2018
REPORT ANNUAL TDRU
TOWNSVILLE AND DISTRICT RUGBY UNION WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL ITS SPONSORS FOR THE 2018 SEASON.
TOWNSVILLE AND DISTRICT RUGBY UNION 1ST 50 This years “Brolgas 1st 50” fundraising initiative received a great response with more members added in 2017. The 1st 50 not only represented a great networking opportunity with other North Queensland business owners, but also provided a significant marketing and promotional prospect that is one of the best value for money partnerships in North Queensland.
Below are the 2017 1st 50 members and the winners of the members draw.
1. Naming right sponsor of the Senior Brolgas – Parkside 2. Naming right sponsor of the Junior Brolgas – A One Locations and Consulting 3. Naming right sponsor of the Senior Championship – Conrad Gargett 4. Naming right sponsor of the Junior Championship – Northern House Raising 5. Bledisloe Experience – Mercure Townsville 6. Qld Reds match day experience – Rivers Insurance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Presidents report 4
Who is the Townsville and District
Rugby Union? 5 TDRU Competition 6
TDRU affiliated clubs 7
Representative Competitions 17 NRC 26
University Rugby 27
Development Programs 28 School competition 32
Townsville Rugby 7’s 36
TDRU honor roll 40 Independent auditors report to members 36
PRESIDENTS REPORT both the senior and under 19’s country teams have come through the Brolgas junior rugby programs and
competitions. As the 2018 rugby In junior representative rugby Townsville sent teams seasons comes to a close in the under 12, 13, 14 & 16’s to Qld Junior State I am pleased to present Championships in Albany Creek in June. From this my annual president’s carnival three players Thomas Roberts (Under 14), report. Larry Hart (Under 16) and Rolland Geesu (Under 16) Like all rugby seasons the were selected to represent Qld Country. 2018 season provided 2018 saw Townsville participate in the teenage girl’s many highs and lows and state championships on the Gold Coast in October for it is a good time to focus the first time. In total 24 girls proudly worn the Brolgas on the highs and learn jersey for the first time at the state championship. from the lows. The National Rugby Championship returned to On a rugby front in 2018 Townsville in September with 2017 champions we had 81 teams Queensland Country defeating Melbourne at Mike compete in both juniors and seniors. A significant Carney Toyota Park. The match televised live on Fox moment was the formation of the first teenage girl’s Sports created momentum for future Wallaby test competitions with seven teams in the under 16s and matches and Super rugby games at the new four teams in the under 18 girls. Congratulations to Townsville Stadium in 2020. Charters Towers for being the inaugural under 16 premiers and Teachers West for taking out the under The 2018 season would not have been such a 18s. In senior rugby we welcomed back JCU to the A success without the contribution of the many Grade competition. Teachers West claimed their 4th volunteers. Therefore, I would like to say a big thank successive A Grade premiership and the senior club you to all our volunteers, the committee members, the championships whilst Brothers claimed the Junior referees, the players, sponsors, the supporters and all Club Championship. In the total we had 8 different those people who turn up every week and make our clubs participate in grand finals and 5 different game the success it is. winners. Finally, a big thank you to our staff lead by Terry In representative rugby the Townsville Brolgas Shiells and Dan Withers. To Terry, Dan, Denise, , dominated Senior North Queensland Championship Matty, Harry and Jack thank you very much as I know held in Townsville with 21 players selected to play for you all go above and beyond to make things happen. North Queensland in the Qld Country Championships only hosted at Mike Carney Toyota Park. The Brolga dominated North Queensland Team defeated both South Queensland and Central Queensland to claim Peter Cavallo the country championship. In total 10 Brolgas, Blair Morgan, Emil Grant, Billy Bulley, Daniel Carman, Kris President Nielson, Hugh Huppatz, Tom Vinson, Josh Fletcher,
Josh Lamb and Trent Owen were selected to play for Qld Country. In the under 19’s 5 players, Jack Andreassen, Harry Willocks, Dale Whalley, Declan Maguire and Henry McKinnon were selected for the Country Heelers. On a special note all the players in
WHO IS THE TOWNSVILLE AND DISTRICT RUGBY UNION?
Established in 1968, the Townsville and District Rugby Union has been a reputable organization in the North Queensland community for over 40 years.
The Townsville and District Rugby Union comprises of over
1500 registered players in our local junior and senior competitions and are also heavily involved in the organization of internal competitions at the Army Barracks and James Cook University.
Our Vision statement: "To provide a complete rugby umbrella for all persons from juniors to golden oldies, in a way that the community recognizes the Townsville & District Rugby Union as the TDRU Management Committee leading sporting association in their region." The 2018 Townsville and District Rugby Union Management Committee: The TDRU has a strong representative Rugby Program, the Brolgas, which spans from the First Grade, Women’s President – Peter Cavallo and Under 19’s in the Seniors to the U16 to U12 in the Senior Vice President – Gary Lewis Juniors. The Seniors compete in the NQ division of Queensland Country State Championships which is Vice President – Charlie Papale played over a weekend in May. The Juniors compete for Secretary – Bruce Shepherd a chance to represent NQ at the Queensland Junior Rugby Union State Championships which is a three-day Treasurer – Sonia Viero-Malone carnival. Committee – Adrian Gabrielli The Townsville and District Rugby Union encompass the Committee – Lachlan Bell north coast area between Ingham in the north, the Burdekin to the South and Charters Towers to the West. Committee – Terry Fanning Committee – Ian Mintern We have worked diligently to expand the game of Rugby Union by developing and supporting the grass TDRU Staff roots of Rugby, which is the juniors who become the players, coaches and supporters of the future. Director of Rugby - Terry Shiells
Operations Coordinator - Daniel Withers
Administration Officer - Denise Dewhurst
Development Officer – Matthew Rauch
Development Officer – Jack Andreassen
Development Officer – Harry Willocks
TDRU COMPETITION
The 2018 season saw the introduction of the Teenaged Girls competition in the Under 16’s and Under 18’s. There
was also a change to the senior competition with Under 19’s joining the junior ranks as Under 18’s.
Number of Teams in the TDRU Competition
80 66 57 55 58 60 47 49 51 41 44 45 40 26 28 29 28 25 25 20 24 23 22 20
0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Junior Teams Senior Teams Linear (Junior Teams)
TDRU Junior and Senior players
1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Juniors Seniors Linear (Juniors)
Grade Minor Premiers Premiers Brolga of the Year Club
st 1 Grade Teachers West Teachers West Martin Brennan Teachers West nd 2 Grade Brothers Brothers Steven Reddy Brothers rd 3 Grade Ingham Ingham Mitch Wittington Ingham Women’s Teachers West Teachers West Stephanie Ullmann Teachers West U18 Brothers White Brothers White Harry Willocks Teachers West U16 Brothers Brothers Luke Loudon Charters Towers U15 Charters Towers Charters Towers Euan Cram Teachers West U14 Brothers Brothers Cody Sadler Brothers U13 Charters Towers Charters Towers Raymond Wosomo Charters Towers U12 Brothers Brothers Connor Sadler Brothers U11 Brothers Blue Brothers Blue William Ross Brothers Blue U10 Brothers White Ross River Seamus Casey Burdekin U8 No finals for Under 8’s – for participation
TDRU AFFILIATED CLUBS Club President Burdekin Ryan Cranitch The Townsville and District Rugby Union has 11 affiliated Ingham Ryan Stokes clubs including the referee’s association. All clubs show an Charters Towers Len Knuth eagerness to assist with the TDRU in managing their Brothers Juniors Sev Andreassen responsibilities, remembering that all club committee Brothers Seniors Benjamin Collings & members are made up of volunteers and have their own Brendan Young work and family commitments Teachers West Greg Huppatz North Ward Chris Caleo Western Suburbs Athol Giddins Teams Per Club - 2018 Ross River Redskins Gordon Allen Grammar School Giles Derrett Gra Grammar 5 Brothers, 21 University Les Samson Ingham, 1 Referee’s Alan Hunt Burdekin, 8 Brothers Teachers West
Charters North Ward Towers, 12 Western Suburbs Ross River JCU Charters Towers JCU, 3 Burdekin
Ross Ingham River, 6 Grammar Teachers Western West, 19 Suburbs, 5 North Ward, 11
meaning we could field that 3rd side. The smaller children undoubtedly enjoyed playing this year. All CLUB PRESIDENTS REPORTS indications are that these players will be back in 2019 moving into older age group teams. Brothers This year saw some Junior clubs struggle to maintain playing numbers which was disappointing to see. Rugby Union However, I'm sure that all the clubs agree, that its not just Club Rugby that's doing it hard, however we must keep Juniors working extremely hard to offer kids wishing to play, a Brothers Junior Rugby safe and enjoyable environment that will see the code Union would like to thank this year’s sponsors. Without continue to grow, slowly but surely. their valuable contributions we would not have the We would like to thank all the other clubs for a great amenities and equipment on offer to our players and season and the TDRU for making it possible. supporters. Sev Andreassen We would like to take this opportunity to thank our coaches and managers for all the work and time they’ve President Brothers Junior Rugby Union given to Brothers this year. The way the players conducted themselves so well throughout the year is a testimony to their commitment and dedication. I encourage the parents to consider volunteering to help out in the club as it can be very rewarding. To the player’s, congratulations on a successful year, measured not only in the number of games that were won or points scored but also how you handled yourselves on the field.
It’s good to see players that were complete strangers at the start of the year become good mates as the season progressed. The true essence of rugby is a culture that Modified Rugby Program enriches mateship, requires dedication, applauds Brothers junior rugby union held the inaugural Modified commitment, demands sportsmanship, encourages growth rugby season for Townsville. and acceptance, and recognises ability. It’s a culture that has everyone in the team on an equal standing Modified Rugby program ( MRP) is a modified form of regardless of size, ability or position. touch only rugby, developed by the Gingercloud Foundation, where boys and girls with a learning and Brothers Junior Rugby Union fielded fourteen teams in this perceptual disability has their own club PlayerMentor on years in the competition as well as a team in U16 and the field supporting them in play. U18 Girl competition, seven of the teams made their Grand Final with five of those winning the big dance. This Brothers has 6 kids register this year with the club and year also saw the introduction of the MRP. The Club is each of these kids were supported by our 8 fantastic extremely proud of the efforts and commitment made by Mentors. The team was coached by 2 occupational the co Coaches and Mentors in assisting those kids who Therapists from within our club. started this year’s program. Indications are that more Throughout the program, our kids experienced the thrill clubs will be joining the program next season. of playing rugby for the very first time, many of them This was our sixth year fielding U 8 teams and this was had never participated in any team sports! seen as a great success with our largest ever numbers
As a reward for their efforts, the Player Mentors were players, they were individually rewarded with Townsville, flown to Brisbane at the end of the season to watch the NQ & Queensland Country selections. So often Sprinkboks V wallabies match at Suncorp. The mentors unappreciated, we would like to acknowledge the played on Suncorp with the MRP Brisbane contingent and outstanding efforts of our coaches and managers that then post game got to mingle with Michael Cheika and helped steer the club to representation in the majority of his men on the field with all access passes supplied by senior grade grand finals. Rugby AU. For some of our mentors this was the biggest match they have experienced outside of a cowboys home game! Aside from seeing the players growth on the field during the season, this was also a highlight.
The overall representation in grand finals across the senior and junior grades as a club was a great
achievement and reflects the high level of participation Seniors and commitment from our players and volunteers. Congratulations to our Reserve Grade team who were The past 12 months have brought a range of highs and minor premiers and subsequently took out the lows for the club, both on the field and off it. The senior premiership. They were dominant all season and club again grew in strength and depth on the field with thoroughly deserved the accolades. This made it 12 the seemly unlimited talents of our younger players successive Reserve Grade Grand Finals and their 32nd coming through the ranks, often creating a dilemma come appearance in 33 seasons since 1986. A-grade were team selection time for our coaches. Brothers Rugby unsuccessful in the penultimate grade final for the TDRU continued to go from strength to strength in our women’s competition but put together some of the most impressive rugby program, with special mention to the introduction and entertaining rugby we have seen throughout the and success of our first teenaged girls’ team and year. Despite an extremely unpredictable and competition run through the Juniors club. Also, a special challenging 3rd grade season where the bounce of the mention to those involved in the introduction and ball was the difference between a grand final administration of the modified rugby program which we appearance, the squad of players exhibited all of the hope will move from strength to strength. For many character and heart that has come to typify the Brother
third-grade culture. We look forward to the challenges and competition amongst the rest of the TDRU clubs in 2019.
With the resounding success of the 50th anniversary celebrations, the post season tour of Italy, and the on- field success; the senior club has a lot to live up to in 2019 but remains in a strong position to do so. We look forward to the off season opportunity to social and remain in touch and the time to reflect on the key milestones achieved this year. All our committee members, coaches, team managers, parents and volunteers should be proud of their efforts through the season and we look Our senior men had a tough 2018 season. Being short on forward to seeing the rest of the TDRU fit and healthy numbers and injuries playing a major role in this year’s back on the paddock in 2019. campaign, the A grade side still rallied and finished the Benjamin Collings & Brendan Young season in 3rd place and reserve grade finished 5th just outside the top four. Once again thanks to all coaches Seniors Co-Presidents and managers for all your time and effort as well as the Brothers Rugby Union Club players and their respective families. Being low on BURDEKIN CANETOADS RUC numbers gave the opportunity to blood some new guys As 2018 season comes to an end, we into A grade and that will prove valuable leading into reflect on the year that was and what a 2019. The US touring players that made the Outback year! Our juniors had their most Barbarians returned to the club better players setting the successful year to date with five teams making the semi’s sides up for a strong 2019. and four teams going on to play in the Grand Final, well My highlight of 2018 was our home games where the done players and coaches! current and future talent of the club were on show all at The introduction of the girls under 16 side was a highlight the one venue. On these days club spirit shone through and the girls played very well in their first season. This from under 8’s to A Grade and Ladies Day was no result does not just happen overnight, and it does not exception. Thanks goes to all the organisers and happen without the players and their families commitment volunteers of this year Ladies Day, It was a massive and dedicated upskilled coaches. Accolades continue to effort by all involved so a huge appreciation to those flow in with junior Toads going on to make numerous rep people who got it done. Thanks to Teachers West who at sides. Congratulation to all the junior coaches and short notice turned up to play rugby on our Ladies day to managers who did a terrific job not just this year but make it all possible. previous years as well. A big thankyou to all involved in making the club house extension a reality and the inclusion of the Jones Street Gym for all members to use. To our volunteers, supporters, Old Boys and committee your contribution to 2018 has bonded the club together. We are never short on volunteers and that is fantastic, our club is an inclusive club and all are welcome to play, contribute and be involved in anyway, big or small. This is your club and we are the caretakers for the generations of Toads to come.
Lastly thanks to the TDRU committee and the TDRU players conducted themselves in a sportsman like manner development team for their support in continuing to grow and playing their rugby to a level that is entertaining for Rugby in the Burdekin. both their teammates and spectators alike. The camaraderie between our teams and their coaches is Ryan Cranitch built on the time spent together, being the club that President travels the furthest on game day we have many hours in the cars or on the buses , running over game plans or
analysing results. CHARTERS TOWERS RUFC.
2018 has again been a year of growth for the CT Bulls expanding to 11 teams, 8 of which contested the final series. We finished 2nd to Brothers on the junior club championship table and our achievements were U13 and U15 boys, U16 and U18 girls were all minor premiers. A strong Walla rugby programme for the 5, 6, 7 and 8- U11, U14 boys and U18 girls grand final runner-ups. year-old age groups over the last 3 years has seen our U13, U15 boys and U16 girls came home with grand juniors grow to record numbers, and next year we plan final wins. to have from U10 thru to 17 boys and 16 and 18 girls These achievements are built on not only the talents of and our 2 senior sides. 2018 was also our second year in our players, its the hard work and dedication of our the Reserve and A grade level, we achieved everything coaches, managers and committee who work together to that we set out to with Reserve grade playing in the co-ordinate getting these players to Townsville each finals series and A grade doubling their number of wins week for the TDRU fixtures, whether it by the car pooling from the first year in 2017. The pathway from juniors to parents or buses, and at this point I'd like to thank all seniors saw 19 former Bulls juniors play in the senior level those parents of the school borders who put their trust in this year. us to transport their children to and from games weekly. Split training for the seniors in both Charters Towers and Townsville for our expats will always be a handicap but is something we have to work with. I hope all this year’s visiting teams to Bull park have enjoyed our hospitality and we look forward to hosting you next year. I would like to thank those who made 2018 a success for us, the committee, Coaches, managers and supporters who worked in our bar and canteen or just came to enjoy a day of Rugby, the TDRU staff, the players, referees and most importantly our sponsors as we could not function without you.
CT Bulls President The committee also had a big year off the field with Len Knuth improvements to our club house, in the way of upstairs air conditioning, extension to our canteen area, extra terrace seating which is to be laid with turf in the wet season, field surface upgrades, and all new field lights. On the field we were pleased with our results and the way our
GRAMMAR SCHOOL TEACHERS WEST RUFC JUNIOR RUC 2018 was another strong year both In 2018, Grammar fielded 6 on field and off the field for teams with 125 registered Teachers West. A continued focus players across the TDRU Junior Competition from U8 – on skills development within the Senior playing group saw U16. With many of our senior boys playing for North all Senior Grade teams into their respective Grand Ward Rugby Club in the U18 competition, we hope they Finals. This strong performance throughout the Senior continue to play senior football in 2019. Our most playing group was rewarded with the club taking out the successful team this year was our Under 13 side who Senior Club Championship. The Ladies team were reached the Grand Final of their competition. successful in claiming their first premiership, whilst the ongoing dominance in the A Grade competition saw the Bulldogs win their fourth consecutive premiership. Whilst not as successful within the Junior playing group, significant development work is continuing to happen which should see positive results in the coming seasons.
2018 also saw Grammar represented in the Junior Schools Development Cup and Rugby 7s. It was fantastic to see so much interest in our school community for The club continues to experience growth in playing participating in these events. numbers across all grades including the successful In 2019, we will continue to encourage our players and introduction of our teenaged girls teams and has further coaches to nominate at a representative level, whether developed its coaching programs. The continued success through the Townsville Brolgas or North Queensland of the club can be attributed to the significant effort from Schools pathways and strive to get as many players and all our players and volunteers who work tirelessly to supporters involved in refereeing.2019 will also see an advance the Club’s position within the wider Rugby open squad of 25 senior Grammar players travel to New community. Zealand on a pre-season tour. On behalf of the club, registered players and supporters, we thank our coaches and managers for their commitment to our teams. We also thank Terry, Dan and the TDRU development team for their support of rugby both at our club and across the Townsville region.
Giles Derrett
Grammar RFC President
Of the field, work continued with the ongoing development of Warrina Park and its associated
facilities. The Club was successful in obtaining grant INGHAM RUGBY UNION funding to extend the clubhouse and storage area which 2018 has been testing but in some has allowed for additional training infrastructure to be way’s successful year for the Ingham purchased and safely stored. Cutters Rugby Club with injuries, work and other commitments impacting the consistency of available players for At the most recent anniversary reunion, the Old Boys network donated significant funding to go towards the the senior men’s side. The club saw a fair percentage of purchase of an electronic scoreboard which was new players try the code from our district and enjoy what purchased at the start of the year. our club and Rugby have to offer. Despite winning
rd The club was also well supported in the representative Grand Final we feel the disrupted 3 Grade competition program with many of the Senior players being selected clouded a successful year due to a lack of games due to for Townsville, North Queensland and Queensland forfeits and continuous breaks in a three team Country duties. competition. The impact saw a dwindling in training
Teachers West Rugby Union would like to take this numbers and new players going elsewhere for games to opportunity to thank our sponsors. Without their support supplement this. Despite this there were still many and valued contributions, the club would not be able to positives that have come along this season and I would offer the amenities and training equipment to our players hope that Ingham Rugby will be stronger for it in 2019. and supporters. Thanks also to our coaches and managers for their commitment and dedication to the development of the players under their care.
On behalf of the Club I would also like to thank all who have contributed to the Townsville and Districts Rugby Union for the 2018 season and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2019.
Greg Huppatz
President Last year the club embarked on a plan to get more kids in local high schools trying Rugby with a Rugby 7s Carnival held between Ingham High, Gilroy Santa Maria and Abergowrie Colleges
We would like to see this return in 2019 and keep it as an annual event to grow rugby union in this district. On behalf of Ingham Rugby I would like to thank all who contributed to the Townsville and Districts Rugby Union 2018 season whether it be playing, organising, officiating, volunteering or supporting.
Ryan Stokes
President
NORTH WARD RUFC A grade endured a mixed season with strong results Seniors often followed by a narrow loss and some heavy losses to the top two sides, Teachers Wests and Brothers. In 2018 the North Ward Rugby Club celebrated it’s 20th year as part of Narrow losses to Burdekin during the regular season the TDRU competition. were finally avenged in the semi final with an excellent score and possibly our best game of the season. Originally formed as Grammar Old Boys the club changed it’s name to North Ward Old Boys in 2009 and The team backed it up with a strong performance against at the same time changed it’s playing strip to align with Brothers in the preliminary final but were let down by the North Ward Junior Rugby Club, the Sandcrabs, with short lapses either side of half time. whom we have recently amalgamated to form North Overall a good end to the season and something to build Ward Rugby Club. onto for 2019. To mark the 20 years the 2018 season was played in a Juniors replica of the club’s original playing strip. A reunion of past and present players was held in August and was This year we entered 6 teams in the junior division, an attended by over 100 players, coaches and supporters. increase from 4 in 2017, two under 8 teams, two under Life memberships were awarded to Richard Lehman and 10 teams, an U11 side and an U12 side. All teams had Scott O’Neil. great numbers with the exception of our U12 team which was supported for the duration of our season by the U11's. In total we had about 80 junior registered players. All teams performed well during the season.
2018 also saw us enter 3 teams of girls in the newly formed teenage girls division. We fielded 2 U16 teams with the aid of players being dispensed to play up as well as an U18 side. One of our U16 teams went on to finish the season in second, losing the grand final to a talented Charters Towers side. Our teenage girls squad Our 20th year coincided with a return of the competition has proved to be a huge success for the club this year, to an U18 age group.Working closely with the Townsville with approximately 40 girls registered to play. We also Grammar School, the club was able to field a team that had 6 girls attend the state championships held on the was full of talent but was often left short of full numbers. Gold Coast this year. Overall a fun season for coach Zane Biffanti. Our club has enjoyed great feedback from parents, Our Ladies team also suffered from player shortages but players and volunteers this season and we are expecting built well during the season and recorded some excellent a bigger and better year in 2020. results as the season drew to a close. The addition of teenage lady’s rugby to the junior competition should Chris Caleo strengthen this team in 2019. President Our Senior Mens teams enjoyed a mixed season. Reserve grade played consistent rugby and ultimately finished the season in 3rd place, ending with a narrow loss to ROSS RIVER REDSKINS Charters Towers in the Semi finals. Ross River Redskins entered five teams into the TDRU competition in 2018, U10, U1, U12 1st grade and 2nd grade.
Under 10’s were the most successful winning the Grand Final and becoming 2018 Premiers.
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY This has been an eventful year for James Cook University Rugby. At the end of last year and during the start of this year, the Club had to consider its options in relation to the TDRU competition WESTERN SUBURBS requirements for 2018. The Club has been in rebuilding In 2018 the Western Suburbs Rugby Union Club entered mode for the last few years and slowly growing again 5 Junior teams in the TDRU competition, under 8’s, Under with our men’s teams rebuilding to 2nd and 3rd grade, 10’s, Under 12’s, Under 14’s and Under 15’s. A merger while we maintained a strong Women’s team. The option with JCU Rugby saw our remaining seniors play for JCU in chosen for the Men was to go back to 1st and 2nd Grade, the Senior competition. knowing this was going to be a big stretch for us. 2018 had its ups and downs, in the Juniors, we struggled Simultaneously, the TDRU relegated down Western for numbers in the 8s and 11/12s age group at the start Suburbs in their Men’s grades. However, the Western of the season, but managed to recruit some more players Juniors were growing and developing well. Discussions by mid-season. Although these kids did not win many between JCU and Western agreed to merge the two games, they enjoyed every moment and will hopefully clubs over 2018. build to be a good team in 2019. Our Under 14’s As a Club we were under pressure in many parts of the managed to make the finals to defend their premiership competition, however we were also very competitive. As from last year but were unsuccessful. Hats off to a very the year progressed, we become more competitive. The well drilled Brothers outfit who did an amazing job all foundations have started, building will continue and we year to takeout the silverware. We also had 4 players will be a more competitive Club in 2019 make the Brolgas rep sides. All our Juniors had a year full of fun and encouragement which is all that we really ask Les Sampson for when training kids. JCU President Our Senior Teams merged with JCU due to lack of numbers with this creating a relationship that will see a great pathway for our Juniors in the coming years. I would also like to say a big thankyou to JCU Rugby for this and the support from the university as a whole, it has been a pleasure.
I would also like to thank the TDRU and all the volunteers Our numbers were lower than last year, with member throughout the Rugby community who help this great game numbers in the low forties. We recruited some new all year round. senior and junior referees. To cope with the future development of the game in Townsville, we still need to The club and committee are now focused on next season promote and recruit more senior referees. Junior where we hope to grow that little bit more into becoming referees continue to step up to volunteer. The proposal a force in the TDRU competition. by TDRU Management Committee to have clubs nominate Campbell Yates a Referee per team when registering the 2019 season is seen as a positive move to ensure referee growth and President see our numbers swell.
Development this year revolved around a Foundation (Level 1) Referee Course, Referee Coach (Level 2) course, Refereeing U8 to U12 Course and Assistant Referee TOWNSVILLE REFEREE’S Level 1 online course. This year we saw the
accreditation of our first Club Assistant Referee (Craig For the year 2018 as an West). Well done Charters Towers. Is this a challenge association, we appointed 816 for other clubs to take up? Barry Dermody attended and referees and 222 assistant referees to games in both successfully completed a Referee Coach Level 2 course in junior and senior games for the TDRU. New this year we Sydney. These courses were held to develop our current appointed 69 referees to the U16 and U18 girls competitions.
We also appointed over 95 officials to the JCU Fisher Shield competition and other JCU sponsored games. Our referees also officiated in school, both primary and secondary including local and visiting teams, competition games as well as Army Unit games and 7s competitions. This made for a total of more than 1128 appointments. Again, our referee stocks were seriously stretched with games in 3 separate outlying centres or home games away from Hugh St. A big thank you must go to those
and future crop of referees. A number of those participants have gone on to complete the Law Exam and referees who officiated in multiple games on a day, accrue the prerequisite number of field reports to be sometimes consecutive or at different venues. fully accredited. The Referee coaches were used during the year to observe, encourage and report on referee development. Senior referees, Ben Maher and Jake Again, the end of the year has seen the departure of a Samios, officiated at the North Queensland Region team number of senior referees due to work commitments. trials with Ben moving on to referee two (2) games at the Recruitment definitely continues to be a major topic Country Championships. Senior referees were again between now and season 2019. invited to officiate at the Port Douglas and Hughenden Our association would like to thank our sponsors – A. carnivals. Jake officiated at the Queensland Country V Gabrielli Constructions, NQ Employment, Grays Melbourne Rising NRC game at Hugh Street as TMO with OnLineAustralian Patrol Vehicles, Townsville Private Ben and Barry acting as AR4 and AR5 respectively. Clinic, VIPPT, Cueldee Clothing and Riverview Tavern Rodney Seeto, Howard Kewyes, Clancy Blacklock, Elijah along with Don Hobson for their new or continued support Weeks and Jimmi Thompson travelled to Cairns to of the association this year. officiate at the U12 School State Championships. Jimmi officiated in the final of the carnival. Congratulations to Alan Hunt all referees appointed to Grand Final games and President especially Jake as A Grade Grand Final referee.
Award recipients for this year were: Ron Barnes Memorial A Grade Grand Final Referee – Jake Samios; Most Appointments Award – Peter Montgomery; Best on Ground Award – Peter Montgomery; Junior Referee Award – Clancy Blacklock; Greg Palmer Memorial Most
Improved Referee Award – Jake Elson; TDRURA Life Member Most Promising Referee Award – Jimmi Thompson; Beryl Barnes Memorial Quiet Achiever Award – Wayne Langford; Peter Lowth Memorial President’s Award – Barry Dermody; Honorary President’s Award – Steph Dermody (For assisting the referees by recharging and supplying radios while Barry was hospitalised
REPRESENTITIVE RUGBY Townsville Brolgas
Over the weekend of the 4th, 5th, and 6th of May the Townsville Brolgas Men’s and Under 19’s sides battled it out for North Queensland supremacy. The men were by far the most dominant side all tournament, defeating FNQ and Mt Isa with an aggregate of 142 points to 8. The Under 19’s boys were outclassed by a physically bigger and faster FNQ side who ran away with the game in the second half to win 43-17. Both teams were rewarded with strong numbers selected in the North Queensland sides.
Men’s Under 19s
Emil Grant Brothers Connor Anderson Brothers Tevita Ma'ulu'ulu Brothers Jack Andreassen Brothers Michael Parker Brothers Callum Bell Brothers Blair Morgan Brothers Declan Maguire Brothers Michael McGovern Brothers Joseph Minei Brothers William Gallegos Brothers Taylor O’Brien Brothers Brendan Bunyan Burdekin Viliami Taufa Brothers Blake Hollywood Burdekin Raymond Walker-Campbell Brothers Connor Kennedy North Ward Samuel Warner Brothers Daniel Withers North Ward Dale Whalley Brothers Kris Nielsen Teachers West Hunter Keen Brothers Lewayne Barrett Teachers West Caleb Knuth Charters Towers Angus Small Teachers West Dylan Knuth Charters Towers Trent Owen Teachers West Jacob Day Charters Towers Daniel Carman Teachers West Adam Woolcott JCU Tom Vinson Teachers West Connor Cavallin North Ward Joshua Fletcher Teachers West Benjamin Hall Teachers West Tom Wells Teachers West Michael Kepper-Owens Teachers West Josh Lamb Teachers West Samuel Krause Teachers West Rodney Seeto Teachers West Ben Marke Teachers West Curtis Rayment Teachers West Henry Mckinnon Teachers West
Andrew Neilson Teachers West Aden Turner Teachers West Darrnell Fisher Teachers West Harry Willocks Teachers West
North Queensland
Congratulations to the 35 Cosgrove Estate - Townsville Brolgas who were selected in the 1st Grade and Under 19s North QLD team to contest the QCRU - Queensland Country Championships held at Mike Carney Toyota Park in Townsville over the first weekend back in June.
U19s Recap:
Game 1 – The U19s took on South Queensland in the first encounter of the weekend on Friday night. It was a game that was extremely physical and saw running rugby from both sides. South Queensland showed their dominance in the first half scoring multiple tries. After re-grouping at the break, NQ looked to come out hard at their opposition. A quick scoot from halfback Harry Willocks saw space open for an inside ball to send Jack Andreassen crashing over the line for a try. This try was to be the only one for NQ with SQ running away with the victory.
South Queensland 35 – North Queensland 7
Tries: Jack Andreassen 1. Conversions: Declan Maguire 1
Game 2 – Sunday Morning saw a revitalised North Under 19's Queensland side looking to bounce back against a strong Central Queensland side. From the get-go North Name: Club: Queensland looked to play free flowing rugby, this saw Jack Andreassen Brothers winger Jimmy Ngutlik and halfback Harrison Willocks both Callum Bell Brothers cross for first half doubles. Sloppy defence and a few Dale Whalley Brothers cheeky offloads resulted in Central Queensland crossing Declan Maguire Brothers for their first try early in the second half before crossing Joseph Minei Brothers for a second late in the second half. The result saw North Sam Warner Brothers Queensland hand the CQ boys a heavy defeat on the final Viliami Taufu Brothers day of the rugby carnival. Dylan Knuth Charters Towers Jacob Day Charters Towers North Queensland 46 – Central Queensland 10 Harry Willocks Teachers West Tries: Harrison Willocks 2, Jimmy Ngutlik 2, Declan Henry Mckinnon Teachers West Meredith 1, Sam Warner 1, Callum Bell 1, Henry Michael Kepper-Owens Teachers West Snowball 1. Conversions: Declan Maguire 3. Sam Krause Teachers West
Opens Recap: North Queensland 80 – Central Queensland 7
Game 1 – A strong North Queensland side looked to assert Tries: Kris Verevis 2, Josh Lamb 1, Curtis Rayment 1, their dominance from the beginning against South Coast Lewayne Barrett 1, Rodney Seeto 1, Sam Pavlich 1, by pulling off some big defensive plays to rattle their Connor Kennedy 1, Blair Morgan 1, Billy Bully 2, Josh opposition. A good set-piece lineout maul saw Trent Owen Fletcher 1. score in a dominant display of power from the NQ Conversions: Connor Kennedy 3, Kris Verevis 3. Penalty forward pack. Tom Vinson crossed untouched under the Goals: Connor Kennedy 1 uprights after a quick scoot from halfback. This was backed up by some strong pick and driving from the Mens forwards resulting in number 8 Michael Parker crashing over for a try. A strong first half performance led to a 24- Name: Club: 0 half time lead to NQ. Slick hands early in the second Andrew Parker Brothers half saw South Queensland cross for their first and only try Billy Bulley Brothers of the night. A simple show and go from flyhalf Josh Blair Morgan Brothers Fletcher saw him complete a double, and put the result Emil Grant Brothers beyond SQ. Michael McGovern Brothers Michael Parker Brothers North Queensland 31 – South Queensland 5 Tevita Ma’ulu’ulu Brothers Tries: Josh Fletcher 2, Tom Vinson 1, Michael Parker 1, Blake Hollywood Burdekin Trent Owen 1. Conversions: Connor Kennedy 3. Connor Kennedy North Ward Curtis Rayment Teachers West Game 2 – The North Queensland boys were back in action Daniel Carman Teachers West late Sunday morning against Central Queensland who Darrnell Fisher Teachers West were looking at bouncing back from a defeat the night Hugh Huppatz Teachers West before. Right from the get go the best skill from the north Josh Lamb Teachers West was on display with a try to Kris Verevis within the first Josh Fletcher Teachers West minute of the game. Try number 2 came no more then 3 Kris Nielsen Teachers West minutes later with Verevis setting up Josh Lamb for a try. Lewayne Barrett Teachers West Central Queensland only try of the match was scored in Rodney Seeto Teachers West the corner after some slick hands. NQ took a 39-7 lead in to the half time break. Fifteen minutes into the second half Tom Vinson Teachers West Curtis Rayment crossed for the first of 41 unanswered Tom Wells Teachers West points in a dominate second half by the home team. A slick Trent Owen Teachers West wrap around more from Michael Parker and Blair Morgan saw winger Rodney Seeto finish off a well worked try.
Queensland Country
This year’s Queensland Country Heelers and Under 19 squads were selected after the Queensland Country Championships held in Townsville in early June. There were 10 Senior Queensland Country Heelers players and 5 Under 19 Queensland Country players selected from the Townsville team and TDRU Competition.
U19 Queensland Country Colts
Name: Club: Jack Andreassen Brothers
Dale Whalley Brothers Declan Maguire Brothers Men’s Name: Club: Harry Willocks Teachers West Blair Morgan Brothers Henry Mckinnon Teachers West Emil Grant Brothers
Billy Bulley Brothers The U19 boys who were selected travelled down south to Daniel Carman Teachers West play two high quality games of rugby. There first Kris Nielson Teachers West encounter was against University of Queensland Colts Hugh Huppatz Teachers West side who they had a dominant victory over: Tom Vinson Teachers West QLD Country Colts 73 def University of Queensland 0 Josh Fletcher Teachers West Josh Lamb Teachers West For the Colts final match, they headed to Goondiwindi to Trent Owen Teachers West tackle New South Wales Country in the battle of the boarder. In a physical encounter the colts came away with a victory to remain undefeated: QLD Country Colts 21 def NSW Country Colts 19 QLD Country Heelers
The opens team travelled across the ditch to Christchurch where they would play two games. One against Ellemere and their second against North Canterbury. Both games were tough but the Heelers came out on top with two solid victories: QLD Country 42 def North Canterbury 17 QLD Country 29 def Ellesmere 10
The Heelers final match took place in Goondiwindi for their battle of the boarder clash with New South Wales Country. In their toughest battle yet, the QLD boys stood strong and came away with a well-faught victory to also remain undefeated: QLD Country 20 def NSW Country 12
JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (BOYS) their first day of games. With all teams having a big 6th – 8th July – Brisbane few days ahead, the U16 Brolgas had a tough task, with a large number of players having to withdraw from the originally selected team, things didn’t get any The 2018 Junior State Champion was held at Albany easier for them. Their first game added more to the Creek for the second year in a row, during the injured list. They then backed up to play the U16 June/July school holidays. With over 100 players and finalists, Brisbane Green. Although the Brolgas came their coaches travelling by bus to arrive at their up short, the boys displayed tremendous heart and accommodation, Kings College, at the University of toughness. Queensland.
Arriving one day early, it gave the teams one last chance to train and come together as a team before
Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Under 16 Sebastian Simon Kane Kirkwood Preston Ahwing Junior Salesa Xanda Cazzulino Jack Tudehope Matthew Dyer Brock Wright Max PapaGeorge Liam Todeschino Ruben Ape Matthew Groves Regan Knowles Jonathan Cavallo Thomas Campbell Tom Greenwood Riley Arlett Malachi P Ireland Lloyd Kennedy Kayden Waddell Maverick Harcoo Kiel Keryk Hugh Barnicoat Finn Andreassen Charlie Patrick Mitchell Sullivan Tokoa Roberts Angus Gibb Nathaniel Kimber Flynn Kyle Kodi Boalar Zak Elesi Zac Nolan Samuel Turner Bryce Kingham Braedy Vasta Connor Sadler Raymond Wosomo Cody Sadler Tristan Evans Joshua McCarthy Jack Bragg Dorran Green George Thomas Luca Lago Jamie Critchley Conor Muldoon Bodene Hinchy Mitchell Waldon Aiden Knowles Mitchell Ross Harold Mial Julian Blacklock Dominik Arrate Connor Lyons Jacob McCarthy Iowani Cavulati Daniel Malum Jaxen Yow Larry Hart Joe Kenny Nathan Steel Jeremy Morton Will Cavallo Archie Allen Charles Laverack Mac Broad Will Duthie Harry Whalan Nelson Kennedy Angus Myers Rolland Geesu Max Beckham Justin Crane Diesel Jacobsson-Rhodes Jacob Golding Reg Alcock Riley Williamson Rory Lynch Darcy Miller Jaxon Baldwin Benjamin Rimmer Todd Kenny Brad Nugent William Sulicich Joshua Holden Jackson Cox Jaidan Penny Josh Morton Jasper Guy Jay Mcpherson Declan Marchioni
Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Matt Morton Dan Withers Wade Sadler Patrick Brennan Peter Malone Terry Shiells Mick Kingham Peter Cavallo Tyson Morgon Jim Sullivan Chris Yow Jack Andreassen Matt Rauch Dan McKie Harry Willocks Krystal Kirkman
Under 12s Junior Brolgas Development Carnival Game 5 – Townsville 17 def Northern Territory 10 Game 1 – Darling Downs 33 def Townsville 0 (Harold Mial 1t, Larry Hart 1t, Roland Geesu 1t, Game 2 – Sunshine Coast 26 def Townsville 0 Declan Marchioni 1c) Game 3 – Gold Coast 34 def Townsville 0 Game 4 – Brisbane Navy 30 def Townsville 0 Following the teams return a presentation lunch was Game 5 – Northern Territory 7 drew Townsville 7 held and the following players were acknowledged (Iowani Cavuilati 1t, Mitchell Waldon 1c) for their efforts.
Under 13 State Championships Game 1 – Sunshine Coast 43 def Townsville 12 (Raymond Wosomo 1t, Riley Williamson 1t, Nelson Kennedy 1c) Game 2 – Brisbane Green 38 def Townsville 0 Game 3 – Gold Coast 33 def Townsville 0 Game 4 – CQ Bushrangers 31 def Townsville 0 Game 5 – Brisbane Gold 14 def Townsville 12 (Jonathan Cavallo 1t, Aiden Knowles 1t, Raymond Wosomo 1c) Game 6 – Brisbane Red 5 drew Townsville 5 (Dominik Arrate 1t)
U14 State Championships Game 1 – Darling Downs 19 def Townsville 0 Game 2 – Townsville 24 def Northern Territory 5 (Tokoa Roberts 3t, Jaxon Yow 1t, Tokoa Roberts 2c) Game 3 – Brisbane Gold 12 def Townsville 10 (Preston AhWing 1t, Conor Muldoon 1t) Game 4 – Brisbane Green 51 def Townsville 0 Game 5 – Brisbane Blue 14 def Townsville 7 Under 12s Best Back Zac Nolan (Cody Sadler 1t, Tokoa Roberts 1c) Under 12s Best Forward Riley Arlett
Under 12s Best & Fairest Luca Lago U16 State Championships Under 13s Best Back Aidan Knowles Game 1 – CQ Bushrangers 12 def Townsville 8 Under 13s Best Forward Jack Tudehope (Matthew Groves 1t, Larry Hart 1 drop goal) Under 13s Best & Fairest Raymond Wosomo Game 2 – Brisbane Green 50 def Townsville 7 Under 14s Best Back Dorran Green (George Thomas 1t, Larry Hart 1c) Under 14s Best Forward Matthew Dyer Game 3 – Sunshine Coast 33 def Townsville 3 Tokoa Thomas Under 14s Best & Fairest (Larry Hart 1p) Roberts Game 4 – Darling downs 10 drew Townsville 10 Under 16s Best Back George Thomas (George Thomas 1t, Declan Marchioni 1c, Larry Hart 1 Under 16s Best Forward Darcy Miller drop goal) Under 16s Best & Fairest Braedy Vasta.
JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (GIRLS) with each warm up and game integrating some new 4th – 6th October – Brisbane facets of the game of 7s rugby. Every girl developed as a player over the 2-day carnival and built friendships which will hopefully withstand time. Early in August the idea of sending 2 junior Brolga girls teams to compete at the 2nd QRU Junior Girls State 7s The u17s came away with 2 fabulous and encouraging Championships to be held at Bond University on the Gold wins from 5 starts. They took the honours 31 -10 v CQ Coast in October was floated. Once the possibility was Bushrangers and then repeated the performance against announced, interest from the girls snowballed – there was the girls from CQ in the preliminary final 29-10. Whilst no turning back, it had to happen. TDRU called for the U15s were not so fortunate on the scoreboard, they coaches, a manager and a trainer and announced Mitch gave every game a red hot crack and scored at least Bebb U17s coach, Dan Withers U15s coach, Hannah one try each game. Both teams executed new skills they Goodwin trainer and one very excited self as manager. had been taught and maintained a confident composure befitting a proud Brolgas team. It’s satisfying to report Trials were held on Sunday 12 August with in excess of the experience as totally worthwhile and invaluable to 40 girls putting their hands up for the opportunity to the development of girls rugby in Townsville and district. represent the TDRU and their clubs. 12 players each were selected and announced for both U15 and U17 teams and the race was on to fit in enough trainings to get the girls to a competitive level.
The girls quickly bonded as a collective squad and each endeavoured to make as much training as possible around previous commitments. Representatives came form Teachers West, North Ward, Burdekin, Brothers,
Hughenden and Charters Towers which for some meant extra travel but the commitment and enthusiasm was We celebrated the tour with a final ‘family’ breakfast clearly there. and some presentations and awards. From the U15s Crystal-Lee Walsh was announced as Best and Fairest Wednesday 4 October saw an excited tour group and her peers voted Norisha Elesi as Players Player. In assemble at Townsville Airport ready to go where no the U17s Lurleen Blackman was awarded Best Forward junior female Brolgas had gone before. On arrival at for among other things an outstanding palm. Tamika Bray Brisbane we collected our hired mini buses and car and was Best Back and Daisy D’arcy accepted the Coaches set out for the Gold Coast with Mitch as our lead driver Award. ‘because he was familiar with the route’ and it seems the traffic conditions. Bets are on that it became his favourite The tour group returned home giving the experience a game to watch in the rear vision mirror as we tried to seal of approval – it was indeed a successful inaugural keep up with his lane changing tactics! tour and the future of women’s rugby in Townsville and hopefully the State and country will be better for it. We checked in to our accommodation for the next couple of days at the YHA on Main Beach Gold Coast and then went for our first training session at a near by rugby club.
The girls found their rhythm and had a great hit out ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Over the next 2 days the U15s would play 6 games and the U17s 5. The facilities at Bond were outstanding and a great example of what the girls could aspire to play around in the future. It was a continual learning process for the girls
Under 15 Under 17 JAPAN TOUR Tabie Sagigi Daisy D’Arcy 28th March – 8th April Kayla Bowen Indee Everett
Kohaea Waitoa-Mill Babetha Nona Telita Day Macy Dabelstein The 2018 Townsville Brolgas Open Schoolboy Rugby Dominique Wiggins Jazmyn Woodfield Union team has been invited to tour Japan by the Japan Grace McCarthy Lou-Isa Natoga Rugby Football Union. This will continue the excellent Heaven Wilson Barbara Sigere relationship between the Townsville and District Rugby Norisha Eseli RaeQuan Daniels Union and the Japan Rugby Football Union developed Rebekah Pulea Lurleen Blackman over the past 15 years. This year’s tour saw 25 U18 Crystal Lee Walsh Tamika Bray Townsville Brolgas players travel around Tokyo and Zahra Shadbolt Courtney Reynolds surrounding regions of Japan on a 12-day Rugby tour. The Anjeleah Corrigan Chelsea Smith team played five high quality games against local High School select teams in the area.
Game 1: After a day and a bit spent sight seeing around Tokyo, the Under 15 Awards boys were looking forward to their first encounter against Best & Fairest – Crystal-Lee Walsh Senshu Matsudo High School (Chiba prefecture). Unfortunately, the Brolgas went down in a spirited battle Players Player – Norisha Eseli 38-31 against a much more enthusiastic side. The Brolgas Under 17 Awards did fight hard after being down 31-12 early in the second half, to almost snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Best Forward – Lurleen Blackman
Best Back – Tamika Bray
Coaches Award – Daisy Darcy
After a tough loss, the tour then made their way to Yamanashi near Mt Fuji for the second encounter of their tour.
Game 2: Game 2 of the tour took place against Tokai University Kofu with the incredible backdrop of Mount Fuji. You could almost say the boys were inspired by the view as they turned it on in game 2. There were some sensational tries scored throughout the match. With a 35-0 lead at half time, the Brolgas only furthered this, running away with the match 66-12.
After a great win, the boys embarked on some sight- seeing, travelling to visit the Daiszenji Temple just outside
of Yamanashi before making their way to Mount Fuji. After Game 5: taking some breathtaking photos, the squad travelled to Game 5 was the fifth and final game for the Brolgas on the Gunma Prefecture for their third game. their Japan tour, and it took place against Rikkyo Niiza Game 3: High School. After putting out four strong performances Game 3 was against Kiryu Daiichi High School at the on tour, the Brolgas were looking to finish on a high. training ground for the Panasonic Wild Nights. The Brolgas There was no better way to finish then this game, the again adjusted well to the pace of the game early taking boys ran away with a 50-12 victory to make it 4 wins it to the team from Kiryu. With many other schools at the from 5 games, a very successful tour. Panasonic Wild Knights home watching on, the boys were keen to show their wares against the local side in Ota. The boys put in another strong performance to run away with a 54-19 victory over the locals.
The squad then made there way to Sano in the Tochigi Prefecture. Whilst in Sano the Brolga boys were lucky enough to meet the Mayor of Sano and his companions before clashing against the local High School, Sano Nihon High School.
Game 4:
Match 4 of the tour shaped to be as one of the toughest for the Brolgas. Some early points gave the boys a lot of belief, that belief had all but vanished as Sano High ran out to 28-19 late in the second half. But in a true Brolga style, the Brolgas ran in two brilliant tries on the stroke of full time to run away with a 33-28 victory.
After a wonderful performance against Sano Nihon High School, the squad then left for their final stop in Niiza, Saitama. With a couple days of rest, the Brolgas were shown more of Japan and were able to do some
Awards:
Congratulations to the following four boys on their individual awards:
-Braedy Vasta (Burdekin) – Encouragement Award
-Declan Maguire (Brothers) – Best Player
-Harry Willocks (Teachers West) – Best Back shopping. -Raymond Walker-Campbell (Brothers) – Best Forward
NRC (NATION RUGBY It was great to see these four players give back to the Townsville Rugby Union community. The game was held CHAMPIONSHIPS on Sunday the 9th of September here at Mike Carney 9th September Toyota Park. It was a big day for the Rugby community, with the U8’s playing beforehand as well as the inaugural Teenage girls grand finals – Under 16’s and 2018 saw the return of the Buildcorp National Rugby Under 18’s. The main game took place between Country Championship to Townsville with Queensland Country and the Rising, with a great display of rugby from both taking on the Melbourne Rising in round 2. It has been sides. Queensland Country were the eventual winners 29- three years since Queensland Country last came up and 28. played in Townsville, that was against the Sydney Stars. We would like to thank all of those who came down on This time around four Country players, Teti Tela, Chris Sunday afternoon, without the support from everybody, Feauai-Sautia, Tom Kibble, and Dan Boardman, all came high profile rugby would not be present in Townsville. up a day earlier and went around to Ignatius Park We hope to bring more to Townsville to keep rugby College, St Claire’s North Shore, Grammar North Shore, thriving. and St Josephs the Strand for some development work.
UNIVERSITY RUGBY JCU also sent down men’s and women’s rugby 7s teams to compete at UniSport Nationals Div 1 (formally known It has been another fantastic year for rugby union here as the Australian University Games) on the Gold Coast. at JCU. All sports at JCU have made big progress in The women’s side were able to go one step better this 2018 and rugby is no different. year as they won the bronze medal over University of During semester one, rugby is always the talking point of Technology Sydney (UTS) 17-15. JCU trailed 15-10 on the Fisher Shield competition. The Fisher Shield the last play of the game however JCU player Aimee Competition involves students who live on campus. This Jones was able to break through the defence to score year’s competition was incredibly close! underneath the posts and kick the winning goal to claim the bronze medal. Meanwhile the men’s side were able In the women’s competition, we saw the streak of Saints to improve on their performance from last year to finish Catholic College come to an end (they had previously fifth in the competition. won it for the past four years) as John Flynn College were crowned Fisher Shield women’s rugby champions It’s great to see that both the men’s and women’s rugby after they defeated George Roberts Hall 34-12. This is competitions are just as strong as each other. the second time John Flynn has won the competition after It has been a fantastic year rugby union and we look previously winning the competition back in 2011. forward to a bigger and better year in 2019 at JCU. Meanwhile in the men’s competition, the guys showed how tight the season was as Saints Catholic College and George Roberts Hall both made the grand final after finishing third and fourth respectfully. In the end, Saints Catholic College proved to be too strong defeating
George Roberts Hall 18-3 to win the competition for the first time since 2002 (as St Pauls).
Once again JCU Sport also held the annual Uni v Army clash as our students compete for the Chancellor’s (men’s rugby) and Commander’s (women’s rugby) Cup’s. It was a massive day of sport which concluded with the rugby matches. Over 700 people attended the event at the Joe Baker Field. In the women’s clash, JCU won the Commander’s Cup for the fifth straight year defeating the Army 36-5. Meanwhile the men’s clash proved to be very heated however the Army were able to revenge their loss from last year to win 36-19.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS • Grammar School (North Shore) • Currajong State School School Program • Southern Cross Catholic College 2018 saw a number of schools visited by the TDRU • Shalom Christian College development team, as part of the continual promotion • Heatley State School and development of Rugby Union at a Grassroots level • Calvary Christian College across Townsville and the surrounding districts. Running • Blue Water State School the updated Rugby Education Program and Touch Term 3: Rugby 7’s Program at certain schools and implementing the exciting new ARU Sporting Schools programs at • Burdekin Christian College others (Get into Rugby, School Rugby 7s and Deadly Term 4: 7’s). • Kelso State School 2018 is now the third year of the ‘Sporting Schools’ • Blue Water State School program, a nationwide government funded program • Charters Towers State High School aimed at getting more kids involved in sports. This Rugby Education Program” (REP) year Get into Rugby Schools replaced the ‘game on’ program. Get into Rugby Schools provides primary Schools: students and secondary students in years 7 and 8 with Term 1: their first taste of rugby. The program introduces • Heatley State School participants to the skills and core values required to • Vincent State School play all formats of rugby, 7s, 15s or Touch 7s (the new • Bohlevale State School modified, non-contact rugby format). • Railway Estate State School • Shalom Christian College The REP sessions continued to prove itself as an effective • Distance Education (Charters Towers) format for introducing students to the game of Rugby • Columba Catholic College Union. The REP sessions are aimed at providing • Blackheath and Thornborough College participants with a basic introduction into the game of • All Souls St. Gabriels rugby, it also gives them an opportunity to develop their • Annandale Christian College • St. Clares North Shore core rugby skills i.e. catch, pass, kick, breakdown and • Magnetic Island State School tackle. The program gave students an insight into Rugby Term 2: Union and they are provided with the necessary information to continue the sport in an organised club • St. Anthony’s High School environment if they wish to.– note that REP was not run • Kirwan State Primary towards the end of term 3 and for term 4 as we ran a • North Shore State School • Marian State School 7’s-based program leading into the festival of sevens. • Annandale State School Get into Rugby” Schools: • Grammar School (North Shore) Term 1: • Blackheath and Thornborough College • All Souls St. Gabriels • St. Francis Catholic School • Cleveland Youth Detention Centre • Grammar School (Annandale) • Cranbrook State School Term 3: • Oonoonba State School • Kirwan State School Term 2: The Australian Sports Commission has committed to • Marian Catholic School helping Rugby Australia roll out its first Indigenous
Rugby program known as Deadly 7s in 2018 and was Deadly 7’s” Schools: available to schools after term 2. It is designed to give students from years 5-8 their first taste of rugby as Term 3: well as promoting the importance of attending school • Annandale State School and gaining a quality education. Term 4: In its second year as a Sporting Schools’ option, ‘School Rugby 7’s’ aloud the TDRU development team to • Weir State School target secondary students in years 7 and 8 that are School Rugby 7’s” Schools: interested in learning the specific skills and competencies on how to play Rugby 7s. Once again, Term 1: the School Rugby 7’s program has been a major • Home Hill State High School contributor towards the promotion of Rugby 7’s within Term 2: Townsville and surrounding areas. • Charters Towers State High School The Touch Rugby 7’s program was implemented half way through term 3 this year as a stepping stone for Term 3: the Festival of 7’s. This program was run in a similar • Home Hill State High School way to the REP program with the focus of developing • Charters Towers State High School core skills still the same (catch, pass, kick, tackle and breakdown). The program was modified to the Touch Rugby 7’s” Schools: previously used for REP to give students an Term 3: understanding of the game of rugby 7’s. • St. Francis Catholic School All of the sessions run, whether it be: REP, Touch Rugby • Brandon State School 7’s, Get into Rugby, Deadly 7’s or School Rugby 7’s, • St. Josephs Mundingburra as well as assemblies and after school trainings are the • North Shore State School main driving force behind the promotion of Rugby • Currajong State School Union as a sport within the Townsville region. All • Millchester State School sessions and visits assisted with the strengthening of Term 4: school rugby events and rugby carnivals such as the Gala day, Primary and Secondary School • Railway Estate State School • Townsville State High School Competitions, and the Primary and Secondary Sevens • Heatley State School Tournaments. With the continued support of the clubs • Shalom Christian College affiliated with the TDRU and the TDRU development • Hermit Park State School staff, the programs will continue to run and thus • Cathedral produce and develop our players, parents and volunteers for the future.
Rookies 2 Reds clubs. The TDRU would like to extend its thanks to all volunteers that helped at our various clinics and making these a success. In 2018 the TDRU held 5 school holiday, Rookies2Reds Clinics, as well as a two-night program run at the end of Term 4. These clinics were held during the term 2 and 3 breaks, with four of the five clinics being run in partnership with 4 different clubs (Brothers, Burdekin, North Ward, Teachers West). The academies were open to junior players and non-players aged 5-12 years old. The aims of the clinics were to develop vital rugby skills in both players from and outside of current Townsville’s junior clubs, introduce junior players to the important ethos of rugby, and to give kids the chance to interact with and make new friends with players from across different clubs. We also used these clinics as a recruitment tool for clubs, to hopefully gain more junior players for their teams. Primary School Gala Day
The annual primary school Gala day took place with a full day of action-packed rugby. Schools flocked in from around the region to participate in what is a wonderful day on the Primary school rugby calendar. There was a total of 12 schools that registered for the day with 17 teams in total, some schools had enough numbers to put forward two teams. The teams were divided up into a senior and junior competition. Below is a list of all the schools that participated in each division:
The clinics gave players an opportunity to work on more advanced skills through specialised drills and games ran by the TDRU development staff and select volunteers. During the holiday clinics the players are encouraged to socialise and befriend people from other clubs that they wouldn’t otherwise have interacted with. This is accomplished by splitting the group into random teams Junior Competition: who compete in rugby orientated games throughout the day. The 2018 Rookies2Reds Clinics had strong numbers • The Cathedral School with just over 100 participants signing up for the five • Townsville Grammar holiday clinics, we are expecting good numbers for our • St Josephs the Strand end of November nightly clinic. After a great year with • St Claire’s, Burdell these clinics, we hope to continue growing the numbers of • Currajong State School (X2) attendees and ultimately recruit more players to junior
Senior Competition: most dominant team within the pool going through the pool stages undefeated after playing some fast rugby. • The Cathedral School Kirwan and St Clare’s played some strong rugby to come • Townsville Grammar away with 2nd and 3rd. Bluewater were able to notch up • Hermit Park State School two wins to claim 4th spot, whilst North Shore grabbed 5th • Bohlevale State School and Shalom finished in 6th spot. • Heatley State School Match of the day featured the two heavy weight sides St Josephs the Strand • from both pools clashing in the cup final. These two teams • Kirwan State School being the Cathedral School and St Josephs the Strand. • Shalom After a great game of ten-aside rugby, St Josephs were • St Claire’s, Burdell too good for their opponents running away with a 20 - • North Shore State School 10 victory to once again claim the Gala day cup. • Bluewater State School
Junior Competition: Junior division consisted of 6 teams The senior competition had 11 teams in total playing off against each other. The boys and girls from all participating on the day, this led to the teams being split the schools played some exciting rugby for such a young up into two different pools, with five rounds of rugby age. After some five brilliant rounds of junior rugby each, each. St Clare’s Burdell took out the Junior competition in their Pool A featured: The Cathedral School, Townsville first ever Gala day appearance. St Josephs the Strand Grammar, Hermit Park State School, Bohlevale State and Currajong Blue could not be separated after a count School, and Heatley State School. These schools showed back and finished in a tie for 2nd place. Townsville off their skills throughout the day putting on some Grammar and the Cathedral School also finished up on 8 exhilarating rugby, in what was the toughest of the two points leaving them in a tie for 4th place. Currajong white pools. By the end of the day Cathedral came away unfortunately were unable to come away with any victories undefeated, with Heatley and Bohlevale coming away leaving them in 5th spot. with 2nd and 3rd respectively, and unfortunately Hermit Match of the day featured St Clare’s Burdell and Park and Townsville Grammar were only able to pull Townsville Grammar. This was one of the more physical through with one victory each. encounters of the day with some barnstorming runs from Pool B included: St Josephs the Strand, Kirwan State both sides and continuous defence lead to a very tight School, Shalom, St Claire’s Burdell, North Shore State score line. At the end of the match St Claire’s took away a School, Bluewater State School. St Joeys were by far the 10-0 victory to remain undefeated throughout the day.
Overall it was an awesome day for Rugby, it was even Day two continued to be a tough ask on the boys backing better to see girls from around the city, at different schools, up after such physical contests across the paddock. join in and be a part of the day. The games were played Unfortunately once again we were defeated by South in good spirit and at a high quality. Big thanks go out to Coast and Darling Downs. The northern boys really dug the schools, principals, students, teachers, parents and of deep against both opposition matching their physicality course the referees, without the ongoing support of and intensity in defence often creating turnovers and everyone involved, the day would not be as successful. counter attacking opportunities. Again, throughout the We hope to see all the schools return to Mike Carney final round game against Darling Downs the team Toyota Park for the annual Primary Age 7s competition in defended with much heart although the size, strength and term 4. skill of the opposition was too much. Despite the early results it was clear to see that the team had improved substantially over the four games of Rugby and were showing a lot of enthusiasm for the upcoming games.
As a result of the pool game defeats we would be required to play the Chairman’s XV on day three of the carnival in four games of Rugby Sevens. This was an opportunity for the boys to play the Olympic version of Rugby Union. We were successful in three of the four games and they displayed some enterprising rugby which was a much needed moral boost for all of the effort the boys had put in to the carnival. Winning 3 of 4 rugby seven’s games meant that Northern once again secured the 7’s cup.
2018 Northern Region U12 Schoolboys On the final day of the championships the Northern 2018 saw the Northern U12 Rugby Union squad travel to squad played off for 9th and 10th against the Cairns for the Rugby Union Schoolboy State Chairman’s XV in the traditional 15 a side format. This Championships. This year saw the team placed into a was a great game where a culmination of the skill pool with Metropolitan North, South Coast, Metropolitan development and confidence from the pool games and West and Darling Downs. the 7’s cup was displayed on field. During this game the Results on day one of the carnival did not go our way team played cohesively and in a free flowing game losing to both Metropolitan North and Metropolitan displayed good skill across the park resulting in a West. The team was quite slow to start in their first game comprehensive victory which was a great reward for meaning Met North got away to an early 14 point lead. their tireless efforts. In true Northern spirit the team rallied and peppered the As a reward for repeat effort, impressive performances line going in to half time behind by a narrow 7 points. and leadership, Connor Sadler was awarded the QRFSU The second half was much like the first with the opposition Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the squad for coming out all guns blazing and eventually proved too his efforts on and off the field at the championships. strong. Similarly in the second game with Metropolitan Despite some undesirable results the coaching staff West just proving to be too big and strong in the centre cannot fault the effort and commitment from the team. of the field. In both games the boys had periods where We are looking forward to continuing to see the players they strung together many phases, played an develop both personally and as ambassadors for the enterprising style of football and dominated possession; sport in the future. however, just could not manage to take full advantage of the scoring opportunities they had. Finally, thanks must be given to Terry Shiells and the TDRU staff. Without their assistance the district and regional trials wouldn’t have possible. Also we thank the They were unable to control the size of the South Coast TDRU for the use of their facility. We now look forward squad and as a result the score blew out. to the 2019 championships in Townsville where we will Man of the match - Zac Stevenson (Kirwan State High again welcome the opportunity to work with our next School) generation of Rugby players. DAY 2: Chris Finlay NQ vs Wide Bay Result - Won 45 – 0
2018 Northern Region U15 Schoolboys An unstructured, attacking game provided the team with an enjoyable start to the day. Despite the lop-sided The U15 North Queensland side, made up of boys from score, the team left many tries out on the field. Proserpine, Townsville, Bowen, Burdekin and Charters Towers, travelled down to Brisbane to take on Man of the match - Malachi Ware (Ignatius Park College) competition from all over the state at the annual U15 QRFSU State Titles. They were courageous, tenacious, Nq vs Met North Result - Lost 34 - 0 tough and committed to doing their best for every minute Another strong defensive performance meant that of the carnival. This led to some pleasing results: Northern competed for large sections of the game. DAY 1: However, errors at inopportune times and the squad’s inability to convert their own chances resulted in NQ vs Darling Downs Result - Won 29 - 5 increased pressure on their defensive line, which cracked Defensive structure and energy set the platform for the in the latter stages of both halves. victory in this game and for the entire weekend. The team suffocated DD’s attack, and although the team Man of the match - Euan Cram (Ignatius Park College) were little rusty in attack, they were able to play some Day 3: entertaining attacking rugby and take the victory. NQ vs Met West Result - Lost 22 - 12 Man of the match - Nik Mitchell (Townsville Grammar School) Met West saved their best performance of the weekend for the Northern squad on Saturday. The team struggled NQ vs South Coast Result - Lost 33-0 to cope with the large, power running style of Met West Defense was once again the highlight of this game. under a huge possession and a mounting injury toll. The However, attacking structure and ball handling let the squad continued to fight raid after raid and the score squad down which led to a lop-sided possession. line did not indicate the toughness of the performance.
Man of the match - Reece Coetzee (Proserpine State High School)
Day 4:
NQ vs Darling Downs
An enjoyable end to a tough tournament for the Northern squad. The team were able to play some attacking rugby and showed the learnt lessons of the previous games when facing a squad of similar physical stature. Once again defence set the tone of the game with Northern showing their typical non-relenting style. Day 2 resulted in 2 very good wins - the early match Result - Won 34 - 5 against the Chairman’s XV was a close fought affair with Northern running out winners 17 - 12; Josh Hanlon was Man of the match - Jayvan Scarff (Ignatius Park College) player of the match.
Upon the completion of the carnival two members of the By far the best performance was the final pool game squad were rewarded for their outstanding carnivals: against tournament favourites and eventual runners up Life member award: Nik Mitchell – Townsville Grammar Darling Downs. The boys played an excellent brand of School – Townsville Grammar JRUC attacking rugby combined with committed defence to win 17 - 10; Tareq Parter was outstanding in this game and Player’s player: Euan Cram - Ignatius Park College – named player of the match. Teachers West
Also, a big congratulations to the following players who were selected in the Queensland White Under 15 Gold Cup team;Lachlan Ryan – Ignatius Park College – Brothers JRUCKmani Levi – Ignatius Park College – Burdekin JRUCDrew Whelan – The Cathedral School – Teachers West JRUCNikolas Mitchell – Townsville Grammar School – Townsville Grammar JRUC
2018 Northern Region Open Schoolboys Following a very successful tour to Japan as the Townsville Brolgas Under 18's most boys continued their rugby pathway to the Queensland Secondary Schools championships at Sunnybank in early May. The boys Unfortunately, a few boys were injured in this game and representing Northern Region played 4 pool games we struggled after scoring early points in the cross-pool before crossover pool matches on the weekend. playoff losing to Met West 24 - 36; Dewet Potgieter continued his consistent performances being The first game was a major shock against a very well named player of the match. organised and skilful South Coast team which went on to win the final losing 0 - 62; Jack Wheldon was player of The final game was thus a 7/8 playoff in which we were the match. soundly beaten by Capricornia 5 - 41. Six boys had to sit this game out due to injury/illness and we were We had a second game shortly after and played much affected by this loss of numbers; Zach Thompson was better against Peninsula losing 21 - 22; a disappointing player of the match. loss with numerous very good point scoring opportunities wasted; Ryan Kinbacher was player of the match.
The best performance against Darling Downs showed how competitive the boys could be however we could not maintain this high standard consistently. Ryan Kinbacher and Josh Hanlon were selected in the Combined Secondary Schools to play in the Qld Trials and both played very well without being chosen in the Queensland teams.
Scott O’Neill
Junior Brolga Academy’s
2018 saw the re-introduction of the Junior Brolga Academies across Townsville and its surrounding regions. The academy is run as a professional training program and is held by accredited local coaches from level 1-4.
The aim of the academy is to improve all participants core rugby skills that include: Catch, Pass, Tackle, Breakdown, Position Specific.
The program begun in Townsville as a Monday and Wednesday night program run for five weeks with close to 50 participants participating from all clubs in the TDRU competition. With interest out in Charters Towers and down in the Burdekin, two additional academies were established. One in Charters Towers on Tuesday nights and one in the Burdekin on Thursday nights. There was a total of 42 registered in Charters Towers and 33 in the Burdekin.
TOWNSVILLE RUGBY 7’S Primary Aged 19th October
The Primary Aged 7's took place on Friday the 19th of October, with a record-breaking number of teams that competed in divisions of Under 9, 10, 11 and 12. There were 32 teams that participated on Friday night, from both clubs, schools and travelling teams. This was an increase of 28% compared to 2017's Primary aged carnival across the same 4 divisions. This indicates that our juniors and primary aged boys and girls are still participating and loving their rugby. We extend a big thank you to the coaches, managers, parents and all 320 participants of the carnival for their contribution and exceptional efforts. We hope to see you involved in and playing local club rugby in 2019. By the Numbers:
• A record of 320 kids playing • A record of 32 Teams • 4 Strong divisions • Over 60 games played Winners
Under 9: Currajong State School (Blue)
Under 10: St Clare’s North Shaw
Under 11: Grammar School
Under 12: BarBarians
Teen Aged 26th & 27th October
On Friday 26th and Saturday 27th of October, the Performance Physio Group Teenage sevens were hosted by the TDRU at Mike Carney Toyota Park. It was a major success with 53 teams competing in divisions of Boys and Girls U13s, U15s and U17s. What a great weekend, which couldn't have happened without tremendous amounts of help. To the Players, Parents, Coaches,
Referees and Volunteers from the teams that travelled from all over including Cairns, Hughenden, Charters
Towers, Bowen, Airlie Beach, Proserpine, Townsville, Mackay and the Burdekin we cannot thank you enough.
• A record 24 Girls teams. • Well over 500 teenagers playing sport • 6 Divisions • 53 teams • Over 130 games played Seniors 3rd & 4th November
The final instalment of “Townsville’s Festival of 7s”, the Flynn’s Irish Bar Senior 7s, took place on November 3rd and 4th at Mike Carney Toyota Park. There were once again 3 divisions; Men’s, Women’s and Under 20s. The Men’s Competition obtained 13 teams from across the Northern and Central Regions of Townsville, whilst the Women’s and Under 20’s both boasted 6 teams in their competitions.
The u20’s division was tightly contested by three brilliant Winners teams, Callum Scott Cowboys, Longreach Razorbacks and Under 13 Boys: Bruise Brothers Win or lose on the Booze while the Sweaty’s, Pinkies and Under 13 Girls: North Ward lumberjacks competed for fourth spot. With all three teams finishing the pool games with 4 wins 1 loss, Win or Under 15 Boys: Thunder Down Under Lose on the Booze just missed out on making the Cup Under 15 Girls: Hughenden Final. In one of the best competitive displays of action packed and running rugby over the weekend, the Under 17 Boys: Switch 4 Razorbacks just trumped the boys from Cairns 17-14 to Under 17 Girls: North Ward win the U20’s Stihl Townsville Cup. Win or lose on the Booze were the eventual winners of the U20 Gatorade Bowl.
The women’s competition displayed impressive skills and fast paced games. SMC 7’s went through the carnival undefeated, taking out the Women’s Performance Physio Cup. The Boots and Boobs, Lioness and CQ Dingoes all put up strong and admirable performances throughout
the tournament, with CQ Dingoes winning the Women’s Cueldee Bowl.
Winners
Under 20 Cup: Longreach Razorbacks
Under 20 Bowl: Win or Lose on the Booze
Women’s Cup: SMC 7’s
Women’s Bowl: CQ Dingos
Men’s Cup: The Pirates
Men’s Bowl: CQ Dingos
In the Senior division, the Pirates once again found themselves at the top of their pool and into the final, whilst it wasn’t Island Breeze they’d have defeat. The Roxon Eagles were the dark horse throughout the tournament, made up of half Army and half Teachers West players, they found themselves at the top of their pool and into the final against pirates. Roxon Eagles lead early and by halftime 10-7, however, the pirates showed their class in the second half to win the Flynn’s Irish Bar Men’s Cup. Resolute Legal Devils took out the Sea link
QLD Spoon while the CQ Dingoes won the Men’s Mercure Townsville Bowl. Festival of 7's Team numbers This year’s competition was another highly successful 60 event, with growth shown in both the Women’s and Under 50 20’s divisions whilst the Men’s division was sustained. 40 Thank you to the players, referees, team officials, 30 parents, spectators, organisers and staff for all your time 20 and hard work you dedicated throughout the action- 10 packed weekend of Senior 7's. By the numbers: 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 • 25 teams Primary Teen • Over 300 players participating Senior Linear (Teen) • 127 Non-registered players • 78 games played
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