Our club loves the opportunity to provide players with a range of special rugby experiences that offer them the chance to travel and live together, meet players from new places and enjoy friendly games and competitions outside of our usual season schedule. See recent highlights below…
Tours, Comps & Gala Days
2025 TAS Rugby Carnival
SAVE THE DATE U12 ~ 2026! April 18-19
Marist Under 12s Shine at 2025 Armidale School Rugby Carnival
An unforgettable weekend of Rugby, friendship, and community
Over the holidays, our Marist College Canberra Under 12 rugby team proudly represented the school at the 2025 Armidale School Rugby Carnival—Australia’s largest junior rugby event. It was more than just a tournament; it was an experience filled with challenge, growth, and joy for both our players and their families.
From the first kickoff to the final whistle, our boys played with passion, resilience, and true Marist spirit. Facing strong teams from across the country, they rose to the occasion with courage and teamwork, improving with every game. The level of competition was fierce, but the boys held their own and demonstrated not only skill, but exceptional sportsmanship and unity throughout.
Staying together at the Armidale Tourist Park gave our players the chance to bond more closely as a team. Whether it was sharing meals, warming up together, or simply chatting or hanging out at the Park, the boys-built friendships and memories that will last well beyond the rugby field.
The weekend was just as memorable for the parents, who enjoyed a getaway to the stunning New England region of NSW. Surrounded by crisp autumn air and warm country hospitality, our Marist families cheered on the sidelines, shared meals, and connected with one another in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. There was a strong sense of pride in watching the boys play with heart and integrity.
The event itself was superbly organised, with outstanding facilities, hospitality, and community spirit. The Armidale School team made everyone feel welcome and created a positive and supportive environment for all involved.
Thank you to Marty, Andrew and Cath who made this trip possible, and to all the families who supported the boys on and off the field. The 2025 TAS Rugby Carnival was a true celebration of junior sport—and a proud moment for Marist College Canberra.
We return home with smiles, stories, and a stronger sense of team than ever before. Congratulations, boys! ~ Craig McMahon
Junior School – Head of Student Wellbeing
2023 Matt Giteau Cup
On Thursday 18 May almost 100 boys participated in the Matt Giteau Cup inter schools’ rugby competition. Marist entered two teams in the Year 3 and 4 division and five teams in the 5 and 6 division. The day was an enormous success with all the boys loving a full day of rugby with their friends. One of the Year 4 teams made it to the final, which means they have progressed through to the regional Matt Giteau finals.
It was wonderful to see so many Marist boys enjoying playing rugby with their friends and the huge support we received from the parents who came along to watch. A special thank you to Mrs Clare Kelly for the wonderful job she did in organising boys and managing the odd bump or bruise. Thank you also to the parents who volunteered to coach/manage a team on the day – the event could not have happened without you.
2024 TAS Rugby Carnival
“The TASRC was so fun this year. We played really well in all our games, only losing one match and finishing as Runner up in our division. Playing so much rugby in a weekend was awesome fun. The best part was getting to spend all weekend with my mates from school. Thanks to our parents and Garth and Tani for all the work they did over the weekend.” Billy Buser
2023 New Zealand Tour Squad
Daniel Bailey, Uli Latukefu, Max Baker, Jack Linclon, Bailey Bouquiaux, Aston Lockwood, Dylan Bretton, Tom Melrose, James Brewer, Ryan Middleton, Kai Callaway, Nick Nagel, William Casey, Callum O’Brien, Will Cash, Jack O’Mara, Anmol Cheema, Ted Polsen, Josh Duggan, Lachlan Roff, Kian Ellis, Ben, Robertson, Ryan Furner, Bryce Ryan, Dylan Gumm, Harry Salmon, Robbie Hanson, Michael Schelle, Max Hastie, Pat Shepherd, Tom Hedley, Nathan Steil, Joe Henry, Malio Terupo, Will Johnston, Darcy Thomas, Mason, Kon, Alec Vrkic, Robbie Krauss, Angus Wheadon.
2023 TAS Rugby Carnival
The Armidale School Rugby Carnival is one of the most prestigious Junior Rugby competitions in Australia, bringing together schools from across the country to compete against each other, with over 1000 participants. For the Marist Under 12 Rugby Team, participating in this tournament was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and an experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. It should be noted that this year’s group is also the first from Marist to participate in the tournament.
The carnival provided an excellent opportunity for the Marist team to test themselves against some of the best Junior Club and school teams in the country. The tournament attracts teams from all over Australia, many of which have a strong rugby culture and tradition. This means that the standard of play is incredibly high, and the competition is fierce. Marist outdid themselves, in an extremely high division, winning two games and losing three: two with close margins. All the players would love to play the first game again, where the occasion got the better of us, but we still competed well. Our U12s and their families were the team to travel the furthest this year, spending a lot of time together, both on and off the field. This provided an opportunity for the players to get to know each other better, and to build trust and camaraderie that would translate into improved teamwork and performance on the field. It also provided a wonderful opportunity for parents to mingle and build new connections within the Marist community and across the other teams. A Marist tradition begins!
