALS – First grade just fall short of historic “three-peat”
August 31st 2025, Grand Final, Bond vs Brothers First Grade – Bond pip Brothers by 2 points to win 2025 Hospital Cup Sunday afternoon saw Brothers take to Ballymore in search of a third consecutive Hospital Cup trophy. Taking on a red-hot Bond outfit in scintillating form coming off 8 consecutive wins. A beautiful clear day, a fast Ballymore track. The stage was set for some awesome attacking footy and that's exactly what was delivered. A tentative start saw both teams cautious of the others fire power. Dylan loader opened the scoring for Bond sending their hill supporters into rapture,...
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Finals Week 1 – First Grade win over Easts sends them to third straight Grand Final
August 16th, 2025, Finals Week 1, Easts vs Brothers First Grade – Brothers 10 point win over Easts sends them to third straight Grand Final Sunday afternoon saw Brothers clash with Easts in a high-stakes battle for a place in the 2025 Grand Final. Both sides entered the contest in strong form, each carrying a win over the other this season setting the stage for a fiery decider. Brothers struck early, with in-form flyhalf Harry Grant crossing in just the third minute. What followed was a tense half-hour of back-and-forth play, as Easts hit back with tries of their own....
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Reds lock Josh Canham a Big Lift for Bond Uni in StoreLocal Hospital Cup Prelim Final
Written by Reds Media Unit, courtesy of reds.rugby Source articleThe inclusion of Queensland Reds forwards Josh Canham and George Blake will be a major boost for Bond University in Sunday’s StoreLocal Hospital Cup preliminary final.Bond University coach Mick Heenan confirmed today that the quality duo would be in the Bull Sharks line-up to face Easts at Bottomley Park.While Blake has played at hooker for the club this season, it will be lock Canham’s first outing of 2025 for Bond.Reds appearances and Wallabies camps have prevented Canham playing until now although he has been a committed Bull Shark since joining the...
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Van Nek, Daugunu, Stewart called into Wallabies squad for Cape Town showdown
Written by Nick Wasiliev, courtesy of reds.rugby Source articleThe Wallabies’ historic victory over the Springboks came at a cost, with three key players set to miss out on the forthcoming clash at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.Australia’s most capped player James Slipper is out after failing a HIA test in Johannesburg, ending his strong run of starts so far in 2025.Get your tickets to see the Wallabies take on Argentina and New Zealand during the 2025 Flight Centre Rugby Championship!Winger Dylan Pietsch will also miss out after sustaining a broken jaw while tackling Siya Kolisi, with scans after the match...
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Round 18: First Grade Sink Souths to Seal 2025 Minor Premiership
August 9th, 2025, Round 18 Souths vs Brothers First Grade – Brothers Beat the Magpies to secure 2025 Minor premiership The final match day of the regular season set the stage for a decisive showdown to determine the Hospital Cup’s top four. For the Brethren, victory over Souths would be enough to secure the 2025 Minor Premiership, but their opponents arrived at Crosby Park determined to spoil the occasion. In challenging wet conditions, the contest became a battle of the forwards, with Brothers’ pack setting the tone early. Leading the charge was Theo Fourie, whose remarkable first-half hat-trick established a...
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Round 17: First Grade Hold Off Late Uni Surge, Premier Women Make History with Aiken-Kairl Cup Victory
August 2nd, 2025, Round 17 University of QLD vs Brothers First Grade – Brothers Survive late scare to secure important win Brothers First Grade made the trip to St Lucia on Saturday with a crucial win in their sights and for most of the afternoon, it looked well in hand. After a tight opening half, two tries to in-form winger Ollie Harvey gave Brothers a 17-12 lead at the break. The momentum swung sharply in the opening minutes of the second half, as Brothers ran in three quick tries in the space of 10 minutes to take control of the...
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Round 16 – First Grade bounce back in style as Brothers reclaim the Eales-Wilson Challenge Shield.
July 26, 2025, Round 16 Easts vs Brothers First Grade - Brothers Claim Statement Win Over Easts to Lift Welsby Cup Brothers First Grade have returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion, downing competition leaders Easts Rugby 28-10 in a physical Round 16 clash to claim the prestigious Welsby Cup. The opening 40 minutes were a tight and gritty affair, with both sides locked in an arm wrestle. A penalty try just before halftime was the only difference, giving Brothers a slender lead at the break. But it was in the second half where the Brethren found another gear....
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Round 15 – Colts 1 Stun League Leaders as first grade stumble to 2nd loss in a row
July 12, 2025, Round 15 Bond vs Brothers First Grade Brothers’ First Grade side endured their second consecutive defeat in heartbreaking fashion, falling 26-29 to Bond University in a gripping Round 15 encounter. Despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession, Brothers were unable to consistently convert territory into points, as Bond defended resolutely and capitalized effectively on their own periods of field position. Bond established a narrow lead and adopted a more conservative approach in the second half, seeking to protect their advantage. Trailing by seven points as the clock wound down, Brothers found hope when Oli Harvey crossed for...
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Round 14 – Dogs Serve Up Second Defeat of the season for Brothers First Grade
July 5, 2025, Round 14 Wests vs Brothers First Grade The Wests Bulldogs have surged into genuine title contention following a hard-fought 27-21 victory over reigning premiers Brothers in Round 14 of the 2025 season. Wests set the tone early with a blistering opening half, using quick ball movement and strong carries to break through the Brothers defence. Their backline combinations were sharp and decisive, resulting in three unanswered tries as they headed into the break with all the momentum. Facing a 15 - point deficit, Brothers responded in typical fashion after halftime. A composed and determined second-half performance saw...
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Round 13 – Brothers Shine Bright with 7 Wins from 7 on Glamorous Ladies Day
June 28, 2025, Round 13 Norths vs Brothers First Grade Brothers edged out another gritty win over crosstown rivals Norths in front of a buzzing, packed-out Ladies Day crowd at Crosby Park. Norths struck the first blow in the 8th minute, with Connor O’Regan slicing through the defence to score and silence the home supporters early. But Brothers wasted no time responding, showcasing their attacking flair by crossing for three impressive tries before halftime, sending the Ladies Day faithful into full voice. Holding a healthy lead after the break, Brothers found themselves under pressure as Norths wrestled back momentum, clawing...
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