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QLD City and Country share spoils

qrlmedia — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:43:42 +0000

QLD City and Country share spoils

Queensland Under 17 representative pathway matches between City and Country finished in a deadlock over the weekend.

City won the girls’ match 40-12, before Country hit back to claim the boys’ clash 36-8.

Incredibly, both City and Country accumulated 48 points across the two games at Burleigh, recording the exact same number of tries and goals.

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In the girls’ match, City prop Sianah Misa scored two second-half tries in a powerhouse display.

City led 18-4 at half-time and fought off a gallant Country comeback which looked threatening following tries to Diaz Bowen and Hayley Wainwright.

In the boys’ match, Country fullback Derek Ahwang was in scintillating form, crossing for four tries in the 28-point win.

Country led 28-0 at half-time, but City refused to back down in the second half with Jordan Tuuga-Stevenson and Toetu Misipati Toetu both crossing the line.

Teams

Girls’ Under 17s:

City 40
TRIES : Sianah Misa 2, Alessana Betham, Maleea Te Kotahi, Lashae-Armani Tonga, Afeena Faamafu, Aaliyah Bush, Peyton Fakaosilea
GOALS : Shyloh Tofae 3, Marmie Nati

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Country 12
TRIES : Tah’ Lucy Querro, Diaz Bowen, Hayley Wainwright

Boys’ Under 17s:

Country 36
TRIES : Derek Ahwang 4, Manua Dau, Timothy Dixon, Leo Briggs
GOALS : Derek Ahwang 4

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City Boys 8 TRIES : Jordan Tuuga-Stevenson, Toetu Misipati Toetu

Dalby Devils under 17s raise over $10K

qrlmedia — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:18:12 +0000

Dalby Devils under 17s raise over $10K

Author : QRL Media

Dalby Devils under 17s raise over $10K in fundraiser

Dalby Devils under 17s raise over $10K (Photo : QRL)

A club which has consistently produced star talents such as Carl Webb, Brodie Croft and Beau Fermor has turned its attention to outside of the rugby league scene.

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The Dalby Devils present the $10,000 donation to the McGrath Foundation. (Photo : QRL)

The Dalby Devils have again shown the power of a community’s willingness to give back, raising over $10,000 during their annual under 17 charity round held on Saturday.

This year, the funds will support the McGrath Foundation’s cancer care nursing services in Dalby, with the initiative proudly led by the club’s under 17 boys and girls sides.

Dalby’s Jasper Filewood breaks through the Toowoomba Valleys defence. (Photo : QRL)

Each year, the clubs under 17s select a cause close to their hearts, driving fundraising efforts.

It’s a long-standing tradition that reinforces gratitude to the Dalby community and teaches players about the dedication behind the scenes from club volunteers and committee members.

Players hit their goal through jersey sponsorships, bake stalls, and first try scorer sweeps across both matches.

The day was boosted by the support of visiting teams Southern Suburbs and Valleys, who also embraced the cause.

Dalby Devils Samara Mittelstadt (left), club captains Mia Deem and Cooper Collins man the bake sale to raise money for McGrath Foundation breast cancer nurses in Dalby. (Photo : QRL)

The Devils have a strong track record of raising funds for important causes, previously backing the Carl Webb Foundation and RUOK.

Dalby Devils under 17s raise over $10K (Photo : QRL)

That ongoing connection with RUOK has led to a long-term partnership embedded in the club’s mental health and wellbeing culture.

Dalby Devils under 17s raise over $10K (Photo : QRL)

The total amount raised across recent years is now approaching the $100,000 mark, reflecting the club’s enduring commitment to community impact beyond the scoreboard.

St Patrick’s & Mackay breaks Confraternity drought

qrlmedia — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:17:08 +0000

St Patrick’s & Mackay breaks Confraternity drought

Author : Michael Crutcher QRL contributor

St Patrick’s & Mackay breaks Confraternity drought

One of the most successful schools in Confraternity Carnival history broke a 22-year drought today in a dramatic finish to the prestigious schoolboys’ carnival in Rockhampton.

St Patrick’s College, Mackay – the school of State of Origin players Daly Cherry-Evans, Wendell Sailor and Shannon Hegarty – outlasted gallant Padua College, Kedron 10-8 in a gripping Confraternity Shield final.

The decider came down to a scrambling finish as Padua College peppered the Mackay line – their last play went through nine sets of hands and included a regathered kick – but the Brisbane team was unable to haul in a 10-0 halftime deficit.

The win restored St Patrick’s College to the top of a Confraternity Carnival they once dominated. In a 16-year period from 1988, St Patrick’s won eight Shield titles including five in a row.

But they had not won since defeating St Mary’s College, Toowoomba in the 2003 decider on the Gold Coast.

This is the 45th Confraternity Carnival, drawing 56 boys’ teams and 16 girls’ teams from Catholic and Independent schools across the state.

The Carnival is run by Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League and was hosted by The Cathedral College.

This “Confro” was difficult to predict.

The Shield semi-finalists included teams from Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Mackay and Brisbane. And the mixture of young squad and schools who had come off their rugby union seasons made it guesswork.

The carnival came down to a Mackay team led by cane farmer and rookie coach Shane Mau making the most of its opportunities in wins over Confro powerhouses Ignatius Park College, Townsville, hosts The Cathedral College and the brave Padua College team.

“That was so nail-biting,” Mau said. “We were riding that finish because it was just such a close game.

“We got to the front but Padua came back. They are just a great side. They never give in and we knew we would have to work really hard to beat them.

“To be a part of this is just so special for everyone involved. Our squad is just a great group of young men.

“We’ve got some really good players in our team who are well known in schoolboy footy but we also have a full squad that just never stopped trying all week.

The win comes down to the whole squad.”

Halfback Adam McSherry, contracted to the NRL Dolphins, is one of those high-profile schoolboys who caused trouble for St Patrick’s rivals across the week.

McSherry created one of the first line breaks as St Patrick’s dominated the first half before Padua College’s reply.

Five-eighth and player-of-the-carnival Damon Humphrys, contracted to the NRL Bulldogs, sparked the Padua attack as the southerners scored twice in the second half.

Padua College had played its first rugby league game of the year in Monday’s opening pool round after claiming the Associated Independent Colleges’ First XV rugby union title. St Patrick’s had been involved in their regional rugby league competition.

Goal-kicking proved the difference with McSherry’s single conversion of St Patrick’s two tries enough to land St Patrick’s ninth Shield triumph.

The Bob Lindner Trophy, for the bottom tier of Division 1, stayed locally as Rockhampton Grammar School claimed the title on countback after a 20-all draw with Marymount College, Burleigh Waters.

The Division 2 Neil Bloxsidge Plate

The Division 2 Neil Bloxsidge Plate went to St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane 18-12 against AIC rival Villanova College, Coorparoo.

Another AIC school – St Edmund’s College, Ipswich – claimed the Division 2 Confraternity Bowl in an 18-0 victory over All Souls St Gabriel’s College, Charters Towers.

Division 3 was again hard-fought between teams from across the state. The highest-ranking Confraternity Cup went to Townsville’s Ryan Catholic College with a 16-0 win over McAuley College, Beaudesert.

The Confraternity Challenge was won by St Mary’s College, Cairns, defeating St John’s School, Roma 20-16.

The inaugural Division 4 final was fought out between Brisbane Catholic Education schools Trinity College, Beenleigh and Emmaus College, Jimboomba.

Trinity College won the Confraternity Classic 10-4, surviving a last-minute attacking raid by Emmaus College.

Boys’ semi-final results

DIVISION 1

Shield final

St Patrick’s College, Mackay 10 d Padua College, Kedron 8

Shield positional playoffs (in order of placing)

St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon 26 d The Cathedral College, Rockhampton 10

Ignatius Park College, Townsville 48 d Shalom College, Bundaberg 10

St Augustine’s College, Cairns 38 d Iona College, Lindum 8

Trophy final

Rockhampton Grammar School 20 drew Marymount College, Burleigh Waters 20.

(Rockhampton Grammar School won on countback).

Trophy positional playoffs (in order of placing)

St Mary’s College, Toowoomba 18 d Marist College, Ashgrove 10

Emmaus College, Rockhampton 24 d St Peter Claver College, Riverview 12

St Patricks College, Shorncliffe 20 d Aquinas College, Ashmore 4

DIVISION 2

Neil Bloxsidge Plate Final

St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane 18 d Villanova College, Coorparoo 12

Plate positional playoffs (in order of placing)

Clairvaux Mackillop College, Upper Mt Gravatt 14 d St Columban’s College, Caboolture 8

Marist College, Emerald 32 Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay 6

St James’ College, Spring Hill 54 d St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie 16

Bowl final

St Edmund’s College, Ipswich 18 d All Souls St Gabriel’s College, Charters Towers 0

Bowl positional playoffs (in order of placing)

Holy Spirit College, Mackay 24 d Blackheath & Thornburgh College, Charters Towers 16

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers 14 d Assumption College, Warwick 0

St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba 24 d St Thomas More College, Sunnybank 18

DIVISION 3

Cup final

Ryan Catholic College, Townsville 16 d McAuley College, Beaudesert 0

Cup positional playoffs (in order of placing)

Southern Cross Catholic College, Townsville 18 d St Patrick’s College, Gympie 10

Chanel College, Gladstone 26 d Unity College, Sunshine Coast 18

Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Dalby 10 d St John’s College, Nambour 4

Challenge final

St Mary’s College, Cairns 20 d St John’s College, Roma 16

Challenge positional playoffs (in order of placing)

Faith Lutheran College, Plainland 30 d St Michael’s College, Merrimac 8

Mt Maria College, Mitchelton 14 d Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mt Isa 4

Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham 18 d Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia 12

DIVISION 4

Classic final

Trinity College, Beenleigh 10 d Emmaus College, Jimboomba 4

Classic positional playoffs (in order of placing)

Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr 14 d St Augustine’s College, Augustine Heights 0

Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs 30 d Good Counsel Catholic College, Innisfail 12

St Anthony’s College, Townsville 36 d Good Samaritan Catholic College, Bli Bli 12

AWARDS

The Lionel Williamson Trophy for player of the carnival

Damon Humphrys, Padua College, Kedron

Player of Second Division
Sean Kelly, Villanova College, Coorparoo

Player of Third Division
Jesse Jones, St John’s College, Nambour

Player of Fourth Division
Jordan Caralson, Trinity College, Beenleigh

Player of the Final

Declan Grady, St Patrick’s College, Mackay

Player with the Most Potential

Ben Walker, St Augustine’s College, Cairns

Carbine Club Spirit of the Carnival Award

Chase Tansey, Blackheath & Thornburgh College, Charters Towers

QISSRL Boys’ Merit Team

1 Liam Rice, Marist College, Ashgrove
2 Sterling Wilkinson, Marymount College, Burleigh Waters
3 Harrison Vera, Padua College, Kedron
4 Leo Fanuatanu, Rockhampton Grammar School
5 Solomon Terare, Ignatius Park College, Townsville
6 Damon Humphrys, Padua College, Kedron
7 Adam McSherry, St Patrick’s College, Mackay
8 Cayde Miller, St Augustine’s College, Cairns
9 Darcy McFarlane, St Patrick’s College, Mackay
10 Sitivei Afu, Ignatius Park College, Townsville
11 Nate Clark, Padua College, Kedron
12 Flynn Moore, Aquinas College, Ashmore
13 Alekisio Siale, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton
14 Ryder Abell, Marymount College, Burleigh Waters
15 Lachy Anderson, St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon
16 Sean Kelly, Villanova College, Coorparoo
17 Zac Bateman, The Cathedral College, Rockhampton

Coach: Jason Hamilton, Marymount College, Burleigh Waters

Manager: Todd Riggs, St Peter Claver College, Riverview

Photo: Luke Fletcher/QISSRL

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QRL Emerging Under 18 squad announced

qrlmedia — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 23:52:45 +0000

QRL Emerging Under 18 squad announced

Author : Angus McCasker QRL media

QRL Emerging Under 18 squad announced

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Queensland’s top 18-year-old players will come together from across the state in a camp focused on improving their individual abilities.

The camp is designed to acknowledge and improve the unique abilities of all 30 players selected. By developing the top performers, Queensland’s depth in youth rugby league talent continues to grow, helping to provide stronger future performances for the state.

Notably, 12 of the 30 players were recently involved in the Mal Meninga Cup grand final between the Burleigh Bears and the Tweed Seagulls.

The state’s leading players will be fortunate enough to be mentored by former NRL talents, Darius Boyd and Jordan Rankin, as the pair take on the joint role of head coach.

Adding depth to the coaching roster are top Mal Meninga coaches Sam Meskell (Tweed Seagulls), Gus McKellar (Western Clydesdales), Ben Weston (Brisbane Tigers) and Peter Rogers (Central Queensland Capras).

The camp will also focus on generating the boys’ connections and harmony as a group.

Wally Lewis’ immense amount of experience as a league player and a teammate will be invaluable to teaching the young men about coming together as a team.

Alongside the strong coaching staff will be Former Origin Greats (FOGS), Matt Gillett and Andrew McCullough, as they will join the camp and share their vast expertise both on and off the field gathered from an impressive number of years as professionals in the industry.

The camp starts Saturday morning and will run for the entirety of the weekend.

Emerging squad:

Javon Andrews – Souths Logan Magpies
Cooper Bai – Burleigh Bears
Coby Black – Burleigh Bears
Jai Bowden – Sunshine Coast Falcons
Jett Bryce -Burleigh Bears
Lachlan Buchbach – Redcliffe Dolphins
Seth Carpenter – Central Queensland Capras
Phillip Coates – Burleigh Bears
Braith Dowson – Northern Pride
Jac Finigan – Tweed Head Seagulls
Carter Ford – Central Queensland Capras
Zac Garton – Redcliffe Dolphins
Zac Herdegen – Redcliffe Dolphins
Harrison Hill – Gold Coast Titans
Clancy Hohn – Central Queensland Capras
Sam Hyne – Canberra Raiders
Saxon Innes – Burleigh Bears
Sunny Kama – Burleigh Bears
Prestyn Laine-Sietu – Redcliffe Dolphins
David Leota – Canterbury Bulldogs
Braelan Marsh – Central Queensland Capras

Amare Milford – Burleigh Bears
Mark Nosa – South Sydney Rabbitohs
Cory Pearse – Tweed Heads Seagulls
Tavita Penaia-Te’o – Mackay Cutters
Ray Puru – Burleigh Bears
Dirhys Sefo – Souths Logan Magpies
Bodhi Sharpley – Western Clydesdales
Sam Stephenson – Tweed Head Seagulls
Disharne Tonihi – Burleigh Bears

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Mal Meninga Cup elimination finals

qrlmedia — Mon, 06 May 2024 04:26:32 +0000

Mal Meninga Cup elimination finals

Author : Rikki-Lee Arnold Statewide content producer

Mal Meninga Cup elimination finals

The Burleigh Bears and Ipswich Jets have advanced to the next round of Mal Meninga Cup finals, with both teams now just one win away from the premiership decider.

Both sides triumphed in their week one elimination final showdowns, with the Bears knocking out the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and the Jets overcoming the Mackay Cutters.

On Saturday, the Bears cruised into the week two qualifying finals, scoring seven tries to four.

A few missed conversions saw them lead the Seagulls by just six points at halftime despite scoring four tries to the opposition’s two in the opening stanza.

But they kicked into another gear in the second half, doing enough to ensure they will meet the Redcliffe Dolphins next Saturday.

Winger Saxon Innes and centre Phillip Coates bagged a double each.

Burleigh Bears in action. Photo: Dylan Parker/QRL

On Sunday, in a seesawing clash at North Ipswich Reserve, the Jets managed to hold off the Cutters with a 38-32 victory.

Ipswich raced out with three tries in the opening 12 minutes, with Dominique Sandow, Lyncoln Cliffe and Saifiti Junior Saifiti all crossing.

But the Cutters didn’t take a backwards step, scoring three tries of their own to go into the break down 20-16.

A nail-biting second half followed, as the two teams went tit for tat.

Fullback Sandow scored what was ultimately the winning try in the 63rd minute but the Cutters gave fans a thrilling final seven minutes, crossing through winger Hunter Harris in the 67th.
Match: Jets v Cutters

Semi Final – Sunday 5th May

Jets 38 – 32 Cutters

The Jets were able to hold on to set up a date with the minor premiers, Tweed Seagulls on Saturday.

The winners of the two qualifying finals this coming weekend – Saturday, May 11 – will advance to the 2024 Mal Meninga Cup grand final.
Match: Bears v WM Seagulls

Semi Final – Saturday 4th May

Bears 34 – 20 WM Seagulls

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Main photo: Erick Lucero/QRL

Queensland Schoolgirls

qrlmedia — Thu, 11 May 2023 23:45:25 +0000

Queensland Schoolgirls

Author : Jacob Grams QRL community content producer

Everything you need to know: Queensland Schoolgirls

The 2023 Queensland School Sport 14-15 Years and 16-18 Years Girls Rugby League State Championships will be held at the Gold Coast from May 11-14.

The competition will be split between Bob Singh Oval, Miami and Cbus Super Stadium, Robina during the first three days. The final day will have matches from both age groups at each venue.

The tournament will commence with an opening ceremony at 8.15am on Thursday and wrap up with a closing ceremony after the final game, when those selected in the Queensland 17-18 years and, for the first time, 15-16 years squads will be revealed.

Queensland Representative School Sport rugby league chairman Scott Whybird said the carnival was a highlight on the school calendar.

“It brings opportunities across the state, from the Torres Strait to Coolangatta and way out west. It’s a really great time for families, for the girls and the cherry on top is to be able to make the state team and play the national championships,” Whybird said.

“The referees are a really critical component also. It’s an opportunity for them to work on their development and the other area that’s really helping us out is we’re working with the QRL with our coaches and giving them some professional learning opportunities to lift the standard of coaching.

“It’s a really integrated state championships that gives everybody an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills.”

Matches from the carnival will be available to watch live and free at Qplus.tv.

See the full schedule and squad lists below.

Everything you need to know

What : 2023 Queensland School Sport 14-15 years and 16-18 years Girls Rugby League State Championships

When : Thursday, May 11 to Sunday, May 14

Where : Bob Singh Oval, Miami and Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

Teams

South West, Capricornia, Met East, Wide Bay, Northern, Peninsula, South Coast, Darling Downs, Met West, Met North, Sunshine Coast

Schedule

Thursday, May 11
14-15 years, Miami

Time Game Teams

9.30am 1 South West v Capricornia
10.45am 2 Met East White v Wide Bay
12pm 3 Northern v Peninsula
1.15pm 4 South Coast v Darling Downs
2.30pm 5 Met West v Met North
3.45pm 6 Met East v Sunshine Coast

16-18 years, Robina

Time Game Teams

9.30am 1 Darling Downs v Sunshine Coast
10.45am 2 Peninsula v South Coast Maroon
12pm 3 Capricornia v Met North
1.15pm 4 Wide Bay v Met East White
2.30pm 5 South Coast v Met West
3.45pm 6 Met East v Northern

Friday, May 12
14-15 years, Robina

Time Game Teams

8am 7 10 v 12
9.15am 8 9 v 11
10.30am 9 4 v 8
11.45am 10 3 v 7
1pm 11 2 v 6
2.15pm 12 1 v 5

16-18 years, Miami

Time Game Teams

9am 7 10 v 12
10.15am 8 9 v 11
11.30am 9 4 v 8
12.45pm 10 3 v 7
2pm 11 2 v 6
3.15pm 12 1 v 5

Saturday, May 13
14-15 years, Miami

Time Game Teams

8am 13 Loser Game 7 v Loser Game 8
9.15am 14 Winner Game 7 v Winner Game 8
10.30am 15 Loser Game 9 v Loser Game 11
11.45am 16 Loser Game 10 v Loser Game 12
1pm 17 Winner Game 9 v Winner Game 11
2.15pm 18 Winner Game 10 v Winner Game 12

16-18 years, Robina

Time Game Teams

9am 13 Loser Game 7 v Loser Game 8
10.15am 14 Winner Game 7 v Winner Game 8
11.30am 15 Loser Game 9 v Loser Game 11
12.45pm 16 Loser Game 10 v Loser Game 12
2pm 17 Winner Game 9 v Winner Game 11
3.15pm 18 Winner Game 10 v Winner Game 12

Sunday, May 14
14-15 years, Miami and Robina

Time Game Teams Location

8.30am 11th place playoff Loser Game 13 v Loser Game 15 Bob Singh Oval
8.30am 5th place playoff Winner Game 15 v Winner Game 16 Cbus Stadium
10.10am 9th place playoff Winner Game 13 v Loser Game 14 Bob Singh Oval
10.10am 3rd place playoff Loser Game 17 v Loser Game 18 Cbus Stadium
11.50am 7th place playoff Winner Game 14 v Loser Game 16 Bob Singh Oval
11.50am 1st place playoff Winner Game 17 v Winner Game 18 Cbus Stadium

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16-18 years, Robina and Miami

Time Game Teams Location

9.20am 11th place playoff Loser Game 13 v Loser Game 15 Bob Singh Oval
9.20am 5th place playoff Winner Game 15 v Winner Game 16 Cbus Stadium
11am 9th place playoff Winner Game 13 v Loser Game 14 Bob Singh Oval
11am 3rd place playoff Loser Game 17 v Loser Game 18 Cbus Stadium
12.40pm 7th place playoff Winner Game 14 v Loser Game 16 Bob Singh Oval
12.40pm 1st place playoff Winner Game 17 v Winner Game 18 Cbus Stadium

Squads – Selected squads as of May 10, 2023. Subject to change.

14-15 years

South West

TBC

Capricornia

1. Courtney Harris, 2. Matilda Downie, 3. Isabelle Jensen, 4. Charlotte McLean, 5. Zakiylia Freeman-Lynch, 6. N/A, 7. Kyra Kent, 8. Addison Carlyon, 9. Josie Wogand, 10. Lanelle Maui, 11. Alexis Bukowski, 12. Aleisha Corbett, 13. Maycee Brown, 14. Macey Evans, 15. N/A, 16. Cianna Faulkner, 17. Jorgie Mitchell, 18. N/A, 19. Matilda Clarke.

Coach: Cedric Adua

Met East

1. Janique Mili, 2. Mia Pio, 3. Leilani Taofinuu, 4. Tiahna Kanawi, 5. Ebony Tziros, 6. Lashae Tonga, 7. Lili Lewis, 8. Eden Tutakangahau, 9. Enah Desic, 10. Melennie Sau, 11. Mamele Misa, 12. Sienna Trew, 13. Milliana Maseinawa, 14. Oracle Bayer, 15. Deannah Tato, 16. London Pakura, 17. Luisa Olomalii, 18. Sianah Misa, 19. Carayanidis Ta’akimoeaka-Pulu.

Coach: Shane Hammond

Met East White

1. Charlotte Batty, 2. Lily Sumner, 3. Elizabeth Mikaio, 4. Shylah Prins, 5. Charlotte Gemmell, 6. Kailah Hape, 7. Taylor Martin-Habib, 8. Elisa Asomua, 9. Shelby Bochow, 10. Loeisha Kovio Taumaletila, 11. N/A, 12. Analysse Su’a, 13. Lexis Cochrane-Yorke, 14. Biarnka Joyce, 15. Aatahua Lawrence-Lemon, 16. Tayla Chong-Nee, 17. Emily Whittaker, 18. N/A, 19. Delylah-Hope Faraimo.

Coach: Joseph Greer

Wide Bay

TBC

Northern

1. Shenae Cassidy, 2. Joannah Yamashita, 3. Tayla Byrne, 4. Kara Rains, 5. Jaylynn Matheson-Hone, 6. Kaitontae Ross, 7. Dior Daisy, 8. Taylar Viero, 9. Liyah Priddle, 10. Sydnee Cleeland, 11. Grace Ufer, 12. Evoltia Tuala, 13. Serenity Mila, 14. Diaz Bowen, 15. Kaila Kratemann, 16. Mia Pashley, 17. Chantel Wilson, 18. Macey Lahrs, 19. Jurney Mila.

Coach: Mitch Bebb

Peninsula

1. Ciarn MacBride, 2. Norah Mudu, 3. Nylese Meredith, 4. Niya Hodge, 5. Grace , Frost, 6. Sam Patch, 7. Mistee Sagigi, 8. Shiloh-Lily, 9. Brydee Spry, 10. Etelka Hari, 11. Kichyra Tamwoy, 12. Elishama Suavai, 13. Kayden Plumb, 14. Tessa Kanai, 15. Jekoda Pearson, 16. Nikita Burton, 17. Arianna Martin, 18. Manaia Lunt, 19. Olivia Mason.

Coach: Rebecca Mason

South Coast

1. Taliah Anderson, 2, Jyahti Kingi, 3. Reitumanua Ratima, 4. N/A, 5. Kuedan Kingi, 6. Panatahi Tonga-Awhikau, 7. Torah Luadaka, 8. Star Clarke, 9. Okalani Crompton, 10. Mijah Kamakamica, 11. Seneisha Hepi, 12. Aaliyah Temete-Boga, 13. Affrica Hippi, 14. Maleea Te Kotahi, 22. Diamond Graham, 16. Stevie Blackett, 17. Mia Walker, 18. Aaliyah Taurima-Wharewaka, 19. Lacey Mclaren.

Coach: Ashley Adams

Darling Downs

TBC

Met West

1. Dakota Gillespie, 2. Mieke Moata’ane, 3. Jannali Wyles-Entermann, 4. Emily Jackwitz, 5. Dakota Wenzel-Stephan, 6. Leevi Williams, 7. Bella Alo, 8. Charity Faalogo, 9. Camry Soli, 10. Tofi Ulugia, 11. Emilee George, 12. Benae Toloa, 13. Shannahlyn Mana’o, 14. Marley Morgan, 15. Laqueesha Laurie, 16. Bella Loto, 17. Tannah Klass, 18. Ella O’Dea, 19. Amber Collins.

Coach: Veronica White

Met North

1. Shar-Lene Lilliana Nati, 2. Layla Collins, 3. Sinalei Tupu, 4. Vaisaili Anileen Chan Kee, 5. Aaliyah Murphy, 6. Lenore Georgetown, 7. Kaia Skeen, 8. Pito Visesio, 9. Charlize Fisher-Duncan, 10. TBC, 11. Mya Tronc, 12. Camryn Phillips, 13. Annabel Hales, 14. Paige Stagg, 15. Lesa Leiataua, 16. Jhenarie McAvoy-Turpin, 17. Summar Webb, 18. Chloe Barnsdale, 19. Makayla Majok-Horwell.

Coach: Bridget Matthews

Sunshine Coast

1. Ace Pollock, 2. Bridie Lohse, 3. Shaya Carfantan, 4. Nanina Defty, 5. Hannah Keith, 6. Summer Leech, 7. Jazmin Askew, 8. Poppy O’Shea, 9. Mikira Law, 10. Paige French, 11. Ari Finklestein, 12. Kaitlyn Newey, 13. Marley Chan, 14. Esme Hearsum, 15. Grace Brain, 16. Jade Fitzsimmons, 17. Lily Bain, 18. Ellie Walker, 19. Vienna Burgess.

Coach: Emma Liesegang

16-18 years

Capricornia

1. Zoe Robson, 2. Gail Winni, 3. Miah Powell, 4. Harmonie Fauid, 5. La Naliah Hine, 6. Mackayla Champion, 7. Keely Pitt, 8. Tori Dakin, 9. Paityne Johns, 10. Chelsea McLeod, 11. Ella Cronin Flanagan, 12. Keala Florian, 13. Gracie Watt, 14. Chloe Powell, 15. N/A, 16. Shaylee Hazledine, 17. Lyndsey Major-Booth, 18. Caydence Fouracre, 19. Ciara Thomson.

Coach: Matt Sanders

Darling Downs

1. Cheyenne Zirbel, 2. Tayla Horrobin, 3. Lucy Davis, 4. Mariah Brown, 5. Kaysharn Deemal, 6. Chloe Pallisier, 7. Bonnie Zapper, 8. Rashae King, 9. Mia Byrnes, 10. Libby Dunn, 11. Breanna Hoskin, 12. Halle Belleford, 13. Chelsea Middleton, 14. Phoebe Knight, 15. Pipah Ferguson, 16. Kia Tayley, 17. Amelia O’Toole, 18. Eliza Morcom.

Coach: Lisa Croft

Met East

1. Nazlyn Waaka-Rhind, 2. Mercedez Taluelei-Siala, 3. Delilah Eliu, 4. Nikolina Fangupo, 5. Koolee Harbour, 6. Raewyn Olomalii, 7. Montaya Hudson, 8. Alice Shannon, 9. Liliele Vaitolo, 10. Amanii Misa, 11. Mya Sautia, 12. Malaela Sua, 13. India Seeto, 14. Diantae Savage, 15. Danielle Tutakangahau, 16. Jamierouquai Pio, 17. Shetayah Han, 18. Karen Pritchard, 19. Rina Francis.

Coach: Chace Carey

Met East White

1. Hannah Monaghan, 2. Aspen Makao, 3. TBA, 4. Makayla Howarth, 5. Petra Greenwood, 6. Dakota Brady-Heaslop, 7. Kameryn Bray, 8. Lorraine Lacundru, 9. Sia Asouma, 10. Porche John, 11. Blessing Leota Williams, 12. Harlem Walker, 13. Hayley Bush, 14. Kylah Edmonda, 15. Laylah Satui, 16. Chloe Rowe, 17. Jaydika Tafua, 18. Memphis Tanielu, 19. N/A.

Coach: Jake Rowden

Met North

1. Ashley Cotter, 2. Sarah Clark, 3. Jessica Jahnke, 4. Bailey Sorbello, 5. Reshaei Chaseling, 6. Memory Paitai, 7. Reese Orcher, 8. Katalina Toia, 9. Savannah Clulow, 10. Kiara Gorman, 11. Keira Rangi, 12. Easter Taualai, 13. Armani-Leaa Aurae, 14. Cedella Rose Matatahi, 15. Kyah Turpin, 16. Toni-Lee Tevita, 17. Jacinta Neemia, 18. Tarisi Waqa, 19. Vyeisha Tuua.

Coach: Kristian Freed

Met West

1. Fleur Ginn, 2. Harmony Nuku, 3. Pauline Moliga, 4. Relna Wuruki-Hosea, 5. Ariana Henderson, 6. Esther Pedro, 7. Leilani Tuqiri, 8. Orianna Clark, 9. Bailee Williams, 10. Skye-Yvette Faimalie, 11. Dmaris Setu, 12. Tiresa Elika, 13. Shalom Sauaso, 14. Kaylah Moloney, 15. Lishainah Ulugia, 16. Moesiah Kali, 17. Te Rina Pearse, 18. Tile Iaulualo, 19. Harmony Betham.

Coach: Jayden Best

Northern

1. Anaseini Malupo, 2. Olivia Fletcher, 3. Makeilla Gibson, 4 Zaleah Mosby-Nona, 5. Lorianna Eseli, 6. Kodi Leysley, 7. Ava Wagner, 8. Bridget Wilson, 9. Vanessa Scarborough, 10. Hannah De Daunton, 11. Isabella Au, 12. April Major, 13. TBA, 14. Lara Parter, 15. Jenna Poole, 16. Logan Roncato, 17. Marayah Tapau-Taylor, 18. Tahlea Kelly, 19. Ailani Penese.

Coach: Hannah Norford

Peninsula

1. N/A 2 Melissa Hosea. 3 N/A 4. Lakeisha Ulutui 5. Mikayla Coleman 6. Lisa Waireg 7. TBC 8. Mackenzie Stephens 9. Layla Geck 10. Jytte Wallace 11. Sienna Broccardo 12. Odette Richter 13. Chloe Mackenzie 14. Alyssa Patch 15. Adonina 16 N/A 17. Mary-Sha Mairu 18. Gabriella Savage 19. Elenoa Regunamada.

Coach: Benjamin Fielding

South Coast

1. Nikeisha Ngaru, 2. Charlize Ratu, 3. Ebony Raftstrand-Smith, 4. Mhia Taylor, 5. Phoenix-Raine Hippi, 6. Sienna Smith, 7. Bella Thompson, 8. Easther Mikaele, 9. Nadia Windleborn, 10. Eta Fusi Sikahele, 11. Jaida Faleono, 12. Taylah Fuiava, 13. Tavarna Papalii, 14. Gabrielle lolohea, 15. Isla Bristowe, 16. Kiara Wright, 17. Leilani Ahsam, 18. Makia Lehrer-Simon, 19. Skye Raftstrand-Smith.

Coach: Nathan Smalls

South Coast Maroon

1. Skylah Samson, 2. Eviarna Wapau, 3. Neleana Talakai, 4. Gabrielle To’o, 5. Tayla Blackett, 6. Yamun-Ginda Kelly, 7. Milahn Situa, 8. TBC, 9. Zali Bettridge, 10. Lourdes Vainikolo, 11. Maddison Shiplock, 12. Saedy Goble-Lote, 13. Sian McNeil Ehrlich, 14. Tameka Barnes, 15. Dakota Taputoa, 16. Grace King, 17. Jada Toleafoa, 18. Sara Johnson, 19. Saraya Smith.

Coach: Nathan St Ledger

Sunshine Coast

1. Sky Antoniolli, 2. Emily Maher, 3. Abbie Richie, 4. Ruby Bezgouvsek, 5. April Tomlinson, 6. Takoda Thompson, 7. Lila Parr, 8. Tadah Arndt, 9. Eva Steers, 10. Ngaire Harris, 11. Reegan Hicks, 12. Maia Ratana-Leef, 13. Lennice Wright, 14. Ellicyr Tighe, 15. Sienna Wheeler, 16. Isabella Morgan, 17. Letia Alefaio, 18. Deleni Paitai, 19. Keeley Davies.

Coach: Greg Hohns

Wide Bay

TBC

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Queensland Under 18 Emerging Origin squad

qrlmedia — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:41:18 +0000

Queensland Under 18 Emerging Origin squad

Author : Michael Hillier QRL Media

Queensland Under 18 Emerging Origin squad named

Queensland Rugby League has today announced the Queensland Under 18 Emerging Origin squad that will assemble in Brisbane in early May.

The 37-man squad features eight players who were involved in the Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup grand final between the Redcliffe Dolphins and Townsville Blackhawks.

Redcliffe lifted the premiership trophy with captain and prop Michael Waqa sealing the strong win with the final try for the Dolphins.

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Premiership teammates Aholika Toia, Zac Garton, Larry Siala and Mitch Rogers join Waqa in the Emerging squad, while the Blackhawks are represented by Jamal Shibasaki, Elijah-Shane Tapau and Reece Foley.

Every QRL statewide competition club has representation, with all selected players set to benefit from their exposure to a quality coaching team led by head coach Nathan Cross and assistant John Dixon.

Players will also work closely with a number of FOGS, including Matt Gillett, Darius Boyd, Gavin Cooper and Matt Ballin, during the camp on May 6-7.

Michael Waqa running on the field for the Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup grand final. Photo: Erick Lucero/QRL

“The camp will have a strong focus on development, connection and the Maroon DNA,” Cross said.

“We’ll be aiming to give the players a deep understanding of what representing Queensland is all about and the core values that underpin our culture.

“The coaching team is excited about the potential of the squad – there’s four 17-year-olds whose form in the Meninga Cup demanded selection, and we’ve got seven players who currently in the Under 19 Emerging squad.”

Queensland Under 18 Emerging Origin squad

Outside backs

Mutua Brown (Central Queensland Capras)
Dominique Sandow (Ipswich Jets)
Kohen Briggs (Northern Pride)
Israel Leota (Souths Logan Magpies)
Tyreece Tait (Norths Devils)
Alton Naiyep (Ipswich Jets)
Kai Simon (Mackay Cutters)
Luke Adamson (Wide Bay Bulls)
Sam Stephenson (Burleigh Bears)

Devonte Vaivela (Parramatta Eels)

Halves and hookers

Karl Oloapu (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Stanley Huen (Melbourne Storm)
Jaxon Purdue (Mackay Cutters)
Keahn Skipps (Canberra Raiders)
Reece Foley (Townsville Blackhawks)
Coby Black (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Zac Herdegan (Norths Devils)
Cameron Bukowski (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Xavier Kerrisk (Mackay Cutters)
Mitch Rogers (Redcliffe Dolphins)

Edge back rowers

Harry Armstrong (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Larry Siala (Redcliffe Dolphins)
Mason Kira (Sunshine Coast Falcons)
Jett Elich (Sunshine Coast Falcons)
Zac Garton (Redcliffe Dolphins)
Jett Bryce (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Elijah-Shane Tapau (Townsville Blackhawks)

Middle forwards

Michael Waqa (Redcliffe Dolphins)
DeLaSalle Va’a (Sydney Roosters)
Beni Allen (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Isiah Scanlon (Tweed Seagulls)
Jamal Shibasaki (Townsville Blackhawks)
Jett Jackson (Tweed Seagulls)
Aholika Toia (Redcliffe Dolphins)
Matthew Watts (Mackay Cutters)
Bud Smith (Western Clydesdales)
Mikael Ibrahim (Brisbane Tigers)

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Redcliffe Dolphins win Mal Meninga Cup

qrlmedia — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 06:28:29 +0000

Redcliffe Dolphins win Mal Meninga Cup

Author : Michael Nunn QRL correspondent

Redcliffe Dolphins win Mal Meninga Cup

Redcliffe end 10-year Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup premiership drought

The Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup final edition has been written for 2023 and for the Redcliffe Dolphins, it will be a retold narrative.

For the Townville Blackhawks it’s another missed chance.

The Dolphins stormed to a 36-18 victory over the Blackhawks at Totally Workwear Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday, claiming their first under 18s premiership trophy in 10 years.

For Redcliffe, the first half was where the game was won, with the spine and leadership outstanding in the opening stanza.

Redcliffe hooker Mitch Rogers led the charge, kicking boldly for touch and winning his team ground from his 40/20.

From there, winger Siosifa Kava got the Dolphins four points and the dream start.

Match: Blackhawks 18 – 36 Dolphins
Team Stat’s & MMC Grand Final Point Scorers

Townsville responded with a try to Reece Foley, but Redcliffe didn’t lose focus and came straight back at them when captain Michael Waqa got a quick play-the-ball.

Five-eighth John Fineanganofo kicked and regathered to score his 12th try of the season and his fourth try of the finals series.

The first half carnage continued and brut force was on show when Redcliffe centre Prestyn Laine-Sietu physically dominated and ran over the top of the Blackhawks to hand the Dolphins their third try.

The Dolphins then finished the half going left from the scrum, with Fineanganofo digging in and unleashing his outside backs, with Jayden Alefaio capitalising.

Redcliffe on the attack. Photo: Erick Lucero/QRL

At halftime the Dolphins were ahead 20-4. With Rogers’ kicking, Fineanganofo’s playmaking and Waqa leading from the front, Redcliffe had done everything to make sure they had the early running.

The Blackhawks needed to start the second half well and win the first 10 minutes.

On the back of three penalties, they found themselves in great position and Harley Walker twisted and moved his way to score his sixth try to put Townsville back in the game.

The Blackhawks then scored the another two tries but there was no jitters amongst the Dolphins who steadied themselves and resumed the norm.

Redcliffe centre Laine-Sietu wasn’t done with his power and physical game as he conjured up his second, coming back inside to beat five Blackhawks and put the ball down.

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The Dolphins then extended their lead even further with a break down the left-hand side by Fineanganofo.

The Dolphins went right to come back left and Elijah Rasmussen dived over and the lead was 20.

Inspirational skipper Waqa then finished the grand final with a try. The Dolphins’ 36-18 win gave them their first Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup title since 2013.

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Surge in QLD community participation

qrlmedia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:45:08 +0000

Surge in QLD community participation

Michael Hillier QRL Media Manager

Author : Michael Hillier QRL Media

Surge in QRL community participation as rugby league captivates Queensland

Footy fever is gripping Queensland as more and more junior and senior players sign on to play community rugby league across the state.

At the start of this month, Queensland Rugby League player registrations were up 14 per cent, equating to about 8000 more registered participants compared to the corresponding period in 2022.

Representatives from the QRL and National Rugby League were in Redcliffe today to celebrate the strong start to the club rugby league season.

While QRL general manager of community and competitions Glenn Ottaway and NRL executive general manager of elite football Graham Annesley provided a participation update to the media.

More than 50 excited junior players took part in a skills session on the Kayo Stadium field.

NRL executive general manager of elite football Graham Annesley – Photo: Jacob Grams/QRL

They were joined by Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons head coach Tahnee Norris and squad members Evania Pelite and Shannon Mato, as well as Dolphins NRL star Sean O’Sullivan.

Norris, Pelite and Mato spoke passionately about the growth of the female game and connection between community rugby league and the elite level.

The surge in Queensland registration numbers coincides with a strong start to QRL statewide competitions

The excitement generated by the emergence of The Dolphins in the NRL; and the blistering early form of the Brisbane Broncos.

Add in many other eye-catching performances from Queensland-eligible players,

There’s ample reasons to be optimistic about the imminent challenge awaiting Billy Slater’s Queensland Maroons team.

Future Maroons are currently enjoying their footy on rugby league fields all around the state, with 60,000 club participants having already signed on to play Queensland’s favourite sport.

Ottaway praised the efforts of staff and volunteers.

“The surge in early participation numbers is a reflection on the way the game is structured and delivered across Queensland,” Ottaway said.

QRL general manager of community and competitions Glenn Ottaway – Photo: Jacob Grans/QRL

“There is also greater confidence in the registration platform in that we have opened registrations on December 1 for the past three years.

There has been a consistent and aligned marketing approach between the QRL and NRL.

“What we have seen is a much higher peak in registrations through January than we’ve experienced before.

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“Club volunteers need to be praised for having their products set up in the national database to coincide with the national opening of registrations.

Rugby league is also one of the more affordable community sports.”

Given the promising early data approaching Easter, Ottaway expects this year’s final numbers to eclipse the 2022 figure of 64,566.

“Every age demographic is above where it was at the same time last year, including seniors (19 years and above),” Ottaway said.

Male participation (year to date) is up 13 per cent up, while female registrations continue to grow.

O’Sullivan said the opportunity to play junior rugby league helped shape him into the person he is today.

Sean O’Sullivan. Photo: Jacob Grams/QRL

“I often think back to how much fun I had playing junior rugby league”.

“Even more importantly, it teaches kids real life skills that go way beyond the field to help them thrive in life,” O’Sullivan said.

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Junior statewide competitions Round 1

qrlmedia — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:16:48 +0000

QRL Junior statewide competitions Round 1

Author : Michael Nunn QRL correspondent

QRL Junior statewide competitions Round 1 preview

Round 1 kicks off tomorrow for junior statewide competitions, with southeast clubs in action for the Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup, Harvey Norman Under 19s and Cyril Connell Challenge.

Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup

Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup kicks off this week and where else would you start but with the premiers, Souths Logan Magpies, coming up against the Redcliffe Dolphins at Kayo Stadium.

It will be a hot Saturday on and off the field as Souths begin the trek back to the top of the mountain but this time with a new line up and new coach.

It’s been 293 days since Jye Gray and Blake Mozer manufactured a win over the Townsville Blackhawks on the Sunshine Coast to clinch the premiership for the Magpies.

New Souths Logan coach Ben Trim is ready for the challenge of a new season.

“Mal Meninga throws up lots of challengers, it’s a short competition so you have to be ready Round 1,” Trim said.

“We may have won the competition last season but we are a new team and new players and new coach too.”

When Souths Logan are looking to score tries or bring the ball back with venom it will be Israel Leota they look to.

Match: Dolphins v Magpies
ROUND 1 – SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY

1:50pm
Dolphins v Magpies
Venue:Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

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“I am really looking forward to seeing Israel Leota… it’s his second year of Meninga and he is looking like he is ready for a big year on the back of that trial game for the Broncos,” Trim said.

“You need a smart hooker and we have one in Jacob Tinsley, so he will play a big role for us this season too.”

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But even with the talent he has in his side, Trim knows what’s waiting for him at Kayo Stadium this Saturday.

“The Redcliffe middles are terrific – that is their strength and I think they have the best middle third,” Trim said.

“Michael Waqa is sensational.

“It’s going to be hot and with the two extra interchanges I think that might help the bigger teams.”

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Harvey Norman Under 19s

Round 1 of the Harvey Norman Under 19s competition will see three games be played on Saturday, finishing with a clash between the Burleigh Bears and Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

When the Bears and Seagulls met last season, it was the Bears who walked away victorious, 24-18.

A big part of that was hooker Lily-Rose Kolc, who will be back again for the Bears.

Bella Thompson, the Bears fullback, will be the vocal point of everything Burleigh do on Saturday and they will be looking for her to break open the Seagulls’ defence.

Match: WM Seagulls v Bears
ROUND 1 – SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
6:00pm @ Venue:John Frederick Park, Capalaba

WM Seagulls v Bears

Match Centre

Team Lists

“Bella is a real player, she’s going to turn some heads this season,” Taplin said.

“I think off the bench Nadia Windleborn will have an impact and of course Lily-Rose Kolc.”

It’s been a disrupted start to the season for the Bears with new coach Spencer Taplin barely having time to check his pigeon hole.

“You’re right it’s been disrupted… I have only been involved two weeks but we are ready to go,” Taplin said.

“They’re such a great group, so coachable and willing to learn.

“They take notes when I talk and retain everything and want to get better. There’s not much more a coach can ask.

“I want to see connection… connect as a team and as a unit.”

On the opposite side of the match-up, if you said Wynnum Manly coach Steve Casey was excited for the start of the season it would be a massive understatement. In 2023, Wynnum Manly are ready.

“We are preparing to play the best team in the competition. The Bears are the benchmark,” Casey said.

“I am so excited about the season and what our forwards and outside backs can do. The players in this age group are just amazing. They’re genuine rugby league stars and they will play NRLW.

“It’s so exciting what is happening.

“Defence is our focus, that’s what I want to see. If you don’t do that well you will always struggle.”

Round 1 Harvey Norman Under 19 team lists

In other games for Round 1 Redcliffe will host Souths Logan from 11.20am at Kayo Stadium while Norths and Brisbane Tigers will meet at 3.40pm at Bishop Park.

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Cyril Connell Challenge

Round 1 of the Cyril Connell Challenge will see Bishop Park play host to two Brisbane clubs that ooze tradition.

Norths Devils and Brisbane Tigers have been rocking each other’s worlds for 90 years and on Saturday the youngest Devils and Tigers get to have their turn.

Cyril Connell played 21 games for Queensland and two games for Australia, but it was off the field that the former maths teacher at Brisbane State High and director of secondary education for Queensland excelled.

Match: Devils v Tigers
ROUND 1 – SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
1:50pm @ Venue:Bishop Park, Brisbane

Devils v Tigers

Match Centre

Connell was able to turn to his network of contacts, his driving skills and fondness for pie eating to successfully scan Queensland in search of talent.

Finding rising stars for the Brisbane Broncos for 19 years. There wasn’t a boy in rugby league across the state that didn’t know his name.

The Tigers have several players that Connell would have been keeping a close eye on – Max Blanch is the Tigers captain and played one game last season.

He will be at lock.

Meanwhile Frank Howarth will be in the second row for the Tigers and will provide mobile physicality with front rower Kobi Floro set to be a 100kg wrecking ball.

Round 1 Cyril Connell Challenge team lists

CYRIL CONNELL CHALLENGE

Round 1 Cyril Connell Challenge team lists

Coach Lote Tuqiri is in his second year of coaching the Tigers and excited for what the season could bring.

“I think I have improved a lot around communication and my message to the players, making it very clear and concise,” Tuqiri said.

“Saturday will be about a few things, I think we are fit so the heat won’t be a problem but I just want us to compete in a smart way.

“I want to see Raymond Nagas in the clear. He has flown under the radar but I think he could score some tries for us but we need to give him the room to do that too.”

Devils coach Shannon Tupara is a realist and ready for what lies ahead this season.

“It’s such a quick competition that we will be looking to start sharp.

Trials don’t mean too much but our message has been improvement every week,” Tupara said.

“I think we can gel quickly and be a cohesive group. You can’t afford to ease into the season when it’s only six weeks.

“We will be about being a team that competes and plays a fast style of football.”

Elsewhere, Redcliffe and Souths Logan will kick off the Round 1 action at 10am when they clash at Kayo Stadium.

Wynnum Manly and Burleigh will meet at 2pm at John Frederick Park, Capalaba.

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Thursday, May 11 14-15 years, Miami

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Friday, May 12 14-15 years, Robina

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Match: Blackhawks 18 – 36 Dolphins
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