32-763: The Central Division of the Queensland Rugby League is responsible for the promotion, administration, and facilitation of rugby league throughout most of regional Queensland . Regional areas include the Darling Downs , Wide Bay–Burnett , the South West , the Central West , and Fitzroy & Mackay . The Division was formed in 2010 as part of an amalgamation between the Central , South West , and Wide Bay divisions. Shortly after
64-782: A rugby league football club based in Toowoomba , Queensland , Australia . The Clydesdales originally played in the Queensland Cup from the competition's inception in 1996 until 2006, and were the feeder club for the Brisbane Broncos between 1999 and 2006. They re-entered the Queensland Cup in 2023 as the Western Clydesdales . Historically, the Clydesdales were the representative team for
96-496: A national team. In 1909, club rugby league officially began, with W. Evans scoring the inaugural try before backing up with another as North Brisbane beat Toombul 8–0 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground , although Valleys were the first premiers. Other teams that entered the competition include: Milton (1909), South Brisbane (1909), West End (1910), Natives (1912), Merthyr (1917) and Coorparoo (1917). In 2012,
128-734: A premiership in 1996. The South West Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Southern area of Queensland under the QRL . Formally known as the South West Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the Central & Wide Bay divisions to form the current Central Division . It is also responsible for
160-471: A provincial side. The team, with a large number of incumbent Australian and Queensland players, was coined the "Galloping Clydesdales". Players to represent Australia while playing for the Clydesdales include Herb Steinohrt , Duncan Thompson , Tom Gorman , Mick Masden , Dan Dempsey and Duncan Hall . In 1982, the Clydesdales joined the Winfield State League . They were eliminated in
192-689: Is run as the Central Region's regional Carnival and none of the teams are club teams, with the only exception being some of the Women's teams. Its traditionally held over one weekend and normally at one venue with multiple grounds to play on. The Foley Shield competition began in North Queensland in 1948. With the introduction of the Queensland Cup in 1996 the Foley Shield competition was scrapped, only to be reintroduced in 2000. Since
224-558: Is run by the Queensland Rugby League's South East Division . It is regarded as the division below the Queensland Cup . The Cyril Connell & Mal Meninga Cups were introduced in 2009 to provide a pathway for young rugby league players to reach the professional levels of the game. Named after famous Queensland rugby league personalities Cyril Connell and Mal Meninga , the Cups have proved popular. Both competitions have
256-692: The 1998 Queensland Cup regular season. The Clydesdales formed a feeder club arrangement with the Brisbane Broncos ahead of the 1999 Queensland Cup season, which saw fringe and up-and-coming players from the NRL club turn out for Toowoomba in the Queensland Cup. The Clydesdales were the competition's big improvers as they finished in fourth place and were ultimately eliminated by the defending premiers, Norths Devils. The following season, 2000 , resulted in Toowoomba finishing third and qualifying for their second Queensland Cup grand final, beating Redcliffe 46-12 in
288-650: The Burleigh Bears in the preliminary final, before facing Redcliffe in a rematch of the previous year's grand final. Halfback Casey McGuire scored the winning try inside the last minute of the game, giving the Clydesdales a famous 28-26 victory. Toowoomba would miss the finals during the next two seasons, before returning to the finals in 2004 and 2005 , but were eliminated by the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls and Redcliffe Dolphins respectively, each game in extra time. The Clydesdales would return to
320-566: The Northern Division's "Foley Shield" or the South-East Division's "Bulimba Cup" the "47th Battalion Shield" is run as a regional Carnival and none of the teams are club teams, with the only exception being some of the Women's teams. Its traditionally held over one weekend and normally at one venue with multiple grounds to play on. Period of Play: Players: Competition Points: If teams are tied on points at
352-542: The Toowoomba Clydesdales team who compete in the Queensland Cup (and formerly the Winfield State League ), and the Toowoomba Fillies women's Rugby League team. The representative side, South West Mustangs, currently wear Blue, Gold and White jerseys. Head coach Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s)
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#1732780326378384-484: The Western Clydesdales in order to represent both the western Queensland and Toowoomba elements of the club. The Clydesdales announced a partnership with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs , whereby the NRL club would establish an academy servicing Toowoomba and south-west Queensland and integrate with Clydesdales coaching staff on and off the field. Former Bulldogs NRL player Jason Alchin
416-817: The QRL formally joined with the NSWRL and each National Rugby League club, to form the Australian Rugby League Commission , which is the overarching governing body for all of Rugby League throughout Australia. Notwithstanding the Commission's role as supreme governing authority for the code, the QRL retains responsibility for both management of the Queensland State of Origin team in Origin series, as well as day-to-day accountability for
448-589: The Toowoomba competition. They competed in the Bulimba Cup between 1925 and 1972, winning on sixteen occasions. In 1924, the team defeated England , New Zealand , Brisbane , Ipswich, the New South Wales state side and New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership holders, South Sydney . The win against the English touring side was noteworthy as it was the first time England had ever lost to
480-1023: The Western League competition in the South West Region. The Division is represented by the Central Queensland Capras in the Queensland Cup and formerly also in the Winfield State League . Head coach Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s) the player was from. No Coach or Captain was named. Had to play at senior level (excludes Central Division Juniors such as Jason Hetherington who left before senior level). Res 1998, 2003 Ladies 2014, 2016 Noticeable Defunct Clubs: Alpha Brumbies (2004); Bunyip (1997); Capella Roadrunners (2006); Emerald Cowboys (2018); Gemfields Giants (2009 – Premiership 1997); Tieri (Premiership 1995). Emerald won premierships in 1998 & 2001. Emerald Seagulls won
512-619: The amalgamation, three Regions of the Central Rugby League were established. The Division's three regions are the Capricorn Region, responsible for the former Central Division, the South West Region, responsible for the former South West Division, and the Wide Bay Region responsible for the former Wide Bay Division. 47th Battalion Shield: Under 20s 47th Battalion Shield: Women's Like
544-485: The conclusion of all matches, their final standings will be determined as follows: General: The Capricorn Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Central area of Queensland under the QRL . Formally known as the Central Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the South West & Wide Bay divisions to form
576-567: The current Central Division . The Region's boundaries take in Miriam Vale and Gladstone to the south, out to Winton in the west and north to Moranbah . There are 3150 players in this region, playing for 25 senior clubs and 32 junior clubs. The Division has four senior Local Leagues. Additionally, Central Region club, Moura, played in the Central Burnett competition until recently becoming defunct. Another Club, Tambo, plays in
608-404: The division in the 1980s and 1990s in the Winfield State League . At that time they wore Mustard and Dark Brown jerseys. They currently wear Red, Black and White jerseys. The Sunshine Coast Falcons currently represent the division in the Queensland Cup . Head coach Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s)
640-545: The largest regional centre without a Queensland Cup side. In July 2022, the Queensland Rugby League announced the Clydesdales would return to the Queensland Cup for the 2023 season. The bid to return a Toowoomba team to the Queensland Cup initially planned to call the team the Western Mustangs after the existing junior representative team. But in August 2021 it was announced the team, if readmitted, would be named
672-503: The major semi-final. The Dolphins would gain their revenge in the grand final, defeating the Clydesdales 14-6. 2001 saw the Queensland Cup return to Toowoomba, as the Clydesdales finished minor premiers with just one loss and one draw all season. In a reverse of the previous year's finals, the Redcliffe Dolphins defeated Toowoomba in the major semi-final to advance directly to the grand final. Toowoomba were able to overcome
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#1732780326378704-598: The members of the Queensland rugby league team . The QRL aims to "foster, develop, extend, govern and control Rugby League Football throughout the State of Queensland". Today the QRL administers the rugby league through its regional divisions. It is also responsible for the Queensland Rugby League team . The QRL's headquarters are on Vulture Street, Woolloongabba in Brisbane . The Queensland Rugby Football League
736-578: The minor premiership of the Queensland Cup in 2006. They would once again ultimately face the Redcliffe Dolphins in the grand final. After scoring the first try of the game, the Clydesdales would eventually lose 6-27. The Broncos wound up the feeder club arrangement with the Clydesdales in December 2006, resulting in Toowoomba withdrawing from the Queensland Cup. With the creation of the Townsville Blackhawks in 2015 , Toowoomba would be
768-585: The operations of the Queensland Cup second-tier league, and junior representative Rugby League, plus divisional leagues, throughout Queensland. The Queensland Cup has been contested since 1996. Since 1998 the team winning the Queensland Cup is considered to be the premier club team in Queensland. The Brisbane A-Grade Rugby League , also known as the FOGS Cup, and the FOGS Colts Challenge
800-465: The player was from. 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017 Premierships Premiership Years 2000, 2016, 2018, 2022 Note: Teams listed by their highest grade. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership Queensland Rugby League The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRL ) is the governing body for rugby league in Queensland . It is a member of the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARL Commission) and selects
832-586: The player was from. No Captain was named. (Reserves Only) The Wide Bay Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Wide Bay area of Queensland under the QRL . Formally known as the Wide Bay Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the Central & South West divisions to form the current Central Division . The Wide Bay Bulls had previously represented
864-537: The revamp in 2000 it has only contested by the three largest cities in North Queensland ; Cairns , Mackay and Townsville . The Brisbane Rugby League Premiership was a former top-flight rugby league competition. The competition ran fom 1922 until 1997, but became a second tier competition with the advent of the ARL Premiership in 1995. The Bulimba Cup was similar to the Foley Shield in that it
896-481: The same structure of sixteen team split into two geographically aligned groups. Pool A contains teams from outside of Brisbane while Pool B comprises teams from the Brisbane metropolitan area and two Gold Coast Rugby League selections. The Cyril Connell Cup was discontinued after 2016. The teams are: Like the Northern Division's "Foley Shield" or the South-East Division's "Bulimba Cup" the "47th Battalion Shield"
928-516: The semi-final stage in the 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993 and 1995 seasons. During the 1992 season, Toowoomba was re-named the South-West Division . Toowoomba played in the inaugural season of the Queensland Cup in 1996 , finishing as minor premiers. They claimed their first premiership with a 8-6 win against the Redcliffe Dolphins at Lang Park . The next two seasons were not as successful, with Toowoomba dropping to 15th place in
960-595: The visions of then Deputy State Premier, Michael Allison . On 14 March 1908, the breakaway group was first mentioned in the local media, and a fortnight later the first official announcement was made regarding the formation of the Queensland Rugby Association was made. On 16 May that year a hastily assembled Queensland team played the touring New Zealand "All Golds" side in Brisbane . Later that month there were three representative games against New South Wales , which acted as selection trials for
992-505: Was contested by city representative sides in a region, this time the South East Region , with the teams being Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba. The QRL administers rugby league in Queensland through the following divisions. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership Toowoomba Clydesdales Dark Blue Red The Western Clydesdales (formerly Toowoomba Clydesdales ) are
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1024-519: Was formed in 1908 by seven rugby players who were dissatisfied with the administration of the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) as the Queensland Rugby Association. Those founding fathers were Micky Dore , George Watson , Jack Fihelly , J O'Connor. E Buchanan, Alf Faulkner and Sine Boland . Discussion about breaking away from the rugby 'union' and forming a professional 'league' in Queensland can be traced as far back as 1905 through
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