Kids Coaching is all about having fun, keeping the kids active and teaching them the basic skills. Youth Coaching is about teaching the U19 law form of the game and guiding players on their participation journey.
All the tools and resources you need to continue to improve and evolve your rugby coaching at every level. Being a coach is one of the most rewarding roles you can take on. You become the heart and soul of a team who lean on you for guidance both on and off the field.
All of our coaches are parents themselves and coaching their childs age group. They get to experience the journey together and make memories.
Training and preparation
OUR coaching staffS
Ratu Masinawa
U18 Head Coach
Coaching Credentials Smart Rugby & World Rugby Coach, Coaching History: Sunnybank Colts Premier Colts Forwards Coach, Colts 2 Head Coach, Metropolitan West U18s Head Coach - 2012 - Present, IGS 2nd XVs Coach 2018 - Present, Queensland U18s Womens 7s Coach 2016, BJRU U16s Girls Coach 2021
ELIA TUQIRI (JNR)
Coach U10s mix 2023
Level 2 coach : Currently assistance coach for GPS premiere grade rugby team. Prior to GPS I was the head coach for Souths Rugby Club premier team for three years.
Lafaele Sauyaga
U18 Ast. Coach
Level 2 coach 2017 BJRU U12s Royal Trainer 2018 Springfield Lakes Hawks U13s Head Coach BJRU U14s Blue Trainer 2019 - Springfield Lakes Hawks U14s Forwards Coach BJRU U14s Blue trainer QLD Samoa U14s trainer 2020 - UQ Junior Heavies U15s Head Coach 2021 - UQ Junior Heavies U16s Head Coach BJRU U16s BJRU trainer 2022 - UQ Junior Heavies Junior Colts Forwards Coach
Cameron Byram (Kameli) - U12s mix coach 2023
ARU Level 2 Coach - Junior Representative 2019 Under 16 Brisbane South Head Coach (Won State Championship) 2018 Under 14 Brisbane South Head Coach (Won State Championship) 2017 Under 13 Brisbane South Head Coach (Won State Championship) 2016 Under 12 Brisbane City Head Coach 2016 Under 12 Brisbane South Head Coach Junior Club Over 10 years coaching junior rugby of all ages. Twice on invitation coached junior Queensland Kiwi teams in Oceania tournament. 2019 Sunnybank Junior Coach of the Year. 2022 Coach of Team of the Year. 2023 Sunnybank Under 11 Division 1 Coach (team leading the BJRU div 1 comp). Women Representative 2022 Metro South Head Coach, Challenge Series V Qld Country (Qld Reds SuperW Selections) Won 26 - 0 Qld Premier Women 2022 Sunnybank Premier Women Assistant Coach 2021 Sunnybank Premier Women Assistant Coach School 2020 Brisbane State High School 2016 Metropolitan West
Jace Talefenua
Trainer
Jace Talefenua age 20. I am from Tagaqe, Baravi, Nadroga, Fiji. My grandmother is from Levuka, Nabukalevu, Kadavu. Born and raised in Brisbane Australia. I have certificates in the Fitness industry and Sport and recreational. I play Rugby union and Rugby 7s, I have experience playing in Fiji and in Australia. My Goal is to inspire the upcoming Generation.
Kelevi Tuicolo
Coach U16
Level 4 Coach, IRB Coach Educator, 2017-2019 Assistant Coach Premier Grade Brothers Rugby Club, 2020 Head Coach Premier Colts Brothers Rugby Club, 2021 Assistant Coach Premier Grade Brothers Rugby Club, 2017 Assistant Coach Qld Under 16, 2018-2019 Assistant Coach Brisbane City URC, 2020 Co-Director of Rugby St Laurence's College, 2021 Director of Rugby Padua College, 2021 Assistant Coach Qld Under 19, 2022 Head Coach 1st XV Padua College, Currently Assistant Coach Norths Premier Grade.