Vikings Rugby is ready for the 2026 season
Excitement is building across the club as players, coaches and supporters prepare for the new season ahead. After a hard-fought 2025 campaign, the focus now shifts firmly to what’s ahead: raising standards, strengthening connections, and continuing to grow both on and off the field.
Reflecting on 2025: progress, pride and lessons learnt
The 2025 season showcased the depth and competitiveness of the entire Vikings Rugby program. Five of six teams progressed to finals, with both 1st and 2nd Grade advancing to their respective Grand Finals. 2nd Grade secured its fourth consecutive premiership, while 1st Grade reached its third straight decider.
Beyond the results, the consistency across grades reflects something deeper - a unified culture, strong internal connection and a shared standard across the club.
Head Coach Ryan Schultz believes last season laid a valuable platform for what comes next. He described 2025 as providing “a strong foundation across the rugby program and the wider club”, with clear positives to build from.
As attention turns to 2026, Schultz says the ambition remains clear. The group is determined to go further and continue improving in every area, with a strong emphasis on unity within the playing group and raising standards week in, week out.
A clear vision for 2026
That drive for improvement is shared across the club’s leadership. Vikings Rugby President Georgie Prasad says the direction for 2026 is clear: to continue building Vikings into Australia’s leading rugby union community club. The focus remains on excellence across the organisation, while staying progressive and strengthening ties with the Tuggeranong Valley community.
For General Manager Justin Morgan, that community connection sits at the heart of everything the club does. Providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for players, volunteers and supporters remains the top priority, alongside creating opportunities for participation and strengthening pathways from juniors through to seniors.
With strong pathways, a clear focus on participation and a loyal supporter base, Vikings Rugby continues to lead the Tuggeranong sporting landscape while remaining firmly connected to its community roots.
Lock in your 2026 home games
Viking Park is where our community comes together. From season launch to special themed rounds, 2026 will be packed with big hits, great crowds and plenty of opportunities for members, families and supporters to get behind the red and white.
Vikings Rugby returns to Viking Park on Saturday 11 April, opening its 2026 campaign at home against Western District Lions. Home fixtures include:
Round 1 – 11 April: Ladies Day
Round 2 – 18 April
Round 4 – 2 May
Round 5 – 9 May: Cultural Day
Round 10 – 20 June: Charity Day
Round 12 – 4 July
Round 13 – 11 July: Sponsors Day
Round 14 – 18 July: Hagars & Helgas Day
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