Three generations of one family have now played in premiership-winning rugby sides for the University of Queensland, after the club won the inaugural Wheelchair Rugby National League. Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science student Conor Tweedy is a member of the University of Queensland Rugby Club wheelchair team which defeated long-time UQ rivals Brothers in last Sunday’s […]
The next generation of Women’s talent will converge on Sydney this weekend, with the Queensland Youth Women’s XV taking on the NSW Youth Women’s XV at Eric Tweedale Oval on Saturday, 9 April. The Queensland side, coached by former Italian International Kris Burton, features players from both club competitions and school competitions. Queensland Reds Super […]
On Saturday 2 April during the Super Rugby Pacific Women in Rugby round, 48 Red Heavy women received their caps and numbers at Suncorp Stadium. UQ Rugby is currently the most capped club of any of the Queensland Premier Rugby Clubs. Special mention goes to current players Nat Wright (#225) and Ema Masi (#159), and […]
April 2022 Ballymore will always be the spiritual heart of rugby in Queensland. Now in its 55th year, the long-awaited redevelopment of the ground is now underway. The redevelopment will transform Ballymore into a modern high-performance sports and health precinct. New tenancies on the site will help the QRU offset the $1 million annual cost […]
The University of Queensland Rugby Football Club Annual General Meeting will be held as follows: Date: Monday 14 March 2022 Time: 6:30pm (Brisbane time) Place: Join us in person at:University of Queensland Rugby Football Club Clubhouse, Building 40, Sir William MacGregor Drive, St Lucia Qld 4067 Or vote via proxy form Click here to download the Notice of […]
The UQ Rugby Club often talks about the amazing network of Old Boys and Old Girls that the Club has. In 2022 three of the Club’s past players will ‘step up to the plate’ and become new sponsors of the Club. Ben Wakely (Wakely Properties), Ben Rose (BAHA) and Tim Sayer (Talbot Sayer – Tim’s […]
University of Queensland Rugby Club is excited to announce a new partnership with Australian sports clothing company ISC, as their Official Kit Supplier for the next 3 seasons, commencing in 2022. ISC are a leading supplier to a range of different rugby league and AFL clubs and associations, as well as the Waratahs in the […]
By Georgina Robinson Queensland flanker Angus Scott-Young, one third of the Reds’ dominant back row in Super Rugby this year, wasn’t wanted by Dave Rennie. But instead of sulking on the snub, Scott-Young used it as a catalyst for growth. He linked up with former Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson at Bay of Plenty in July after […]
The 2021 rugby season officially wrapped up over the weekend at the Queensland State Seven’s competition in Noosa. The elite men finished in 6th place while the women finished in 3rd place. A great finish to a successful season! Enjoy the well deserved rest and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2022.
After a great Brisvegas tournament with 5 Red Heavies teams participating, our Elite Women’s team has taken home the Cup in a thrilling come from behind 19-7 win over Sunnybank in the final! A special mention to the Red Hot Chilli Steppers who took out the Scott Gale Memorial Cup – Social Womens Champions. Headed […]