FNQ Rugby

31/05/2026

The North Queensland Rugby Union Championships brought together the best and brightest young rugby players from Townsville and Cairns for a day-long, action-packed event at Barlow Park in the Far North

31/05/2026

🏉 WHAT A DAY FOR FNQ RUGBY! 🏉

Today was a fantastic showcase of the talent, passion and strength of rugby in Far North Queensland.

Our junior representative teams were simply outstanding, going undefeated across all age groups! Our Under 12 Mixed side was dominant, our Under 13s and Under 14s were tough and resilient, while our Under 16s sent a clear message that they will be a team to watch at the Queensland Country Championships later this year.

A huge congratulations to all of our coaches and support staff who prepared these squads so well. The players should also be incredibly proud of how they adapted from the 13-man game they are currently playing each week to produce such high-quality Rugby Union performances.

Our Thunder Colts put in a courageous effort against an extended Townsville Brolgas squad. Despite the 33-12 scoreline, they were highly competitive throughout and several players have undoubtedly caught the attention of Queensland Country selectors.

The Lightning Women displayed tremendous heart and determination all day. While the final score of 41-12 didn't truly reflect the intensity of the contest, a lack of bench depth eventually took its toll. There were some outstanding individual performances that have certainly put players into Queensland Country selection discussions.

To cap off a memorable day, our Thunder Men secured a hard-fought 18-15 victory over a highly regarded Townsville Brolgas outfit. It was a fantastic team performance and a fitting reward for the hard work that has gone into representative rugby in FNQ.

A sincere thank you to the Townsville Brolgas players, coaches, officials and supporters for making the trip north to Cairns and helping make another North Queensland Championships a great success. The rivalry between our regions continues to strengthen rugby across North Queensland, and we look forward to continuing the tradition in the years ahead.

Congratulations to every player, coach, manager, volunteer, referee and supporter who contributed to this FNQ Rugby success. The quality of our club competition continues to produce representative teams capable of competing with the best in regional Queensland.

We now turn our attention to the Queensland Country Championships in Townsville in late June and continue building an even stronger representative rugby program for 2027 and beyond.

💙💛 FNQ Rugby is heading in the right direction.

28/05/2026

Congratulations to the players selected in the FNQ Rugby Union U16 Boys side to take on the Townsville Brolgas this Saturday 🏉

This match will provide a fantastic opportunity for the squad to prepare ahead of the Queensland Country Championships in Townsville at the end of June.

We wish all players, coaches, and support staff the very best as they represent FNQ Rugby with pride.

28/05/2026

Congratulations to the players selected in the 2026 FNQ Lightning Women’s Rugby Union Side for this Saturday’s clash against the Townsville Brolgas ⚡🏉

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday, 30 May
⏰ Kick Off: 5:00pm

We wish all players and staff the very best as they represent FNQ Rugby with pride. Get down to Barlow Park and support the Lightning in what promises to be a fantastic contest against the Brolgas.

28/05/2026

🏉 FNQ THUNDER MEN’S TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🏉

Congratulations to the players selected in the 2026 FNQ Thunder Men’s Rugby Union side for this Saturday’s clash against the Townsville Brolgas 🔥⚡

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday, 30 May
⏰ Kick Off: 6:30pm

A huge honour to represent Far North Queensland on the big stage. We know the boys will wear the Thunder jersey with pride and put on a massive performance in front of the FNQ Rugby community 💪

Get to Barlow Park and support the Thunder as they take on the Brolgas in what promises to be a huge night of rugby!

28/05/2026

🔥 FNQ THUNDER COLTS TEAM LIST 🔥

This is how our 2026 FNQ Thunder Colts line up for this Saturday’s clash against the Townsville Brolgas 🏉⚡

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday, 30 May
⏰ Kick Off: 3:40pm

Get down to Barlow Park and support the next generation of FNQ Rugby talent as they take on the Brolgas in what promises to be a massive showdown! 💪

27/05/2026

🏉📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO BARLOW PARK THIS SATURDAY? 📺🏉

You can still catch all the action from the North Queensland Rugby Union Championships live thanks to Rapid Spins Rugby Union Livestream

https://rapidspintv.com.au/rugby-union/

Watch FNQ Rugby take on TDRU - Townsville and District Rugby Union across a massive day of representative rugby from Barlow Park.

📅 Saturday, 30 May
⏰ Coverage starts from 12:00pm

Tune in from anywhere and support North Queensland rugby live and loud!

Rugby Union

27/05/2026

🏉🔥 NORTH QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION CHAMPIONSHIPS 🔥🏉

The countdown is on for an exciting day of representative rugby this Saturday, 30 May, at Barlow Park as FNQ Rugby takes on TDRU - Townsville and District Rugby Union across a full day of championship action.

From our juniors through to senior representative sides, the best talent from across the North will be on display in what promises to be a massive day for rugby in the region.

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday, 30 May
⏰ Gates Open: 10:30am
🏉 First Kick Off: 12:00pm

🎟 ENTRY PRICES
Adults – $6
Pensioners/Concession Holders – $3

Come down, wear your club colours, support our FNQ representatives, and help create an outstanding atmosphere on the sidelines as North Queensland rugby comes together.

A huge thank you to all players, coaches, managers, referees, volunteers, and supporters who continue to make representative rugby possible.

21/05/2026

🔥 FNQ STORM U13 BOYS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

Our FNQ Storm Under 13 Boys team have been training incredibly hard over the past 4+ months, and now it’s time for their first big test as they take on the Townsville Brolgas on Saturday 30th May at Barlow Park, Cairns.

Congratulations to all players selected — your hard work, dedication, and passion for the game have earned you this opportunity to represent FNQ Storm. 💙💛

This match will be a fantastic build up to the team’s first ever Queensland Country Championships in July.

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 1st game kicks off at Midday
🏉 FNQ Storm v Townsville Brolgas

Good luck boys — represent FNQ with pride! 👊

21/05/2026

🏉 FNQ STORM U12 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🏉

So excited to announce the line up for the FNQ Storm Under 12 Boys and Girls team to face off against the Townsville Brolgas on Saturday 30th May at Barlow Park, Cairns.

This will be the first of hopefully many opportunities for these young players to pull on the FNQ Rugby Union jersey and represent our region with pride. 💙💛

For some players, this will also be their very first opportunity to play at Barlow Park and have their match live streamed for friends and family to support from afar.

Congratulations to all players selected — your hard work, dedication, and love for the game have earned you this opportunity.

A massive thank you also goes to all coaches, managers, volunteers, clubs, and families who continue to support junior rugby across Far North Queensland.

We can’t wait to see the FNQ rugby community come together and support these future stars!

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 1st game kicks off at Midday
🏉 FNQ Storm v Townsville Brolgas