Queensland Rugby League Central Division Explained

Central Division
Current Season:47th Battalion Shield
Founded:2010
Country:
Queensland
Related Comps:Northern Division
South-East Division

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 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

47th Battalion Shield: Under 20s

47th Battalion Shield: Women's

Like 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.

Capricorn Region

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 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 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.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).

Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League

See main article: Rockhampton District Rugby League.

Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League Clubs
Previously known as "Rockhampton District Rugby League"
ClubEst.City / TownHome ground(s)A Grade Reserve GradeUnder 20sInter City Women's
Biloela Panthersalign=center 1954BiloelaBiloela Ovalalign=center align=center align=center align=center
Emu Park Emusalign=center 2015Emu ParkBicentennial Parkalign=center align=center align=center align=center
Fitzroy Gracemere Sharksalign=center 2004Rockhampton & GracemereSaleyards Park & Cedric Archer Parkalign=center align=center align=center align=center
Gladstone Wallabys1923GladstoneAlbion ParkGladstoneGladstoneGladstone
Norths Chargersalign=center 1921RockhamptonBrowne Parkalign=center align=center align=center align=center
Rockhampton Brothers Leprechauns align=center 1918RockhamptonVictoria Parkalign=center align=center align=center align=center
Tannum Sands Seagulls1994Boyne IslandDennis ParkGladstoneGladstoneGladstone
Yeppoon Seagullsalign=center 1968YeppoonWebb Parkalign=center align=center align=center align=center

Central Highlands Rugby League

See main article: Central Highlands Rugby League (Queensland).

Central Highlands Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubEst.Home ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Blackwater Crushers?Hinricks Oval, Blackwater?1983, 1989, 1999, 2005, 2018
Bluff Rabbitohs1954Macca's Oval, Bluff?2015
Clermont Bears?Clermont Sportsground?1993, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2022, 2023
Dysart Bulls1974Hickey Oval, Dysart?1984,1992, 2020, 2021
Emerald Brothers Snr2019McIndoe Park Emerald?2004
Emerald Tigers1968McIndoe Park, Emerald9 A, 2R 2 W,Mens A Grade 1985, 1986, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2016Res 1998, 2003

Ladies 2014, 2016

Middlemount Panthers?Norm Blanche Oval, Middlemount?2000, 2010, 2017
Peak Downs Pirates?Langerak Park / Bridgeman Park, Peak Downs32009, 2011, 2012
Springsure Mountain Men?Bauhinia Park, Springsure??
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 a premiership in 1996.

Central West Rugby League

See main article: Central West Rugby League.

Central West Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubEst.TownNo. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Alpha Brumbies?Alpha??
Barcaldine Sand Goannas?Barcaldine?1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2022
Blackall Magpies?Blackall??
Longreach-Ilfracombe Tigers?LongreachIlfracombe?1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2006, 2007
Winton Diamantina Devils?Winton?2003, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017
Ilfracombe Scorpions?IlfracombeMerged with Longreach 2017

South West Region

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 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.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 Captain was named.

Border Rivers Rugby League

Border Rivers Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubTownHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Inglewood RoostersInglewoodMacIntyre Sports Complex
MacIntyre WarriorsBoggabilla (NSW)Boggabilla Sports Ground
Stanthorpe GremlinsStanthorpeSullivan Oval
Tenterfield TigersTenterfield (NSW)Rugby League Park
Texas TerriersTexasReg Saunders Oval

Roma District Rugby League

See main article: Roma District Rugby League.

Roma District Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubTownHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Chinchilla BulldogsChinchillaBulldog Park71996, 1998, 2010-11, 2014-15, 2018
Roma CitiesRomaArthur Beetson Oval91983, 1990, 1992, 1995, 2000, 2003-04, 2016-17
Miles DevilsMilesCentenary Oval12013
Mitchell MagpiesMitchellMitchell RSL Sporting Complex12002
St George DragonsSt GeorgeRowden Park42001, 2005, 2007-09
Taroom-Wandoan Battlers(Reserves Only)Ross Bourke Oval, Taroom21988-89
Wallumbilla-Surat Red BullsWallumbilla & SuratWallumbilla Football Ground31997, 2006, 2012

Toowoomba Rugby League

See main article: Toowoomba Rugby League.

Toowoomba Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubCityHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Dalby DevilsDalbyDalby Leagues Club, Dalby12017
Gatton HawksGattonCahill Park Sporting Complex, Gatton21989, 2014
Goondiwindi BoarsGoondiwindiGilbert Oval, Goondiwindi22005, 2021
Highfields EaglesToowoombaKuhls Road Oval, Toowoomba0None
Newtown LionsToowoombaJack Martin Centre, Toowoomba31983, 1985, 2002
Oakey BearsOakeyOakey Rugby League Fields41980, 1994, 1998-99
Pittsworth DanesPittsworthPittsworth Rugby League Oval21986, 2016
Southern Suburbs TigersToowoombaGold Park, Toowoomba11996
Brothers ToowoombaToowoombaGlenholme Park, Toowoomba61990-91, 1995, 2000-01, 2012
Toowoomba Valleys RoostersToowoombaJohn McDonald Sports Complex, Toowoomba101984, 1992, 2006-11, 2018-19
Warwick CowboysWarwickCollegians Junior Rugby League Oval, Warwick21987-88
Wattles WarriorsToowoombaPlatz Oval, Toowoomba41997, 2014-15, 2022

Western Rugby League

Western Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubTownHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Charleville CometsCharlevilleCharleville Sports Ground
Cunnamulla RamsCunnamullaCunnamulla Sports Ground
Quilpie MagpiesQuilpieQuilpie Sports Ground

Wide Bay Region

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 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.Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s) the player was from.

Bundaberg Rugby League

See main article: Bundaberg Rugby League.

Bundaberg Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubHome GroundNo. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Bundaberg BrothersBrothers Sports Ground, Bundaberg121991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017
Eastern Suburbs MagpiesSalter Oval, Bundaberg31999, 2001, 2005
Hervey Bay SeagullsStafford Park, Hervey Bay12015
Wallaroo RLFCEskdale Park, Maryborough22003, 2009
Waves TigersSalter Oval, Bundaberg22007, 2018
Western Suburbs PanthersSalter Oval, Bundaberg51989, 1996, 1997, 2006, 2013

Central Burnett Rugby League

Central Burnett Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubEstablishedHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Eidsvold EaglesEidsvold Show & Sports Grounds
Gayndah GladiatorsGayndah Sports Ground2023
Monto Roos1963Monto Combined Sports Complex
Mundubbera TigersArcher Park, Mundubbera

Northern Districts Rugby League

Northern Districts Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubEstablishedHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Agnes Water Marlins2011Discovery Coast Sports Ground?Nil
Avondale Tigers1920sAvondale32013, 2016, 2017
Gin Gin HawksGin Gin12009
Calliope Roosters1960Calliope0Nil
Isis DevilsChilders0Nil
Miriam Vale Magpies1966Gary Larson Oval42005, 2008, 2010, 2011
South Kolan SharksSouth Kolan3?
Wallabys Gladstone1923Gladstone0Nil

South Burnett Rugby League

See main article: South Burnett Rugby League.

South Burnett Rugby League Clubs
ColoursClubEstablishedHome ground(s)No. of A-Grade
Premierships
A-Grade
Premiership Years
Cherbourg HornetsCherbourg91983, 1988, 1989, 1997, 2001, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016
Kingaroy Red AntsKingaroy21999, 2015
Murgon MustangsMurgon41990, 1991, 2003, 2017
Nanango StagsNanango51984, 1987, 2000, 2002, 2018
Wondai-Proston WolvesWondai / Proston91985, 1986, 1995, 1996, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2011, 2014

Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League

See main article: Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League.

ColoursClubNicknameFoundedHomegroundSuburb/sNo. of A-GradePremiershipsA-GradePremiership Years
A Grade Clubs
BeerwahBulldogs1979Beerwah SportsgroundBeerwah12023
CabooltureSnakes1969Bob Day OvalCaboolture41984, 1986, 1994, 2011
CaloundraSharks1969Tinonee Oval, Caloundra JRL GroundsCaloundra32002, 2009, 2014
CoolumColts1989Ronnie Cargill OvalCoolum0None
KawanaDolphins1992Kawana Sports PrecinctKawana61993, 1995, 2012-13, 2015, 2021
MaroochydoreSwans1969Maroochydore JRL GroundsMaroochydore91985, 1990-91, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2016, 2018, 2022
NambourCrushers1985Nambour JRL GroundsNambour41987-88, 2003-05
NoosaPirates1970Tewantin Sports ComplexNoosa51997, 2006-08, 2017
B Grade Clubs
Bribie IslandWolves1973Bernie Foley OvalBribie Island21999, 2001
GympieDevils1998Jack Stokes OvalGympie12010
Stanley RiverWolvesWoodford ShowgroundsWoodford11992
C Grade Clubs
BeachmerePelicans2003Beachmere Sports GroundBeachmere0None
KilcoyYowies1969Yowie parkKilcoy0None
Mary ValleyStagsJack Spicer OvalKandanga0None
Pomona-CooranCutters1920Chris Kenny OvalCooran, Pomona0None
PalmwoodsDevils1969Briggs ParkPalmwoods0None
YandinaRaiders1920Yandina Multi Purpose ComplexYandina0None
Note: Teams listed by their highest grade.

Former Leagues

Gladstone District Rugby League

See main article: Gladstone District Rugby League.

Gladstone District Rugby League
(1918-1921; 1923–1941; 1944–1960; 1966–2016; 2022–present) / Previously known as "Port Curtis Rugby League" (1918-1952)
Club[2] Est.City / TownHome ground(s)Seasons
Calliope Roosters1960Liz Cunningham Park1960-1961; ; 1991–1992; 2013–2016; 2022–present
Past Brothers Gladstone1930GladstoneBriffney Creek Fields 1930-1932; 1968–2015; 2022-present
Tannum Sands Seagulls1994Boyne Island-Tannum SandsDennis Park1994-2015; 2022–present
Valleys Diehards1919GladstoneValleys Grounds1919-1941; 1944–1961; 1966–2008; ; 2010–2015; 2022–present
Wallabys1923GladstoneAlbion Park1923-1941; 1944–1951; 1954–1961; 1966–1983; 1993–2008; ; 2010–2016; 2022–present

Major Venues

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-2291-0-0-0&sID=254360&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=29075597
  2. http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=7-2259-0-0-0&sID=119680 "SUMMARY GLADSTONE RUGBY LEAGUE CLUBS"