Queensland Rugby Union
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| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Headquarters | Ballymore Stadium Brisbane, Queensland |
| Patron | Paul de Jersey |
| Chairman | Brett Clark |
| President | Roger Gould |
| Website | https://qld.rugby |
The Queensland Rugby Union, or QRU, is the governing body for the sport of rugby union within the state of Queensland in Australia. It is a member and founding union of Rugby Australia.
The QRU was founded in
Queensland Football Association before being formally constituted in 1893 when the name was changed to the Queensland Rugby Football Union.[2]
The first 1883 season began with two clubs: Fireflies and Wanderers. Early intercolonials were played at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Early member clubs
- Fireflies (1883)
- Wanderers (1883)
- Wasps (1884)
- Wallaroo (1885)
- Beenleigh (1887)
See also
References
- ^ "Football". The Week. Brisbane. 10 November 1883. p.6, col. 3. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "Queensland News". Morning Bulletin. Rockhampton. 19 April 1893. p.5, col. 6. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
