Day 2 Recap | 2025 National League – Sunshine Coast Clash
Day 2 of the Sunshine Coast Clash started with intensity as a roaring crowd filled the stands at Caloundra Indoor Stadium, bringing energy and excitement to every match.
All photos by Joep Buijs Photography
In Division 1, the day opened with a thriller between Bond University and Great Britain 2. Bond’s high and low pointers combined sharp strategy with relentless teamwork, keeping the score locked right through to the final quarter. But in the closing minutes, GB2 found another gear, edging ahead to seal the win in a nail-biting finish.
The University of Queensland faced Sydney University in a bruising, high-octane clash packed with big hits and end-to-end action. The Red Heavies rounded out their day against a combined GB1/GB2 line-up, showing grit and determination to stay close with the British national squad, an impressive effort given UQ’s limited line-up rotations.
In Division 2, Melbourne University continued their unbeaten run, taking strong wins over both Box Hill and the Barbarians to cement their dominance.
Adding to the excitement, the afternoon saw a special showcase from our junior wheelchair rugby athletes, taking to the court together for the first time since the Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge in Adelaide earlier this year. Their excitement and energy were a highlight for the crowd, offering a glimpse of the sport’s bright future.
Match results
Division 1
Great Britain 2 - 58 vs Bond - 54
Sydney University - 47 vs University of Queensland - 58
Great Britain 1 and 2 combined - 64 vs University of Queensland - 56
Division 2
Box Hill - 32 vs Melbourne University - 50
Melbourne University - 48 vs Barbarians - 33
Barbarians - 30 vs Box Hill - 51
Juniors Division
Green - 19 vs Gold - 15
Green - 13 vs Gold - 11
Our 2025 National League concludes tomorrow at Caloundra Indoor Stadium at Golden Beach on the Sunshine Coast where our Queensland teams will compete against one another, Melbourne University will face Box Hill for the Division 2 final match, and our Juniors Division has their third and final game for this competition.
Not able to make it to the final matches tomorrow? On Thursday 25 September team Great Britain take on the Australian Steelers in a special Test Match at Sunshine Coast Grammar School, tipping off at 3pm. Don't miss the opportunity to see some of the world's best wheelchair rugby athletes in your backyard.
Schedule notes: Due to last-minute operational considerations and athlete availability, Division 1 shifted from a six-team to a five-team format this round. Hunter Wildfires athletes joined other clubs, with all scheduled Hunter games marked as byes.
Today's afternoon game of GB1 vs Sydney University was also cancelled, with Sydney University players taking on a mixed team of athletes for a friendly match in its place.
Tomorrow's scheduled Great Britain match has also been cancelled to allow the team to rest ahead of a training camp with the Steelers which conclude with the special Thursday Test Match open to the public.