QLD Rugby 03/11/2024

Written by Reds Media Unit on Nov 04, 2024 12:37 AM, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article.Movember arriving on schedule for Reds captain Ryan Smith (second from left) and pack mates Joe Brial, Connor Vest and Kohan Herbert in Kumagaya Ryan Smith's rise to Queensland Reds skipper for Monday's clash in Japan is a moment he never imagined. Even playing a single game for Queensland was not on his radar if you ask the 1.99m lock to retrace his steps. Monday's link to view Reds v Wild Knights 2pm AEST is at: https://www.youtube.com/@jsportsrugby It says much about his progress over four...

QLD Rugby 01/11/2024

Written by Reds Media Unit on Nov 01, 2024 10:53 AM, courtesy of reds.rugby Source article.Robbie Deans and Les Kiss pose with the Queensland-Saitama Shield Frankie Goldsbrough and Kohan Herbert have been honoured with starting debuts for the Queensland Reds to face the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan on Monday. There will also be a debut on the wing for Heremaia Murray and a potential first cap for backrower Hamish Muller from the bench at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium. The side will be skippered for the first time by Ryan Smith. It is a worthy honour. He will join a...

QLD Rugby 23/10/2024

Written by Reds Media Unit on Oct 23, 2024 07:56 AM, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article.The touring Reds squad boasts over 350 Queensland caps of experience The Queensland Reds will fly to Japan on Thursday with a squad infused with tough, experienced forwards and fresh backline flair. The Reds have named 29 players for their two-game visit to challenge the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Kumagaya. Sunday's clash against the Wild Knights will be played with extended benches, behind closed doors, before the feature fixture on Monday, November 4 for the Saitama-Queensland Shield. The squad of 29 boasts more than...

QLD Rugby 05/07/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article With a host of backrowers at his disposal, Souths coach Garrick Morgan has gotten creative after the competition bye, thrusting star flanker Kohan Herbert into the centres for their clash against Easts in the StoreLocal Hospital Cup. The Magpies have welcomed back emerging Reds staple John Bryant and the experienced Sean Farrell back for the contest at David Wilson Field, while Connor Vest - who has already suited up at number 6 and 8 for Souths this season - will assume a spot in the second row. This leaves...

QLD Rugby 21/06/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article View this post on Instagram A post shared by QLDPremierRugby (@qldpremierrugby) SOUTHS V BROTHERS Saturday 22 June, 3:35pm – Souths Rugby Club Souths 1. George Francuis 2. Callum Lauder 3. Phransis Sula-Siaosi 4. Sam Von Blanckensee 5. Jake Kurbatoff 6. Connor Vest 7. Kohan Herbert 8. Reece Meise 9. Rourke Symons 10. Taj Annan 11. Tye James 12. Alofa Alofa 13. Xavier Ruberns 14. Joseph Veramu 15. Lachlan Stewart Brothers 1. Liam Fletcher 2. Dom Fraser 3. George Tuineau 4. Brad Kapa 5. Hamish Muller 6. Michael Wood 7....

QLD Rugby 13/06/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article As we tick over the halfway mark of the StoreLocal Hospital Cup regular season, we take a look at one major talking point from each team, with this season shaping up to be the closest season in recent memory. After Norths completed the StoreLocal Hospital Cup ‘Circle of Life’ with a win over Easts in Round 9, one could confidently say it’s anyone’s game. While there are certainly favourites in every match up, major upsets and standout performances from Easts’ Eli Pilz, GPS’s Matt Gicquel and Bond University’s Rhian...

QLD Rugby 24/05/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article Grand finalists Wests Bulldogs have taken steps to shake up their modest recent form for Saturday’s clash against Easts at Bottomley Park. Back-to-back losses to GPS (36-19) and Brothers (31-12) have left the Bulldogs searching for answers in this key match-up in Round Eight of the StoreLocal Hospital Cup. “We’ve had a couple of rough weeks and there’s definitely been some soul searching within the team,” Wests skipper Connor Anderson said. “We had a team dinner on Wednesday and got into a good training session on Thursday. The answers...

QLD Rugby 17/05/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article Brothers premiership captain Noah Nielsen will return for the defending champions this weekend in their blockbuster StoreLocal Grand Final rematch against Wests at Sylvan Road. Nielsen has missed the previous handful of games, but has returned in time for the cruch game against the Bulldogs at Sylvan Road. Brothers have made two other changes for the contest with Dre Pakeho returning to inside centres meaning Paddy James has moved into the 10 spot in place of Harry Grant and George Tuineau shifting to loosehead prop for Harrison Lloyd. For...

QLD Rugby 10/05/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article Wests will usher the return of scrumhalf Louis Werchon to the fold after the blonde-mulleted halfback’s three-week stint in the Queensland Reds’ match day 23. Werchon was an architect behind much of Wests’ early season form before James Marterns deputised superbly from Round 3 to 5. Werchon’s inclusion will see the Bulldogs enter Roudn 5 as heavy favourite against GPS at Yoku Road, also benefiting from the additions of Ethan Dobbins at hooker and Sau Vaihu in the second row. The Gallopers meanwhile, will be without Dan Byrne in...

QLD Rugby 03/05/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article The return of Queensland Reds squad forward Taine Roiri has given Sunnybank a lift for Saturday’s visit to Crosby Park to face premiers Brothers in the StoreLocal Hospital Cup. Roiri is fit again after injury stalled his promising progress at training with the Reds.While training in the backrow with the State squad, Roiri will beef up the Dragons at lock. The Dragons will also get a lift for this Round Five clash with former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman cleared to play a role off the bench during a...