Mick Heenan

Mick Heenan
Born
SchoolMarist College Ashgrove[1]
UniversityThe University of Queensland[1]
Notable relativeDaniel Heenan (brother)
Rugby union career
Position Head coach
Current team Brisbane City
Coaching career
Years Team
2002–2009 GPS
2009–2022 University of Queensland
2017–2018 Brisbane City
2024–pres. Bond University

Mick Heenan is an Australian professional rugby union coach. He was the head coach of the Brisbane City team that played in the defunct National Rugby Championship competition.[2] He was the head coach at the University of Queensland, winning the Hospital Cup in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2021.[3] After stint as an assistant coach with the Queensland Reds, Heenan joined Bond University Rugby Club ahead of the 2024 season.[4] He took Bond to the premiership title in 2025, winning his seventh Hospital Cup as head coach.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Tucker, Jim (29 April 2022). "Mick Heenan...UQ Coaching Guru Raises 250 and Still Going". qld.rugby. Archived from the original on 29 April 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Heenan finally answers City call". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  3. ^ "QLD PREMIER RUGBY: UQ EAGER TO CONTINUE DOMINANCE". Rugbynews. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  4. ^ "QPR legend Mick Heenan joins the Bull Sharks". Bond University. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  5. ^ Grey, Lachie (31 August 2025). "AS IT HAPPENED: Bond Uni defeat Brothers 27-25 in instant Hospital Cup classic". qld.rugby. Archived from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.