SAINTS Rugby is making history once again, this time with a record 11 players selected to represent the Sunshine Coast Stingrays at the 2025 Queensland Country Championships.
Following the successful launch of the club’s U13 and U15 Girls Sevens teams earlier this season, this incredible achievement highlights the exciting growth at Saints Rugby.
This year, the U12 Stingrays competed in Brisbane, while the U13s, U14 Boys, and U14 Girls travelled to Townsville for one of the most competitive regional tournaments in the country. With such a deep pool of rugby talent on the Sunshine Coast, earning selection into the representative side is a huge coup for the selected players.
Selected Saints Rugby Players:
*U12: Henry Wilson, Nixon Griggs, Ben Clayton
*U13: Evan Wood, Ziggy Greensill, Matt Fountain
*U14 Girls: Poppy Disley, Freya Robinson
*U14 Boys: Jonty Stoman, Minto Nalatu, Richard Thomas, Josh Fountain
From U13 and up, the Queensland Country Championships also serve as selection trials for the Queensland Country team, which goes on to play Queensland City in a state representative clash. In an outstanding result, Evan Wood (U13) and Minto Nalatu (U14) were both selected, with Evan named captain of the U13 Queensland Country team.
This is the largest ever Saints representation at the Stingrays level and is a clear sign of the club’s growth, the quality of its coaching, and the commitment of its community. With girls’ rugby now a proud part of the club and a “fun-first” philosophy leading the way, Saints is showing that when players are supported and inspired, the pathway to higher honours is clearly achievable.
Congratulations to all the players, families, and coaches involved. Saints Rugby is strong, proud, and building something truly special on the Sunshine Coast.