Country Rugby Overview

The Queensland Country Rugby Union (QCRU) provides a number of representative pathways for players in regional areas:

  • The Country Championships & Outback Championships
  • Queensland Country Heelers
  • Central Queensland Barbarians

The Queensland Country Championships and Country Outback Championships

The 11 Sub unions of Queensland Country may participate in the Queensland Country Championships or the Queensland Country Outback Championships.

These options provide each union with an appropriate level of competition, designed to increase the strength of rugby in the Country areas.

Country Championships

The Country Championships are held annually and in 2010 will include teams from Cairns, Townsville, Central Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Darling Downs.

Country Outback Championships

The Country Outback Championships is held annually for those regions not involved in the Country Championship.

Queensland Country Heelers

The Queensland Country Heelers consists of players selected from both competitions.

Central Queensland Barbarians

This program was introduced to allow players from central unions such as Mt Isa, Western Queensland, Central Highlands and Bundaberg to field a representative team against an east coast union.

Our History

History of Qld Country Rugby