Rugby success for St Columban’s

St Columban’s College has reaffirmed its high-performing rugby status, claiming the 2025 First XV Rugby Premiership in The Associated Schools (TAS) competition - marking their third straight win.  

The highlight of the final round was St Columban’s First XV team defeating St Paul’s 36-5 in a thrilling final match of the season.  

The undefeated season saw the team finish with six wins from six matches, racking up an impressive 266 points across the season.  

This result reinforces St Columban’s position as a powerhouse in TAS Rugby, with the season’s success driven by a strong mix of emerging talented and seasoned leadership.  

Ten St Columban’s players were named in the Courier Mail’s Rugby Team of the Season - a testament to the calibre of skill, discipline and teamwork shown throughout the trimester.  

TAS is comprised of eight prestigious co-educational schools in Brisbane and surrounding areas and is a rigorous sporting competition known for producing elite-level alumni who go on to compete at national and international levels.