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Bond Pirates Rugby Union Club is a leading club in the Gold Coast Rugby Competition. Established in 1996, through the formation of previous Pirates Rugby Club and Bond University Rugby Club, the club has gone on to compete successfully in both major and minor competitions and continued to develop its junior academy into the largest junior base club on the Gold Coast.

The Bond Pirates are keen to bolster their ranks in all grades and age categories this year. If you have an active interest in participating at any level in seniors, juniors, over 35s, or girls 7s, please email your details (name, mobile contact number, age as of 1st January, and preferred position) to info@bondpirates.com.au.

How to Register            Bond Pirates 2023

Registrations need to be completed prior to training commencing. Prompt registration helps to ensure your child is selected into a team as older teams do fill up and registrations close.

THE ONLY WAY TO REGISTER IS TO USE THE RUGBY XPLORER APP OR VIA YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT WITH RUGBYAU

You must have a Rugby Xplorer account to register. Registrations can be completed via the

Rugby Xplorer app or website: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au

STEPS TO REGISTER

  1. Open Rugby Xplorer app/ Rugby Portal and sign in by entering email address and password. If its your first time please create an account then follow steps to register player.
  1. Click “Register”
  2. Click ‘Find a Club’
  3. Select who you would like to register, click “continue”
  4. Enter Club name – Bond Pirates Rugby Union club Juniors or Seniors
  5. Click Club name and hit “next”
  6. Select Registration Role, Registration Type and Duration from dropdowns, click “next”

Registration Type: Juniors = XVs Juniors QLDC Seniors = XVs MENS QLDC

Best to choose Season for Duration.

Weekly option available for senior ONLY but WILL NOT contribute to full registration.

Training only can be used for training ONLY Mid-March or Pre-season game then this amount WILL be deducted off your FULL registration fee. To ensure spot in team full registration needs to be paid.

  1. Players who are Re-registering ensure to change personal information to suit current details.

Juniors will need to enter correct height and weight details. Select NO to making profile private unless totally necessary as if you select private players name will be left off all team scoring displays.

  1. Payment Screen – Select payment option enter credit card or proceed to zip Pay option

FAIR PLAY VOUCHERS ACCEPTED

To process a Voucher please forward your signed voucher to info@bondpirates.com.au and a replied discount code email will be sent back once processed. Then you register as per above.

Birth Certificates need to be emailed to below address

SENIORS

JUNIORS

OVER 35’S

WOMENS

JUNIORS INFO

Our Junior Club

6 – 7s age group play 7 a side on a quarter field. Focus is on evasion,  Tag Catch, and Pass, Running, Scoring Tries, and enjoyment.
8s tackling is introduced to the game with 7 a side and a focus on correct/safe technique in tackle, ruck, and maul.
9s moves to 10 a side and a focus on attack defence.
10 & 11 age group moves to a full field less 10m and introduces kick in general play, contested scrum, and lineout.
12s moves to 15 a side, full field, and a positional awareness focus. 12s is considered competitive with the theory of first past the post the overall winning team in the district.
13s and above is our competitive age group with semi’s and finals to round off the season. Being strong competitive sides our teams fill fast so reach out now to ensure your spot with us. Once a pirate always a pirate.

Training Days

Wednesday – 9s to 11 teams
Tuesday & Thursday – 12s and above (14s Tues & Friday Training)
Friday 6s through to 11s age group
Training days depend on coaches’ availability and the above is a guideline.

Keep up to date by visiting our Facebook page.

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SENIORS INFO

Our Senior grades are looking strong and training hard for a successful season.  With Season Training on Tuesday & Thursdays 6:30 -8pm. Pre-season games March and Round 1 April 15th then mid-August for finals.

Fielding teams in 1st, 2nd, 3rd grades and U18s we are always looking for more players to join the team and encourage you to come, meet the team and have a run.

Keep up to date by visiting our Facebook page.

Training Tuesday & Thursday Nights 6:30pm - 8pm

Bond Pirates are excited to announce Paul Jeffery as Senior Head Coach for the 2023 Season.

Paul will lead an experienced Senior Coaching Team to deliver continued growth from the Pirates Playing Group. Paul has extensive coaching experience and with his international coaching relationships, will bring a fresh and exciting skillset to the club.

With our existing players and a raft of new experienced teammates, the Bond Pirates have a promising success for 2023.

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GIRLS RUGBY 2023

Bond Pirates girls season is shapping up to be the best one yet with 7s & XV’s Rugby training and competition opportunities.

Girls competition XV’s playing grades: 12s  14s  16s & 18s

Girls competition 7’s playing grades: 13s  15s  17s & opens

Now is your time to get into the game.

‘ACT LIKE A LADY  PLAY LIKE A BEAST’ @ PIRATES

XVs- Training 6 week block EVERY SUNDAY as a district Emerging Girls Development Program.

7s comp starting soon after.

CLUB TRAINING DETAILS TO COME

7s Rugby Co-Ordinator – DEBBIE SAMPSON – 0409 642 162

Keep up to date by visiting our Facebook group.

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BUCCANEERS

Our social group holds the club together. The over 35s consist of previous players, coaches, and dads a bunch of light-hearted blocks just wanting a non-serious run and some bloke time. Each Thursday they meet on the grounds at 6:30pm with a handful of games organised during the season. In the off-season, golf days or other activities are often organised.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED $100 per season.

Contact Paul Hoad 0405 106 605 for further details

Keep up to date by visiting our Facebook page.

THE BENEFITS

  • Participate in a high standard of rugby for your age group/ability.
  • Build a network of friends/business acquaintances through not only your team but the club as a whole.
  • Provided with Pirates Playing Pack consisting of Club Training Shirt, Shorts, and Socks.
  • Feel secure you are participating in an incredible team sport with a fully organised ARU club. ‘Good Sports’ Member.
  • Socialise at the Clubhouse – with plenty of food and refreshments on offer.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

85%

GREAT RUGBY

90%

FUN AND FITNESS

85%

TEAM TOGETHERNESS

100%