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2012
Annual
REPORT
2012 Queensland Rugby Annual Report
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Queensland Rugby
Union Highlights
•
Rugby continues to be one of the largest participation
sports in Queensland - Participation increased 37
per cent year on year to over 187,000 players.
• Queensland’s national footprint up by over six per
cent to 37.3 per cent market share, marginally behind
NSW (37.4).
2012 Contents
Chairman’s Report
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CEO’s Report
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2012 St.George Queensland Reds
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Community Rugby
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Members and Affiliate Reports
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• Queensland Rugby Corporate Partner investment to
clubs up 14% from 2011 through the Aggregation
Program.
Committee Reports
49
Office Bearers
55
• Government investment to clubs has increased 12%
year on year.
Financial Report
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Auditor’s Report
92
Honour Board
94
Vales 95
• Financial Profit before Depreciation of $1.6m
reducing to just under $1m after Depreciation.
• Queensland teams crowned National Champions in
2012:
- Queensland 16s
- Queensland Women’s
- Under 18 Girls Sevens teams
• University beat Sunnybank 46-20 in the Premier
Rugby Final.
2012 Reds
Season Highlights
• St.George Queensland Reds dominate Australian
Conference rivals with seven victories from eight
matches against national opposition.
• Reds win the Australian Conference following a sixgame winning streak to end the regular season,
including a 32-16 bonus-point victory over the NSW
Waratahs in round 18 in front of a Australian season
high crowd of 41,533.
• Reds equal the efforts of the great Queensland team
of 1999 by winning their opening three games of the
season.
St.George Queensland Reds 2012 debutants (7): Nick
Frisby (Rd 4 v Sharks), Joel Rapana (Rd 6 v Force),
Nathan Eyres-Brown (Rd 6 v Force), Sam Lane (Rd
7 v Brumbies), Chris F’Sautia (Rd 13 v Lions), Blake
Enever (Rd 16 v Rebels) and Jarrad Butler (Rd 17 v
Highlanders).
St.George Queensland Reds to reach 50-game
milestone (5): Scott Higginbotham (Rd 1 v Waratahs),
Digby Ioane (Rd 10 v Blues), Saia Faingaa (Rd 16 v
Rebels), Ben Lucas (Rd 17 v Highlanders) and Ben
Daley (Rd 18 v Waratahs).
• Reds regular season average crowd attendances
were up a healthy 16 per cent to a record 34,218.
• Reds membership increased by more than 100
per cent from 15,626 members in 2011 to a record
32,000-plus members in 2012.
• Reds win the Rod MacQueen Cup for the first since
its inception in 2005 after sweeping the Brumbies in
their two-game series.
• Reds defend the Templeton Cup twice with victories
against the Waratahs in the first and final round of the
regular season.
• Reds win at Eden Park for the first time in Super
Rugby, beating the Blues 23-11 in round 10.
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2012 Chairman’s Report
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012 proved to be another very successful yet
challenging year for Queensland Rugby.
Determined to build on 2011’s outstanding results both
on and off the field, Queensland Rugby delivered record
growth in participation, membership and attendances.
In fact in 2012, the St. George Queensland Reds achieved
the highest average crowd attendances and membership
levels of all Queensland sporting teams across all codes,
and also set a new benchmark for our industry.
As well, four of our five state teams were crowned
National Champions in 2012, with the Queensland U16s,
Queensland Women’s and Under 18 Girls Sevens teams
and the Queensland Reds taking national honours. The
Queensland Schoolboys also had a commendable
performance in finishing runners up at the National
Championships.
ST. GEORGE QUEENSLAND REDS
The Reds faced the challenge of winning consecutive titles
with confidence and courage in 2012 in what was always
going to be a difficult year as reigning champions.
A flying start to the season saw them make the best
opening to a campaign by a Queensland side in Super
Rugby history with three consecutive wins against the
Waratahs in Sydney and then the Western Force and
Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium.
However, a troubling trip to South Africa where injuries
challenged Queensland’s depth, saw the Reds lose their
next three matches. The situation forced Ewen McKenzie
to select his sixth flyhalf for the season, and Queensland
Rugby revisited plans for a new academy structure.
The Reds also showed plenty of character and grit to win
six straight games in their run to the finals, including their
second win of the season against the Brumbies and a
huge home victory over the then competition leading and
eventual champions the Chiefs.
The Reds won consecutive Australian Conference titles
and qualified for back-to-back Super Rugby Finals Series
with a four-try bonus-point win over the Waratahs in July.
With the Brumbies losing earlier that day to the Blues, the
Reds had everything to play for in front of a season high
41,533 fans as they beat their long-time rivals 32-16.
A one-game suspension to Quade Cooper slowed the
Reds momentum heading into a disappointing loss to the
Sharks in the Qualifying Final.
Still there were plenty of positives to come from their 11win season.
The Australian Conference trophy and Templeton Cup were
retained, and the Rod MacQueen Cup was secured for the
first time with home and away wins over the Brumbies. The
Reds dominated their Australian Conference opponents,
winning seven of their eight matches against national rivals
and also recorded their first ever Super Rugby win at Eden
Park in Auckland against the Blues in round 10.
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Coach McKenzie also unearthed some stars of the future
with Rookie of the Year Nick Frisby and outside back Chris
F’Sautia making the most of their opportunities, both
scoring tries in the debut games.
Two stars for season were Liam Gill and Dom Shipperley
with both making major impact after forcing their way
into the Reds starting XV and also into the Wallabies.
Shipperley was a sensation on the wing, ending the season
as Queensland’s equal second most prolific try scorer in
Super Rugby history, his eight tries topped only by Chris
Latham’s 10 try effort in 2002.
Gill and Shipperley were two of five Reds to wear the green
and gold for the first time during the Wallabies’ Wales Test
Series, Rugby Championship and Spring Tour, joining Mike
Harris, Luke Morahan and James Hanson. In all, 17 Reds
players received the call up to represent Australia in 2012.
Five players also reached the 50-game milestone for the
Reds with Scott Higginbotham, Digby Ioane, Saia Faingaa,
Ben Lucas and Ben Daley all celebrating the milestone last
season.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Head Coach
Ewen McKenzie, Captain James Horwill, Pilecki Medal
winner James Slipper and the entire team and staff on their
season.
COMMUNITY RUGBY
Rugby in Queensland continues to grow. Participation
in our game has risen to over 187,000 players across
the state which is a 37 per cent increase from 2011.
Encouraging growth is also being witnessed throughout
our junior ranks.
Also, for the first time, Queensland’s national footprint has
increased by over six per cent to 37.3 per cent market
share, marginally behind NSW (37.4). This is a significant
achievement when taking in to consideration back in
2008, the difference between the two states was 17 per
cent (NSW 44.7 / QLD 27.7).
University and Sunnybank entertained a large crowd at
Ballymore with a high-scoring Grand Final in the Premier
Rugby Competition with Uni winning 46-20. That victory
headlined a memorable weekend for the University Club
which was successful in four of their seven Grand Finals –
Premier Rugby, Premier Colts, Colts 1 and Colts 2.
Importantly, with the support of our many volunteers
and clubs, Rugby continues to be one of the largest
participation sports in Queensland and the Reds continue
to enjoy unprecedented levels of support.
To ensure the sustainability of the growth in junior Rugby,
a new program introduced to the code’s pathway,
Rookies2Reds was well received by parents and saw
almost 5,000 juniors experience Rugby in the inaugural
year of the program which operated for 11 months of the
year, state-wide.
As reflected in the participation results reported by the
ARU, Rugby Sevens is one of the fastest growing sports in
Australia. October’s annual Festival of Sevens on the Gold
Coast is working to continue this trend and is creating new
interest in the format with over 50,000 Queenslanders
taking part in 2012.
With the support of Events Queensland, QRU ran a Try
Sevens junior schools based program for over 16,000
children to headline the Festival, as well as the Reds
Sevens Roadshow; Queensland Schools U18 Sevens
Championships (Q7s); an inaugural Queensland Reds Gold
Coast Corporate Tag Sevens; and the Noosa International
Sevens.
2012 FINANCIAL RESULT
Queensland Rugby reported a surplus of $975,193 after
depreciation ($629,405) in 2012 compared to a surplus of
$1,460,069 ($624,486) in 2011.
More detailed information on the financial results and
comparisons to 2011 are included in the Financial Report.
BALLYMORE
Throughout 2011/2012, Queensland Rugby further
evaluated the economic and strategic benefits of the
original redevelopment plan for Ballymore, which was
formally approved by the Planning and Environments Court
on 10 August 2012.
Back on November 2, 1883 the QRU was formed over
a beer at the Exchange Hotel in Brisbane. 130 years
to the day, Queensland Rugby is planning to unveil the
beginnings of a permanent presence for our game at
Suncorp Stadium.
A new Rugby precinct will be developed to reflect and
pay tribute to our code’s rich history while creating a
legacy for the future generations.
Also, a year of events including Heritage Rounds for
the Reds and every Premier Club as well as a ‘Back to
Ballymore’ theme for the Premier Rugby Grand Final will
highlight homages the code will pay to its history and
tradition in Queensland throughout the year.
There is much to look forward to in 2013 especially a
historic tour by the British & Irish Lions.
Finally I would like to thank the Queensland Rugby Board
for their continued support and most importantly CEO
Jim Carmichael and the hard working staff of Queensland
Rugby for their efforts this year. The results enjoyed
in 2012 are a good return for your commitment and
passion.
Rod McCall
Chairman
Queensland Rugby
In particular, we have considered the changing requirements
of the code over the last few years and into the future and
also considered the ongoing community expectations of
the precinct.
Some time ago Queensland Rugby engaged Coffee Sport
and Leisure to conduct a review of the aspects of the
original redevelopment plans, and where required, made
recommendations to ensure overall alignment with a range
of key objectives, including and not limited to:
• the most suitable development based on site
conditions and usage
• what are the most appropriate components to ensure
economic sustainability
• considerations for state and federal government
policy and objectives where appropriate; and
• correspond with the strategic directions of the
Queensland Rugby Future Generation Plan whilst
satisfying community expectations.
Queensland Rugby plans to meet and present these
revised plans to government to gauge their views in 2013,
particularly regarding the most appropriate use of the
precinct in the future.
2013
2013 marks the 130th Anniversary of Queensland
Rugby and we plan to celebrate this occasion with our
clubs, sub-unions, volunteers, alumni and general public
throughout the year.
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2012 Chief Executive Officer’s Report
The Future Generation
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n 2011, a number of milestones were achieved
which included securing the St.George Queensland
Reds first Super Rugby title in the professional era
and record outcomes were realised in all aspects of
our business.
Our initial strategies had served to accelerate the traditional
income streams for both the professional and community
game as well as consolidating the key assets of Rugby in
Queensland. The successes of 2011 also saw our initial
three year plan for consolidation and reform of the code
achieved a year ahead of schedule.
I am pleased to report that the year of 2012 has been a
further step forward in our objective to create a legacy for
Rugby in Queensland.
As a pre-emptive organisation we recognised it was
imperative that Queensland Rugby was committed to
building on the success of the Reds championship winning
year in the next 12 months and beyond, whilst ensuring
that every aspect of our game would be in a position to
capitalise on Rugby’s resurgence.
In 2012, we were determined to deliver the required
framework and necessary investment into our game to
achieve growth and scale, which in turn would ensure
economic security and long-term sustainability for the
code in Queensland.
Therefore to continue the code’s resurgence we developed
and implemented the Future Generation strategy for 20122015, to take Rugby in Queensland through the next
necessary phases which would accelerate our vision for
the overall security of our game.
The Future Generation strategy was developed to provide
our stakeholders with the principles and framework that
would improve our current position within the sporting
industry and ensure that we all continue to increase our
market share against our competitor codes throughout
Queensland and Australia.
For the plan to be successfully executed it was crucial that
all stakeholders recognised the importance of their role
and that they were committed to supporting each other in
the strategies that would defend Rugby’s position both on
and off the field, from the elite through to the grass roots.
The strategies we have implemented were also designed
to increase investment into each of Queensland Rugby’s
major assets, the professional game and the community
game, whilst growing participation, engagement and
infrastructure.
The future Generation strategy has three pillars. One
community, one economy and one code.
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Additional capital generated is directed into growing
participation, membership and engagement of the “One
Rugby Community” - through improving our participation
pathways and program offerings to attract more people to
our Code and therefore increasing our national footprint in
the very competitive Australian sporting landscape.
With regard the grass roots, “One Rugby Code” has the
underlying objective for the community game to work to
a common vision and for Queensland Rugby Union to
continue to invest in the necessary skills and framework to
assist all clubs and regions to improve their own position,
irrespective of their status or circumstances. Clearly
defined roles, responsibilities and expectations serve to
realign the goals and functions of all Rugby’s stakeholders,
as well as ensuring that they have the opportunity to
directly benefit from the success of the game at the elite
level.
In the case of our clubs and sub unions, we believe that
their most important role is to create an environment
for our Rugby communities to participate and enjoy our
game, while allowing Queensland Rugby to fulfil its primary
charter, to increase visibility and participation of our game,
effectively manage the various competition structures, and
govern the Code in line with sports best practices, for the
prosperity of all Queensland Rugby stakeholders.
Through the framework of the Future Generation strategy I
am pleased to report that Queensland Rugby achieved the
following milestones in 2012:
- Double digit participation growth for the second
consecutive year
- Increased market share in participation against our
competitor codes overtaking AFL in the Queensland
market
- No.1 game day attendance average for the elite
sporting teams in Queensland
- No.1 in memberships for elite sporting teams in
Queensland
- Record investment through Queensland Rugby’s
corporate partners directly to our clubs (rebates,
infrastructure & savings)
- Continued
strong
performance
in
National
Championships through representative pathways
- Increased Government investment to Rugby at all
levels of the game
- Successful
programs:
delivery
of
participation
recruitment
o Rookies2Reds Program
o Indigenous Program
o Try Sevens Program
In considering the many challenges that we will face over
the coming years, we have initiated strategies which we
believe will mitigate some of the risks to our code.
We also realise the need to continue to generate a
significant increase in revenue in 2013 and beyond, so that
we can achieve the necessary investment for the growth
of the business, while also competing with our rival codes
which are benefitting from significant broadcast deals and
increased investment into both elite clubs and grass roots
sport.
It is also critical that we continue to accelerate the scale
and volume in our game, in part to ensure that we continue
to have influence over national policy across a number of
important areas.
In 2010 we took the first decisive steps to ensure that we
set a platform to consolidate and grow.
In 2011 we mobilised our vast assets and co-ordinated
our resources, as one unified body – Queensland Rugby,
and in 2012 we saw the benefits of our first strategic plan.
In 2013 and beyond we will continue to build to ensure the
economic growth, security and sustainability of the Code –
for the future generation.
Best regards,
Jim Carmichael
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Rugby
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T
he St.George Queensland Reds overcame much
adversity during the 2012 Super Rugby season
with their championship-winning traits of hard work,
self-belief and determination all on display as the
Reds won consecutive Australian Conference titles
and qualified for back-to-back finals series.
While Ewen McKenzie’s team fell short of their ultimate goal
of winning the Super Rugby competition, they remained
the dominant Australian province during a season which
had 11 regular season wins and included seven victories
from eight matches against Australian Conference rivals.
The Reds also continued their strong record against New
Zealand opposition by winning three of their four matches
while a six-match winning streak to end the regular season
saw Queensland top the Australian Conference and host
a Qualifying Final at Suncorp Stadium against the Sharks.
It wasn’t until the final regular season game that the Reds
managed to secure their home final with a 32-16 victory
over the Waratahs, recording their first four-try bonus point
win over New South Wales since 2003 in the process.
The Reds also refused to relinquish the Templeton Cup
silverware they won in 2011 by successfully defending it
in the first and last round encounters of the Super Rugby
regular season competition against the Waratahs.
These efforts were the backbone behind a season where
the Reds also cleaned up at the 2012 Super Rugby Awards
with scrumhalf Will Genia winning his second consecutive
Australian Super Rugby Player of the Year accolade and
the Reds collecting the Australian Team of the Year Award.
In total, the Reds collected four of the five awards on offer
with Ewen McKenzie also winning Australian Coach of the
Year for a second consecutive season while Reds winger
Dom Shipperley’s try-scoring effort against the Melbourne
Rebels in round 16 was recognised as the Try of the Year.
It was the second straight year Queensland has dominated
the Super Rugby Awards after their championship-winning
heroics of 2011 were duly rewarded with the Reds taking
out half of the awards on offer that year.
In the end, three pieces of silverware were earned during
2012 – the Australian Conference trophy, Rod MacQueen
Cup (Brumbies) and Templeton Cup (NSW).
Other team milestones in 2012 included Queensland’s first
ever Super Rugby win at Eden Park while a perfect start to
the season with three straight wins against the Waratahs,
Force and Rebels equalled the record-setting efforts of the
great Queensland side of 1999.
The Reds won the Rod MacQueen Cup for the first time
since its inception in 2005 after sweeping the Brumbies in
their two game series, firstly 20-13 at Suncorp Stadium
in round seven before a gutsy 13-12 display in Canberra
in round 14. The victory over the Brumbies at Suncorp
Stadium was Queensland’s first ever win against their ACTbased rivals at the venue in Super Rugby.
There were also a number of standout individual player
achievements throughout the season and none more so
than the goal kicking efforts of centre Mike Harris, who
broke South African sharpshooter Morne Steyn’s goal
kicking record of 21 successful attempts in a row when
he calmly slotted his 24th consecutive goal against the
Western Force in round two.
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The future is also looking bright for the Reds after a host
of off-contracted stars also turner their back on big offers
from other clubs or overseas to remain in Queensland. The
re-signing frenzy was headlined by playmakers Will Genia
and Quade Cooper re-committing to the Reds in the longterm by inking new three-year deals through until the end
of 2015. Their signatures were a massive tick of approval
for Queensland Rugby’s program with each labelling the
culture, team and belief within the organisation as chiefs
reasons for remaining at the Reds.
With strong player retention and the emergence of new
stars, the future is looking bright for Queensland.
Harris also successfully kicked nine goals at Suncorp
Stadium that night to equal the feat of Queensland great
John Eales set in back in 1996 for goals kicked in a single
match.
Shipperley’s try against the Rebels was announced as the
Try of the Year although arguably his biggest try-scoring
contribution was his first five-pointer of the season, a
70-metre runaway effort after the final siren in Sydney to
sink the Waratahs 25-21 in round one.
Shipperley ended the season with eight tries, equal second
on Queensland’s all-time Super Rugby season try-scoring
list alongside Tim Horan and behind only Chris Latham’s
10 tries scored in 2002.
The Reds unearthed a host of young talent in 2012 with
seven players making their Queensland debuts: Nick
Frisby (Rd 4 v Sharks), Joel Rapana (Rd 6 v Force), Nathan
Eyres-Brown (Rd 6 v Force), Sam Lane (Rd 7 v Brumbies),
Chris Feauai-Sautia (Rd 13 v Lions), Blake Enever (Rd 16 v
Rebels) and Jarrad Butler (Rd 17 v Highlanders).
Of the group, it was scrumhalf Frisby and outside back
Feauai-Sautia who made the biggest impact with the
rookie duo both scoring in their debut games while Frisby
featured at scrumhalf for 60 minutes of the Reds Qualifying
Final against the Sharks when injury forced Genia to shift
to the number 10 jersey.
The experience within the Reds squad also grew
considerably and five players received the honour of
reaching their milestone 50th game for Queensland. They
were Scott Higginbotham (Rd 1 v Waratahs), Digby Ioane
(Rd 10 v Blues), Saia Faingaa (Rd 16 v Rebels), Ben Lucas
(Rd 17 v Highlanders) and Ben Daley (Rd 18 v Waratahs).
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Season in review
Round 1
The Reds commenced their season by breaking a nine-year
losing drought in Sydney and retaining the Bob Templeton
Cup following some last minute heroics by winger Dom
Shipperley to secure a memorable 25-21 victory over the
NSW Waratahs. The Reds trailed 21-18 in the concluding
stages of the match before Shipperley produced a piece
of individual brilliance to scamper 60-metres down the
right touchline to score their only try of the match in what
was Queensland’s first victory in Sydney since 2003. The
match was played in front of 32,071 supporters at ANZ
Stadium and was also flanker Scott Higginbotham’s 50th
game for Queensland.
Round 2
The Reds claimed their second straight win over an
Australian Conference rival to continue their perfect start
to 2012 with a hard-fought 35-20 victory against the
Western Force at Suncorp Stadium. The Reds backed up
their heroics against the Waratahs in Sydney with a strong
35-point effort played in front of 33,563 supporters who
braved the wet and windy conditions. Tries to Radike Samo
and Ben Tapuai in the opening 40 minutes put the Reds
in the box seat although the Force took advantage of the
Reds tiring defence to fight back to 26-20 before the Reds
pushed ahead and powered home for another strong win.
Playmaker Mike Harris broke two goal kicking records in
the match by equalling John Eales’s nine successful kicks
at goal in one game while also breaking the all-time Super
Rugby goal kicking record with 24 successful shots in a
row, breaking the previous mark of Morne Steyn with 21.
Round 3
The Reds equalled their best start to a Super Rugby
season since 1999 with a hard-fought 11-6 victory over
the Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium. In front of a
bumper crowd of 34,126, the Reds made it three wins
from three games, scoring the only try of the match through
winger Dom Shipperley in the 55th minute. However, it was
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their defence which was most impressive with the home
side keeping the visitors to two penalty goals during the
80 minutes. The victory continued Queensland’s perfect
start to the season.
Round 4
The Reds were unable to extend their early season threematch winning streak although walked away with a crucial
bonus point following a 27-22 loss against the Sharks in
wet and windy Durban. For the second straight year the
Reds also wore specially designed jerseys for the Reds
For Africa campaign, with their three tries scored raising
$6,000 for the initiative supporting World Vision Australia’s
Water for the World program in Burundi. The match did
marked the debut game for rising Reds scrumhalf Nick
Frisby who scored in his first game in the Reds jersey.
Round 5
Injuries to key personnel crippled the Reds in their second
tour match of Africa with their recent run of success
against South Africa’s Bulls coming to an end courtesy of
a 61-8 round five defeat in Pretoria. The Bulls proved too
strong at their Loftus Versfeld fortress, scoring their first
victory over the Reds since 2009 after the Queenslanders
had been successful in 2011 (39-30) and 2010 (19-12) at
Suncorp Stadium.
Round 6
The Reds returned to Australia with depleted playing stocks
and their three-match road tour came to a disappointing
end with the Reds 45-19 losers against the Western
Force in Perth. The Reds used the opportunity to inject
young blood into the side with outside backs Joel Rapana
and Nathan Eyres-Brown both making their Queensland
provincial debuts.
Round 7
The Reds made a welcome return to their winning ways
by defeating then Australian Conference leaders, the ACT
Brumbies, 20-13 at Suncorp Stadium. The win was the
Reds first ever over the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium and
only their second in Brisbane since beating the ACT-side
in 1999 at Ballymore. In front of a strong crowd of 31,479,
the Reds held a 14-0 lead at halftime courtesy of a brace
of tries to backrower Scott Higginbotham, who opened the
scoring in the 25th minute and crossed again in the 28th.
Using his fourth player in the No.10 jersey for the season,
coach Ewen McKenzie uncovered a bright playmaking
talent in debutant Sam Lane, who kicked two conversions
and two penalties and also showcased his courage and
willingness to back himself in chipping ahead to set up his
side’s second try.
Round 8: Bye
Round 9
The Reds produced a gutsy and spirited display, although
were unable to avoid their first loss at home in 2012 after
falling to South African conference leaders the Stormers,
23-13, at Suncorp Stadium. The Queenslanders endured
a horrific opening eight minutes where they lost flyhalf Sam
Lane and centre Ben Tapuai to serious injuries, although
showed plenty of courage to be within 10 points with a
quarter of the match left to play. The Reds stormed home
in front of 31,548 fans and were the only team to cross
in the second half through inspirational captain James
Horwill but were unable to capitalise on a number of other
try-scoring opportunities as the South Africans defence
held strong.
Round 10
The Reds recorded their first-ever victory at Eden Park as
they celebrated Digby Ioane’s 50th game for Queensland
with a 23-11 Super Rugby win in Auckland. Before round
10’s encounter against the Blues, the Reds had failed on
all previous attempts at Eden Park since Super Rugby
commenced in 1996, with their only victory away from
Brisbane against the Blues coming in 2009 at North
Harbour Stadium. The showmanship of Ioane has made
the talented outside back a much loved figure for the Reds
and he became the latest representative to celebrate his
50th game for the state, scoring a try in his milestone
game.
Round 11
The Reds scored the only try in a 2011 Super Rugby
Final rematch against the Crusaders, who came from
behind to secure a narrow 15-11 victory in Christchurch.
Reds hooker James Hanson opened the scoring in the
second minute of the match, although the Queenslanders
were eventually outdone by five Crusaders penalty goals
resulting from a 17-7 penalty count advantage in favour
of the home side. The Reds entered the match with the
right intent and strategy and led 11-9 with eight minutes
remaining after dominating the breakdown and physical
battle in defence, however ill discipline let them down.
Round 12
The Reds ran rampant in the afternoon sun to score their
first four-try bonus point of the season in a 42-27 victory
over eventual champions, the Chiefs, at Suncorp Stadium.
In front of a strong crowd of 36,479 on Mother’s Day, the
Reds scored five tries to four to end the Chiefs nine game
winning streak, while giving their chances of qualifying for
back-to-back Super Rugby finals a boost. Trailing 2215 at halftime, after the competition pacesetting Chiefs
had scored three tries in ten minutes, the Reds scored
first after halftime to level scores at 22-all through Scott
Higginbotham, before Will Genia and Saia Faingaa scored
in the second half to seal the inspired win.
Round 13
Reds playmaker Quade Cooper made a successful return
from injury in round 13 as the Reds collected maximum
points in their 34-20 Super Rugby victory over the Lions
at Suncorp Stadium. Leading 13-6 at halftime after in-form
teenage flanker Liam Gill crossed for the first try of the
match, the Reds broke free in the second half with tries to
hooker Saia Faingaa, debutant winger Chris Feauai-Sautia
and a trademark long range effort from star halfback Will
Genia securing the all-important bonus point. The match
also marked an individual milestone for Mike Harris who
eclipsed 100 points for the season.
Round 14
The Reds won the Rod MacQueen Cup for the first time
in Super Rugby history as their finals chances received a
massive boost following a 13-12 derby victory over the
ACT Brumbies in Canberra. The game came down to the
wire with the Brumbies missing what would have been
a match-winning penalty goal after the final siren, giving
the Reds just their second ever Super Rugby victory in
Canberra against the Brumbies. Fullback Luke Morahan
was the only try scorer from the match while centre Mike
Harris enjoyed a perfect night with the boot, kicking one
conversion and two penalties.
Round 15: Bye
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Round 16
The Reds recorded a commanding 32-17 bonus-point
victory over the Rebels in Melbourne as they continued
their surge up the Super Rugby ladder. The monthlong competition break didn’t slow the Reds growing
momentum, the four-tries-to-two triumph their fourth
straight Super Rugby success. It was a milestone
encounter for Reds hooker Saia Faingaa who played his
50th game for Queensland while promising young lock
Blake Enever made his provincial and Super Rugby debut.
Round 17
The Reds continued their charge towards the Super
Rugby finals after recording a gutsy 19-13 victory over the
Highlanders in Queensland Rugby’s inaugural Indigenous
Round at Suncorp Stadium. The Reds held off a spirited
finish from the Highlanders who threatened to steal the win
in the closing minutes of the match after reserve hooker
Chris King scored a try to pull the deficit back to six points.
With two minutes on the clock, the visitors were looking
to end their season on a high with another try, however
strong defence by the Reds on their own line saw the
reigning champions repel the Highlanders attack to secure
the six-point victory in front of 33,899 fans. Scrumhalf Ben
Lucas celebrated his 50th Super Rugby game with a win
while backrower Jarrad Butler pulled on the Reds jersey
for the first time.
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Round 18
The Reds entered the final round needing a four-try bonus
point victory over the NSW Waratahs to finish at the top of
the Australian Conference for a second consecutive year
and qualify for back-to-back finals series. They did that, and
more, with a magical five-try effort in front of an Australian
Super Rugby season high crowd of 41,533. The Reds
won the match 32-16 after reaching the four-try mark with
29 minutes to play when winger Dom Shipperley found the
chalk to record his eighth try of the year. The win saw the
Reds retain the Templeton Cup for the second time in 2012
while the four-try bonus point was Queensland’s first over
NSW since 2003. It was also a night to remember for prop
Ben Daley who celebrated his 50th game for Queensland.
Qualifying Final
The Reds six-match winning streak came to an end when
the defending champions went down to the Sharks 30-17
in their Super Rugby Qualifying Final at Suncorp Stadium,
ending an impressive bid for back-to-back Super Rugby
titles. The Reds had been in finals mode since round 12
where they were forced to go six games without defeat
to win the Australian Conference, a valiant performance
which was highlighted by their must-win bonus-point
victory against the Waratahs. The Reds entered the match
having won 21 of their past 23 matches at their “Fortress”
Suncorp Stadium, however were unable to continue writing
their fairytale script with the in form Sharks victorious
three-tries-to-two in front of 36,571 fans.
2012 Pilecki Medal
Pilecki Medal Count Round-By-Round
Top 10
Round One v Waratahs
James Slipper
272
Scott Higginbotham
226
Liam Gill
202
Jake Schatz
168
Will Genia
153
Luke Morahan
105
Ben Tapuai
93
Greg Holmes
92
Round Eleven v Crusaders
Dom Shipperley
40
Liam Gill
49
Scott Higginbotham
22
Greg Holmes
21
Mike Harris
14
Anthony Faingaa
19
Round Two v Force
Round Twelve v Chiefs
Jake Schatz
26
Liam Gill
50
James Slipper
22
Luke Morahan
22
Ben Tapuai
14
Will Genia
16
Round Three v Rebels
Round Thirteen v Lions
Scott Higginbotham
34
Will Genia
40
Jake Schatz
29
James Slipper
25
Mike Harris
85
James Slipper
14
Greg Holmes
19
Adam Wallace-Harrison
78
Round Four v Sharks
Round Fourteen v Brumbies
Digby Ioane
36
Luke Morahan
52
Scott Higginbotham
28
James Slipper
27
Rod Davies
16
Greg Holmes
15
Round Five v Bulls
Round Sixteen v Rebels
Scott Higginbotham
37
41
Jake Schatz
26
Rob Simmons
29
Jono Lance
17
Jake Schatz
19
Round Six v Force
Round Seventeen v Highlanders
Ben Tapuai
36
Quade Cooper
34
James Slipper
35
James Slipper
33
Liam Gill
23
Jake Schatz
15
Round Seven v Brumbies
Round Eighteen v Waratahs
Sam Lane
32
Jake Schatz
23
Aidan Toua
26
Scott Higginbotham
19
Liam Gill
19
James Slipper
18
Round Nine v Stormers
Qualifying Final v Sharks
Rob Simmons
30
Scott Higginbotham
18
Scott Higginbotham
23
17
James Slipper
22
James Hanson
16
Round Ten v Blues
Ben Lucas
32
Liam Gill
24
Will Genia
19
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2012 St.George Queensland Reds Statistics
Waratahs
Crowd
Force
Rebels
Sharks
Bulls
Force
Brumbies
March 31,
2012
April 6, 2012
NIB Stadium
Suncorp
Stadium
Feb 25, 2012
March 3, 2012
March 10, 2012
March 17, 2012
March 24,
2012
ANZ Stadium
Suncorp
Stadium
Suncorp
Stadium
Mr Price Kings
Park
Loftus Versfeld
Sydney
Brisbane
Brisbane
Durban
Pretoria
Perth
Brisbane
32,071
33,563
34,126
21,479
23,541
13,034
31,479
25-21 Reds
25-21 Reds
25-21 Reds
27-22 Sharks
61-8 Bulls
45-19 Force
20-13 Reds
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Player
Cooper, Quade
1
Daley, Ben
Davies, Rod
1
1
17
1
1
1
22
22
15
15
15
11
16
16
2
13
Faingaa, Anthony
Faingaa, Saia
Feauai-Sautia, Chris
Genia, Will
Gill, Liam
Hanson, James
Harris, Mike
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
20
19
7
20
20
7
7
16
2
2
2
16
2
2
10
10
10
12
6
6
6
6
8
Holmes, Greg
17
6
17
17
1
3
17
17
Horwill, James
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Humphries, Van
18 DNP
18 DNP
18
4
19
4
19
11
11
15
19
20
20
6
Higginbotham, Scott
Hynes, Peter
Ioane, Digby
11
11
11
Lance, Jono
22 DNP
12
12
Lucas, Ben
21
21
21
10
15
15
15
22
11
7
7
13
McDuling, David
Morahan, Luke
20
Quirk, Eddie
7
7
20
Samo, Radike
19
8
19 DNP
8
18
Schatz, Jake
8
6
8
19
8
8
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
4
4
4
18
4
18
4
Robinson, Beau
18
Shepherdson, Guy
Shipperley, Dom
Simmons, Rob
Slipper, James
Tapuai, Ben
3
3
3
3
17
3
3
12
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
Toua, Aidan
Wallace-Harrison,
Adam
Anae, Albert
26 DNP
2
16
16 DNP
Davis, Kevin
21
Frisby, Nick
Murphy, Dallan
21
21
21
10
10
22 DNP
22
22 DNP
Seuteni, Ulupano
Eyres-Brown, Nathan
Rapana, Joel
13
Lane, Sam
10
Enever, Blake
Butler, Jarrad
Key:
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Queensland Debut
Captain
Stormers
Blues
Crusaders
Chiefs
Lions
Brumbies
Rebels
Highlanders
April 20, 2012
April 27, 2012
May 6, 2012
May 13, 2012
May 19, 2012
May 26, 2012
29/06/12
July 6, 2012
Suncorp
Stadium
Eden Park
AMI Stadium
Suncorp
Stadium
Suncorp
Stadium
Canberra Stadium
AAMI Park
Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane
Auckland
Christchurch
Brisbane
Brisbane
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
31,548
12,111
17,500
36,479
31,118
16,123
14,110
33,899
23-13 Stormers
23-11 Reds
15-11 Crusaders
42-27 Reds
34-20 Reds
13-12 Reds
32-17 Reds
19-13 Reds
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
Pos
10
10
10
10
17 DNP
17
17
17
1
1
11
11
22
22
1
22
13
13
13
13
13
13
16
16
2
2
2
2
21
21 DNP
11
11
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
20
7
7
7
7
7
7
2
2
2
2
16
16 DNP
16
16
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
17
17
1
17
1
1
1
1
5
5
5
5
5
5
13
11
11
11
11
21
10
10
10
15
21
20
15
15
15
15
22
15
15
15
20
20
19
19
6
19
7
18
18
18
7
6
8
20
19
19
19
6
6
6
19
6
6
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
13
21 DNP
18
18
16
16
17
22
21 DNP
21 DNP
18
18
21
21
18
5
5
20 DNP
22
22
22 DNP
22
10
25
19
Key:
Queensland Debut
Captain
15
Crowd
Waratahs
Qualifying Final (Sharks)
July 14, 2012
July 21, 2012
Suncorp
Stadium
Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane
Brisbane
41,533
36,571
32-16 Reds
30-17 Sharks
Pos
Pos
Player
Cooper, Quade
10
Daley, Ben
17
17
Davies, Rod
Faingaa, Anthony
Faingaa, Saia
2012 caps
2012 Pts
SR Pts
SR caps
Qld pts
Qld caps
5
0
436
71
436
72
15
0
5
50
5
51
10
0
50
35
50
35
0
20
51
20
47
13
13
10
2
2
11
10
35
80
35
53
3
10
10
3
10
3
Feauai-Sautia, Chris
Genia, Will
9
9
17
22
80
74
80
75
Gill, Liam
7
7
16
10
15
25
15
25
Hanson, James
16
16
16
10
20
35
20
35
Harris, Mike
12
12
14
149
183
23
183
23
Higginbotham, Scott
8
8
16
25
85
65
85
65
Holmes, Greg
1
1
17
0
30
87
30
88
Horwill, James
13
5
30
77
35
81
Humphries, Van
6
5
30
75
20
56
Hynes, Peter
0
0
95
77
100
87
11
5
105
76
85
56
3
3
3
7
3
7
13
46
52
46
52
11
Ioane, Digby
11
Lance, Jono
21
10
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
17
10
50
37
50
37
7
0
0
12
0
12
Robinson, Beau
20
20
15
0
5
51
0
30
Samo, Radike
18
18
11
10
45
63
25
28
Schatz, Jake
6
6
16
0
0
32
0
32
0
0
0
75
0
5
Lucas, Ben
McDuling, David
Morahan, Luke
Quirk, Eddie
Shepherdson, Guy
Shipperley, Dom
Simmons, Rob
Slipper, James
Tapuai, Ben
14
14
17
40
50
24
50
24
4
4
17
0
0
48
0
48
3
3
17
15
15
34
15
34
22
22
10
5
20
24
20
24
1
0
0
3
0
3
9
5
25
62
10
27
5
0
0
6
0
6
Toua, Aidan
Wallace-Harrison,
Adam
5
5
Anae, Albert
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
10
10
9
10
9
Murphy, Dallan
2
4
4
3
4
3
Seuteni, Ulupano
0
0
0
0
0
0
Davis, Kevin
21
Frisby, Nick
Eyres-Brown, Nathan
1
0
0
1
0
1
Rapana, Joel
1
0
0
2
0
1
Lane, Sam
2
10
10
2
10
2
Enever, Blake
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
2
Butler, Jarrad
19
Key:
16
19
Queensland Debut
Captain
2012 Community Rugby
I
n 2012, Queensland Rugby created new ways to
introduce male and female participants to Rugby
while also building upon the existing programs and
pathways provided to both senior and junior players
across the state.
Queensland Rugby achieved record growth in participation
in 2012 to continue its position as one of the largest
participation sports in the competitive Queensland
marketplace.
While 2011 was a milestone year for the St.George
Queensland Reds claiming their first Super Rugby title
in the professional era, 2012 was also an important year
for the code with a 49.85% increase in total participation
achieved year on year.
QRU invested significant infrastructure into building the
growth and scale of the code and the end result was over
187,000 participants enjoying Rugby in some capacity
throughout the year, reflecting the governing body’s
commitment to the long term success and sustainability
of the game.
Queensland won the National 16 Boys competition in
Sydney and also the National Under 18 Girls’ Sevens
competitions and the National Women’s Sevens event.
Queensland “White”, the states’ “B” team, finished third in
U16s Boys and U18s Girls and finished 7th in the National
Women’s Sevens.
With focus on a ‘One Rugby Economy’, bringing all
of Queensland Rugby’s assets together and working
collectively with common ambition has breathed new life
into the game and the increase in participation is testament
to the efforts of everyone working within the sport around
the state.
The future of our game appears healthy and the efforts of
everyone from the games administrators to the volunteers,
is ensuring the sustainability of Rugby for the next
generation.
Rookies2Reds
R
ookies2Reds had a
strong inaugural year
in 2012, with more than
5,000 participants taking
part in the program across
176 centres that were
launched throughout the
state.
In regular participation, which excludes sampling figures,
QRU recorded its largest percentage increase to date with
a 37% rise between 2011 and 2012, which represents
108% growth since 2009 and equates to a 6.05% increase
in national market share from 2011 to a record 37.3 per
cent, marginally behind NSW (37.4%).
With a key focus on juniors, Queensland’s youth were able
to experience Rugby in a variety of ways across 12 months
of the year. QRU development officers were stationed
across the state to deliver programming which included
Try Sevens week, ARU’s Walla Rugby and Super Rugby
Weeks along with Queensland Rugby’s newest addition
Rookies2Reds, which had a breakthrough inaugural year.
Queensland Rugby introduced Rookies2Reds in 2012 to
rival national junior development programs such as AFL’s
Auskick, In2Cricket and Netball’s Net Set Go.
The introductory program attracted over 5,000 participants
throughout Queensland in 2012 with 92% of participants
and parents saying they would return to the program in
2013.
Further game development milestones were achieved as
part of the Future Generation strategy and specifically
under the pillar of “One Rugby Economy” with Queensland
Rugby Corporate Partner Investment to clubs up 14% from
2011 and Government investment to clubs increasing by
12% year on year.
The Rookies2Reds program is designed to introduce
children to the game of Rugby in a fun and safe
environment while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
It also provides children with the chance to emulate their
favourite Reds stars.
Rookies2Reds was well received in a participant survey
across the state with 92% of parents and participants
indicating they would return to the program in 2013 along
with a 98% positive customer service rating.
In 2013, Rookies2Reds has extended its reach and will
cater for 5-11 year old children across three age brackets:
• Little Legends (5-7)
• Junior Champs (8-9)
• Future Stars (10-11)
The program will be rolled out across Queensland through
the QRU’s Game Development unit and will look to build
upon its achievements in 2012 as Queensland Rugby
looks to attract 7,000 participants in 2013.
On the field, the Reds weren’t the only team to claim
national honours by winning Super Rugby’s Australian
Conference title.
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Sevens
Queensland Reds Try 7’s
I
n partnership with Events Queensland, Queensland
Rugby has introduced a variety Sevens
programming and events that will continue to drive
significant growth into new markets.
With Sevens currently a Commonwealth Games and soon
to be Olympic sport come 2016, Queensland Rugby has
created and implemented the following programs to deliver
the following outcomes for the Code:
• Introduce new participants to Rugby.
• Create a new pathway for participants to be
recognised and selected for representative honours.
A critical component to the longevity and growth of the
game in Queensland, Sevens Rugby will drive Rugby into
new markets and ensure continued growth across all
indicators.
Sevens Rugby provides a unique opportunity for all levels
and abilities to participate in the game.
T
he
Queensland
Reds TrySevens
program encourages
schools
around
Queensland to play
Sevens Rugby in the lead up to the IRB Sevens World
Sevens event on the Gold Coast.
The initiative was delivered in partnership with Events
Queensland to expose children to the exciting Rugby
Sevens format and also encourage schools to get kids
active and have fun in a safe and enjoyable environment.
2012 Highlights:
• 16,297 students participated in the program.
• 68 schools signed up to take part in the program.
Gold coast Corporate Tag Sevens
A
Queensland Schools 7’s
Championship (Q7’s)
T
he Q7’s program is designed
to provide opportunities for
schools from around Queensland
to compete in one of ten regional
carnivals and qualify for the Q7’s
Finals which were held at The
Southport School on the Gold
Coast.
Keebra Park State High School took out the championships
for the third time defeating St. Brendan’s College Yeppoon,
47-10 in the Grand Final. Keebra Park, St. Brendan’s and
Brisbane State High all qualified to compete at the National
Schools Championships which Keebra Park went onto to
win for the third straight year.
2012 also saw the introduction of the Under 12 Queensland
Schools Sevens Championships as part of the Q7’s
program where Kruger State School took out the Under 12
title defeating Richlands State School 40-5 at Ballymore.
2012 Highlights:
• Keebra Park State School wins the Queensland and
National Championship for the third straight year.
• More than 1,000 students and 100 schools
participated in the Q7’s Championships in 2012
with the final 24 teams selected from the 10 regional
qualifying finals.
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gain,
in
partnership with
Events
Queensland,
Queensland
Rugby
hosted the inaugural
Gold Coast Corporate
Tag Sevens event at
Broadbeach as part of
the Queensland Sevens Festival in the week leading
up to the Gold Coast Sevens Fever Pitch at Skilled
Park.
The event was introduced as a unique way for Rugby’s
corporate community to celebrate our game and engage
with like-minded organisations as a pathway to new
business opportunities.
Across four pools, 24 corporate teams converged on
the Gold Coast to compete in the event including two
Queensland legends teams made up of former Queensland
Reds greats. Each team wore jerseys representing one of
the IRB Sevens nations and the winner of each pool went
through to the semi-finals.
The inaugural winners of the event was Prototype
Commercial Furniture, who defeated the team from Volvo
in the final.
Ballymore Cup
Indigenous Program
T
he
Ballymore
Cup
continues
to drive growth into
the schools market
across Queensland
with 133 schools
participating in the
2012 competition.
Central Queensland proved itself as a region of growth for
young Rugby talent with Rockhampton Grammar School
and St Brendan’s Yeppoon taking out the U18 and U15
Ballymore Cup titles respectively.
The state-wide Ballymore Cup is Queensland’s largest
schoolboy Rugby competition and gives schools that
are new to Rugby, as well as the best schoolboy teams
from regional Queensland, the opportunity to play for
representative honours.
The Ballymore Cup is a crucial element of Queensland
Rugby’s Development pathway, providing non-traditional
schools and schools from regional areas with the chance
to compete at a higher level.
Highlights:
• Rockhampton Grammar defeated
College in the U18 Grand final 36-3.
Downlands
• St. Brendan’s Yeppoon defeats St.Teresa’s Catholic
College from the Sunshine Coast 22-10 in the U15
Grand Final.
Under 18
U18 Semi Final
(1)
Downlands College
15
Sunshine Coast
Grammar School
14
U18 Semi Final
(2)
Rockhampton
Grammar School
30
Pacific Pines SHS
20
3/4
Playoff
Pacific Pines SHS
21
Sunshine Coast
Grammar School
15
Final
Rockhampton
Grammar School
36
Downlands College
3
Semi Final
(1)
St Teresa’s Catholic
College
47
Dalby SHS
10
Semi Final
(2)
St Brendan's
Yeppoon
26
All Saints Anglican
School
3
3/4
Playoff
All Saints Anglican
School
21
Dalby SHS
0
Final
St Brendan's
Yeppoon
22
St Teresa’s Catholic
College
10
Under 15
I
n 2010, Queensland
Rugby conducted
a
pilot
program,
as part of a private
partnership, to visit
remote
Indigenous
communities in Queensland’s far North West region.
The primary objective of the Indigenous Community
Engagement Program was to engage children in the
communities of Doomadgee and Mornington Island, with
outcomes linked to the delivery of key messages around
the social and health issues prevalent to Indigenous
communities. Specifically, the areas of:
• Truancy
• Healthy & Active Lifestyle Choices
The use of role models such as our elite players, the Reds,
along with an attractive activity such as Rugby was seen
as an effective way to deliver these messages.
The success of this pilot led to a partnership being
developed with Department of Employment Education
Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for the regular delivery of
the Queensland Rugby Indigenous Program into a number
of Indigenous Communities.
After a comprehensive review of the program in 2011,
Queensland Rugby developed the second part of their
Indigenous Program that falls under the Education and
Employment pillars, the ‘Learn, Earn Legend!’ program.
Queensland Rugby worked with DEEWR throughout
2012 to deliver the Learn Earn Legend! Program to young
Indigenous Queenslanders.
The partnership promoted program messages to “stay at
school, get that job and be a legend for themselves, their
family and their community”.
In 2012, Queensland Rugby mentored 44 Indigenous
students across Queensland providing support through
players, staff and our corporate network to ensure children
complete their final year of education and placement into
employment or tertiary training.
Queensland Rugby has also gone onto form other
partnerships within the Indigenous program including
Mission Australia and Leighton Contractors, helping
members of Indigenous communities seek job
opportunities.
2012 also saw the Queensland Reds host their inaugural
Indigenous Round, a celebration of Indigenous culture and
heritage which took place in the Reds round 17 match
against the Highlanders.
The match coincided with NAIDOC week and provided
the Rugby community with the opportunity to celebrate
Australia’s Indigenous culture and heritage on an
international stage.
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Special edition jerseys were created from the artwork of
Indigenous Australian artist Stephen Hogarth specifically
for the occasion titled ‘You Belong’ and were then
auctioned off post game with funds going back into the
Indigenous Program.
Volunteer Education
Q
ueensland Rugby worked hard throughout 2012
to further educate the volunteers associated with
Rugby around the state and significant increases
were seen in various areas.
Queensland Rugby ran considerably more Smart Rugby,
Coaching Kids Rugby, and Foundation courses in previous
years, leading to a rise in participation figures across all
three courses and a 6% increase in overall compliance for
Smart Rugby, a 44% increase in Coaching Kids Rugby
Compliance, and a 35% increase in total Foundation
Course Accreditations.
There was also a 9% increase in total Level 1 Coaching
Accreditations as well as an 11% increase in total Level
2 Coaching Accreditations, meaning that the overall
standard of coaching offered to Queensland players is
vastly improving year-on-year.
There was also a substantial move to better educate
Queensland Referees and overall there was a 65% increase
in accredited Level 1 Referee participants and the number
of participants taking part in the Level 1 referee coaching
courses more than tripled.
Queensland Rugby also ran the first ever Advanced
Referee Seminar where a total of 41 participants took part.
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Representative Pathway
PREMIER RUGBY 2012
I
Premier Finals at ballymore
Finals - Week 1 - 9/09/2012
Home Team
v Away Team
n 2012, the Premier Rugby competition again
provided a true spectacle of grassroots talent as
10 Premier clubs battled it out for the prestigious
Hospital Cup.
Major Semi-Final
Providing a platform below Super Rugby for players and
coaches to develop their higher aspirations, the Premier
Competition is the top level competition in Queensland
providing a talent pool to help feed Australian Rugby depth.
Finals - Week 2 - 16/09/2012
The competition was closely contested all year between
the clubs but towards the end of the season the stronger
teams began to distance themselves from the pack and
Brothers, University, Sunnybank and GPS claimed the top
four spots respectively.
The Grand Final was hotly contested by major rivals
Sunnybank, who were chasing back-to-back titles, and
University, looking to claim their second title in three years.
University showed true class in the final to come out on top
defeating Sunnybank 46-20.
University also dominated in the Colts division taking out
Premier Colts, Colts 1, and Colts 2.
Congratulations to University on their achievements
across the board after also claiming the Doughty Shield
(the Queensland Premier Club Championship).
The following trophies were awarded in the 2012 Premier
Rugby season;
Brothers
12
University of Queensland
59
30
GPS
27
Sunnybank
43
Sunnybank
20
Minor Semi-Final
Sunnybank
Preliminary Final
Brothers
15
Finals - Week 3 - 23/09/2012
Grand Final
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Premier Rugby Table
Team
P
W
L
D
Pd
BP
1
Brothers
18
14
4
0
176
12
68
2
18
12
5
1
251
17
67
3
Sunnybank
18
12
6
0
233
14
62
4
GPS
18
12
6
0
198
13
61
5
Easts
18
11
7
0
132
13
57
6
Souths
18
10
7
1
60
10
52
7
Wests
18
9
9
0
-87
8
44
8
Norths
18
6
12
0
-114
9
33
9
Rugby Gold Coast
18
2
16
0
-289
7
15
10
Sunshine Coast
Rugby Union
18
1
17
0
-560
1
5
Premier Colts Finals at ballymore
Finals - Week 1 - 9/09/2012
Home Team
• Leading point scorer- Dion Taumata, Sunnybank
(265 points).
• Leading Try Scorer- Tied: Dominic Lespierre,
Souths & Veresa Vuki, Norths (14).
Pts
v Away Team
Major Semi-Final
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Rugby Gold Coast
7
52
Souths
13
Sunnybank
15
Rugby Gold Coast
14
Minor Semi-Final
Sunnybank
Finals - Week 2 - 16/09/2012
• Alec Evans Medallist- Matt Brandon, Easts.
• Welsby Cup- Brothers.
• Horsley Cup- Brothers.
• U19 Player of the Year- Curtis Browning, University.
Preliminary Final
Rugby Gold Coast
19
Finals - Week 3 - 23/09/2012
Grand Final
14
Premier Colts Rugby Table
• Premier Colt of the Year- Harry Parker, University.
Team
P
W
L
D
Pd
BP
Pts
1
18
15
3
0
388
13
73
2
Rugby Gold Coast
18
13
4
1
305
13
67
3
Sunnybank
18
12
6
0
236
15
63
4
Souths
18
11
6
1
180
13
59
5
GPS
18
11
6
1
195
9
55
6
Easts
18
10
7
1
123
10
52
7
Brothers
18
7
11
0
-91
8
36
8
Norths
18
7
11
0
-97
8
36
9
Wests
18
1
17
0
-662
1
5
10
Sunshine Coast
Rugby Union
18
1
17
0
-577
0
4
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Queensland Country
T
he introduction of a talent identification and
development program in 2012 created a new
pathway for country players to progress from
sub unions through to regional and onto state
selection, and adding to the representative pathway
opportunities provided by Queensland Rugby.
North Queensland finished off 2012 with a full trophy
cabinet winning both the Opens and U19s divisions of the
Queensland Country Championships.
2013 will be a massive year for Country Rugby in
Queensland as the Heelers will take part in the Tri-State
Carnival in Adelaide against Northern Territory and South
Australia, they will play a match against the Army, and
most importantly the Heelers will take part in a combined
QLD & NSW Country match against the touring British and
Irish Lions in Newcastle.
2012 Country Awards:
• Bob Wood Country Coach of the Year 2012: Terry
Shiells (NQ – Townsville)
NQ also had strong representation in Country representative
sides with 19 years old Tom Vinson and Michael Parker
from Townsville going on to gain selection in the Country
U20’s and Heelers. Their performances were further
recognised by the ARU with an invitation to trial for the
National Academy U19 team.
• Bruce Kennon Country Championships Best and
Fairest 2012: Rikki Abraham (NQ – Townsville,
Heelers)
After identifying a gap in the National Representative
Program the Country Board invited Northern Territory,
South Australia, Victoria and NSW Country to participate in
the inaugural Under 20 carnival on the Gold Coast. Victoria
were the deserved winners, defeating Queensland Country
in the final. Queensland was given the opportunity to enter
two teams in the carnival providing a great opportunity for
19 and 20 years old to experience representative Rugby.
• Bob Sinclair Under 19 Country Championships Best
and Fairest 2012: Tom Vinson (NQ – Townsville,
Country U20’s, Heelers, ARU U20 Academy Trials)
The New South Wales Cockatoos took out the Battle
of the Border Cup for 2012 defeating the Heelers in
Rockhampton & Cowra.
Queensland Country finished off the representative season
with matches against Brisbane City and Queensland
Suburban. Although Country performed well, they went
down in both matches 26-12 to City and 36-30 to
Suburban. Both of these fixtures were great opportunities
to provide experience to some of the younger talent with
many players identified from the National U20 carnival.
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• Andy Purcell Heelers Best and Fairest 2012: Jono
Bradbury (CQ – Rockhampton, Heelers)
GRAINCORP COUNTRY
CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
Internal affiliate matches
Country Heelers (Opens):
North Queensland (Under 19s):
Mackay def Cairns
7-5
NSW Cockatoos def
Queensland Country Heelers
24-21
NSW Cockatoos def
60-3
Townsville def Mackay
34-14
City def Country
26-12
Townsville def Cairns
44-22
Queensland Suburban
36-30
Mackay def Cairns
27-12
Mackay def Mt.Isa
61-21
Country Heelers (Under 20s – Inaugural Interstate
Rugby Union Carnival):
Townsville def Mackay
20-10
Townsville def Cairns
26-24
North Queensland (Opens):
Central Queensland (Opens):
Central Highlands def Wide Bay
28-6
Rockhampton & Districts def
Central Highlands
24-10
Rockhmpton & District def Wide Bay
45-29
South Queensland (Under 19s):
Gold Coast def Darling Downs
10-0
Darling Downs def Sunshine Coast
forfeit
Gold Coast def Sunshine Coast
forfeit
Day 1
NSW Country def
QCRU Presidents XV 10
34-10
Queensland Country def
Northern Territory
60-17
Day 2
Queensland Country U20's def
QCRU Presidents XV
18-8
Day 3
Victoria def Queensland Country
42-5
South Australia def QCRU Presidents
XV
19-11
South Queensland (Opens):
Gold Coast def Darling Downs
42-8
Darling Downs def Sunshine Coast
forfeit
Gold Coast def Sunshine Coast
64-0
Internal Regional Matches (Under 19s):
South Queensland def
Central Queensland
27-16
North Queensland def
Central Queensland
29-14
South Queensland
21-19
Internal Regional Matches (Opens):
South Queensland def
Central Queensland
26-3
Central Queensland
26-11
South Queensland
21-19
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Queensland Schoolboys
A
fter a phenomenal six year winning streak,
Queensland I was defeated by NSW I in Australian
Schools Championships held at St. Ignatius College
Riverview in Sydney.
The final started off in brilliant fashion with Queensland flyhalf
Sam Greene kicking cross field for fullback Jonah Placid who
crossed over for the try, however, the match then swung in
the favour of NSW who closed out the game 26-7.
Queensland II also went down to NSW II in the playoff for third
and fourth place going down 37-22.
Despite the results, the Schoolboy program is still a proven
pathway for talent and Queensland was strongly represented
in the Australian Schools squad with Stephen Phillpotts as
coach and the following nine Australian representatives;
Gareth Kalell - Brisbane Boys’ College, Jack Cornelsen Brisbane Grammar School, Adam Korczyk - Brisbane State
High School, Michael Gunn - Anglican Church Grammar School,
Lolo Fakaosilea - Brisbane Boys’ College, Jack Tuttle - Nudgee
College, Jonah Placid - Toowoomba Grammar School, Aaron
Pleash - Ipswich Grammar School, Brad Wilkin - Iona College.
Queensland 1:
Queensland 2:
Name
School
Name
School
Aaron Pleash
Ipswich Grammar School
Ben Tarr
The Southport School
Andrew Manu
St Edmund’s College
Francois Postal
Nudgee College
Dylan Sikimeti
Nudgee College
Graeme Wessels
Nudgee College
Jack Cornelsen
Brisbane Grammar School
Philip Potgieter
Toowoomba Grammar School
Adam Korczyk
Brisbane State High School
Jack Payne
St Columban’s College
Michael Gunn
Anglican Church Grammar
School
Anton Minenko
Shanan Goodman
Stuart Bougoure
Sunshine Coast Grammar
School
Lolo Fakaosilea
Brisbane Boys’ College
Tim Manns
Downlands College
Vincent Quigley
School
Adam Deck
Shevell Samia
Pacific Pines SHS
James Dalgleish
Gregory Terrace
Monty Ioane
School
Netinili Fielea
Blaise Hartley
Nigel Tanuvasa
School
Jack Tuttle
Nudgee College
Rory Humphreys
Brodie Collins
Gareth Kalell
Kyle Blackman
Jonah Placid
Gareth Ryan
Padua College
Harry Littleton
Downlands College
Cody Blackhurst
Alex Mafi
Nudgee College
Markus Vanzati
Latham Takau
Lachlan Roe
Jotham Wrampling
Kingston State College
Nicholas Richards
Marist College Ashgrove
Braeden Hood
Billy Thompson
Downlands College
Darcy Eason
School
Mitchell Third
Sam Greene
Mika Tela
Conrad Quick
Manager - James Turner - Iona College
Manager - Noel Gardner - St Edmunds College
Coach – John Rauch - The Cathedral School, Townsville
Coach - Carl Marschall - Brisbane Grammar School
Assistant Coach – David Cooke - Cleveland State
High School
Assistant Coach - Michael Crank - Mt Maria College
Physio – Joel McPhee
Physio - Ian Astbury
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Queensland U/16
Q
ueensland Red won their second consecutive
Rod Macqueen Shield and Under 16 National
Championship in an enthralling 34-31 victory
over NSW Schools in the Division One Final at St
Ignatius College, Riverview in 2012 backing up their
impressive win in 2011.
There was continued success for the Queensland White
side as well who defeated their ACT opponents 34-14 to
claim third place at the tournament.
The Queensland Under 16 Program is a proven breeding
ground for future Queensland Reds with almost half of
the current squad, including Will Genia and Digby Ioane,
having progressed through the program.
It’s also the first step in the elite Rugby pathway and, as
well as aiding players with their on-field development, the
program offers players a better understanding of the offfield demands of the modern professional game.
Queensland 16’s Red:
Queensland 16’s White:
Name
School
Club
Name
School
Club
Richie Asiata
John Paul College
N/A
Gavin Luka
Keebra Park SHS
Helensvale
Alex Mafi
Nudgee College
N/A
Jacob Pennisi
Nudgee College
N/A
Paulo Leleisiuao
Nudgee College
N/A
James McColl
N/A
Maclean Jones
Nudgee College
N/A
Mitchelll O’Hara
USQ Saints
Dalton Cox
Ashgrove GPS
Dylan Leyland
Canterbury College
Beaudesert
Jayden Rodwell
Nudgee College
N/A
Jeremey Skelton
Norths
Toby McNamee
Gregory Terrace
Easts
St Patricks College,
Shorncliffe
Jamason Schultz
Ipswich Rangers
Kareem Tuuga
Palm Beach Currumbin Palm Beach
SHS
Currimbin
James Tuttle
Nudgee College
Brothers
Joel Brown
Gold Coast Eagles
Mack Mason
Downlands College
Highfield
Redbacks
Moses Sorovi
St Peters Lutheran College
Ashgrove GPS
Nathan Russell
Brisbane Boys College
Kenmore Bears
Tyrone Hussey
Nudgee College
N/A
Trey Kemp
N/A
N/A
Henry Devine
Ashgrove GPS
Harry Wathan
Liam Jurd
USQ Saints
Isaiah Perese
St Edmunds College, Ipswich
N/A
Josh Robinson
N/A
Matthew Marsden
Ashgrove GPS
Isaac Nathan
N/A
Samuel Hicks
St Columbans College
Brothers
Kenmore
Bears
Christon Mahanga
Sunnybanks SHS
Sunnybank
Stuart McReight
Albany Creek
GPS
Matthew Chong
– Nee
Downlands College
Toowoomba
Bears
Ben Laxon
Gregory Terrace
Brothers
Darcy Maroske
Toowoomba Grammar
School
N/A
Bronson Tauaklpulu
Brisbane Boys College
Harley Fox
St Edmunds College, Ipswich
N/A
Robert Green
Gregory Terrace
Sunnybank
Lindsay Collins
Padua College
Daniel Sitanelei
Gregory Terrace
Sunnybank
Fergus Halliday
Ashgrove GPS
Fred Dorrough
Surfers Paradise
Eli Pilz
Coolum SHS
Noosa Dolphins
Calvin Pritchard
Nudgee College
N/A
PJ Vandenberg
N/A
Coach - Jason Gilmore
Assistant Coach - Anthony
Connellan
Dan Forsyth
N/A
Assistant Coach - Lachlan
Parkinson
Team Manager - Ben
Lowrie
Coach - Michael Lucas
Assistant Coach - Tim Sampson
Assistant Coach - Rob Donaghue
Team Manager - Michael Grice
Physio - Chris Dillan
Physio - Chris Dillan
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Queensland Womens
and Girls Rugby
Queensland U18 Women’s Red:
Name
Position
School
n 2012, the Australian Women’s representative
pathways were adjusted to include a National
Sevens tournament where Queensland entered two
teams Queensland Red and White.
I
Georgie Friedrichs
L / H Prop
Riverside
Christian College
Tess Magill
Hooker
Siena
Chelsea Panoho
T / H Prop
Siena
The two teams performed exceptionally well at the
tournament held at St.Ignatius College Riverview where
Queensland Red dominated the competition, going
through undefeated to win the Grand Final against Sydney
White 31-0.
Natahlia Moors
Scrumhalf
St.Eugene’s
Catholic College
Charlotte Caslick
(C)
Flyhalf
Brisbane SHS
Evania Pelite
Centre
St.Columbians
A National U18 Girls Sevens competition was also
introduced in 2012 and like their more senior counterparts;
the U18 girls went through the competition undefeated
claiming the inaugural title at Skilled Park on the Gold
Coast defeating NSW Blue 29-15. Queensland White
finished third overall defeating WA 19-17 in the 3rd/4th
playoff.
Maddie Phelps
Wing/Fullback
Siena
Sophie Williams
(V.C)
Utility
Clayfield College
Leticia Stowers
Utility
Marsden SHS
Ashleigh Kearney
Utility
St.Joesphs
Toowoomba
Shayla Kennedy
Utility
St.Teresa’s
Utility
St.Teresa’s
Queensland Women’s Red:
Name
Position
Club
Frances Wilson
Shannon Parry
Prop/Hooker
Redlands
Coach - Tim Murray
Siena
Cheyenne
Campbell (Capt)
Prop/Hooker
Redlands
Team Manager - Michael O’Brien
Marist College
Ashgrove
Moana Virtue
Prop/Hooker
Sunnybank
Assistant Coach - Luke Zeremes
St.Teresa’s
Mere Baker
Prop/Hooker
Norths
Physio - Chari Mouton
Lesley Ann Ketu
Hooker/Utility
Sunnybank
Lavinia Gould
Scrum half/Utility
Easts
Amy Turner
Scrum half/Utility
Sunnybank
Trish Brown
Utility
UQ
Rebecca Tavo
(VC)
Centre/Utility
Warringah
Emilee Cherry
Wing
Unaisi Biau
Wing
Queensland U18 Women’s White:
Name
Position
School
Taia Stowers
L / H Prop
Park Ridge SHS
Eliza Blanch
Hooker
St.Columbians
Ema Masi
T / H Prop
Redbank SHS
N/A
Bridie Andriske
Scrumhalf
Park Ridge SHS
Sunnybank
Sonita Leng-Cole
Flyhalf
Siena
Maddie McCarthy
Centre
St.Joseph’s
Toowoomba
Tayler Ellyat (Cpt.)
Wing/Fullback
Brisbane SHS
Chloe Crothers
Utility
Our Lady of the
Southern Cross
College
Coach - Damon Virtue
Assistant Coach / Team Manager - Kieran Moffat
Queensland Women’s White:
Name
Position
Kirby Sefo
Prop
Sunnybank
Bec Kerr
Utility
Siena
Tallisha Harden
Prop/Hooker
Sunnybank
Sophie Fitzgerald
Utility
Evelyn Horomia
Prop
Sunnybank
The Glennie
School
Tania Hala (Capt)
Hooker/Utility
Nerang
Brooke Walker
Utility
Saxon Campbell
Prop
Redlands
Keebra Park
SHS
Elizabeth Campbell (VC)
Scrumhalf
Easts
Tess Gardner
Fly half/Centre
Sunnybank
Rosanna Common
Wing
Sunnybank
Madison Schuck
Wing
Redlands
Tui Sheed
Centre/Wing
Sunnybank
Liahona Theodore- Utility/Prop
Wanoa
Keebra Park SHS
Coach - Moana Virtue
Sunnybank
Rugby Union
Club
Team Manager - Karli Lancaster
Marist College
Ashgrove
Coach - Bernie Morrison
Assistant Coach - Ratu Maseinawa
Redbank SHS
Assistant Coach / Team Manager - Michael Tayler
Physio - Chari Mouton
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Queensland Indigenous
Queensland Indigenous Under 16 North Team:
I
Name
Position
Region
Kumya Gabey
L / H Prop
Proserpine
Whyte Adidi
Hooker
Weipa
John Salee
T / H Prop
Townsville
Jairim Baker
L / Lock
Towsville
Thomas Clarke
R / Lock
Proserpine
Samson Kelly
B / Flank
Townsville
Jarrod Lymburner
O / Flank
Townsville
Francis Muhamad
Number 8
Cairns
Lionel Anau
Scrumhalf
Rockhampton
Byron Taylor
Flyhalf
Proserpine
Shawn Pierce
L / Wing
Townsville
Joshua Hedley
L / Centre
Emerald
Gem Walit
R / Centre
Rockhampton
Wesley Mooka
R / Wing
Townsville
Isaiah Huet
Fullback
Emerald
Kyle Kris
Hooker
Cairns
Leonard Snowball
L / H Prop
Cairns
Elliot Thompson
T / H Prop
Rockhampton
Zengrey Nona
Lock
Rockhampton
Jack Smith
Utility Fwd/
Back
Townsville
Jesse Cummins
Utility Fwd/
Back
Townsville
Utility Back
Townsville
n 2012, Queensland Rugby put together two
very strong U16 Indigenous sides that competed
as North and South Queensland at the National
Championships on the Gold Coast. The two
Queensland teams made it through to the Grand Final
where the North Queensland team was victorious.
The Queensland U18 Indigenous side travelled to Alice
Springs for the National Championships where they went
through the tournament undefeated winning the Grand
Final against NSW 28-17.
The Indigenous representative pathway last year also
included the opportunity for the players to meet and
train with some of the Reds players as well as play in a
curtain raiser at Suncorp Stadium as part of the inaugural
Queensland Reds Indigenous Round.
National Indigenous Sides
Queensland Indigenous Under 16 South Team:
Name
Position
School
Andrew Tully
L / H Prop
St Edmunds College
Jerome Pang
Hooker
Travis Mullins
T / H Prop
St Peters Lutheran
College
Tyrone Ward
L / Lock
Bundaberg
Thomas Budby
R / Lock
St Peters Lutheran
College
Callum Barlow
B / Flank
Brisbane SHS
Kailab Coventry
Jack Loveday
O / Flank
St Peter Claver College
Coach - Wes Heberlein
Rockhampton
Ethan Page
Number 8
Ipswich Grammar
School
Trainer - Donald Enoch
Cairns
Moses Sorevi
Scrumhalf
St Peters Lutheran
College
Team Manager - John Cini
Townsville
Adrian Elder
Flyhalf
Combined States - Queensland Representatives:
Mikey Dargan
L / Wing
Bundaberg
Name
Position
School / Region
Tristan Yamashita
L / Centre
Liam Wilson
Prop
Lynton Enoch
R / Centre
St Peters Lutheran
College
St Edmunds
College
Leslie Bassani
R / Wing
Kasim Muhammed
Hooker
Marist College
Ashgrove
Deryan Smith
Fullback
Matt Bobir
Prop
Mr Maria College
Jerome Wills
Hooker
Nudgee College
Daniel Jennings
Flanker
Paul Cobbo
L / H Prop
Nudgee College
Ipswich Grammar
Schoo
Ashley Bell
T / H Prop
Murri School
Kyle Riley
Flanker
Murri School
Gerald Phineasa
Lock
Ipswich Grammar
School
Bailey Hayes
Wing
Nudgee College
Bowen Daley
Lock
Hervey Bay
Jordan Weribone
Utility Fwd/
Back
Downlands
College
Zeke Stanley
Prop
Anglican Grammar
School
Nick Duncan
Utility Fwd/
Back
Nudgee College
Ben Little
Utility Back
Bundaberg
Coach - Brad Jarro
Trainer - Rickie Dodd
Ipswich Grammar
School
Team Manager - Derek Kinchella
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Queensland Indigenous Under 18 Team:
Queensland Junior Rugby
Union State Championships
Name
Position
School
Nicholas
Sam-Anau
L / H Prop
St Augustine’s
College, Cairns
Xavier Bell
Hooker
St Laurence’s College
Assan Wapau
T / H Prop
Nudgee College
Walter Thane
L / Lock
The Southport
School
Leonard Herron
R / Lock
Burdekin Catholic
School
Dylan Dodd
B / Flank
Ipswich Grammar
School
Kalani Anau
O / Flank
St Brendan’s College
Heneli Ainu’u
Number 8
Nudgee College
Scott Carter Lowe
Scrumhalf
Fraser Coast Anglican
College
From the Championships a Queensland U15 and U17 side
were chosen to represent the state at the Australian Junior
Rugby Championships which took place in Caloundra on
the Sunshine Coast during October.
Carlin Anderson
Flyhalf
Ipswich Grammar
School
The QJRU state Championship Final results for 2012 were:
Jacob Gagai
L / Wing
Mackay SHS
Joshua Bowyer
L / Centre
Brisbane Boys
College
Kyle Blackman
R / Centre
Shaquille
Adidi-Nixon
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junior Rugby teams from around Queensland
converged
on
Downlands
College
Toowoomba in September 2012 to battle it out at the
Junior State Championships across U13s through to
U17s.
The tournament saw players take part from Brisbane as
well the Queensland’s affiliate regions Sunshine Coast,
Gold Coast, Darling Downs, Townsville, and Central
Highlands along with two teams from Victoria and Papua
New Guinea.
U13:
St Edmunds College
U13 BJRU Red 17 def
BJRU Green 12
Winner Shield –
BJRU Red
R / Wing
Ipswich Grammar
School
U13 BJRU Blue 7 draw
Gold Coast 7
Winner Plate –
Gold Coast
Wilson Bennet
Fullback
St Edmunds College
Harry Sabitino
Reserve
Nudgee College
U13 BJRU Gold 15 def
Sunshine Coast 5
Winner Bowl –
BJRU Gold
St.John Missi
Reserve
The Murri School
Robert Kennedy
Reserve
Wavell SHS
Wilhelm
Lauenstien
Reserve
Ipswich Grammar
School
Tyrone Turaga
Reserve
James Uta
U13 Townsville 31 (BP)
def Darling Downs 10
FINAL STANDINGS
1. BJRU Red
6. Sunshine Coast
Nudgee College
2. BJRU Green
7. Townsville
Reserve
St Augustine’s
College, Cairns
3. Gold Coast
8. Darling Downs
4. BJRU Blue
9. Bushrangers
Lloyd Simms
Chambers
Reserve
Ipswich Grammar
School
5. BJRU Gold
Joel Messer
Reserve
St Marys Catholic
College
U14:
Shawn Edwards
Reserve
St Augustine’s
College, Cairns
Wayne Adams
Reserve
Harristown SHS
Duwadi Tabua
Reserve
St Teresa's College
Abergowrie
U14 BJRU Red 22 (BP)
def BJRU Blue 0
Winner Shield –
BJRU Red
U14 Victoria 21 def BJRU Winner Plate –
Victoria
Green 17
U14 BJRU Gold 22 (BP)
def Townsville 0
Winner Bowl –
BJRU Gold
U14 Bushrangers 24 (BP)
def Darling Downs 7
U14 Sunshine Coast 22
def Gold Coast 10
FINAL STANDINGS
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1. BJRU Red
6. Darling Downs
2. BJRU Blue
7. BJRU Gold
3. Victoria
8. Townsville
4. BJRU Green
9. Sunshine Coast
5. Bushrangers
10. Gold Coast
U15:
U15 BJRU Green 20 def
Sunshine Coast 5
Winner Shield –
BJRU Green
U15 Bushrangers 13
draw BJRU Gold 13
U15 BJRU Blue 18 def
Gold Coast 7
QJRU U15 and U17 teams
Queensland U15:
Name
Team
Winner Plate –
BJRU Gold
Christopher Afamasaga
BJRU Green
Mark Broadhead
BJRU Gold
Winner Bowl –
BJRU Blue
Tyler Campbell
Gold Coast
Ngatia Campbell
Townsville
Ioane Cordtz
BJRU Green
Joe Duarte
Sunshine Coast
Jack Farrell
Sunshine Coast
U15 Townsville 7 def
BJRU Red 5
FINAL STANDINGS
1. BJRU Green
6. Gold Coast
Zack Howson
Sunshine Coast
2. Sunshine Coast
7. Townsville
Enoka Kalapu
BJRU Green
3. BJRU Gold
8. BJRU Red
Johann Koorts
BJRU Green
4. Bushrangers
9. Darling Downs
Kyle Leofa
BJRU Green
Liam McNamara
BJRU Green
Harry Nucifora
BJRU Gold
Xavier Poncini
Sunshine Coast
Aaron Potini
BJRU Blue
5. BJRU Blue
U16:
U16 BJRU Green 13 def
BJRU Blue 10
Winner Shield –
BJRU Green
Kenric Rotscheid-Felu
BJRU Green
Matthew Sautia
BJRU Green
U16 Gold Coast 31 (BP)
def BJRU Red 0
Winner Plate –
Gold Coast
Angus Scott-Young
BJRU Gold
Tyrone Southorn
BJRU Gold
U16 Bushrangers 7 def
Townsville 0
Winner Bowl –
Bushrangers
Darcy Swain
Bushrangers
Sambecker Vui
BJRU Blue
Josh Webb
Sunshine Coast
David Yabsley
BJRU Gold
def Darling Downs 5
FINAL STANDINGS
1. BJRU Green
6. Townsville
2. BJRU Blue
7. Sunshine Coast
3. Gold Coast
8. Darling Downs
4. BJRU Red
5. Bushrangers
U17:
U17 BJRU Red 11 def
BJRU Green 10
Winner Shield –
BJRU Red
U17 Papua New Guinea
31 (BP) def Gold Coast
14
Winner Plate –
Papua New Guinea
def Darling Downs 7
Winner Bowl –
Sunshine Coast
U17 Bushrangers 15 def
Townsville 12
FINAL STANDINGS
1. BJRU Red
6. Darling Downs
2. BJRU Green
7. Bushrangers
3. Papua New Guinea
8. Townsville
4. Gold Coast
9. BJRU Gold
5. Sunshine Coast
Queensland U17:
Name
Team
Max Allen
Sunshine Coast
Zac Anderson
Gold Coast
Jeremy Baker-Beaumont
Gold Coast
Lucas Goodin
Gold Coast
Lachlan Gray
BJRU Red
Nathan Haar
Sunshine Coast
Luke Harlow
BJRU Red
Ben Hicks
BJRU Red
Sam Hyne
BJRU Red
Cameron Knox
BJRU Red
Maotua (TJ) Levi
BJRU Green
Jack Martin
BJRU Red
Harry Masters
Sunshine Coast
Tom Mellor
BJRU Green
Shane Parkinson
Sunshine Coast
Nic Richards
BJRU Red
Josh Ryan
BJRU Red
Benroy Sala
BJRU Green
Reid Stanbury
BJRU Red
Alistair Stewart
Darling Downs
Logan Tibbets
BJRU Gold
Jordan Tkatchenko
BJRU Green
Jason Tomane
BJRU Green
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Capacity Development
A
s a component of the One Economy model,
Capacity Development in 2012 delivered strong
commercial platforms and Government funding that
assisted in the provision of the necessary networks
and infrastructure to support the assets of our game.
A key driver in assisting the capacity of clubs is the
Queensland Rugby Aggregation Program, which provides
significant savings and rebates through the volume
achieved by combing the Rugby economies purchasing
power.
In 2012, over $900,000 worth of aggregation benefit
was attained by 200 clubs throughout Queensland
that participated in the program. This alignment with
Queensland Rugby corporate partners provides clubs
with the opportunity to improve the financial position of
their club through increased revenue opportunities. These
additional revenue opportunities and benefits are analysed
and procured with assistance provided to clubs.
Furthermore, Queensland Rugby corporate partners are
provided the opportunity to connect with grassroots rugby
to promote and share their products with the community.
The success of the Aggregation Program has been a key
factor in the facilitation of further partnerships with CocaCola Amatil, Lion and Agnew Wines which alongside
St.George, Bartercard, Streets and Gilbert will provide
greater support in Aggregation benefits.
To assist in growing the infrastructure to support the Rugby
Economy, Queensland Rugby Union, its members and
sub unions received $2.3 million of government funding
in 2012.
This investment into grassroots Rugby is crucial to the
success of the Rugby Economy. For Goodna Rugby Union
Club, the government assistance provided increased
infrastructure to their club house.
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As in 2011, the Government’s Jobs Plan Officers, along with
the Queensland Rugby Development Officers, supported
clubs through grant writing assistance that provided clubs
with the opportunity to submit grants for necessary items.
New Jobs Plan Officers in Central Queensland, Capricorn
Coast, Wynnum, Ipswich, Mackay and Cairns were
beneficial for clubs to assist with acting as an intermediate
between local and state Governments.
With clear communication channels between Capacity
Development and Jobs Plan, the ability for an infrastructure
audit of Rugby facilities in 2012 assisted the QRU to identify
areas of need. This provides the basis for future Grant
Funding and will allow clubs to focus on development
opportunities.
In 2013, Capacity Development will again provide state
wide support to the 200 clubs and associations that are
a part of the Aggregation Program. Government Funding
will be again targeted with a focus on equipping the
hardworking employees and volunteers of each club that
support the Rugby Economy.
2012 Reports
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2012 Members & Affiliate reports
Brothers
B
rothers Rugby Club completed
the 2012 season with a minor
premiership in Premier Grade, as well
as appearances in finals for all of its
senior grade competition teams.
Further success was experienced in the
Brisbane suburban competition with two
Brothers teams winning their respective
grand finals.
Unfortunately, the Colts did not feature in the finals and as
such this will be a focus for the Brothers Club during the
offseason and beyond.
Success was not limited to on-field performances in 2012
and away from the field Brothers achieved a number of
important outcomes. We welcomed Matt Kaye into
the role of Premier Grade Coach and General Manager
and are delighted with the way he has settled in to our
organisation.
With a view to the future, we also completed a strategic
plan for the next three years which will provide direction
and motivation to the incoming committee. Thanks to
Insight Plus and Mark Vincent for your direction and
support during this process.
Throughout the year, we continued to build on the strong
working relationship with Brisbane City Council and were
rewarded with a major renovation program funded by the
Council for parts of the Clubhouse. We are grateful to the
representatives of Council and Queensland Rugby Union
who assisted with the major grant applications. Also, in an
effort to increase revenue streams we have begun offering
the club’s facilities for hire for conferences, meetings and
parties
Our achievements this year would not have been realised
without the ongoing efforts of our committee and many
volunteers, all who deserve special gratitude for their
tireless efforts throughout 2012. Our volunteer coaches,
managers, game day assistants and those who put in big
efforts to ensure our fund raising initiatives are successful;
we are appreciative of your efforts. Without you, Rugby
clubs do not exist.
Additionally, we have a large number of sponsors who
are vital to the continuation of this and all premier grade
clubs. We acknowledge their ongoing generosity and
are beginning to think laterally with regards to meeting
their needs as a business partner of Brothers Rugby.
Increasing exposure to the community and the rugby
public is something we must continue to promote through
various initiatives.
Finally, congratulations and thanks to our Brothers players
who have displayed a high level of commitment throughout
season 2012, purely for the love and enjoyment of playing
our game.
Jim Frayne
Brothers President
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Bundaberg
B
undaberg Rugby Union staged a 12 round
competition in 2012 which consisted of four
teams from the region.
The Turtles had an outstanding season and claimed the
final 13-6 against the West Barbarians in what was a close
and competitive match.
From Bundaberg, 11 players went on to represent Wide
Bay while Bruce Dalton and Ryan McLeod were selected
for Central Queensland and Anthony Matthews made the
development squad.
Congratulations to all participants, referees and volunteers
for a great year. We would like to give special thanks to
Bruce Cairns our Competition Manager and Steve Dale
referee coordinator.
Bundaberg Rugby Union looks forward to season 2013.
Bruce Dalton
Bundaberg Rugby President
Central Highlands
Central Queensland
O
There were many highlights in another good season for
Central Queensland in 2012. We had a terrific finals series
with Dawson Valley defeating University to take the A
Grade premiership. We also had some close and exciting
matches in reserve grade with Mt Morgan defeating
Rockhampton Boars. Congratulations go out to both of
our premiership winning teams.
nce again this year, five teams were fielded in
the CH Rugby competition ensuring a good level
of competition.
Clermont had been the most consistent team all year and
were deserved winners of both the 2012 CH major and
minor premierships.
2012 also saw the inaugural Rugby Ball held in Emerald
which allowed a platform for the 2011 representative
players to be recognised while also bringing the CH rugby
community together.
2012 also saw the QCRU representative format in its
second year after replacing the carnival format in 2011.
This competition has been greatly received in our region
as players now have a defined pathway to higher levels
of representative rugby. The CH representative schedule
consisted of three competition matches with the results
as follows.
• Central Highlands 28 def. Wide Bay 6 def. in Emerald.
• Central Highlands 23 def. Western Qld 3 in Clermont.
• Central Qld 24 def. Central Highlands 10 in
Rockhampton.
As has been the case for all sporting codes in this region
securing player numbers week-in, week-out is an ongoing
struggle. With so many players within the Central Highlands
being shift workers for the coal industry and with the
expansion of fly-in/fly-out workforces, finding players on a
weekly basis will be a continuous challenge for our clubs
and for representative rugby in our region. This is the single
most important issue for our region and CHRU needs to
focus on ways to improve this situation.
The Central Highlands is enjoying more and more rugby.
This would not be possible without the dedication and
hard work of all the volunteer groups and committees and
in particular the referees. On behalf of all the players and
the CHRU committee, I would like to sincerely thank each
and every one of these rugby supporters that have been
involved throughout the great 2012 season and I like many
others can’t wait for the 2013 rugby season to begin.
The CH President role has been very challenging with
difficulty in gaining participation. The AGM set the poor
tone for the year with six members in attendance with two
of the clubs having no representation. I would like to take
this opportunity to thank Dan Hooper for his hard work on
the CHRU Committee, I wish the incoming CH President
well and will offer my support where I can to assist in
improving the CHRU committee standard.
Sam Thomasson
CHRU President
Pathways rugby continues to grow and prosper while we
also had a very successful schools competition.
Our open representative team enjoyed a season where
they improved tremendously from the previous year and
achieved some very good results. This, in no small way, is
due to the terrific work of Steve Anderson and his team.
Central Queensland also fielded teams at the Country
Junior Muster, however our Under 19 representative team
is still without quality competition.
Congratulations to Jono Bradbury who captained
Queensland Country again in 2012 and went on to be
named Country Player of Year. We were pleased to see
CQ teammate Brett Parker join Bradbury in this team.
We also provided a number of players to the Queensland
Country Under 20 teams and introduced a development
tour for our under 20 players to the Gold Coast for a week.
I’m sure we will see the benefits of this decision in the
future.
CQ Schools performed admirably at state level with
Rockhampton Grammar School winning the Ballymore
Cup for Open Schools and St Brendan’s taking out the
Under 15 competition.
Another highlight of the year was seeing Jonah Placid,
a former Colts junior who played for U15 Brahmans two
years ago, selected for Australian Schoolboys and Hugh
Fordyce (Rockhampton Grammar School) selected for
Queensland under 16 School Boys.
Off Field Highlights
Strong levels of sponsorship continued this year
received significant support from Thrifty as well
Rooster, PFD Foods & Ready 24 Hour Fitness
Thank you to all for your support of Rugby in
Queensland.
and we
as Red
Centre.
Central
Our development officer, Daniel Hooper and after him
Peter Fardon have done a tremendous job developing
rugby in our region.
We also applied for and received significant funding
to assist us to recover from the floods. This included
construction of a new fence around Field 1, painting the
dressing sheds and repairing the grand stand. Our thanks
go to Community Solutions Inc. for facilitating this project.
This was also the first year we started our “Swap a Sock”
campaign in support of Prostate Cancer. A donation of
$1,748 was made.
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Finally, we would like to thank all committee members and
also all of our volunteers for their ongoing efforts during
2012. We are grateful to all CQRU volunteers and also club
volunteers and referees. We also appreciate the efforts of
clubs in appointing a match official to help manage Rugby.
A special thanks to our groundsman, Mr Wayne Dunstan,
for maintaining Rugby Park as one of the best grounds in
Queensland Country. Thanks also to Mr Athol Backhouse
who, in addition to being our chief line marker, also chairs
the judicial committee.
I woud also like to acknowledge the efforts of Brian Auld who
started as our Development and Education Coordinator
early in 2012. Thanks to the Queensland Government for
funding this position and also Queensland Rugby Union
for helping coordinate this program. In addition to his day
job, Brian is still a rugby volunteer who fulfils the role of
competition manager.
Ian Coombe
Central Queensland Rugby Union President
Darling Downs Rugby
A
fter the disturbance 12 months earlier due to
widespread flooding, the start of 2012 was a
much more sedate affair.
The year was one of a number of new initiatives starting
with a Sunday teenage competition which kicked off
in February with 22 teams. This proved to be a huge
success and culminated in some memorable grand finals
at the Toowoomba Sports Ground in early June. In August
we held our inaugural Downs Rugby Awards Night to
celebrate and recognise all that is good about the game
of Rugby in the Downs. The night was well supported and
provided a great launching pad to make future events even
bigger and better.
On the 8th of September, the Risdon Cup Grand Final
was held at the Toowoomba Sports Ground. This splendid
Stadium facilitated a Grand Final day befitting the occasion
and the day was capped off by a titanic struggle in the A
Grade final between two mighty clubs, Goondiwindi and
Toowoomba Bears. Goondiwindi triumphed in the end
and an enjoyable day was had by all who attended. The
year was rounded off with the hosting for the second year
running of the prestigious Queensland Junior Rugby Union
Teenage State Championships in Toowoomba.
Some of the highlights of the year were:
• Sunday Teenage Rugby Competition involving 22
teams from 9 Clubs covering under 13 to under 16/17;
• 1,213 registered junior and teenage players with
competitions across all age groups from under 6 to
under 17;
• 948 registered senior players with A, B and C Grade
and under 19 making Downs Rugby the second largest
Queensland Country Rugby Union region;
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• A strong nine team A Grade competition which was
won by Goondiwindi in front of 3,000 spectators at the
Toowoomba Sports Ground hosted by Downs Rugby;
• Running of the inaugural Downs Rugby Awards Night;
• The solid showing of the Darling Downs Senior and
Colts sides in the Queensland Country Championships
capped off by the selection of Brendan Sexton in the
Heelers team;
• For the second year in a row, Downs successfully hosted
the prestigious Queensland Junior Rugby Union State
Championships at Downlands College, Toowoomba
with 1,200 players and officials in attendance. Downs
was represented by the full complement of players and
teams in all age groups;
• Selection of Alistair Stewart in the Australian Junior
Rugby Union Under 17 team;
• The added value provided by two Club Development
Officers who successfully contributed to Club
development in their first full year of operation. This was
made possible as a result of the State Government’s
Jobs Plan program.
In closing, it has been another busy year for Downs Rugby,
managing competitions for approximately 2,161 registered
players across the board. We continue to strive for growth
and development of the sport of rugby union within the
Downs in the face of competing codes in a sports mad
region.
One of the fundamental features of the Downs Rugby
structure is the operation of various sub committees to
support and advise Downs on the running of the various
levels of competition. The members of these committees
are dedicated and passionate volunteers who willingly give
of their precious time. Their wise input and the hours they
commit can not be understated.
I would like to thank Pat Brown and his fellow Downs Rugby
Directors (Mike Horan, Justin Garvie, Dick Webster, Mark
Brownlie, Craig Coetzee and Rod Hohn) who continue
to provide the driving force which guides and leads the
organisation.
Downs Rugby is indebted to the generous sponsorship
support from FK Gardner & Sons, Ergon, New Hope
group, Incitec Pivot, Subway, Savanna Energy Services,
Gieger Civil & Electrical and Kooga.
With 2012 behind us another season rolls on and we
are busy planning and preparing for the hosting of the
St George Queensland Reds v Auckland Blues trial
match to be held in Toowoomba on 2 February. This is an
exciting time and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the
splendours of our game. What a dream start to the New
Year!
Cameron Donaldson
General Manager, Downs Rugby Limited
Easts
T
he Easts Rugby Board and our
many valued volunteers worked
well together in 2012 to provide
a “One Club” pathway for rugby
players from Tiger Cubs (under 5)
through to Vets.
While significant participation growth
was achieved with almost 1,000 juniors registering at the
club, senior rugby at Easts did not reach our performance
expectations in 2012.
Our premier grade team again narrowly missed a place in
the semi-finals however captain Matt Brandon was named
as the Premier Rugby Player of the Year.
The club acknowledges the efforts of head coach Pat
Richards, and all coaches and managers of the senior
rugby teams for their efforts throughout the year. They are
to be congratulated for their commitment to raising the
playing standard at the Club.
In representative honours, two of our new Easts players,
Jarrad Butler and Blake Enever, made their Super Rugby
debuts for the Reds in 2012 while UJ Seutini and Pettowa
Paraka represented Australia at the U20 World Cup.
Also in order to recognise the contribution of David Wilson
to rugby at Easts, for Queensland and the Wallabies, our
main field was named The David Wilson Field.
The John Bremner Medal winner for player’s player and the
Club’s best and fairest went to Jarrad Butler while Roslyn
Richards was the deserved recipient of the Geoff Box Club
Person of the Year Award.
Away from the field, major fundraising events were staged
in 2012 with two “Bovine” lunches held at the Normanby
Hotel and our Annual Gala dinner. All were financially
successful and John Loth, the Club’s Marketing Director,
is acknowledged for his contribution in this regard.
Congratulations to all junior players, coaches, trainers and
managers for their efforts throughout 2012. Easts were
again well represented in various junior representative
age groups (Under 12 to Under 17) and the Easts junior
rugby committee are to be congratulated for their efforts.
A particular mention needs to be made of registrars Tracey
Wallis and Kylie Duncan along with Club Manager Julie
Laws.
We were again fortunate to have Cromwell as our major
sponsor in 2012. Their support, and in particular that
of their CEO Paul Weightman, is greatly appreciated.
Many businesses and individuals supported the Club
with sponsorship at various levels by way of signage and
jersey sponsorship . The Club has also been fortunate to
build relationships with Coorparoo Cricket, Kick It Touch
and Ultimate Disc. These organisations provide a much
needed source of revenue to the Club.
All those involved at Easts look forward to a successful
2013.
The maintenance of fields and the securing of government
grants are a high priority for the Club moving forward. We
are also at early planning stages for a renovation of the
Club along with installing back field lighting.
Peter Murdoch
President – Easts Rugby Union Inc.
Far north queensland Rugby
F
or Far North Queensland Rugby 2012 was a
year marked with some great highs and some
challenges.
We hosted a second St.George Queensland Reds trial
match against the ACT Brumbies in February. It was
another success returning great interest in the game of
rugby in the region as well as a positive financial outcome.
This was achieved with the wonderful support of the
volunteer committee and other helpers. A big start to
the year!
On the playing field we were represented well with
our senior representative team acquitting themselves
admirably in the NQ Competition and four senior players
being selected for Queensland Country – a great credit to
their dedication and our senior coach, Troy Jacques, and
his management team.
FNQ Rugby was equally represented by the showing
of our junior representative teams. We had four teams
go to the Tieri Country Muster and of these, 25 players
were selected to play with the Bushrangers at State
As stated earlier, 984 junior players registered at Easts in
2012 across 64 teams. This was a 24% increase in player
numbers over 2011, despite the Club reluctantly having to
close enrolments in many age groups early in the season.
This year we also introduced the Club based “Tiger Cubs”
program for the Under 5 age group. The Tiger Cubs
trained and played at Easts on a Friday night with around
20 boys and girls participating.
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Championships. FNQ Rugby thanks all the volunteers and
parents who worked tirelessly to get these young players
to both competitions.
With regards to participation, we have experienced a 2.9
per cent growth in our senior ranks and a one per cent
growth in juniors. In a year when our region was suffering
economically and with fewer work opportunities this is a
great result.
In the past year we have seen a decline in our Women’s
competition however Steve Larkin has worked very hard
to keep this competition viable. New initiatives in 2013 will
provide for an invigorated competition – though providing
a representative pathway would be the best outcome for
FNQ Rugby.
We have seen the emergence of new teams in our outer
regions – mainly due to the dedication and hard work of
our very enthusiastic and capable Development Officer,
Mitch Craig.
FNQ Rugby was successful in securing a Club Coordinator
Grant and appointed Philippa Bowman. Phil has been
working hard with the clubs to support them in improving
their capacity. The second year of this should see further
improvement in the clubs’ abilities and strengths.
Our region also hosted a number of other rugby events.
Port Douglas Raiders started the season with a Sevens
Competition, which has become an annual event. The
Cairns Old Crocs hosted their 10th annual Tournament
and it was amazing to see the number of old boys still
floating around wanting to play rugby!
FNQ Rugby hosted the inaugural Lloyd McDermott Ella 7s
in October, 2012 and this will be hosted again in 2013.
As with all volunteer organisations the work of our
volunteers is paramount to our survival and success. The
2012 FNQ Rugby Committee takes this opportunity to
thank everyone who has contributed to rugby in Far North
Queensland – our sponsors, our volunteers and of course
the players themselves.
Margot Richardson
Far North Queensland Rugby President
GPS Old Boys
T
he 2012 season for GPS
Old Boys was a true
reflection of much hard work
done by the players, coaches
and administrators.
Overall the Club was very pleased with securing three
Premierships in First Grade, Second Grade and Fourth
Grade. Congratulations must go to First grade for back to
back Premierships, a huge feat by all involved.
The ongoing and growing strength of the Club is ever
present and while a Premier Grade Premiership remains a
primary goal, the contribution of the entire club has been
outstanding.
The local and wider community support for Jeeps club
continues to grow and home game crowds were bigger
than ever. We are fortunate we have many themed days
now for home matches and sponsorship as well as loyal
support from our local members which is always pleasing
to see.
I continue to marvel at the support that this Club generates
and my thanks are extended to the many fine coaches,
managers and other volunteers who gave their services in
season 2012.
I would also like to thank the outgoing committee for all
their hard work over the seasons past and encourage
the new band of committee members to be as loyal and
hardworking.
Special thanks to David Park and Rod Torkington, both
who have decided to become spectators at home and
away matches in coming seasons. David was President
for six years and was vital in the club’s surge to where we
are now.
Likewise, Rod, our General Manager for over 15 years, has
given everything to the club and will be missed, but he
assures me he‘s looking forward to sharing a beer and
watching the footy from the far side of GPS.
2012 was a great year and the club experienced a few
International guests. We had French, Irish, English,
Canadian and Welsh all arrive on the club’s door step.
The boys enhanced the club and were great contributors
both on and off the field. We look forward to hosting more
visitors in the seasons ahead.
The Club has been very fortunate to have many great
sponsors and supporters over the years and I would
sincerely like to say a big thank you to all of them.
Their financial commitment to our club makes it what it is
today. We are committed in ensuring GPS Rugby Club
continues to grow and be successful, and whilst we have
players, supporters, managers and the wider Jeeps family
involved we are in for many good years to come.
Anthony Herbert
GPS Old Boys President
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Logan City Rugby Union Club Inc
Mackay District
T
Junior And School Football
he Saints moved into our new home at Meakin
Park in early 2012 in time to mark the Logan
City Rugby Union Club’s 30th Anniversary.
This facility represents the efforts of all past and present
Club members, supporters and volunteers, and is one
which the whole Logan Community can be proud of.
We must again express our thanks for the wonderful
support provided by the Department of Sport and
Recreation Queensland, and the Logan City Council in
developing the facility.
We also want to express the Club’s thanks for the efforts
made by all the members of our Transition Committee,
which allowed the Club to relocate with great efficiency
and a minimal disruption. The effort involved was
tremendous and the success of it was represented and
celebrated on the Open Day which was so well attended
mid-year.
The Club’s new home has already served as the venue
for the Queensland Suburban Rugby Union Semi Finals,
and it is our intention to bring International Rugby to
Logan City in the very near future.
On the field, the Senior teams pre-season training
was affected by the initial unavailability of our new
fields. However, the A Grade side looked good during
the first rounds, but their performance was eroded by
some inconsistency and the inability to put away their
opposition. In the end, they just missed out on the
opportunity to advance into the semi finals.
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unior rugby in Mackay was a vast improvement
on 2011 with improved numbers and a different
format than last season.
The heavy involvement of Whitsunday and the increased
rep program has certainly whet the appetite of our junior
players for this season. The season has been carried out
during winter and I believe we must continue this drive
during winter so that our juniors are running in parallel
with our senior competition and that our volunteers have
a break from what is a long season.
The school Competition, which was once the pinnacle of
Mackay Rugby, is in decline and in need of a firm hand
at the tiller. We need games every week to ensure the
children are not having breaks due to byes and that our
out of town regions such as Bowen and Whitsunday are
developing nursery’s that will continue the development
of our seniors.
Senior Competition
The senior completion was successful in that we
followed up the 11 season with football for reserve grade
and A grade on a consistent basis. This year I hope our
judiciary and clubs committee can enforce a strict code
of conduct via its members so our competition can run
at a high quality for spectators. If each committee has a
full quota of members and they are all attending required
meetings then this is lightning the load on all volunteers.
The other Grades were competitive, and the mighty
Fourths achieved some good results. Our Normanby
Cup side lost to very good opposition in their grand
final at Ballymore. Overall, the Senior Club experienced
increased numbers and, as a result of their coaches’
efforts, a higher commitment to training across the
grades was evident.
The MDRU representative season was strong with our
senior side finishing top of its section and providing a
number of players for country selection. The pleasing
aspect has been the involvement of the U19’s and
many thanks and we should embrace this and use this
competition as a tool to must go to Cameron Spencer
and Damian Royan for organising and coaching this age
group.
The Junior Club enjoyed a major increase in numbers as a
result of an early season recruitment drive and the Under
11 teams dominated their Divisions and were Premiers.
The Club’s significant contribution to representative
sides continues. The Juniors also made a concerted and
successful effort this year to lift the qualifications of all
their coaches.
The club competition was a hard fought affair and
Kuttabul finished their year with premierships in the A
grade and reserve grade competitions. Whitsunday who
fought so valiantly in the semi finals and the grand final
were unlucky; however we should not lose sight of the
fact that they have come from not fielding a side in 2011
to almost premiers in 2012 – a great achievement.
The Club acknowledges the continuous support of all our
sponsors again this year, Australian Capital Home Loans,
Holiday Inn, Get Lost, Taylor Made Security Screens,
Kingswood Press, Hyperplex Cinemas Loganholme,
Ehrich Monahan & Tisdall, BASX, Jetts Fitness, Organic
Pest Control, Smith & Sons, Kennards Hire, SFL/Piletech
and Fitzy’s.
Financially
Our land sale is reaching the end of its cycle with the
transaction being committed to paper in the next
fortnight; it has been a long and drawn process but upon
completion this will improve the base for volunteers in
our sport.
And last, but not least, thank you to our long serving
patron Darren Power.
Peter Tisdall
Logan Rugby Union Club Chairman
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Summary
We need people on our committee to drive our sport
and develop rugby as it should be in this region and
raise our game to top code in town. Our young
brigade want to play in a good quality competition with
pathways for representation. We need to provide all of
this on a facility that is well maintained and this takes the
organisation from a good committee. Special thanks
to the contribution of our committee who have ensured
the completion of the season and will have MDRU ready
for the 2013 season.
Christopher Roche
North Brisbane Rugby Union President
Queensland Country Rugby Union
A
t the 2012 AGM, three new board members
were elected following the Queensland Country
Rugby Union Annual General Meeting on April 30.
Bryan Sheedy
MDRU President
Mount Isa Rugby Union
Robert Campbell
President MIRU
North Brisbane
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012 was an important
year in the consolidation
of North Brisbane Rugby
Union Club.
Having been severely impacted
by the floods across south east
Queensland, the Committee
was able to repair the main
Hugh Courtney field with the assistance of funds from
the JCBF.
In further efforts to improve the facilities at Shaw Road,
the Committee also upgraded the main field to 200 lux
and constructed and equipped a commercial grade
gymnasium for the benefit of its members.
Further infrastructure improvements to the Clubhouse
and playing fields are also in the pipeline.
On the field, the performances of the Club are slowly
improving across the board finishing 7th in the Doughty
Shield, with both second grade and Colts 1 narrowly
missing the finals, going down to Souths in the last
fixture of the season.
Premier Grade saw Veresa Vuki become the equal
top try scorer in Premier Grade, an outstanding
achievement considering the team finished 8th in the
2012 competition. Russell Coulson narrowly finished as
the second highest try scorer in second grade.
In 2012, we farewelled our captain and 2011 Queensland
Premier Grade Player of the Year and Alec Evans
Medallist, Carlos Gavidi, who obtained a professional
contract playing Rugby in Spain. We also said goodbye
to long standing Premier Grade lock Will Hansen, who
signed with a club in Scotland.
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On behalf of North Brisbane Rugby Union Club, I’d like to
take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, our tireless
committee members, coaches, managers, players and
supporters, and we look forward to your ongoing support
in 2013.
Selena Tranter, Leighton Saal and Daniel Faulalo replaced
Geoff Makin, Robert Brennan and Tim Murray.
Geoff has achieved much in his time not only on the board
but also as an active member of Country Rugby, and is
widely regarded as a guardian of the values and history
of Queensland Country Rugby. Robert (Muddy) held the
position of VP last year with the portfolio of competitions,
and achieved a lot as we work towards establishing a
more sustainable country program. Tim came onto the
board with a vision to better develop our country talent
and immediately set about introducing a country under
20 program that would enable Queensland Country to
compete at a national level. On behalf of all in Country
Rugby, I sincerely thank Geoff, Muddy and Tim for their
contributions.
From a Regional Country Championships perspective,
North Queensland, sponsored by Beyond Billabong,
finished 2012 with a full trophy cabinet, winning both
the Opens and U19 divisions. NQ also had strong
representation in Country State sides with 19 years old
Tom Vinson and Michael Parker from Townsville going on
to gain selection in the Country U20’s and Heelers. Their
performances were further recognised by the ARU with an
invitation to trial for the National Academy U19 team to
play NSW on October 6.
Tim Murray’s vision become a reality when the inaugural
U20 State Carnival was held on the Gold Coast in
June with Victoria being deserved winners, defeating
Queensland Country in the final. Queensland was given
the opportunity to enter two teams in the carnival providing
a great opportunity for 19 and 20 years old to experience
representative Rugby. All competing states enjoyed the
experience, with discussions well underway to ensure the
event continues in 2013.
The New South Wales Cockatoos got the better of the
Graincorp Country Heelers this year to avenge last year’s
loss, before Queensland Country finished off the rep season
with matches against Brisbane City and Queensland
Suburban. Although Country performed well in both of
these City/Country matches, they fell short, going down
26-12 to City and 36-30 to Subbies. Both these matches
were great opportunities to provide valuable experience to
some of the younger talent with many players identified
from the National U20 carnival.
As the season drew to a close, Queensland Country Rugby
Union recognised the importance of reflecting on the
successes and failures of the year. In view of this ongoing
commitment to develop and improve programs, the QCRU
conducted a review of their strategic plan. Members were
given the opportunity to be involved in the process, with
new information providing the QCRU Board with direction
on how members see their roles and responsibilities, and
providing QCRU with greater clarity and direction.
GRAINCORP COUNTRY
CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
Congratulations to South Queensland on winning the
2012 Graincorp Country Championships both the
Opens and U19’s.
For the full results, visit page 23.
Queensland Country was also excited to announce that
the Heelers will combine with NSW Country to play the
touring British and Irish Lions in Newcastle in 2013. Not
since the All Blacks (1984), Western Samoa (1989) and
Papua New Guinea (1991) have the Heelers being given
an opportunity of this magnitude to test their skills against
an international touring squad.
With selection for the encounter to be hard fought,
Queensland Country Rugby Union has called on all players
to elevate their game to ensure they give themselves the
best opportunity possible to be considered for selection.
With this in mind QCRU will embark on a talent ID and
Development program to provide players with the
necessary skills and resources.
Graincorp was again our major sponsors for Queensland
Country Rugby and we look forward to continuing the
partnership we have with them. Thrifty, AWX,Beyond
Billabong, Kooga, Queensland Country Life and Elastoplast
are all valued partners of Queensland Country Rugby and
I thank them for their support.
The Queensland Country Board is representative of all in
Queensland Country rugby and we endeavour to provide
leadership, set representative programs, advocate on
behalf of our stakeholders, provide support and open lines
of communication for all in Queensland Country. We offer
strategic advice to the QRU on how best to engage and
grow rugby in the Country and most importantly we make
decisions based on what it is best for all in Queensland
Country and for Queensland Rugby.
I am very proud of what has been achieved in the last
three years in both Queensland Country Rugby and also
Queensland Rugby. Congratulations and thanks to QRU
Chairman Rod McCall, the QRU Board and CEO Jim
Carmichael and his team; in particular Dave Hanham,
Scott Oakhill and Brent Hagan, for their commitment
to Queensland Country Rugby and for what has been
achieved in Queensland Rugby over the last three years.
Thanks also to current and past Board members of
Queensland Country for their support and willingness
to improve on how we conduct business. I am in awe
of supporters of rugby who devote so much time and
investment into our game. I encourage all to respect our
code’s proud history of being a game that is played purely
for the love of it.
Boyd Curran
QCRU President
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Queensland Junior Rugby Union
T
he Queensland Junior Rugby Union is a direct
affiliate of the QRU and a direct affiliate of
the Australian Junior Rugby Union which is the
communication link to other state junior bodies and
the ARU.
By far the biggest part of the QJRU’s work is organising
the State Championship. For both our committee and our
regional partner, this year Darling Downs Rugby Union, this
is a massive task and is the major reason we have a part
time employee. Thanks to Karen, the QJRU committee
members, the Darling Downs volunteers and referees for
giving up their holidays to work tirelessly. The QJRU State
Championship is the biggest single rugby participation
event held in Australia each year and typically involves over
40 teams playing on six ovals for three days.
We also oversaw the selection process, funding and
playing of all representative teams that came out of the
State Championship e.g. City and Country merit teams
and the QJRU U15 and U17 teams that this year took part
in national competitions. Congratulations to all boys who
progressed their representative journey.
We communicated to and through our affiliates to junior
rugby stakeholders across the state. This year we launched
a brand new website www.qjru.com.au and Facebook
page to directly communicate with players and parents
during the state championships. This new communications
platform was an outstanding success that will potentially
allow us to attract corporate partners in future years. We
publish a ‘Short Lineout’ e-newsletter that is distributed
out through all our affiliates and we advocate for junior club
rugby to all other levels of rugby.
This year we have done considerable work at AJRU level
to restart a process for representative junior club rugby
at a national level. The QJRU does not receive funding
from any rugby body or government grants. The QJRU is
funded by a levy on junior club players across Queensland;
a surplus from the State Championships which is used to
support CQ and NQ travel and higher level club junior rep
teams e.g. QJRU U15 and U17s. We believe that making
a QJRU team should not cost parents more money and
in this way prevent boys from reaching their full potential.
By taking a back to basics approach to expenditure we
were able to reduce the player levy from $9 to $7 this year
and hope to reduce it by a similar amount in 2013. Without
this small player levy there would be no junior club rep
rugby above regional level. There would be no junior club
rep pathway and certainly no participation for our boys at
a national club rep level.
We reviewed the junior rep pathway again this year, starting
with a Green Paper, the QRU and a full affiliates planning
weekend in early December. We now have a better picture
of our way forward but there are always external factors
and hurdles that continually reshape our planning.
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Finally I wish to thank junior club rugby’s biggest supporters
in Queensland – the coaches, managers, administrators,
referees, canteen worker and volunteers who turn up
week in and week out to make sure the kids have a safe
and enjoyable rugby experience. Thank You!
Don Parry
QJRU President
Queensland Rugby
Football Schools Union
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012 was another full season for the Queensland
Rugby Football Schools Union. Congratulations
to all of our participants, coaches and volunteers for
another successful year.
The Ian MacMillan Memorial Award for the Queensland
Schoolboy Player of the Year was won by Michael Gunn
(ACGS). Michael had an outstanding rugby season in which
he was an impressive performer for Queensland 1 at the
National Championships and then went on to represent
Australian Schoolboys in games against Tonga, Fiji, Samoa
and New Zealand. The last player from Churchie to win this
award was David Pocock.
Jonah Placid (TGS) won the Bronze Boot Award for being
the outstanding player for Australia in the game against
New Zealand played In Auckland in early October
Our student officials team participated for the first time at all
three state regional championships. This team coordinated
by Clint Bullock was a great success
The Queensland Rugby Football Schools Union would
like to thank all our teaching staff who gave generously of
their time to coach and manage regional and state teams,
the QRFSU Executive especially Darren Kayrooz for their
willingness to guide the work of the QRFSU over the past
year.
Thanks also to Volvo and the Sunnybank Community and
Sports Club for their continued sponsorship of the QRFSU
program.
We appreciate the many efforts of our match officials and
especially our student officials for committing their time to
assist at all our events, thanks also to the staff of the QRU
especially Rob Donaghue for their assistance throughout
the rugby season and also to the Regional Sports Officers
and the staff of Queensland School Sport especially Phil
Muller.
A full wrap of the year’s tournaments and representatives
is covered below.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
18 Years State Regional Championships
Host Region: South Coast
Host Venue:
Breakers Rugby Club, Surfers Paradise
& Miami SHS
Dates:
Thursday 31 May to
Sunday 3 June
Convenor: Julie Henderson (RSO)
& Stephen Urry (Convenor)
Results:
Champions – Northern;
Runners up: Sunshine Coast;
Final: Northern 17 defeated
Sunshine Coast 15
15 Years State Championships
Host Region: Met North
Host Venue: St Patrick’s Playing Fields, Shorncliffe
Dates: Thursday 23 August to
Sunday 26 August
Convenor: Mark Tibbles (RSO)
& Ryan Schultz (Convenor),
Luke Donatini (Director of Sport,St Pat’s)
Results: Champions – Met East;
Runners up: Met North;
Final –Met East 18 defeated
Met North 17; Country Plate –Northern
Host Region: Met North
Host Venue: Padua College Playing Fields,Northgate
Dates: Friday 21 September to
Sunday 23 September
Convenor: Jim Mackay (Assistant RSO)
& Scott Maguire (Director of Sport,
Padua College)
Results: Champions – Met North;
Runners Up – Met East;
Country Cup – Darling Downs
Monty Ioane (ACGS), Jack Tuttle (NC),Rory Humphreys
(St Ed), Gareth Kalell (BBC), Jonah Placid (ACGS), Harry
Littleton (Downlands), Alex Mafi (NC), Latham Takau (IGS),
Jo Wrampling (Kingston State College), Braeden Hood
(BBC), Darcy Eason (ACGS), Sam Greene (BGS), Conrad
Quick (BBC).
Manager - James Turner (Iona College), Coach - Carl
Marshall (Brisbane Grammar School), Assistant Coach Michael Crank (Mt Maria College,Mitchelton), Physio – Ian
Astbury.
Queensland 2 –Ben Tarr (TSS), Francois Postal (NC),
Graeme Wessels (NC), Philip Potgieter (TGS), Jack Payne
(St Col), Anton Mineko (TGS), Shanan Goodman (Sunshine
Coast Grammar), Tim Manns (Downlands), Adam Deck
(TGS), Shevell Samia (Pacific Pines SHS), Netinili (TSS),
Blaise Hartley (TGS), Nigel Tanuvasa (ACGS), Brodie
Collins (BBC), Kyle Blackman (St Ed), Gareth Ryan (Padua
College), Cody Blackhhurst (BGS), Markus Vanzati (TGS),
Lachlan Roe (St Ed), Nicholas Richards (Marist Ash), Billy
Thompson (Downlands), Mitchell Third (TSS),
Mika Tela (IGS).
Manager – Noel Gardiner (St Edmund’s College, Ipswich),
Coach – John Rauch (The Cathedral School,Townsville),
Assistant Coach – David Cooke (Cleveland State High
School), Physio – Joel McPhee.
STATE TEAM
Queensland 1-Aaron Pleash (IGS), Andrew Manu (St
Ed), Dylan Sikimeti (NC), Jack Cornelson (BGS), Adam
Korczyk (BSHS), Michael Gunn (ACGS), Stuart Bougoure
(TGS), Lolo Fakaosilea (BBC), James Dalgleish (GT),
Monty Ioane (ACGS), Jack Tuttle (NC), Rory Humphreys
(St Ed), Gareth Kalell (BBC), Jonah Placid (ACGS), Harry
Littleton (Downlands), Alex Mafi (NC), Latham Takau (IGS),
Jo Wrampling (Kingston State College), Braeden Hood
(BBC), Darcy Eason (ACGS), Sam Greene (BGS), Conrad
Quick (BBC).
Manager - James Turner (Iona College), Coach - Carl
Marshall (Brisbane Grammar School), Assistant Coach Michael Crank (Mt Maria College,Mitchelton), Physio - Ian
Astbury.
STATE TEAM
Queensland 2 – Ben Tarr (TSS), Francois Postal (NC),
Graeme Wessels (NC), Philip Potgieter (TGS), Jack
Payne (St Col), Anton Mineko (TGS), Shanan Goodman
(Sunshine Coast Grammar), Tim Manns (Downlands),
Adam Deck (TGS), Shevell Samia (Pacific Pines SHS),
Netinili (TSS), Blaise Hartley (TGS), Nigel Tanuvasa
(ACGS), Brodie Collins (BBC), Kyle Blackman (St Ed),
Gareth Ryan (Padua College), Cody Blackhhurst (BGS),
Markus Vanzati (TGS), Lachlan Roe (St Ed), Nicholas
Richards (Marist Ash), Billy Thompson (Downlands),
Mitchell Third (TSS), Mika Tela (IGS).
Queensland 1-Aaron Pleash (IGS), Andrew Manu (St
Ed), Dylan Sikimeti (NC), Jack Cornelson (BGS), Adam
Korczyk (BSHS), Michael Gunn (ACGS), Stuart Bougoure
(TGS), Lolo Fakaosilea (BBC),James Dalgleish (GT),
Manager – Noel Gardiner (St Edmund’s College, Ipswich),
Coach – John Rauch (The Cathedral School,Townsville),
Assistant Coach – David Cooke (Cleveland State High
School), Physio – Joel McPhee.
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
18 Years State Regional Championships
Host Venue:
St Ignatius College Riverview,
Sydney
Dates: Monday 2 July to Saturday 7 July
Convenor: Australian Schools Rugby Union
& Andrew Elliot (Administrator)
Results: Queensland 1 played consistently good rugby
during the week and were undefeated going into the final
against NSW 1. After scoring the opening try of the final
the Queensland team felt the impact of a week’s rugby
compounded by some injuries and lost by 26 to 17.
Queensland played NSW 2 in the play-off for third and
fourth. While the team had performed well during the
week the final game was a difficult challenge. NSW 2
won by 37 to 22.
NATIONAL SELECTIONS
Australian Representatives: Aaron Pleash (IGS), Michael
Gunn (ACGS), Jack Tuttle (NC), Jonah Placid (TGS),
Francois Postal (NC), Lolo Fakaosilea (BBC), Adam
Korczyk (BSHS), Jack Cornelson (BGS), Brad Wilkin
(Iona), Gareth Kalell (BBC).
Games were played against Tonga, Fiji, Samoa and New
Zealand Australian A Representatives: Adam Deck (TGS),
Sam Greene (BGS), Monty Ioane (ACGS), Adam Korczyk
(BSHS), Francois Postal (NC), Philip Potgieter (TGS),
Dylan Sikimeti (NC), Ben Tarr (TSS), Daniel Breen (IGS),
Jack Tuttle (NC).
A game was played against Tonga at St Ignatius at the
conclusion of the national championships.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Winners of the various school competitions in 2012 were:
AIC: St Peter’s Lutheran College,
Indooroopilly (last won in 2000)
GPS: Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane
(last won in 1992)
TAS: St Columban’s College, Caboolture
Ballymore Cup: 18 Years – Rockhampton Grammar 36
defeated Downlands College 3;
15 Years – St Brendan’s College,
Yeppoon 22 defeated St Teresa’s
College, Noosaville 10
EXECUTIVE
Chair: 42
Damien Barker – Area Supervisor,
Brisbane Catholic Education
Secretary: Darren Kayrooz – Kenmore State
High School
Treasurer: John Brew – Principal, Centenary State
High School
Other Members:
Noel Gardiner(AIC) – St Edmund’s
College, Ipswich
Steve Philpotts(GPS) – Brisbane
Boys College
Clint Bullock (Assistant Secretary) –
Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham
Damian Barker
Chair QRFSU
Queensland Rugby
Referees Association
I
n 2012 the Queensland Rugby Referees Association
continued its ongoing support to the Rugby
Community through appointing match officials to all
competitions in the Greater Brisbane area. Overall
appointments to members increased 8.4% per cent
year on year to 4,464 in 2012.
The Association membership totalled 294 of which 245
were appointed during the season. The recruitment of
school age members has continued and has resulted in
22% of the membership being under 20 years of age.
The 6% increase since 2011 demonstrates that current
recruitment methodologies are succeeding in encouraging
younger referees.
Mention must also be made of the referees program
adopted by the Sunnybank club which is supported by the
QRRA. The program recruits junior players for Saturday
Kids Rugby and provides infrastructure to support and
manage this on a weekly basis. A significant number
of young referees recruited under this program have
progressed to Sunday Juniors and Saturday schools as
members of the QRRA.
Recruitment and retention is a positive for the QRRA, with
fifty new recruits being integrated into the active referee
ranks during the year. This has again moved further away
from multiple appointments of referees over the weekends
while providing a greater depth in resources to cover midweek school tournaments and competitions.
Throughout 2012 the association achieved 100%
compliance with Smartrugby accreditation. Generally
the accreditation process for all match officials requires
continual monitoring as gaining or renewing has multiple
elements. The association accredited 73 members during
the year, 43 of whom were first year referees.
Our database of members and associates has now
reached nearly 2,000 people. This number includes those
who have either participated as match officials, enquired
about becoming one or have completed the courses. The
detailed database assists QRRA in its decision making and
can extract information simply about any one group.
Education still presents a challenge, however a presentation
provided by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) for the Game
Management document this year was well constructed
and delivered. It is this type of presentation on game facets
that will improve the resources available for education. In
addition the association was fortunate to have had the
opportunity to be briefed at an Advanced Referee Seminar.
This seminar organised by the Queensland Rugby Union
had speakers Lyndon Bray (SANZAR Referee Manager),
Andrew Cole (ARU National HPU Referee Coach), and
Craig Joubert (Test Referee) and provided an insight into
current referee developments and trends at Elite Level.
The year saw the ARU nominate a National Panel of 22
referees for appointment to Premier Grade matches
in Sydney and Brisbane. This is seen as a positive as
it presents opportunities for referees to develop the
necessary skills to progress to Provincial and International
appointments. QRRA were represented at National Level
through Rohan Hoffman, Damian Mitchelmore, Simon
Moore and Matt O’Brien with Premier Panel Level nominees
John Christophersen, Andrew Coorey, John Corry, Paul
Haydock and Luke Moloney (added later following injury
and availability).
During the Super Rugby, Provincial and National season
our membership participated as Assistant Referees,
and Number Fours, Fives and Sixes. Scott Young has
continued in his role with the iRB Sevens circuit to drive
the strategic development of match officiating at that
tournament. Andrew Cole has continued in his role with
the ARU as High Performance Referee Coach as has
Scott Young as National Referee Selector. Matt O’Brien
was again included by the iRB as a referee on the iRB
Sevens circuit for 2013.
We would like to thank our sponsors Slattery’s Auctioneers
and Coopers Plains Dental Group for their direct support.
We would also like to thank Volvo whom supports us
through the Queensland Rugby Union.
Paul Heath
QRRA Executive Officer
Queensland
Suburban Rugby Union
I
would like to start by acknowledging and thanking
the players, coaches, supporters, sponsors
and most importantly the volunteers for your
contributions to the 2012 QSRU season. Without your
invaluable commitment of time and support there would
be no competition and our committee is indebted to all of
you.
The semi-finals and preliminary finals series were again
hosted by suburban clubs and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank Logan, Wynnum and Pine Rivers
Pumas clubs for their hospitality and the extraordinary
efforts to attract record numbers to all finals games. My
thanks also to the QRU for their support of our Grand Final
days at the home of Queensland Rugby – Ballymore.
I would like to congratulate all clubs and teams
in the way they conducted themselves on and off
the field throughout the season and acknowledge
the minor premiers and premiers in each division.
Division
Premiers
Runners-Up
Minor Premier
Barber Cup
Ipswich
Everton Park
(undefeated)
Wynnum
Wynnum
GPS
Everton Park
Brothers
Logan
Brothers
Brothers
Wests
Brothers
Scotney Cup
Normanby
Cup
Wyatt Cup
Representative Program
The Barraclough Shield, the symbol of interstate supremacy
between Queensland and New South Wales suburban
competitions, was contested as the main curtain raiser
to the third Test between Australia and Wales at Allianz
Stadium in Sydney.
Queensland entered the match with a strong side and
quietly confident of regaining the Shield they last held in
2008 and, despite dominating the first half, went to the
break 11-all with NSW.
Unfortunately the half time whistle did no favours for
Queensland and NSW opened the second half very
strongly with two unanswered tries. Despite crossing the
line again in the second half, Queensland simply ran out
of time and NSW won 35 – 16. Scorers for Queensland
were Shane Cutmore, Tom Dwyer – tries, Matt Myers – 2
penalties. Josh Sio from the Ipswich club was voted player
of the match for Queensland.
In 2013, the 50th anniversary of suburban rugby in
Queensland, we will look forward to regaining the
Barraclough Shield in front of a parochial Queensland
crowd when it hosts NSW at Suncorp in the curtain raiser
to the Reds clash with the British & Irish Lions.
The Queensland Suburban Rugby Union (QSRU) also
travelled to Goondiwindi to take on the Queensland Country
Graincorp Heelers in a highly entertaining game played on
21 July 2012. The game was keenly fought throughout
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and with Queensland down to 14 men midway through
the second half, Country crossed for three tries to lead
36-30 with 15 minutes to play. The return of Queensland’s
captain, Phil Croucamp, signalled a comeback from
Subbies and a converted try and late penalty saw Subbies
run out winners 36 – 30. Scorers for QSRU were Brent
Reid, Dan Power, Phil Croucamp, Nathan Hazlett – tries,
Matthew Myers - 2 conversions and 4 penalties.
My thanks to the QRU, Queensland Country and Xstrata
for their support to the QSRU of this match which we would
like to see become an annual fixture in our representative
program.
The 2012 Barraclough Shield squad was as follows:
Matthew Wieland (Wynnum), Nathan Hazlett (Wynnum),
Daniel power (Wynnum), Daniel Egan (Ipswich), Peter
Richardson (East Longhorns), Michael Timmins (Brothers),
Scott Young (Wynnum), Phillip Croucamp – Captain (Pine
Rivers Boars), Matthew Myers (Wynnum), David Goode
(Pine Rivers Pumas), Shane Cutmore (GPS), David Purcell
(TC Beirne), Brent Reid (Wests), Brad Reid (Wests), Tom
Dwyer (Ipswich), Josh Sio (Ipswich), Daniel Tape (Pine
Rivers Boars), Silas Cocks (Ipswich), Peter Crunckhorn
(Easts Longhorns), Todd Murphy (Wests), Aaron Savage
(Wynnum) and Jamie Tupaea Pine Rivers Boars).
Thanks to the coaching staff of Paul Davey and Andrew
Georgiou, Manager Sean O’Neill and their support staff of
Jordan Craig and Daymon Tuka. I would also like to thank
the QRU, in particular Scott Oakhill and Michael Backstrom,
for their support with the running of our competitions.
Finally, I would like to thank my committee – Paul Hislop,
Cam Leggat, Sean O’Neill, Shane Robbie, Craig Eason
and Karl Shrubsole- who volunteer their valuable time for
no other reason than the love of the game. Thank you
gents for your invaluable support in 2012.
Noel Rafter
President QSRU Inc.
Redlands
F
irstly Redlands Rugby would like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone associated with
the Club for their efforts throughout 2012 that
contributed to another successful year.
We would especially like to thank the following:
• The members of the Management Committee
• The members of the sub-committee’s namely the
Football Committee, the Finance Committee, the
Operations and the Grounds Committee
• Our Coaches, Managers, Linespersons, Trainers, H2O
technicians, Groundsmen and Referees
• Our Club Sponsors, whose generosity has contributed
in so many ways to the vitality of Redlands Rugby Union
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• The Golden Oldies for their continued support and
never ending work around the club
• And our Volunteers, Parents and Carers who give up
their time to assist around the club
On field this year, our 1st Grade Senior team had a difficult
year and they should see the season as a year of rebuilding. Despite having a good number of registered
senior players this year, we had to withdraw our 2nd grade
team which resulted in our 3rd grade team having to play at
2nd grade level. If seniors are going to survive at Redlands
there has to be a better commitment from all concerned.
This year also saw the establishment of our first Women’s
open rugby side. The ladies had a very successful year and
narrowly lost in the grand final to Sunnybank. The women’s
team, along with the 2nd grade side brought a great rugby
culture to the Club. With the selection of two girls in the
Wallaroos, our ladies team is setting a good standard and
we look forward to working with them again next year.
At a Junior level, our numbers were up slightly on last
year with a number of new little players which provides
the Club with a good base to work from. The players
need to be congratulated on the way they represented the
Club with pride and distinction. Our Under 13 Division 1
and Under 14 Division 3 teams made it to their respective
grand finals. Congratulations to our under 10 team who
did very well this season by taking out their premiership.
Congratulations also to all the junior players who made
representative teams this year.
The end of the 2012 season sees our Treasurer and Club
House Managers step down after each of them doing a
fantastic job over the last twelve months and we wish them
all the best for the future. Of particular mention, our Life
Member/Consultant John Lloyd is also stepping down.
On behalf of the Club, I wish to sincerely thank John for all
his efforts over his long association with the Club. It is very
much appreciated.
This year also saw the completion of our long awaited car
park. This has certainly made a huge difference to the
outlook of the Club. We look forward to the completion of
the other two car parks in the near future.
We have now bedded down the new structure of the
Management of the Club. The 2013 season will now be
about concentrating on growing Rugby in the Redlands.
With a new committee yet to be confirmed, I look forward
to leading the Club through the 2013 season.
I look forward to seeing Redlands Rugby Union bigger and
better in the 2013 season.
Keith Davis
Redlands Rugby Union President
Rugby Gold Coast
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ugby
Gold
Coast
commenced
the
year under a cloud of
fiscal uncertainty.
Lack
of
confidence
in
the
financial viability of their
administrative body resulted in a number of clubs
disaffiliating from RGC.
This left only six Clubs affiliated with RGC however they
represented 65% of the player pool.
Regardless of this fragmentation Senior and Junior
Competitions that included all clubs, both Affiliated and
non-Affiliated, were successfully completed. Breakers
and Junior Breakers teams were selected from all clubs,
regardless of their affiliation. Assistance from QRU Staff
was gratefully received to help in completing what was a
turbulent time for all involved in Rugby on the Gold Coast.
Seniors
Some twenty-eight teams participated in all Grades in
the Senior Competition, which was largely unaffected
by weather for a change and allowed all rounds to be
completed. In a disturbing trend and seen across other
codes, the U20 Colts Competition suffered from poor
player numbers and was reduced to a Friday evening
Tens format, but provided satisfactory match-play. Player
numbers for 2012 were down by some 9% to 1,229,
which was in part due to the very poor employment
opportunities existing on the Gold Coast at present. Many
players relocated to employment in other areas, or were
involved in fly-in/fly-out mining operations in country QLD
and WA, thus precluding them from Rugby activity. The
Premiers for 2012 1st Grade Competition was once again
Palm Beach Currumbin, following their success in 2011
and against the same opposition, Gold Coast Eagles. The
Club Championship was again won by Gold Coast Eagles.
Juniors
Junior player numbers were up by more than 6% to a
record of 1,870, with 115 teams competing in the Under 6
to Under 17 Competitions. However, like other codes, the
pool is very base heavy with numbers reducing as the age
(group) increases, culminating with an Under 18s pool of
four, reducing to three teams as the season progressed.
The lack of a Development Officer on the Gold Coast has,
no doubt, affected the inclusion of more young teenagers
into the ranks of Rugby, as there has been no infiltration into
the schools due to a lack of a staff development officer, it
has been promised for 2013, which will assist greatly. The
Junior Club Championship was won by Helensvale RUC.
An Under 11s Team from Surfers Paradise RUC, raised
$140,000 to fund a tour to Europe at season-end and a
good time was had by all – especially the parents.
Junior Breakers
Teams in the Under 13 through Under 17 categories
were once again fielded to participate in the Junior State
Championships and carried the mantle of Champions
in two age groups; a defence that would be difficult to
achieve. Notwithstanding the impediments thrown up by
uncertainties within the RGC Community during the latter
half of 2012, all Junior Breakers teams performed as well
as they could and achieved creditable results in most
instances. A third placing for the Under 13s and Under 16s
and a 4th for the Under 17s was achieved. Many thanks
must go to the volunteer Coaches and Managers for their
support during the campaign, with a special mention to
Ralf de la Mare and Clint Curran for their overall control
and direction of the Program.
Gold Coast Breakers
The Breakers commenced the year in a major re-building
phase and the uncertainties of RGC did little to assist in
this process. Thankfully, a group of long-time Breakers
supporters led by Warren Carey and Greg Cornelsen,
managed to attract a strong group of other supporters,
a new Coach and re-build the Breakers brand. Having
disaffiliated from RGC mid-year, they set up a new
Committee which proceeded to raise funds and work
towards their autonomous status, which they now enjoy.
The Premier Rugby Season was less than kind to the
Senior side, with a final result somewhat down the ladder,
but showing signs of better things for 2013. Once again
the Colts made the Grand Final and by a cruel twist were
denied what should have been a Championship Cap. No
doubt they will be hungry for a 2013 title.
Summary
RGC finished a difficult year managing its financial
commitments with a new Board having been installed to
effect its transition to a new role as a commercially focused
entity. A new entity, Rugby Gold Coast Community
Ltd, which is completely quarantined from the financial
obligations of RGC, has been established to assume
responsibility for conduct of Rugby in our region. It is
charged with ensuring that the whole rugby community is
engaged in avoiding the problems that have befallen Gold
Coast Rugby over recent years. The new Entity will elect a
new Board of Directors early in the New Year, with a view
to restoring confidence in the guardians of the game and
the progress and enjoyment of Rugby on the Gold Coast.
Paul Wyatt
CEO RGC
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Souths
S
eason 2012 saw a huge
turnaround in fortunes for the
Magpies with six of our ten Souths
teams represented in week one of
finals at Ballymore.
Premier Grade competed well all year
finishing out of the finals in sixth place.
The combined effort of all teams this
year saw the club finish fourth in the Doughty Shield which
is awarded annually to the champion Brisbane club, based
on competition points won across all participating teams.
Player numbers in 2012 also was a healthy improvement
on 2011. Souths fielded ten teams in the senior and colts
grades in the Premier and Brisbane competitions. This
included a third colts team (Colts 2) with a plan to field a
fourth colts team in 2013.
The club was honoured to have four Queensland Reds in
our playing ranks in 2012: Quade Cooper, Van Humphries,
Chris F’Sautia, and Beau Robinson. Cooper and Robinson
represented Australia during 2012. In addition we had
three players, Andrew Muirhead, Matt Gordon, and
Keeghan Sefton selected in the Australian U20 training
squad. Congratulations to all.
During 2012, Peni Toia, Kelemedi Vosuqa, Eric Teofilo, and
Aaron Willis played their 100th games for Souths while
Simon McNeven celebrated his 300th game for the club
as well as being awarded the Damien Drew Memorial
Trophy for outstanding service.
Other perpetual award winners at this year’s Magpie
Awards were:
• Howard Southgate Memorial Club Aggregate Best &
Fairest – Jackson Lennan
• Index Group Trophy for Best Player in a Grand Final –
Jock Scahill
• Ripper Doyle Memorial Trophy for Best Defensive Player
– Paul Mafi
• Gregg “Goofy” Forster Memorial Trophy for Player with
Most Potential – Luke Everson
• Bob Bergin Memorial Trophy for Magpie of the Year –
Paul Keene
Also, Souths stalwart and life member Peter “Doubles”
Daley was this year awarded the great honour of Life
Membership of the Queensland Rugby Union. He joins
Neil “Tiny” Betts as our second QRU Life Member
for his decades of service to Rugby in Queensland.
Congratulations Doubles.
I would like to offer my thanks to all of the members of the
2012 management committee. The club is truly fortunate
to have them all give of their time and skills so generously.
The Souths Committee wishes to thank all coaches,
managers, volunteers and club staff who gave freely of
their time during the 2012 season and to Souths Junior
Rugby Club for their support and the use of their facilities
and the supply of Ball Boys for our home games.
At Souths we continue to enjoy the support of some great
sponsors. Our Principal Club Partner The Index Group. Our
Elite Sponsors Taylor Woodings, and Nelson Australia, and
our Major sponsor Samurai. We thank them all for their
contribution to our club and look forward to their ongoing
support in 2013.
Anthony Shepley
President SDRUFC Inc.
Sunnybank
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012
was
another
successful season for
Sunnybank across the QRU
& QSRU competitions,
winning two premierships
and having seven teams
contest the finals series.
There were also many other achievements for which the
club should be proud.
• 289 players in total took the field in games this season
which included 32 women and 91 Under 19 players
• Graeme Constant Memorial Trophy for Most Promising
Under Age Player – Andrew Muirhead
• The club fielded teams in 10 of the 14 QRU & QSRU
competitions
• Dan Egan Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Under
Age Player – Matapakia Maui
• The club contested 158 games in total of which none
was forfeited
• Bert Cottrell Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Player
– Alex Casey
• 92 games were won for a win percentage of 58%
• President’s Trophy for the Outstanding Club Member
who is a Player – Shaun Crooks
• Neil “Tiny” Betts Medal for Outstanding Achievement –
Chris F’Sautia
• Eddie Bonis Memorial Trophy for Club Captain - Elliot
Fowke, Georges Khoury, William Wisemantel
• “Chipsy” Wood Memorial Trophy for Clubmen of the
Year – Cameron Marshall
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Women’s & 3rd Grade were successful in winning the
Premiership however the vast majority of teams performed
well:
• 2 Premierships (Women & 3rd Grade)
• 2 Minor Premierships (Women & 3rd Grade)
• 7 teams contested semi finals
We are extremely proud of our players who were selected
to play at a higher level in recognition of their hard work
and the quality of programs that Sunnybank has been able
to implement.
Congratulations to Digby Ioane, Rob Simmons, Liam Gill
and Ben Tapuai for representing Australia throughout the
year, with Gill collecting his first cap in the inaugural Rugby
Championship against New Zealand. Along with Ioane,
Simmons, Gill and Tapuai, Greg Holmes, Adam WallaceHarrison, Jake Schtaz, Ben Lucas and Albert Anae all
played a significant role in the Reds Australian Conference
success in Super Rugby.
Gill was also named captain for the Australian Under 20s,
joining Sunnybank teammates Matt Lucas and Maile
Ngauamo in the squad.
In 2012, the club continued its investment in Sevens
Rugby for both Men and Women. The men’s team
competed successfully at tournaments within Australia
and internationally, with the highlights winning the Byron
Bay 7s, finishing as runner-up at Central Coast 7s and
making the semi- finals at the Borneo Sevens event.
The women’s team won the Central Coast 7s, made the
final of the Noosa International 7s and the semi-final of
Fiji’s Coral Coast Sevens. Peter Lee, Junior Laloifi and
Ben Adams were also selected to represent Australia in
the Sevens Program, an outstanding effort.
With the generous support of the Sunnybank Community
and Sports Club, Sunnybank Rugby has completed
countless hours of community programming in local
schools, including Active After School Programs, Primary
Skill Programs, Inter-school Rugby 7s Carnivals, as well
as technical support to local high schools, district and
regional teams.
We have again been fortunate to have Brisbane Injury
Lawyers as our Naming Rights Sponsor this year, their
support is greatly appreciated. Carlton United Brewers,
Daydream Island Spa & Resort, Fuji Xerox, Kooga,
McGuigan Wines, Oldmac Toyota & Mazda and Rostron
Carlyle Solicitors are also acknowledged as Major
Sponsors. In addition, Sunnybank would also like to
recognise the support of our team sponsors.
Sunnybank Rugby continues to grow and develop
our programs to provide our players with the greatest
opportunity to develop their rugby skills.
We appreciate the backing of our members, volunteers,
staff and fans and acknowledge we wouldn’t be able to
achieve the success we have been experiencing without
your ongoing support
Bruce Swan
Chairman Sunnybank Senior Rugby Union
Sunshine Coast Rugby Union
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012 saw the Sunshine
Coast Rugby Union adopt
a refreshed attitude and a
strong focus on moving the
organisation forward through
the input of new directors and
staff.
Although such a transition is never smooth through the
dedication of the hundreds of volunteers all over the Coast,
the code has made significant progress across the last 12
months.
In June the SCRU took on the exciting challenge of hosting
the Queensland Reds and Wellington Hurricanes for a
Super Rugby Exhibition Match at Stockland Stadium. The
Sunshine Coast Rugby Community showed its strength in
numbers, with a crowd of over 5,000 coming through the
gates. The event was deemed a success from the QRU
which has given the region a strong vote of confidence
with the announcement of a Reds Pre-Season trial match
against reigning Premiers Waikato Chiefs, a week before
the Super Rugby Season begins in 2013.
Although a drop in numbers relative to last year, the Senior
Competition (the Wartung Premiership) was well contested
with 726 participants involved. Noosa took out the club
championship for a fourth consecutive year, whilst the
A Grade Wartung Premiership was passionately fought
with Noosa, Caloundra, and Caboolture all finishing on
equal points after 21 rounds. The Caloundra Lighthouses
attained the Minor Premiership through point’s differential
after a terrific year. Congratulations must go however,
to the Caboolture Snakes who won their first A Grade
Premiership in 30 years after defeating Noosa in a thrilling
final at Stockland Stadium, 20 points to 19.
Conflict with the local Wartung Premiership matches saw
the Sunshine Coast Country side short of players, resulting
in a heavy loss to Gold Coast, and a forfeit against Darling
Downs. Despite this disapointing result, the SCRU remains
firm in its commitment to this pathway for local players.
Sunshine Coast Country still managed to have six players
chosen to play Queensland Country v City. In addition six
Sunshine Coast players were selected for Queensland
Country Colts.
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In the community, Noel Stockhall was presented the newly
named ‘Shannon Driscoll Spirit of Rugby Award’ for his
terrific work in junior Rugby. This award was renamed this
year to honour the tragic passing of Shannon Driscoll, a
tireless volunteer of the Maroochydore Rugby Club. Noel’s
efforts are similarly committed and very deserving of the
award.
Although SCRU representative sides found little success
this year, the local Rugby scene is as strong as ever. Thank
you to all those involved in the 2012 season, and good
luck for next year as the entire Rugby community looks
forward to stepping it up a gear in 2013.
Glenn Ferguson
Chairman
Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Limited
Townsville
S
eason 2012 has proven to be another successful
year for Townsville Rugby. From Under 10’s to the
Country Heelers, our playing ranks have continued
to expand and the success of our players has grown.
Juniors
Our Junior Competition kicked off with Reds and Wallabies
star Quade Cooper invited to launch Season 2012. This
proved to be a highly successful event, as Quade made
himself available for autographs and photos to all the junior
players on the night. He also took time to mingle with our
sponsors and club presidents at a small function at Mike
Carney Toyota Park.
The competition has continued to grow, spanning from
Under 10 through to Under 17. The finals series featured
representation from most clubs and congratulations to the
Grand Finalists and Premiers in your respective grades.
Seniors
Similarly, the senior competition has gone from strength
to strength now that the Third Grade competition is well
and truly a permanent fixture on the season calendar.
The continued growth of the younger clubs such as
Western Devils and North Ward Old Boys is a wonderful
endorsement for Townsville Rugby and a great example
of the rewards for hard work and persistence. Again
congratulations to all the players who participated in the
final series and to Brothers, the A Grade Premiers of 2012.
State Champs
The Queensland Junior Rugby Union State Championships
were contested by our Under 13,14,15,16 & 17 Brolgas in
2012. Not only did they again, equip themselves admirably
on the field, they consistently displayed the professionalism
and sportsmanship that has long been the culture of
Brolga Rugby. We are the only Sub Union outside of
SEQ that fields teams in every age group – none of which
would be possible without the selfless commitment of the
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coaches, managers and parents. Well done also to those
players that went on to higher honours in their respective
age groups.
Brolgas
The Brolgas had another great year in the U19 and Senior
Divisions, with neither team losing a game in the North
Queensland Inter-Regional matches against Cairns and
Mackay. This year we took the Brolga’s home game to
the country, with the Burdekin Canetoads hosting the
Townsville v Mackay fixtures - a deserved reward for a club
that continues to grow.
Nth Qld & Qld Country Heelers
After a successful Regional Championship, Townsville
dominated selection in the North Qld team to play Central
Qld and South Qld. After winning both games in Under
19 and Seniors, and being crowned Country Champions,
local Players Tom Vinson and Rikki Abraham were awarded
the Best & Fairest Players in the Under 19 and Senior
Country Championships respectively. Both players also
won selection in the Country Heelers along with Michael
Parker, Sakaio Pakome, Leo Pakome and Paulino Aloisio.
Congratulations also to Terry Shiells, who was award with
the Country Coach of the Year.
ARU Junior Gold Program
At the end of Season 2012, Townsville was invited to join
the ARU’s Junior Gold Program. The Program has been
running in more than 20 different centres throughout
Australia, with Townsville being the newest inclusion. Over
50 players who have shown potential on and off the field,
as well as a desire to play rugby at a higher level, were
invited to participate in the program. Ten of Townsville’s
Junior Coaches were also invited in to the program, which
will expose them to the ARU’s High Performance Unit. The
program will run through the off season and conclude just
before the kick-off of Season 2013.
Sponsors
Thank you to our corporate partners - Mike Carney Toyota,
Troy Williams the Good Guys, Walters IGA and Gabcon
Constructions. Without the support and assistance of all
our sponsors our jobs as administrators and volunteers
would be that much harder.
Administration and Supporters
The coaches, managers, volunteers and parents need to be
acknowledged and thanked for their effort and assistance
throughout 2012. It is your hard work and commitment
that creates the foundation of our competition and without
this support the Townsville rugby community would not be
what it is today.
Lachlan Bell
TDRU - President
University
T
he 2012 season
successful
for
Rugby Club.
was
the
very
UQ
We are very proud to have won
the Doughty Shield for the third
consecutive season. This achievement
shows our depth across the whole of
our club along with the high calibre
volunteers coaching, managing, strapping, and assisting
our teams. We competed in seven out of a possible nine
Grand Finals in Brisbane Rugby this year, but all of our
12 teams contributed and their collective efforts must be
congratulated.
Our Premier Grade team won the Hospital Cup for
the 24th time, with a very good victory over a strong
Sunnybank side in the Grand Final. In what was a tight
Premier Grade competition, Mick Heenan and the team
must be congratulated on really hitting their straps in the
finals series.
The future looks good at our club, having won Premierships
across all Colts competitions for the last few years. We are
very much looking forward to these players advancing the
club to higher levels in future years.
I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support this
year. I would like to specifically acknowledge Buildcorp as
our Principal Sponsor, who we currently enjoy an excellent
relationship with. Buildcorp were instrumental in assisting
us with our clubhouse refurbishment at the beginning of
the year.
Our playing and training facilities are very good and we
would like to thank the University of Queensland and UQ
Sport for their on-going support for our club.
The backbone of clubs like ours is the contributions of
the many volunteers throughout the years. I would like to
thank all of the committee for giving their time and valuable
input in to the running of the club. All of the coaches,
managers, and trainers who front up each week must also
be congratulated. Being involved with a club rugby team
is a significant time commitment, and I thank you all for
your efforts.
Every player and volunteer who committed themselves
week in week out at training and on the field deserve a pat
on the back. Thanks for a great year, and we look forward
to another successful year in 2013.
Bruce Brown
UQRFC President
Western Queensland Rugby
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012 saw high level of commitment from WQ
representative players as they were required to
travel to all three games away in the competition.
This saw players travelling in excess of 1400km
round trip for each game.
This was only possible because of the coordination
of team coach and manager Andrew Pearce, who
arranged transport for players from western Queensland
(Barcaldine) to Rockhampton on a team bus. This
drastically reduced cost to players and reduced the
risk of fatigued drivers travelling on the roads. WQ
would like to thank all players who represented the
district in 2012 and team coaches Ben Tindall
and Andrew Pearce.
A number of WQ players also went on to represent Central
Queensland in games played in Clermont and Mackay.
Congratulations to Nick Watson, Rob Johnstone, Nicholas
Cook and Matt Kinsey (U19). Again, travelling to training
sessions and games required a high level of commitment
especially as accommodation was either not provided or
limited to a one night stay. This resulted in players driving
home up to 900km after games or covering the cost of
accommodation themselves.
Junior rugby continues to go from strength to strength.
Junior rugby in Longreach is the initiative of Bill Ringrose –
one of our local referees - and is run by Bill and a number
of other parents each Saturday. Until recently the only
Saturday winter sport options for kids in Longreach were
rugby league and soccer. 2012 saw greater involvement
and assistance from the clubs - in particular the Rustlers
– and there are plans to increase this support and
involvement from all clubs in 2013. Junior teams also
travelled to sevens competitions in Blackall and Emerald.
The kids proved they could be competitive and enjoyed
seeing their training come together on the field.
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WQ is extremely grateful to Ringrose Button Chartered
Accountants for their continued support and also to Bayer
Animal Health who came on board in 2012 with Bayer
Community Support Program, 5% of Bayer products
sold through local rural agencies goes back to WQ. This
program resulted in $5000 being donated to WQ for 2012.
Thank you to 2012 committee; President Christo Jacobie,
Secretary Nick Watson and Treasurer Bryanne Kerr, WQ
coaches Ben Tindall and Andrew Pearce, support staff
and all players who represented WQ in 2012.
WQ AGM was held on 12 January in Longreach. The
elected office bearers for 2013 are: President Boyd Curran,
Secretary Meaghan Cook and Treasurer Bryanne Kerr.
Our objectives for 2013 include:
• Promoting Rugby Union locally and increasing the
profile of both the sport and the teams via local and state
media. This will mainly involve providing information to
local paper and Qld Country Life and work with local
radio stations.
• Increasing sponsorship and ensuring sponsors are
given increased recognition and promotion throughout
the year.
• Ensuring all teams have an accredited medical officer
at all games and supporting clubs to train members for
this role.
• Foster improved relationship between clubs in WQ
competition.
• Promote and support junior rugby.
• Facilitate and promote training, upgrading and
accreditation for coaches, referees and sideline
officials in the region at a time of year that encourages
participation.
Christo Jacobie
Westen Queensland (WQ) President
Wests
O
ver the last three years,
Wests Juniors and Seniors
have been working together to
amalgamate the two clubs into a
one path club.
I am happy to say this has now
effectively been achieved and in
place for next season.
The benefits for both clubs on and off the field will be very
significant and the future of the Wests Bulldogs Rugby will
go from strength to strength.
I am also pleased to report that with the help of the QRU
Flood Grant, State and Local Government contributions,
we have been able get our playing surfaces up to and
maintain a standard that is the equal of any similar ground
in Brisbane. I believe with the both the Juniors and Seniors
now working cohesively together, our fields will always be
kept at this high standard.
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The appointment of Phil Mooney as Head Coach this year
has lifted our playing standard to another level. Our goal
was to have Phil improve our rugby culture and have the
club moving forward, not only on the field but off it as well.
I cannot thank Phil enough for his help and commitment
to his role at the Kennel. I would also like to thank all the
coaches and volunteers who put their time and effort into
making Wests the club that it is.
As a club we fielded a record number of teams in our
Senior ranks but lacked numbers in our Colts area. We
didn’t set any records when it came to making finals but
I believe it will not be far away when the Bulldogs will be
back on top.
Again we saw our club finish the season financially in the
black for the second year running, I am happy to thank
Scott Harrison for his great work, not only this year but
also over the time he has been on the board at Wests
as Treasurer. If the club can keep its performance going
in the front office I believe Wests can be one of the best
managed Rugby clubs on and off the field making the
club’s future very bright.
I would also like to thank all our major sponsors. To
Sedgman, who came on board this year and for the next
two years. To Sci-Fleet, for all their help over the last few
years and in future. To Hutchinson Builders and all the
other generous businesses who have chosen to associate
themselves with Wests.
Again, thanks must go to the QRU and our fellow clubs for
making the season a success. I see the future of Wests
being very bright, with the amalgamation of the two clubs.
I feel we are achieving a club that has a family environment
which will only do well for our future growth.
Tony Buckley
Wests President
2012 Committee Reports
QRU Judicial Appeals Committee
T
hroughout 2012, the Queensland Rugby Union
Judicial Appeals Committee met on a number of
occasions to consider matters including a referral
from the Board of the QRU and appeals against
decisions of the Management Committee in relation
to the eligibility of players for finals.
Over recent times the rules for eligibility for finals have
been tightened and clarified, therefore the number of
appeals have reduced significantly in this area. There still
remains somewhat of a culture that there is nothing to
lose by lodging an appeal even when the prospects are
extremely low.
The fact that the committee met on only four occasions
during the year suggests that the disciplinary processes
in Brisbane and across Queensland are implemented
properly and are operating effectively. We thank all
members of the committee for their contribution in
dealing with often difficult and sensitive matters.
John Mullins
Queensland Judicial Appeals Committee Chairman
QRU Judiciary Committee
T
he features of the 2012 season for the QRU
Judiciary Committee were:
The continuation of the mandatory regime, in that it is
a minimum requirement for referees to send off players
who have transgressed either Law 10.4(a) “punching
or striking” or 10.4(b) “stamping or trampling”, save for
Premier matches and finals. This system works very well
and is clearly maintained and policed by the referees.
enter the field of play during what is commonly known as
a “fracas”. It is hoped that the clubs will provide greater
assistance to ensure directives are provided to those not
on the field of play (or properly authorised to enter) that to
encroach upon the field of play for any reason is a serious
offence and will be dealt with accordingly.
The key statistics for 2012 season were:
74 players were sent off and 2 were cited (compared with
69 in 2011 and 92 in 2010).
35 players were given 1 week’s suspension without
appearance (compared with 32 in 2011).
16 Colts (4 Premier Colts) were sent off and 1 Premier
Colt cited (compared with 22 Colts with 4 Premier Colts
sent off in 2011).
3 Premier players were sent off and 1 cited (compared
with 6 sent off and 1 cited in 2011).
The Committee wish to acknowledge the co-operation
of clubs in ensuring that players attended with
representatives. The Judiciary Committee has a view that
player representatives, officials, coaches and managers
are ideal conduits to pass to their respective clubs the
position the Committee takes on illegal/foul play.
The Committee particularly wishes to acknowledge the
assistance of Mr Michael Backstrom of the QRU for
diligent record keeping, preparation of Committee papers
and advice to clubs of Committee decisions.
Paul Tully
QRU Judiciary Committee Chairman
The further reduction in the number of Colts players
sent off. In the 2011 season close to half the number
of Colts players were sent off, in comparison to the
2010 year. This number was further reduced in 2012.
This is a refreshing statistic and supports the objective
of the Judiciary Committee that the proper laws of the
game relating to foul play should be instilled as early
as possible. Breaches of the law will not be tolerated,
especially breaches related to striking and stamping.
There was a slight increase in the total number of players
being sent off (74 up from 69), however the increase is
not a matter of significance.
A matter of significance to the Judiciary is the number
charged and ultimately found guilty of Code of Conduct
breaches. Code of Conduct breaches broadly relate to
abuse of match officials by both players and coaching
personnel and what is commonly known as field
invasions. There is an increasing propensity for reserve
players, spectators, coaching personnel and the like to
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State Referee Committee
QRU Board Appointed Chairman:
Rob Donaghue
(QRU Game Development Manager)
Committee Members: Neill McCann
(QRU Appointed)
Scott Young
(QRU Appointed)
(QRU Referee Development Officer)
Geoff Pegg
Mark Hogan
(QRRA Brisbane Inc President)
Peter Buchanan
(Country Appointed Delegate)
Management Responsibility:
Lachlan Parkinson
(QRU Coach & Match Official
Education Manager)
The QRU’s State Referee Committee (SRC) achieved the
following planned objectives in 2012:
• Advanced Training and Education programs for the
Premier Development and Talent Identification Squads
• Continued Education and Development of the State’s
Referee Coaching Panel
• Development of Junior Refereeing and Coaching
across the State
• Provision of Match Officials for all SRC - Designated
Matches
At the commencement of 2012, a review of the QRU
State Referee Committee Structure was undertaken
in respect of the Strategic Plan that was compiled in
2004. To associate better with the activities of the SRC,
the Chairman, previously a QRU Board member, would
now be the QRU Game Development Manager and
Management Responsibility would be assigned to the QRU
Coach & Match Official Education Manager. The number of
committee members will remain the same with specific job
descriptions being compiled for each of these members.
As the Queensland Country Championship format
remained unchanged from 2011, this allowed the
opportunity to continue with the appointment of Host
Regional referees and referee coaches to inter-regional
matches as part of their ongoing referee and referee coach
development. The referee coaches appointed to review
the performance of the referee were required to submit
coaching reports to the SRC for assessment in respect to
Regional Match appointments. The SRC were requested
to appoint referees to all Regional Under 19 and Senior
matches. This was undertaken after reviewing coaching
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reports and through liaison with Country Associations
to ensure the referees were up to the required standard.
5 Regional and 1 QRRA (Brisbane) inc. Referees were
appointed to control the six Under 19 and Senior Regional
matches. Development of referees was undertaken in
a number of Country centers throughout the year in
conjunction with courses that were conducted by the QRU
Community Rugby Education Department.
The SRC continued with their Advanced Training and
Education program for 28 Referees that were selected in
the Premier Development and Talent Identification Squads.
10 of these Referees were then included to participate in
the ARU Training Squad joining up with Queensland’s four
ARU Panel Referees. All 28 referees undertook additional
strength and conditioning training, attended key education
sessions that included programs covering subjects such as
tactical communication, game analysis, referee interaction
and decision making under pressure. These Referees
were also allocated Mentors, an enhancement introduced
in 2011 that proved beneficial with all Referees being
selected to Referee in the Brisbane Grade Competition
season Finals. This program did not prove as successful
for all participants as in 2011 and a new strategy involving
assignment of referee coaches to the higher level referees
will be introduced for 2013. Referees selected in the
Development programs were also selected to referee at
the various Championships and Rugby Events listed below
as part of their Referee Development process. Queensland
based Referee Coaches were also selected as referee
coaches at these Championships listed below.
Over the year, the SRC made 1,497 appointments of
Match Officials to Matches in the following competitions:
• Premier Rugby
• Queensland Country Championships
• City v Country
• QRFSU 18 years Championships
• QRFSU Schoolboy Trials
• QRU Ballymore Cup Competition
• QRU Under 20 Interstate Carnival
• Queensland Junior Rugby Union State Championships
• ARU Santos Indigenous Under 16 Championships
• AJRU Under 17 National Carnival
• AJRU Under 15 Interstate Carnival
• Queensland Primary School Under 12 Q 7’s
• Queensland Schoolboy 7’s
• ARU National Schoolboy and Schoolgirl 7’s
• ARU Ella 7’s
- Appointed Referee Coach Brumby Runners v
Samoa A Match
• Other Requested Appointments
- Appointed Referee Coach Brumby Runners v Tonga
A Match
Following are the achievements of Queensland Referees
and Referee Coaches during 2011:
- Appointed Referee Coach Junior Waratahs v Fiji A
Match
• Tim Aistrope
- Appointed ARU Referee Coach IRB 7’s Gold Coast
- Appointed as Referee Queensland 18 Years State Championships
• Peter Buchanan
• Andrew Coorey
- Appointed as Number 4/5 Match Official For Six
Super 15 Matches
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Schools 18 Years
State Championships
- Appointed as Assistant Referee Queensland A v
Tonga A
- Appointed as Referee Coach Queensland Junior
State Championships
- Appointed as Assistant Referee City XV v Country
Representative Match
• Peter Buchanan (Senior)
- Appointed Referee Coach Queensland Schools RFU
- Appointed Referee Coach Queensland Junior Rugby
- Appointed Referee Queensland Country Under 19
Championship Match
• Dick Byres
- Appointed as Referee Coach Queensland Schools
• John Christophersen
- Appointed as Assistant Referee Queensland
Indigenous Representative Match
- Appointed as Assistant Referee IRB 7’s Gold Coast
• John Corry
Samoa A
- Appointed as Number 4/5 Match Official for Two
Super 15 Matches
• Brett Cronan
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Schools 18 Year
State Championships
- Appointed as Number 4/5 Match Official for Four
Super 15 Matches
State Championships
- Appointed as Number 4 Match Official Queensland
A v Tonga A
- Appointed as Referee AJRU U17 National
Championships
A v Samoa A
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Schoolboy 7’s
- Appointed as Assistant Referee City XV v Country
• Tim Clough
- Appointed as Referee Australian Schoolboy
Championships
• Andrew Cole
- Appointed as Referee ARU National Schoolboy and
Schoolgirl 7’s
• Rupert Dingle
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Country
Championship Match SQ v NQ
- Retained as ARU National Referee Coach
- Appointed Referee Coach for Seven Super 15
Matches
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• Paul Evans
- Appointed Referee Coach Queensland Schools 15
Years State Championships
- Appointed as Number 5 Match Official City XV v
Country Representative Match
- Appointed Referee Co-ordinator Queensland Junior
Rugby Union State Championships
- Appointed as Referee ARU Women’s National
Championships
• Paul Haydock
A v Fiji Warriors
- Appointed as Number 4/5 Match Official for Three
Super 15 Matches
- Appointed as Assistant Referee Queensland
• Rohan Hoffman
- Retained as Referee on the ARU National Referee
Panel
- Appointed as Assistant Referee for Six Super 15
Matches
- Appointed as Referee Queensland A v Fiji Warriors
- Appointed as Referee Queensland A v Samoa A
Tonga A
- Appointed as Referee ARU Schoolboy and
Schoolgirl 7’s
• Michael Jones (Gold Coast)
- Appointed as Referee ARU Under 16 Santos
National Indigenous Championships
• Declan Lane
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Schools 18 Year
Championships
Championships
- Appointed as Referee AJRU U15 Interstate Carnival
Schoolgirl 7’s
• Steve Leszczynski
- Appointed as Number 4/5 Match Official for Two
Super 15 Matches
- Appointed TMO for Twelve Super 15 Matches
- Appointed as Assistant Referee Fiji v Scotland Test
Match
- Appointed Referee Queensland Country Heelers v
NSW Cockatoos Representative Match
- Appointed as Number 4 Match Official Wallabies v
All Blacks Test
- Appointed as Referee City XV v Country
- Appointed as Referee Brisbane 1st Grade Grand
Final
- Appointed as Referee National Academy U19’s
Queensland v NSW
• Rachel Horton (Gold Coast)
Championships
Schoolgirl 7’s
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• Chyna Howlett
• Michael Lucas
State Championships
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Junior Rugby
• Duncan Male
- Appointed as Number 4 Match Official City XV v
Country Representative Match
- Appointed as Assistant Referee National Academy
U19’s Queensland v NSW Match
Schoolgirl 7’s
• Neill McCann
- Appointed Referee Coach ARU National Under 16
Championships
• Damien Mitchelmore
- Retained as Referee on the ARU National Referee
Panel
- Appointed as Assistant Referee for Five Super 15
Matches
- Appointed as Assistant Referee Queensland A v Fiji
Warriors
- Appointed as Number 4 Match Official Super 15
Semi Final St George Reds v Sharks
Wales Test
All Blacks Test
• Matt O’Brien
- Retained on the ARU National Referee Panel
- Appointed as ARU Referee NT Hottest 7’s Darwin
- Appointed as Referee IRB 7’s Wellington, USA,
Hong Kong and Japan.
Samoa A
- Appointed as Assistant Referee for One Super 15
Match
Argentina Test
- Selection as Referee on the IRB’s 7’s International
Referee Panel
- Appointed as Referee IRB 7’s Gold Coast
• Roderick O’Callaghan
- Appointed as Referee Brisbane Premier Colts Grand
Final
• Luke Moloney
A v Fiji Warriors
A v Tonga A
Schoolgirl 7’s
• Geoff Pegg
- Appointed as Referee Australian Schools
Championships
- Selected as Member of National Premier
Appointments Panel
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Country
Championship Match CQ v Wide Bay
- Appointed Referee Head Coach Queensland
Schools 18 Years State Championships
• Simon Moore
- Retained on the ARU National Referee Panel
- Appointed as Assistant Referee for Seven Super 15
Matches
- Appointed as Assistant Referee Queensland A v Fiji
Warriors
- Appointed as Referee Queensland A v Tonga A
Argentina Test
Wales Test
- Appointed Referee Head Coach Queensland
- Appointed Referee Co-ordinator Queensland
- Appointed Referee Co-ordinator Queensland Junior
Rugby Union State Championships
• Shaun Rigby
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Schools RFU 18
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Indigenous
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• Jordan Ryan
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Schools RFU 15
• Daniel Sheahan
- Appointed as Referee Queensland Country Heelers
v QSRU Representative Match
• Cameron Stanfield
- Appointed as Number 5 Match Official for One
Super 15 Match
• Andrew Twist
Championships
- Appointed as Assistant Referee National Academy
U19’s Queensland v NSW Match
• Melinda Volker
Championships
- Retained as ARU National Referee Selector
- Appointed ARU Referee Coach NT Hottest 7’s
Darwin
- Appointed Referee Coach for Seven Super 15
Matches
- Appointed Referee Coach Queensland A v Fiji
Warriors Match
- Appointed Referee Coach Queensland A v Samoa A
- Retained as IRB’s International 7’s Referee Coach
- IRB 7’s Referee Coach Gold Coast, Dubai, USA,
Wellington and Hong Kong.
• Adam Uren
State Championships
- Appointed as Referee AJRU U15 Interstate Carnival
Activity programs to be considered for 2013 are to:
- Compilation and Implementation of Referee and
Referee Coaching Development Strategy 2013
- Organize Advanced Training and Education
programs for the Premier Development and Talent
Identification Squads
- Appointed as Referee ARU Schoolboy and
Schoolgirl 7’s
- Further Develop Junior Refereeing and Coaching
across the State
• Chris Woodhouse
- Appointed as Referee Coach Queensland Schools
18 Year State Championships
State Championships
- Appointed as Referee Coach Queensland Junior
Rugby State Championships
- Appointed as Referee ARU Santos National
Indigenous Under 16 Championships
Championships
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• Scott Young
- Continuation of Country Associations Referee and
Referee Coach Development
Geoff Pegg
QRUSRC Administration Officer
2012 Office Bearers
Patron
Her Excellency
Ms Penelope Wensley AO
Governor of Queensland
Director of Coaching
Ewen McKenzie
Head Coach
Richard Graham
Vice Patrons
The Honourable Campbell Newman
Premier of Queensland
Delegates to the Australian Rugby Union
The Right Honourable
The Lord Mayor of Brisbane
Cr Graham Quirk.
Judiciary Committee
President
Tony Shaw
Paul McNicholl, Rod McCall, Michael Arnett
Paul Tully (Chairman), Geoff Gardiner, Tim Conroy
Judicial Appeals Committee
John Mullins (Chairman), Wren Bligh (Vice Chairman),
Chris Newton, Noel Rafter, Ian Scotney, Dominic
Katter, Colin Strofield
Vice Presidents
Bill Ross, Andrew Slack.
Board of Directors
Mr R McCall (Chairman), Mr J Carmichael,
Mr M N Arnett B.Com, LLB, Mr M Connors,
Ms. K Ferguson, LLB BA(Hons) CUB(Hons),
Mr J R Horwill, Mr P. B McNicholl B.Sc(Hons),
B.Econ, GAICD, Mr M C Thompson BBUS CPA,
Mr C White.
Executive Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Carmichael
Chief Commercial Officer
Daniel Herbert
Chief Financial Officer
Ashley Selwood
General Manager, Game Development
David Hanham
Head of Marketing
Amanda McConaghy
Head of Corporate Communications &
Media
Samantha Broun
Head of Strategy
Chris Conway
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2012
Financial
Report
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Attached is the formal Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2012 together with the associated Directors
Report, Audit Report and Directors Declaration. The Audit Report is unqualified as outlined in the attached.
As the attached is the formal presentation to be provided under the Law, it may be helpful to Members to include a
deeper analysis of the financial results for the year and the position at the end of December.
One representation of the outcome for 2012 is to look at what is loosely called a sources and application of funds. In
other words where does the money come from and where does it go?
Below is a diagrammatical representation of the position for 2012. It shows the main areas of revenue and expenditure
and where the funds flow throughout the organisation. At the heart of the diagram is the Reds. The diagram shows
that the Reds produce total net revenue of $17.9m (i.e. where Match Day Operational Costs netted off Match Day
Revenue) and expenditure totals $15.2m leaving a surplus of $2.7m which is then used in three key areas being Game
Development, Premier Rugby and overall debt reduction.
As well as the downstreamed funds from the Reds, Game Development generates its own revenue plus receives
grants from the ARU and Government. Premier Rugby receives amounts from the Reds and the ARU keeping in mind
that the individual clubs also received in excess of $500k directly from the ARU.
ARU
$4.2M
$13.7M
$150k
Premier Rugby
Expenditure
$390k
Commercial and
Other Revenue
$1.0M
$240k
Reds
Expenditure*
$15.2M
$1.5M
Game Development
Expenditure
$4.2M
$1.0M
Debt Reduction
Government
Grants
$0.7M
$1.0M
*Includes Player Payments, Coaching and Support Staff, Team Servicing plus Reds related Commercial, Marketing
and Media costs plus an allocation from Ballymore and Corporate costs
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Hopefully this diagram helps provide a better understanding of the flow of funds through the organisation. Turning
now to the attached Financial Statements the following provides further information in relation to the Statement of
Comprehensive Income and the Statement of Financial Position.
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Statement of Comprehensive Income has taken a different form this year with more detail provided than in
previous years. It is believed this will provide more transparency of the financial outcomes for the benefit of Members.
The key points to note from the Statement are:
• The overall profit for the year after Depreciation was $975,193 compared to a profit in 2011 of $1,460,069. The
more relevant result is the Profit Before Depreciation which was $1,604,598 compared to $2,084,554 in 2011. The
major contribution to the difference is that 2011 included a home Super Rugby Semi-Final and Final whereas 2012
included a Qualifying Final only.
• Revenue was up slightly on 2011 although recognising the additional quality matches in 2011. Corporate
Hospitality and Match Day revenue were down directly related to the less number of matches whereas Grants were
down due to the reduction in Grants from the ARU. The big increase in revenue was in Sponsorship principally off
the back of the success of 2011 plus the establishment of the naming rights sponsorship for the full year.
• In terms of expenditure the main variances are as follows:
- Match Day Operational expenses down due to the less number of matches;
- Marketing expenditure increased due to an increase in Media Sponsorship;
- Overall Game Development down however increased in real terms due to the realignment of the Premier Rugby
Grants of $500k. ie. $500k included in 2011 expenditure but not included in 2012 as the Grants were paid
directly to the Clubs by the ARU;
- Corporate expenditure increased by a more centralised approach used for central expenditure in 2012, the
establishment of a Strategy function, changes to Finance, IT and front office staff, large increase in legal
fees principally driven by the Rugby Gold Coast repositioning and other overall normal increases in general
expenditure; and
- Ballymore expenditure increased due to the appointment of consultants to help build the case to approach
Government regarding the future development of Ballymore.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
The Statement of Financial Position shows Total Members Equity of $19,538,051 principally represented by the
investment in Ballymore including the Administration Building.
More importantly the Report shows that the negative working capital position of $4,710,682 at the end of 2011 has
improved to $3,519,083 at the end of 2012. This improvement is further pronounced when compared to the negative
position at the end of 2010 of $6,283,548 therefore illustrating that the improved profitability of the past two years has
almost halved this negative position in that time.
Clearly it is the intent of the Board to further improve this position with its strategy to reduce core debt to close to nil
by the end of 2014 and thereby reducing the negative working capital position to closer to $2m at that time. This level
can then be more easily managed within the remaining financing facility and the annual cashflow from operations.
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THE FUTURE
Clearly the future financial strategy of the organisation is to generate annual surpluses in order to meet ongoing capital
requirements as well as reduce debt in the timeframe outlined above. Clearly the success of the Reds is instrumental
in driving the required annual profits particularly the outcomes from home Super Rugby Finals as demonstrated in the
past two years.
Another important impact on the future strategy will be the national landscape and clearly the changes at the ARU
recently and the possible strategic shift will potentially have financial impacts on the QRU. Already professional rugby
funding has been reduced by $600,000 per annum over the past two years and there have been changes in other
funding arrangements such as Premier Rugby.
The Board and Management is committed to delivering the key strategy of debt reduction and Balance Sheet repair at
the same time as fund the overall growth of the game. However this commitment could face severe challenges in the
near and medium term future.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Directors of Queensland Rugby Union Ltd, except where otherwise stated, present their report on the Company
for the financial year ended 31 December 2012.
DIRECTORS
The name and particulars of the Directors of the Company in office at any time during or since the end of the year are:
Mr R J McCall
Ms K Ferguson
Mr J Carmichael
Mr M C Thompson
Mr P B McNicholl
Mr C G White
Mr M N Arnett
Mr J Horwill
Prof T J Brailsford (resigned 29 Mar 2012)
Mr M Connors (elected 31 March 2012)
Mr R J McCall
Chairman
Mr Rod McCall joined the QRU Board as Chairman in 2009, having previously served as a Director of
the ARU in 1996 as RUPA appointed Director and again from 2007 to 2009. Rod had an extensive
Rugby playing career, representing Queensland and Australia from 1986 to 1995. He played 107
games for Queensland and 40 Tests for Australia, including winning the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Rod is
currently the Managing Director of successful printing company IPG Print.
Mr J Carmichael
Mr Jim Carmichael became Queensland Rugby CEO in November 2009, with almost 25 years
experience as a senior executive, board member and executive management consultant within a range
of business types, including local and international, private and publicly listed start-up and established
organisations. The industries Mr Carmichael has experience in include multi-media, technologies,
entertainment and major sports industries. More recently Mr Carmichael was a senior executive with
the Australian Football League in various roles including Director of Major Projects and Head of New
Business and Enterprise, developing major strategic initiatives to produce sustainable growth, profit and
brand value for the AFL, State league bodies and clubs.
Mr M N Arnett B.Com, LLB
Elected to the Board on April, 17 2010 Mr Michael Arnett is a former partner of law firm Norton Rose.
Michael is a director of a number of public and private companies, including New Guinea Energy Ltd,
Seqwater, Queensland Energy Resources Ltd and NRW Holdings Limited in the mining and energy
sector. Michael has been involved in significant corporate and commercial legal work for the resource
industry for over 25 years.
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Professor T J Brailsford PhD, MEc, FCPA, FAIM, FFin
Professor Tim Brailsford is President and Vice Chancellor of Bond University. As the Chief Executive
of the University, he is responsible for all matters of academic and student life including financial and
physical resources. His experience encompasses executive roles in the higher education sector across
three states and three decades. Tim sits on several boards in both the private and public sectors
including two international organisations based in the USA and Europe. Tim’s involvement with rugby
extends to many roles in community rugby where he has been actively involved with grass-roots rugby,
including ongoing duty as a referee. He was elected to the Board on April 17, 2010 and resigned on 29
March 2012.
Mr P B McNicholl B.Sc(Hons), B.Econ, GAICD
Mr Paul McNicholl has more than 27 years of experience in senior executive roles in major public
companies in both the industrial and consumer retail markets and has built up a wealth of business
skills and commercial acumen. Paul’s directorships have included Delta Australia, Valmont Australia,
Donhad Pty Ltd and Webforge Australia Pty Ltd, Voca Communications Pty Ltd and the Australian Steel
Institute. Paul played for Queensland in 71-72, served on the Committee of the University of Qld Rugby
Club for 10 years and was a referee for several years whilst residing in Sydney. He was elected to the
Board on April 17, 2010.
Mr M C Thompson BBUS CPA
A partner at Whytes Accountants and Business Advisors Mr Mark Thompson provides Specialised
Taxation Advice with a significant focus on the Professional Sport industry. Mark’s client base spans
numerous participants within this sector including sportspeople, media executives, coaches, talent
management companies, sport organisations and their executives. In addition to Mark’s role as a
Director on the Board of Queensland Rugby Mark is a current Director of Bulls Masters Ltd and his
community rugby involvement has included postings as Chairman of Brothers Rugby Club. Mark was
elected to the Board on April 17, 2010.
Mr C White
A sports and event management specialist, Mr Chris White is the Managing Director of talent and
sponsorship management company, International Quarterback. Chris has previously been on the Board
of Events Queensland and Tourism Queensland. He was the Chair of Gold Coasts Events Company,
which was responsible for the V8 Races on the Gold Coast and in Townsville. Through Chris’s many
years experience in the sports industry he has built up exceptional contacts across corporate, sports,
media and government. Chris was elected to the Board on April 17, 2010.
Ms K Ferguson BA (Hons) LLB (Hons)
Kirstin is an experienced Director sitting on a diverse range of listed and unlisted boards. These include
appointments as Chairman of the Thiess Advisory Board and Non-Executive Director on the boards of
Dart Energy, SunWater and Queensland Rugby Union. Kirstin has received a number of awards for her
work as a Non-Executive Director including the prestigious Talbot Function Scholarship awarded by the
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in 2012 and she was also selected for the AICD ASX
Chairman’s Mentoring Program in 2011. Kirstin is a Graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course
and International Company Directors Course.
Mr J Horwill
Mr James Horwill was appointed to the Board in April 2011 as the Rugby Union Players Association
nominee. James is the current captain of the St George Queensland Reds and the Qantas Wallabies.
James led the Reds to the Super Rugby title in 2011, the first in the professional era.
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Mr Mark Connors LLB PS 146 Accredited
Mr Mark Connors was elected to the Board in March 2012. Mark represented Queensland and
Australia between 1991 and 2006, and is currently the second highest capped player for Queensland
with 134 caps. Mark was previously a Member of the Board of the Australian Rugby Union from 2007
to 2012 having been nominated by the Rugby Union Players Association. He is a former practising
Lawyer now working as an Investment Advisor.
Mr Ashley Selwood B.Bus, MBA, FCPA, ACIS (Company Secretary)
Ashley Selwood was appointed Company Secretary on 19 May 2011 as part of his role on the
Special Executive Committee and took up the position fulltime in September 2011. Ashley has formal
Company Secretarial qualifications including Grad. Dip in Corporate Governance and was previously
the Company Secretary of the Australian Rugby Union since June 1998.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Company’s principal activities in the course of the financial year were the control and operation of Rugby Union in
Queensland.
During the year there was no significant change in the nature of these activities.
During the 2010 financial year, Queensland Rugby Union Ltd entered into a loan agreement with Australian Rugby
Union Limited (a related party) to provide funding to support the current financial position of Queensland Rugby Union
Ltd. A Special Executive Committee was formed in early 2010 which reviewed and managed the affairs of Queensland
Rugby Union Ltd and assisted in realising objectives. The QRU Board had delegated its powers and authority to the
Special Executive Committee for the purposes and period over which the loan agreement remained in force.
The loan agreement with the Australian Rugby Union Ltd came to an end in May 2012 and as a result the Special
Executive Committee was disbanded at the same time.
The Special Executive Committee (SEC) comprised nominees appointed by both the ARU and the QRU. The Members
of the Committee for the time the Committee operated during the financial year 2012 were:
Mr J O’Neill AO (Chairman) (ARU)
Mr R J McCall (QRU)
Mr J Carmichael (QRU)
Mr M Carroll AM (ARU)
Mr R McGruther OBE (ARU)
Mr A Selwood (QRU)
LIKELY DEVELOPMENT AND RESULTS
Likely developments in the operations of the company and the expected results of those operations (such as the
redevelopment and the future of Ballymore), have not been included in this report as the Directors believe, on
reasonable grounds, that the inclusion of such information would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the
Company.
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is
set out on page 74.
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Meeting of Directors
During the financial year, 11 formal meetings of the Board of Directors of the Queensland Rugby Union Ltd were held.
The number of meetings attended by each Director during the year is as follows:
Number eligible to attend
Number attended
Mr R.J. McCall
11
11
Mr J Carmichael
11
11
Mr M.N. Arnett
11
10
Mr C.G. White
11
8
Prof T.J. Brailsford
2
2
Mr P.B. McNicholl
11
11
Mr M.C. Thompson
11
10
Ms K Ferguson
11
8
Mr J Horwill
11
5
Mr M Connors
9
8
Up to the time of its disbandment the Special Executive Committee held meetings with the number of meetings attended by each SEC representative as follows:
Number attended
Mr R.J. McCall
1
1
Mr J Carmichael
1
1
Mr J. O’Neill AO
1
1
Mr R McGruther OBE
1
-
Mr A. Selwood
1
1
Mr M Carroll AM
1
1
Ballymore Committee
During the Financial Year a number of meetings were held of the Ballymore Committee. The number of meetings
attended by each committee member is as follows:
Mr M C Thompson
Number attended
3
3
Mr R J McCall
3
3
Mr J Carmichael
3
3
Mr C McCluskey
3
3
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Audit and Risk Committee
During the Financial Year a number of meetings were held of the Audit and Risk Committee. The number of meetings
attended by each committee member is as follows:
Number attended
Mr P McNicholl (Chairman)
4
4
Mr M Arnett
4
1
Prof T. J. Brailsford
1
1
Ms K Ferguson
4
4
OPERATING RESULTS
The company’s surplus for the financial year after income tax was $975,193 which compares to a 2011 Surplus of
$1,460,069. The Company’s surplus includes a depreciation charge of $629,405 (2011 - $624,486).
DIVIDENDS
The Company is a Company limited by guarantee and is prohibited under its Constitution, to declare dividends.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Details of the Commercial, Game Development, Professional Rugby and Corporate activities of the Company for the
year have been outlined under those operational headings in the previous pages of the annual report.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
There were no significant changes in the Company’s state of affairs that occurred during the year.
MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
There are no matters or circumstances which have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected
or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the
Company in subsequent financial years.
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OFFICERS AND AUDITORS INDEMNIFICATION
The Company has not, during or since the financial year, in respect of any person who is, or has been, an officer or
auditor of the Company or of a related body corporate:
• indemnified or made any relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability incurred as an officer or
auditor, including costs and expenses in successfully defending legal proceedings; or
• paid or agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring against a liability incurred as an officer or
auditor for the costs or expenses to defend legal proceedings;
with the exception of the following:
- During or since the financial year the Company has paid premiums to insure each of the Directors and
the Company secretary against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal
proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of director or Company secretary of
the Company, other than conduct involving a wilful breach of duty in relation to the Company. Further
details are prohibited by a confidentiality clause.
- The QRU has entered into Deeds of Indemnity, Insurance and Access with all members of the Special
Executive Committee as well as the Company Secretary.
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any
proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all
or any part of these proceedings.
The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.
R.J. McCallJ. Carmichael
Chairman
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Dated in Brisbane this 23rd day of February 2012
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
In 2012 the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) released its Sports Governance Principles to be considered by
Australia Sporting Bodies. Although more focussed on National Sporting Organisations, the Board decided to report
the current Queensland Rugby Union position against the ASC Principles. The following table provides such a report:
Principle 1: Board, Composition, Roles & Powers
ASC SPORTS GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES
QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION
LTD POSITION (QRU)
1.1
That management powers be formalised, disclosed and placed
Conforms
in a Board which has the power to exercise all the powers of the
organisation, except those powers that the Act or Constitution requires
to be exercised in general meeting
1.2
That national sporting organisations be incorporated as a company
limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2011 (Cth).
Conforms although the QRU is a
State Body
1.3
That the incorporated body has a constitution, which embodies the
following key sections:
• interpretation - objects and powers
• members - membership and meetings of members (general
meetings)
• the board - powers (including delegations), election and
appointment of directors, other roles (chief executive officer and
secretary) an meetings of the board
• reporting, recording and execution of company documents
• accounts
• auditors
• indemnity and insurance of directors
• winding up
Conforms
1.4
That the members of an organisation should elect the majority of the
board of directors. In addition, any issue on which a vote is taken,
whether at a board meeting or general meeting, should require a
majority of votes for any proposal to be passed
Conforms. With the introduction
of Board Appointed Directors the
Members still elect the majority of the
Board
1.5
That the governance structure should feature a clear separation of
powers and responsibilities between the board and the chief executive
officer and their staff
Conforms. Formal Delegation of
Authority in place
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1.6
That the chairman/president should be selected by the
board
Conforms. Chairman is elected annually by the
Board immediately following the Annual General
Meeting
1.7
That the board should:
i. confirm the broad strategic directions of the
organisation
i. Conforms. Strategic Plan in place.
ii. appoint, dismiss, direct, support professional
development for, evaluate the performance and
determine the remuneration of, the chief executive
officer
ii. Conforms. Contract in place and annual
reviews conducted against KPIs aligned to
Strategic Plan
iii. approve, monitor and be accountable for the financial
and non-financial performance of the organisation,
including setting fees
iii. Conforms. Formal Board Reports are
prepared for each meeting including
financial and non-financial reporting. Other
communication sent to Board between
meetings
iv. ensure an effective system of internal controls exists
iv. Conforms. A formal Board Manual is in place
and is operating as expected, and that polices on key
and organisational policies exist and are
issues are in place and appropriate and that these can
regularly reviewed. Internal controls in place
be applied effectively and legally to those participants
due to policies, delegations, reporting and
or persons for whom they are intended
external audit.
v. develop a clearly articulated and effective grievance
procedure
v. Conforming. Grievance Procedure being
modified as part of Policy update
vi. ensure financial and non-financial risks are
appropriately identified and managed
vi. Conforms. A formal Risk Register exists
with the Audit and Risk Committee reviewing
annually. Each Board Meeting receives a
report on an identified risk.
vii. ensure the organisation complies with all relevant
laws, codes of conduct and appropriate standards of
behaviour
vii. Conforms.
viii.provide an avenue for key stakeholder input into the
strategic direction of the organisation
viii.Conforms. The Strategic Plan is the
responsibility of the Board however
outlines the plan to stakeholders formally at
General Meetings and less formally through
Management’s individual discussions with
stakeholders.
ix. ensure director, board and chairman performance
evaluation and professional development occurs
regularly
ix. To be developed in 2013
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1.8
QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION LTD
POSITION (QRU)
That each board should be structured to reflect the
complex operating environment facing the modern
sporting organisation. Normally, it is envisaged that a
board will:
i. comprise between five and nine directors
i. Conforms
ii. have a sufficient blend of expertise, skills and diversity
necessary to effectively carry out its role
ii. Conforms. Skills Matrix completed and
updated
iii. have all directors being independent, regardless of
whether they are elected or appointed
iii. Conforms
iv. have the ability to make a limited number of external
appointments to the board to fill skills gaps
iv. Conforms
v. institute a staggered rotation system for board
members with a maximum term in office to encourage
board renewal while retaining corporate memory
v. Conforms
vi. be broadly reflective of the organisation’s key
stakeholders, but not at the expense of the board’s
skills mix and the organisation’s objectives
vi. Conforms. Nominations Committee to be
established
1.9
That national sporting organisations and their member
bodies have aligned objects and purpose to ensure
effective and efficient achievement of sport outcomes
Conforms at State Level
1.10
That where two or more bodies are amalgamating, an
interim board arrangement occurs in order for all parties
to be confident about the future direction and priorities of
the amalgamated body.
N/A
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1.11 That the board outline the role of individual directors/
board members, including (at a minimum)
• the fiduciary duty of directors to act in the interests
of the members as a whole and not to represent
individual constituents. Thus, once elected,
the board should have the ability to operate
independently in the interests of the organisation as
a whole, free from undue influence
• the legal duties of individual directors, including the
requirements of directors to:
- act in good faith and for a proper purpose
- exercise due care and diligence
- ensure the organisation does not continue to
carry on its business while insolvent
- meet the requirements of various other federal
and state laws that directly impact on the
organisation
• a code of conduct or policy specifying the
behaviour expected of directors (see Principle 6)
• a conflict of interest provision that specifies:
- a director must disclose actual/potential conflicts
of interest
- the process for disclosure of real or potential
conflicts of interest
- a process that governs a director’s involvement
in any decisions with which they have a conflict
of interest
- the requirement for a register of ongoing interest
to provide a record of all potential conflicts
- a director should not hold any other official or
corresponding administrative position within the
organisation at any level that creates a material
conflict of interest. This is to ensure no actual or
perceived conflicts of interest
• maintaining a register of related party transactions
• the responsibilities of directors for completing
an induction program, undertaking continuing
professional development as well as engagement in
ongoing performance assessment (see Principle 4)
1.12 That the roles of key positions in the governance system
are documented and understood. Normally these
positions should include:
Conforms. Formal Board Manual and
Declarations of Interest Register in place. Related
party transactions recorded. Induction in place
and performance review to be introduced in 2013.
Conforms
• Board
-Chair/President
- Directors
- Company Secretary
- Chairs of Board Committees
• Management
- Chief Executive Officer
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Principle 2: Board Processes
2.1
POSITION (QRU)
That the board should document its meeting process.
Normally this will include:
Conforms. Board Manual in place
• legal requirements
• decision-making approach (consensus versus voting)
and voting rights of attendees
• protocol/s for meeting conduct and director behaviour
• logistical details such as meeting frequency, meeting
location, timing of meetings, attendees, etc
2.2
That the board should prepare an agenda for each
meeting. In addition, the board should agree how the
agenda will be developed and the items for regular
inclusion.
Conforms. Board Report and agenda prepared
for each meeting
2.3
That board meetings should have appropriate
documentation. This means issues submitted to the
board should be in an appropriate and agreed from (a
board paper) and be circulated sufficiently in advance
of the meeting. The board should similarly maintain a
clear record of decisions made through an appropriate
and agreed minuting process.
Conforms. Board Report submitted one week
prior to the meeting. Minutes finalised soon after
the meeting
2.4
That the board should be provided with all relevant
information on an issue to enable proper execution of
directors’ duties. The board, or any individual board
member, should also have the right to request, through
the chief executive officer, any additional information
from management if required (see Principle 4).
Conforms
2.5
That the board should plan its key annual activities and
develop a corresponding board calendar/work plan
Conforms
2.6
That the board and each committee established by
the board should have terms of reference or a charter.
The terms of reference or charter should include, at a
minimum:
• board/committee purpose
• authority delegated to the board/committee
• board/committee composition, including the
appointment of a chair
• reporting requirements
• delineation of the role of the board/committee and
the role of management
Conforms. All Committees have Charters
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Principle 3: Governance Systems
POSITION (QRU)
3.1
That the board should determine the process by which
it oversees and develops the strategic direction, key
objectives and performance measures as well as core
values and ethical framework for the organisation
Conforms
3.2
That the board should develop a protocol outlining
expectations for board-management interactions. This
will normally include:
• expectations regarding the use of a board member’s
networks/contacts
• expectations regarding provision of advice to the chief
executive officer and management
• a protocol for individual directors to acquire all
information required for decision-making and control
(see Principle 4)
Conforms
3.3
That the board should have in place an effective and
efficient monitoring and evaluation system. This will
include financial and non-financial monitoring. In
particular, each board should monitor outcomes of
the implementation of the strategies as the basis for
the evaluation of overall performance and reporting to
members (see Principle 5).
Conforms
3.4
Conforms. Risk Register in place with regular
That the board should have in place an effective risk
monitoring.
management strategy and process. This will require
the board to take actions to identify key risks facing
the organisation and ensure that risk management
strategies are developed and actioned. The risk
management system should comply with the Australian/
New Zealand Risk Management Standard AS/NZA ISO
31000:2009
3.5
That the board should implement an effective
compliance system. It is recommended that his system
comply with Australian Standard AS3806:2006 and
require, at a minimum, that:
3.6
i. the organisation compiles with all relevant statutes,
regulations and other requirements placed on it by
external bodies
i. Conforms to the best of its knowledge:
ii. effective internal controls exist and there is full
and accurate reporting to the board in all areas of
compliance
ii. No formal Compliance Reports in place
however regular reporting is required on
the major legislative matters facing the
organisation (e.g. WH&S)
iii. the organisation is financially secure and is able to
meet all its financial obligations when they fall due, in
the normal process of business
iii. Conforms
That the board should develop and document a regular
(annual/six monthly) performance review process for
the chief executive officer
Conforms. Formal annual reviews in place
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Principle 3: Governance Systems
POSITION (QRU)
3.7
That the board must ensure an effective audit system
and process is in place. The audit process may include
internal and external processes and systems
Conforms. No formal internal audit is deemed to
be required
3.8
That the board should establish an audit committee and
Conforms. Audit and Risk Committee.
that its role be set out by formal charter/terms of reference
3.9
That the board should establish a nomination
committee and that its role be set out by formal charter/
terms of reference
3.10 That since ultimate decision-making power rests with
the board, the board should clearly document all
delegations of authority to the chief executive officer
and other individuals, committee or groups. This
document, or delegations register, should be regularly
reviewed and updated. It should be the subject of a
formal board resolution.
Conforming. Nominations Committee to be
established in 2013.
Conforms. Formal Delegation of Authority in
place
Principle 4: Board Reporting And Performance
POSITION (QRU)
4.1
That the board should ensure its officers and directors
have appropriate insurance cover
Conforms
4.2
That the board should ensure all directors undergo an
appropriate induction process
Conforms
4.3
That the board should ensure that a director can
access independent professional advice if required
and that this is appropriately protected with a deed of
access or similar
Conforms
4.4
That the board should receive timely reports that are
presented regularly (preferably monthly), including:
• accurate financial statements, that comprise:
- profit and loss statement
- balance sheet
- cash flow statement
- written report regarding material variances
from budget
- budget versus actual report on a month and yearto-date basis as well as identifying the full-year
budget
- listing of all major outstanding debtors
and creditors
- bank reconciliation (including bank
account evidence)
• performance reporting against the organisation’s
strategic objectives
Conforms with all major components however
no bank reconciliation or debtors and creditors
listings are provided as this is a matter for
management.
4.5
That the full board of directors should annually meet
and be debriefed by the external auditor on the
state of the financial position and systems within the
organisation and any issues identified throughout the
audit process
Conforms through Audit and Risk Committee
4.6
That the board should regularly review and assess its
Does not confirm at this point however will
own performance and the performance of individual
be introducing a Board Performance Review
directors, including that of the chair and its committees. process in 2013
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Principle 5: Stakeholder Relationship And Reporting
POSITION (QRU)
5.1
That the board should strive to ascertain the interests,
aspirations and requirements of members and create
responses to these in the form of a national strategic plan
with alignment between this and member plans
Conforms
5.2
That members of an organisation should have the ability
to remove board members (or a board as a whole)
and change the constitution, should they see fit, in
accordance with applicable legislation
Conforms
5.3
The board directors should have no voting rights at
general meetings
Conforms
5.4
That the board should provide members and key
Stakeholders with a comprehensive annual report
outlining how they fulfilled the governance roles,
achieved strategic objectives and aspirations of the
organisation, and sufficient financial information so that
members can make a judgement as to how effective
the board is fulfilling its role
Conforms
Principle 6: Ethical And Responsible Decision-Making
POSITION (QRU)
6.1
That the board establish a code of conduct to guide
directors, the chief executive officer and other senior
management as to:
• the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the
organisation’s integrity
• the responsibility and accountability of individuals
for reporting and investigating reports of unethical
practices
Conforms
6.2
That the board ensure key decisions and actions are
based on a thorough review of all available information
and are assessed against the organisation’s risk
management framework and strategic objectives and that
these are documented
Conforms
6.3
That the board ensure a business case is developed
for each major project or significant event/activity prior
to the organisation committing resources and that the
worst-case scenario has been evaluated and can be
mitigated/managed by the organisation
Conforms through formal Board Reports for
Board Meetings
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Sponsorship
5,917,812
4,670,144
Corporate Hospitality
2,372,773
2,850,407
Match Day
8,557,111
8,898,031
Grants
6,604,383
7,154,699
56,605
65,892
Other
1,252,246
1,074,165
TOTAL REVENUE
24,760,929
24,713,338
Match Day Operational Expenses
3,525,254
4,013,268
Commercial
1,876,764
1,841,026
Marketing
2,857,655
2,435,012
Game Development
2,754,197
2,802,674
Reds Team Expenses
7,784,918
8,152,514
203,418
175,592
Corporate
2,867,680
2,204,653
Ballymore
1,286,445
1,004,044
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
23,156,331
22,628,783
Profit before Depreciation
1,604,598
2,084,555
629,405
624,486
975,193
1,460,069
0
0
Profit for the Year Attributable to the Members
975,193
1,460,069
Total comprehensive income
975,193
1,460,069
Note
REVENUE
Interest Received
EXPENDITURE
Communications and Media
Depreciation
2
Profit After Depreciation
Income Tax Expense
1(d)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2012
Note
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
1,350,585
742,935
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
3
2,677,943
2,643,453
Consumables
4
81,040
179,788
Other current assets
5
211,915
532,669
4,321,483
4,098,845
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Property Plant & Equipment
6
24,792,461
24,863,437
Receivables
3
14,286
28,571
TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS
24,806,747
24,892,008
TOTAL ASSETS
29,128,230
28,990,853
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
8
1,924,174
1,978,609
Borrowings
9
10,745
500,000
Provisions
10
38,600
37,879
Deferred revenue
11
5,867,047
6,293,039
7,840,566
8,809,527
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings
9
1,146,437
1,000,000
Provisions
10
148,313
114,200
Deferred revenue
11
454,863
504,268
TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,749,613
1,618,468
TOTAL LIABILITIES
9,590,179
10,427,995
NET ASSETS
19,538,051
18,562,858
Retained Earnings
11,538,051
10,562,858
Revaluation Surplus
8,000,000
8,000,000
TOTAL MEMBERS’ EQUITY
19,538,051
18,562,858
MEMBERS EQUITY
Capital, leasing and contractual commitments 12, 13
Contingent liabilities
16
Members Liability
14
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Retained Earnings
$
Revaluation
Surplus
$
Total
Equity
$
Balance as at 1. 1.11
9,102,789
8,000,000
17,102,789
Net profit attributable to Members
1,460,069
-
1,460,069
Balance at 31.12.11
10,562,858
8,000,000
18,562,858
Balance as at 1. 1.12
10,562,858
8,000,000
18,562,858
975,193
-
975,193
11,538,051
8,000,000
19,538,051
Net profit attributable to Members
Balance at 31.12.12
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
26,649,442
30,085,066
56,605
65,892
Payments to suppliers, wages etc
(25,288,157)
(26,143,877)
Interest paid & other financial costs
(132,003)
(276,571)
1,285,887
3,730,510
Note
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from patrons, sponsors etc
Interest received
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities
(b)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of property plant & equipment
-
Payments for property, plant & equipment
(558,428)
(145,342)
10,714
65,155
(547,714)
(80,187)
1,125,000
(2,430,811)
32,182
-
(1,500,000)
(500,000)
Proceeds from/(repayments of) other loans from ARU
(32,500)
(52,500)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities
(375,318)
(2,983,311)
Net increase in cash held
362,855
667,012
Cash at beginning of the financial year
987,730
320,718
1,350,585
987,730
- Cash On Hand
1,500
3,500
- Cash At Bank
1,349,085
739,435
-
244,795
1,350,585
987,730
Member Loan Repayments/(Net loans to members)
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net proceeds from /(repayments of) Bank facility
Net proceeds from leasing facility
Proceeds from/(repayments of) ARU Loan Facility
Cash at end of the financial year
(a)
Note (a)
For the purposes of Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Comprises:-
- Frozen Cash Assets
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
1,285,887
3,730,510
(629,405)
(624,486)
- Increase/(Decrease) in receivables
30,918
1,218,448
- Increase /(Decrease) in prepayments
(75,959)
90,578
- Increase/(Decrease) in inventories
(98,748)
176,465
- (Increase)/Decrease in provisions
(34,834)
(18,371)
- (Increase)/Decrease in deferred revenue
475,397
(3,044,139)
- (Increase)/Decrease in payables
21,937
(68,936)
975,193
1,460,069
Note (b)
Reconciliation of Cash Flow provided by
Operating Activities to Profit from ordinary activities
Net Cash (used)/provided by operating activities
Non cash flows in Profit from ordinary activities
- Depreciation
Changes in assets and liabilities
Profit from ordinary activities for the year
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
and discharge of liabilities in the ordinary course of
business.
The financial report is a general purpose financial
report that has been prepared in accordance with
Australian Accounting Standards - Reduced Disclosure
Requirements, other authoritative pronouncements of
the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the
Corporations Act 2001
At 31 December 2012 the statement of financial position
shows there is a deficiency of net current assets of
$3,519,083 (2011 $4,710,682). The Company however
reported an operating surplus for the period of $975,193
(2011 $1,460,069) and net cash inflow from operating
activities of $1,285,887 (2011 $3,730,510 inflow).
The directors have determined that Queensland Rugby
Union Limited is permitted to apply the Tier 2 reporting
requirements (Australian Accounting Standards –
Reduced Disclosure Requirements) as set out in AASB
1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting
Standards because it is a not-for-profit private sector
entity. As such, the directors have adopted AASB 20102 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards
Arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements from 1
January 2011. AASB 2010-2 only mandatorily applies to
annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 July
2013. The adoption of AASB 2010-2 has had no impact
on amounts recognised in the financial statements and
related notes because it merely requires less disclosures
for these general purpose financial statements, which
have been prepared using Australian Accounting
Standards - Reduced Disclosure Requirements, than if
these financial statements were prepared using Australian
Accounting Standards.
The Directors have reviewed profit and loss forecasts,
cash flow forecasts and related assumptions which
indicate the QRU has the ability to pay its debts as
and when they fall due. Not withstanding the above
financial position, the Directors have therefore prepared
the financial statements on a going concern basis. The
Directors believe that with improved profitability forecast in
2013 plus the financial result achieved in 2012, the QRU
will be able to generate positive operating cash flows and
be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.
The financial report covers the entity, Queensland
Rugby Union Ltd as an individual entity. Queensland
Rugby Union Ltd is a Company limited by guarantee,
incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals
basis and is based on historical costs and does not take
into account changing money values or, except where
stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Cost
is based on the fair values of the consideration given in
exchange for assets.
The following is a summary of the material accounting
policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of
the financial report. The accounting policies have been
consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
(a)
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis which contemplates the continuity of
normal business activities and the realisation of assets
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(b)
Property, Plant and Equipment
Each class of property, plant and equipment
is carried at cost less, where applicable, any
accumulated depreciation.
Land
Land is measured at revalued deemed cost based on
the fair value of the land granted to the Company by the
Queensland Government, being the amount for which
an asset could be exchanged between knowledgeable
willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The land
was first recognised in the financial statements in 2001 on
the basis of a valuation prepared by independent valuers.
The land was last revalued on the same basis at 31
December 2007.
During the 2010 year a development application was
lodged with the Brisbane City Council in relation to further
development work at Ballymore.
The last independent valuation has been undertaken on
22 December 2010 of the Land as part of the valuation
of Ballymore and its improvements for purposes of
assessing impairment to the value of the assets. Whilst
the unimproved value of the land was updated by
Department of Environment and Resource Management
in October 2012 to $19,500,000, the unimproved value
has been retained at $18,000,000 for the purposes of the
recent valuation.
It is important to the note the QRU has an interest in
the land at Ballymore through a Deed of Grant in Trust
(DOGIT) issued by the State Government. There are
associated restrictions over the transfer and commercial
use of the property.
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable
assets in the current and previous financial years are:
Class of Fixed Asset
Buildings and
Improvements
Plant and Equipment
Depreciation Rate
2.5 - 10%
10 – 33.3%
Depreciation rates in relation to the above classes of fixed
assets are regularly reviewed by Directors
Buildings
Buildings are measured on the cost basis less
depreciation and impairment losses.
The carrying amount of buildings is reviewed annually
by Directors to ensure that it is not in excess of the
recoverable amount from the buildings. The recoverable
amount of the buildings is the higher of the buildings
fair value less costs to sell or value in use. In relation to
the Ballymore Buildings and Stadium, value in use is
determined by reference to depreciated replacement
cost. This value has been determined by reference to an
independent assessment of the deemed replacement
cost of land and buildings at Ballymore.
Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less
depreciation and impairment losses.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed
annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess of the
recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable
amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net
cash flows which will be received from the assets
employment and subsequent disposal. The expected
net cash flows have not been discounted to their present
value in determining recoverable amounts.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including
buildings and capitalised lease assets, but excluding
freehold land, is depreciated on a straight line basis
over their useful lives to the Company commencing
from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold
improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either
the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful
lives of the improvements.
(c)Consumables
Consumables are valued at cost and are utilised in
the business in the following financial year.
(d)Income Tax
The Company is exempt from income tax pursuant
to the Income Tax Assessment Act.
(e)
Contra Sponsorships
The Company is in receipt of sponsorships in the
form of contras for travel, playing gear, advertising,
car leasing etc. These contras have been
recognised in the financial statements as both
income and expenditure unless the contra has not
been fully realised or expended.
(f)Leases
Lease payments for operating leases, where
substantially all the risks and benefits remain with
the Lessor, are expensed in the periods in which
they are incurred. This basis reflects the pattern
of benefits derived from the use of the leased
assets. Leases of property, plant and equipment
where the Company has substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership are classified as finance
leases and capitalised at inception of the lease at
the fair value of the leased property, or if lower, at
the present value of the minimum lease payments.
Lease payments are apportioned between the
finance charges and reduction of the lease liability
so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the
remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges
are charged to profit or loss over the lease period
so as to produce a constant periodic rate of
interest on the remaining balance of the liability for
each period.
Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the
shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or
the lease term.
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(g)
Employee Benefit Provisions
Wages and Salaries, Annual Leave and Sick
Leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including nonmonetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating
sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months
of the end of the reporting period are recognised in
other payables in respect of employees’ services
rendered up to the end of the reporting period and
are measured at amounts expected to be paid
when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for nonaccumulating sick leave are recognised when leave
is taken and measured at the actual rates paid or
payable.
Long Service Leave
Liabilities for long service leave are recognised
as part of the provision for employee benefits
and measured as the present value of expected
future payments to be made in respect of services
provided by employees to the end of the reporting
period using the projected unit credit method.
Consideration is given to expected future salaries
and wages levels, experience of employee
departures and periods of service. Expected
future payments are discounted using national
government bond rates at the end of the reporting
period with terms to maturity and currency that
match, as closely as possible, the estimated future
cash outflows.
Retirement Benefit Obligations
Contributions are made by the entity to employee
superannuation funds and are charged as
expenses when incurred.
them with the costs that they are intended to
compensate.
(i)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised
net of the amount of GST, except where the
amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from
the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances
the GST is recognised as part of the cost of
acquisition of the asset or as part of an item
of expense. Receivables and payables in the
Statement of Financial Position are shown inclusive
of GST.
(j)Interest Bearing Liabilities
All loans and borrowings are initially recognised
at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred.
Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised
cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of
transactions costs) and the redemption amount
is recognised in the statement of comprehensive
income over the period of the loans and borrowings
using the effective interest method.
(k)
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised
upon delivery of goods to customers.
Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional
basis taking into account the interest rate
applicable to the financial assets.
Revenue from the rendering of a service is
recognised upon the delivery of the service to the
customers.
Grants from government are recognised at their fair
value where there is reasonable assurance that the
grant will be received and the QRU will comply with
all the attached conditions. Government grants
relating to costs are deferred and recognised in
profit or loss over the period necessary to match
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Trade receivables
Trade receivables are recognised at original invoice
amounts less an allowance for uncollectible
amounts and have repayment terms between 30
and 90 days. Collectibility of trade receivables
is assessed on an ongoing basis. Debts which
are known to be uncollectible are written off. An
allowance is made for doubtful debts where there
is objective evidence that the QRU will not be
able to collect all amounts due according to the
original terms. Objective evidence of impairment
includes financial difficulties of the debtor, default
payments or debts more than 90 days overdue.
On confirmation that the trade receivable will not
be collectible the gross carrying value of the asset
is written off against the associated provision.
(h)Revenue
Rental income is accounted for on a straight line
basis over the term of the lease. Contingent
rentals are recognised as income in the periods
when they are earned.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
(l)
Trade payables
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for
goods and services provided to the QRU prior to
the year end and which are unpaid. These amounts
are unsecured and have 30-60 day payment terms.
(m)Impairment of Assets
At the end of each reporting period the QRU
assesses whether there is any indication that
individual assets are impaired. Where impairment
indicators exist, recoverable amount is determined
and impairment losses are recognised in profit or
loss where the asset’s carrying value exceeds its
recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the
higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell
and value in use. For the purpose of assessing
value in use, the estimated future cash flows are
discounted to their present value using a pretax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the
risks specific to the asset.
(n) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements
The Directors evaluate estimates and judgements
incorporated into the financial statements based
on historical knowledge and best available current
information.
Key Estimates
Impairment – details of the accounting policy
relating to the impairment of assets are are
disclosed in Note 1(o). Specific notes relating
to the impairment assessment of the land at
Ballymore are disclosed in Note 1(b).
Key Judgements
Provision for doubtful debts – details of the
policy relating to the provision for doubtful
debts are disclosed in Note 1(k).
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NOTE 2 – PROFIT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Profit from ordinary activities before income tax has been determined after:
(a) Expenses:
Interest paid or payable to:
- other persons
131,742
276,571
Buildings & improvements
501,404
509,070
Plant & equipment
127,718
115,416
283
-
629,405
624,486
Bad and doubtful debts
135,909
54,377
Remuneration of the auditors for the audit of financial
statements
46,137
48,736
Rental expense on operating leases
158,332
178,349
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Trade Receivables
1,590,697
2,348,298
Less Provision for Doubtful Debts
(193,625)
(289,046)
1,397,072
2,059,252
1,141,585
444,915
139,286
139,286
2,677,943
2,643,453
14,286
28,571
14,286
28,571
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Opening Balance
289,046
254,669
Provisions for doubtful receivables
135,099
54,337
Receivables written off during the year
(230,520)
(19,960)
Closing Balance
193,625
289,046
Depreciation of non-current assets:
Leased Plant & equipment
NOTE 3 – TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
CURRENT
Other Receivables
Loans to Members (Note 17 (c))
NON CURRENT
Loans to Members (Note 17 (c))
Analysis of Allowance Account
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NOTE 4 – CONSUMABLES
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
81,040
179,788
81,040
179,788
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
211,915
287,874
-
244,795
211,915
532,669
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
18,000,000
18,000,000
18,000,000
18,000,000
Buildings & improvements - at cost
26,146,871
26,127,501
Accumulated Depreciation
(12,103,857)
(11,602,454)
Recoverable Amount Write Down
(7,851,929)
(7,851,929)
6,191,085
6,673,118
Plant & Equipment - at cost
1,329,119
824,053
(761,452)
(633,734)
567,667
190,319
33,992
-
(283)
-
33,709
-
24,792,461
24,863,437
CURRENT
Team Playing Kits
NOTE 5 – OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
CURRENT
Prepayments
Other Cash Assets
NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Land at independent valuation
Leased Plant & Equipment - at cost
Total Property, Plant and Equipment
An independent valuation of Land, Buildings and Improvements was undertaken as at 31 December 2007 by Mr
Matthew Buckley, AAPI certified, Registered Valuer No. 1771, of FPD Savills. The revaluation was undertaken to
enable Directors to assess the current value of Land, Buildings and Improvements as required by AASB1040.The
revaluation revealed a current value for Land of $18,000,000 and Buildings and Improvements of $14,354,271.
The revaluation of Land was taken up in the accounts to the Asset Revaluation reserve and the stadium buildings
were written down by $2,765,202 to reflect the valuation provided. The stadium buildings were written down by a
further $1,529,127 in 2008 as part of a Directors Revaluation, taking the recoverable written down amount to an
accumulative $7,851,929.
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An independent valuation of Land, Buildings and Improvements was undertaken as at 31 December 2010 by Mr
Matthew Buckley, AAPI certified, Registered Valuer No. 1771, of FPD Savills. The revaluation was undertaken to
enable Directors to assess whether there was any impairment to the asset values at that time. No impairment was
identified at that time and assets are stated at their fair values. The directors have assessed that no impairment is
required for the 2012 Financial Year based on the valuation undertaken in December 2010.
NOTE 7 – PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
Movements in Carrying Amounts
Movement in carrying amounts for each class of Property, Plant and Equipment between the beginning and the end of
the financial year are set out below.
Freehold land
$
Buildings &
improvements
$
Plant &
equipment
$
Leased Plant
& equipment
$
Total
$
18,000,000
6,673,118
190,319
-
24,863,437
Additions
-
19,371
505,066
33,992
558,429
Depreciation charge
for year
-
(501,404)
(127,718)
(283)
(629,405)
18,000,000
6,191,085
567,667
33,709
24,792,461
Carrying amount at 1
January 2012
Carrying amount at 31
December 2012
NOTE 8 – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Trade payables
472,369
485,848
Other payables
1,330,340
1,363,996
-
32,500
121,463
96,265
1,924,172
1,978,609
CURRENT
Other Loans from ARU
Annual leave entitlements
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NOTE 9 – BORROWINGS
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
St George Facility
-
-
ARU Loan Facility
-
500,000
10,745
-
10,745
500,000
St George Facility
1,125,000
-
ARU Loan Facility
-
1,000,000
21,437
-
1,146,437
1,000,000
CURRENT
Lease Liability
NON-CURRENT
Lease Liability
During the year a new facility was established with St George Bank replacing the Facility from Suncorp Bank and the
ARU Loan Facility.
The new facility with St George Bank consisted of a fully drawn loan of $2,000,000 repayable over four years plus
an overdraft of $2,000,000. These facilities are secured as a ranking first priority situated at 231 Butterfield Street,
Herston including the land. Interest on both facilities is paid on a monthly basis. As at 31 December 2012 the Fully
Drawn Loan had been repaid to a level of $1,125,000 with the repayments due in 2013 being prepaid in December
2012. The overdraft had not been used as at 31 December 2012.
The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security for current and non current interest bearing liabilities are as
follows:.
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Cash & cash equivalents
1,350,585
742,935
Receivables
2,677,943
2,643,453
Total current assets pledged
4,028,528
3,386,388
Freehold Land
18,000,000
18,000,000
Buildings
6,191,085
6,673,118
Total non current assets pledged
24,191,085
24,673,118
Total assets pledged as security
28,219,613
28,059,506
CURRENT
Floating Charge
NON-CURRENT
First and Second Mortgages
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NOTE 10 – PROVISIONS
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
38,600
37,879
38,600
37,879
148,313
114,200
148,313
114,200
- Administrative and Coaching Staff
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- Players Super Rugby
35
35
98
91
CURRENT
Long service leave
NON-CURRENT
Long service leave
Number of employees at the end of the year
Long Service Leave
Long term employee benefits comprise amounts payable for long service leave which are not vested at balance date
and the amount and timing of payments to be made when leave is taken is uncertain. Refer to accounting policy on
Note 1(g) for more details.
NOTE 11 – DEFERRED REVENUE
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Sponsorship
964,573
1,529,546
Membership
3,511,237
3,473,239
Red Pass - 30 years (a)
49,405
49,405
Other including Government Grants
373,031
17,500
Corporate Hospitality Facilities
968,801
1,223,349
5,867,047
6,293,039
197,620
197,620
257,243
306,648
454,863
504,268
6,321,910
6,797,307
CURRENT
NON-CURRENT
2-5 years
Red Pass- 30 years (a)
After 5 years
Red Pass- 30 years (a)
TOTAL DEFERRED INCOME
(a) Red Pass – 30 years
Red Pass Subscribers to seats in the Eastern Stand at Ballymore purchased these seats for a period of 30 years. The
Red Pass deferred income disclosed as a current liability represents income which will accrue to the Company in 2013.
Red Pass deferred income disclosed as non current liability represents the income value that will accrue to the
Company after 2013.
The accounting treatment for deferred income has been disclosed in Note 1(h).
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NOTE 12 - LEASE COMMITMENTS
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Within one year
124,451
41,126
Later than one year but not later than 5 years
44,933
34,758
Total future minimum operating lease payments
169,384
75,884
Operating Leases – non-cancellable
NOTE 13 - CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
As at 31 December 2012, the Company had entered into contractual obligations with certain players and support staff
for the 2013 and subsequent seasons. This will result in payments as follows:
Year Ended
31 December 2012
$
Year Ended
31 December 2011
$
Not later than one year
6,844,896
6,747,819
Later than one year but not later than five years
4,641,000
4,234,168
11,485,896
10,981,987
The Queensland Rugby Union Ltd has signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement on 23 December 2004
together with the Australian Rugby Union Limited, the New South Wales Rugby Union Limited, the Australian
Capital Territory Rugby Union Incorporated, Western Australian Rugby Union Inc and the Rugby Union Players
Association Incorporated which provides amongst other things minimum remuneration requirements for
contracted players. No new agreement has been negotiated in 2012 and at the date of this report under the
provisions of the 2004 Agreement the 2004 Agreement rolls over until January 2016.
NOTE 14 – MEMBERS’ LIABILITY
The Company is a Company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. If the Company is wound-up the
Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $100 each towards meeting any
outstanding obligations of the Company. At 31 December 2012 the number of members was 25 (2011-25)
NOTE 15 – KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
Total Income paid or payable, or otherwise made available, to the most senior executives of the Company.
Total Benefits
$
2012 Total Compensation
1,474,013
2011 Total Compensation
1,426,046
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NOTE 16 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company is currently in dispute with a former employee in respect of the cessation of the individual’s employment.
The Company is unable to disclose any further details of this ongoing matter as it could be expected to seriously
prejudice the case.
There are no other contingent liabilities to be reported as at balance date.
NOTE 17 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a)
During the year the following Directors held office:
Mr R.J. McCall
Mr M.N. Arnett
Mr T.J. Brailsford (Resigned 20/3/12)
Mr M.C. Thompson
Mr J. Horwill
Mr J Carmichael
Mr C.G. White
Mr P.B. McNicholl
Ms K. Ferguson
Mr M. Connors (Appointed 31/3/12)
(b)Director Related Entities
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than
those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.
(c)
(1)
During the 2012 Financial Year, Messrs, R.J. McCall. M.N. Arnett and P.B. McNicholl were the three
Queensland Rugby Union Ltd delegates to the Australian Rugby Union Limited. The Australian Rugby
Union Limited receives affiliation fees from the Company and distributes grants to the Company.
(2)
Director related parties paid the Company for sponsorships, match day hospitality and use of Queensland
Rugby Union’s facilities on the same terms offered to non-related parties. These amounted to $10,509
(2011: $21,171). The Director involved was R.J. McCall.
(3)
During the 2012 Financial Year the Company made payments in the amount of $285,055 to IPG for
services (2011: $238,432). IPG is a printing company owned by Director R.J. McCall. IPG have had
a long standing supplier relationship with the Company and all transactions entered are under normal
commercial terms. There have been no substantial changes in the value or terms of this agreement
during the reporting period.
Associated and Other Entities
(1)
Queensland Rugby Union Club Inc. was charged rent for their premises at Ballymore, $15,135 (2011:
$38,447) until its liquidation in 2012.
(2)
During the year ended December 2010 the Company entered into a Loan Agreement with the Australian
Rugby Union Limited. This loan was for a total of $3,000,000 and was repayable over four years in
annual instalments payable in October each year. The loan attracted a commercial interest rate however
was repaid in full in May 2012.
(3) Australian Rugby Union Limited provided the Queensland Rugby Union Ltd with grants totalling
$5,208,000 (2011: $6,504,915).
(4) Brisbane Junior Rugby Union Inc. is not charged rent.
(5) Queensland Suburban Rugby Union Inc. is not charged rent.
(6) Queensland Rugby Referees’ Association (Brisbane) Inc is not charged rent.
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(7) GPS Old Boys Rugby Union Club Inc. reduced its loan by $14,286 to $28,571 (2011:$42,857).
(8) Mackay District Rugby Union loan remained at $125,000 plus interest (2011:$125,000).
NOTE 18 - ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY
Income to support the contractual obligations of players and support staff for the 2013 season comes from the
participation in the Super Rugby Competition. Participation in this competition is governed by a Participation
Agreement with the Australian Rugby Union with this agreement setting out rights and responsibilities for the Company.
NOTE 19 – COMPANY DETAILS
The Company’s registered office and principal place of business is located at:
231 Butterfield Street
Herston QLD 4006
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
The Directors of the Company declare that:
1.
2.
the financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 75 to 91, are in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001:
a)
comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
b)
give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 December 2012 and of the performance for the
year ended on that date of the Company;
in the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts
as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
R.J. McCallJ. Carmichael
Chairman
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Dated in Brisbane this 14th day of March 2013.
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2012 Honour Board
2012 Wallaby squad representatives
Quade Cooper, Anthony Faingaa, Saia Faingaa, Will Genia, Liam Gill,
James Hanson, Mike Harris, Scott Higginbotham, James Horwill, Digby
Ioane, Ben Lucas, Luke Morahan, Radike Samo, Jake Schatz, Dom
Shipperley, Rob Simmons, James Slipper, Ben Tapuai.
Queensland 2012 debutants:
Jarrad Butler, Blake Enever, Nathan Eyres-Brown, Chris Feauai-Sautia,
Nick Frisby, Sam Lane, Joel Rapana.
Australian Sevens (men’s)
Ben Adams, Matt Blain, Lindsay Crook, Allan Fa’alava’au, Pama Fou,
Con Foley, Junior Laloifi, Matt Lucas, Peter Lee, Nick Malouf, Sean
McMahon, Luke Morahan, Jordan Tuapou, Shannon Walker.
Australian Sevens (women’s)
Iliseva Batibasaga, Tricia Brown, Emilee Cherry, Gemma Etheridge,
Nikki Etheridge, Shannon Parry, Alicia Quirk, Rebecca Tavo, Amy
Turner.
Australia U20:
Curtis Browning, Lindsay Crook, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Con Foley, Nick
Frisby, Liam Gill, Matt Lucas, Sean McMahon, Maile Ngaumo, Pettowa
Paraka, Sam Reiser, Ulupano Seuteni.
QRU Life Members:
T.H. Welsby*, F.C. Lea*, W.T. Evans*, D.S. Carter*, J.P. Flynn*,
E.J. Beard*, J.J. Walsh*, A.W. Venamore*, J.E. Ross*, E.T. Bonis*,
W.J. Renwick*, K.C. Proctor*, J.K. Maguire*, T. Watson*, R. Hayward*,
T. McCormack*, J.P. French*, K. Percy*, P. Barnes*, R.A. Wood*,
K.J. Hodda*, B.P. Abotomey*, J.F. Isley*, H.F. Edwards*, H. Courtney*,
W.H. Bickley*, K.C. Hardy*, T.N. Betts, B.M. Ffrench*, E.A.N. Byrne,
T.P. Mooney*, R.I. Templeton*, J.R. Gibson*, J.H. Lucey, J.G. Ryan,
L.A. Crowley, D.W. Jowett*, C.A. Lacaze*, A.J.Muir, R.R. Harrison,
J.J. Breen*, R.J. Park*, F.R. Wilson, A.G. Purcell, R.J.O. Herring,
K.J. Crowe, A.R. Taylor, R.B. McGruther, G.J. Core, R.D. Sinclair*,
R.J.P. Marks, T.P. Doyle*, D. Bedgood, R.A.C. Evans, L.G. Williams*,
P.J.Daley.
*Deceased
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2012 Vales
Sadly in 2012, we farewelled several members of the Queensland Rugby community:
Liam Walsh
Liam Walsh was a long time administrator of QRU and Rugby obviously played a large part in Liam’s life. He
is remembered in Queensland Rugby’s history most particularly as a driving force behind the establishment of
Ballymore as the QRU’s home in the late 1960’s, and as the inaugural Secretary of the Queensland Sub Districts
Rugby Union Committee.
Dr Fergus Wilson
Dr Fergus Wilson was an Honorary Life Member of the QRU and one of the game’s true gentlemen. “Fergie” played
a significant role in the game through many decades of service to Queensland Rugby which included terms as
coach, manager and doctor to the Queensland sides of the 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. He was also held in
very high regard for the extraordinary life he led as a family man and widely respected surgeon.
Reverend Trevor Cichero
Former QRU Chaplain, Reverend Trevor Cichero had a lifelong involvement with Rugby in Queensland dating back to
his school days at Brisbane Grammar where he played in the First XV alongside future Queensland captain Alec Evans.
He passed away in January 2012 ages 73. In 1980, Trevor joined the Queensland Rugby Referees Association (QRRA)
and refereed through the eighties and nineties retiring in 2001 after completing 128 appointments. Reverend Cichero
continued as a member of the QRRA assisting Queensland Rugby’s referees through qualifying as a referee coach after
retiring from active participation.
Lilly Mae Shelly
Finally, we were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Lilly Mae Shelly the daughter of St George Rugby Vice President
Bruce Shelly and mother Letitia, who also donates her time to the club as a volunteer. In an effort to offer support to the
family and the community, Reds goal kicker Mike Harris auctioned his record breaking Super Rugby boots to help raise
funds for a memorial to be built at St. George Rugby Club in Lilly Mae’s honour.
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Office
Address: St.George Ballymore Rugby House, 231 Butterfield St, Herston, QLD 4006 | Postal Address: PO Box 205, Kelvin Grove DC, QLD 4059
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Telephone: (07) 3354 9333 | Fax: (07) 3856 6333 | Website: www.redsrugby.com.au

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