FNQ Rugby

📣 COACH & MANAGER EOIs NOW OPEN FOR 2027! 📣
FNQ Rugby is officially calling for expressions of interest for coaches and managers for the upcoming 2027 Representative Season.
If you want to lead, develop, and inspire our regional talent, we want you on board! 🏉
We are accepting EOIs for the following teams:
Senior Teams
• Senior Men's
• Senior Women’s
• u20 Men’s Colts
Junior Teams
• u16 Boys
• u16 Girls
• u14 Boys
• u14 Girls
• u13 Boys
• u12 Mixed
📬 How to Apply:
Please email your expression of interest directly to [email protected].
⚠️ Applications Close: Friday 16/10/2026
Stay tuned to our page for updates regarding the upcoming team selection process!

🏉 FNQ Junior Rugby Round 1 🏉
The season starts this Friday night the 9th of October! 🎉 Check out the Round 1 draw and Petersen Park venue map to find your game and field location.
There’s still time to get involved! If your child is keen to play, opportunities are still available to join a local club. 💙💛
Good luck to all players, coaches, volunteers and families for a fantastic first round!

🏉 Congratulations Jack Calleja!

From starting his rugby journey in Innisfail with the Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union and representing FNQ Rugby to securing a two-year Queensland Reds Elite Development Squad contract, this is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Jack’s hard work and dedication.

The FNQ rugby community is incredibly proud. Wishing Jack all the best as he takes the next step in his rugby career! 🔴⚪

Imposing Australia Under 18 lock Jack Calleja has been signed to a two-year elite development squad deal with the Queensland Reds.

📲 https://reds.rugby/news/jack-calleja-signs-reds-development-deal-2026101

🏉 FNQ Junior Rugby Union is Back!

We're excited to announce that the FNQ Rugby Union Junior Competition will kick off on Friday, 9 October 2026.

The season will run for 9 weeks, finishing with our Grand Final matches on Friday, 4 December 2026.

This year, all games will be hosted at our new home:

📍 Petersen Park, Edmonton

For registration information, team details, or any questions about the season, please contact your local rugby club.

We can't wait to see players, families, and supporters enjoying another fantastic season of junior rugby.

Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Tablelands Rugby Union Cairns Penrhyn Sharks Rugby Union Club Southside Crusaders Sports & Culture Rugby Union Cairns Wanderers Juniors Rugby Union Barron Trinity Bulls Cairns Northern Beaches Rugby Union JCU Mariners Rugby Union Football Club Port Douglas Rugby Union Inc.

🌟 Ready to tackle something new? 🌟

Girls Can Tackle Anything is giving girls aged 4-12 the chance to learn rugby in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

🎉 FREE Come & Try Session
📅 Saturday 26 September
⏰ 8:30am - 10:30am
📍Petersen Park, Edmonton.

No experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and we'll take care of the rest!

🏉 4-week program starts 10 October
💰 Only $50

Scan the QR code to register today!

Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby UnionTablelands Rugby Union Southside Crusaders Sports & Culture Rugby UnionCairns Penrhyn Sharks Rugby Union ClubCairns Wanderers Juniors Rugby UnionBarron Trinity BullsCairns Northern Beaches Rugby UnionJCU Mariners Rugby Union Football ClubPort Douglas Rugby Union Inc.

🏉 The game needs more than players.

The future of rugby in Far North Queensland depends on quality match officials, and we're looking for experienced rugby people ready to take the next step.

Whether you've spent years playing or coaching, the FNQ Experienced Participant Transition Programme 2026 provides the support, mentoring, accreditation and pathway to become a First Grade Referee.

💡 Stay involved in the game you love
💡 Develop new skills
💡 Give back to the rugby community
💡 Become part of the next generation of FNQ match officials

Applications are now open, but places are strictly limited.

📲 Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register.

🏉 BECOME A RUGBY REFEREE IN FNQ! 🏉

FNQ Rugby, QRRA Cairns and Rugby AU Referees are looking for new referees to join the game in 2026.

Whether you're a current player, former player, parent, coach, or rugby supporter, refereeing is a fantastic way to stay involved, learn more about the game, and support local rugby.

✅ Become a qualified rugby referee
✅ Gain Smart Rugby & Referee Ready qualifications
✅ Join the Cairns Referees community

📅 Referee Ready Course
📍 Mudcrabs Rugby Union, Wattle Street, Yorkeys K**b
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Before attending:

1️⃣ Register with Cairns Referees via Rugby Xplorer
2️⃣ Create or log in to your Rugby Xplorer account
3️⃣ Select Match Official registration
4️⃣ Complete your profile and registration
5️⃣ Enrol in the Referee Ready for FNQ Junior Season, QLD training event through the Learning Centre

📱 Follow the registration steps shown in the attached guide and scan the QR code on the course flyer to register.

No refereeing experience required. Just bring: 💻 Laptop
📝 Notepad & Pen
👟 Running Shoes
💧 Drink Bottle
🔔 Whistle (if you have one)

Ready to take the field from a different perspective?

Register today and help grow rugby in Far North Queensland.

🏉 Reminder: Registrations Are Still Open!

Interested in becoming a rugby referee?

There's still time to register for the FNQ Referee Information Webinar and learn how you can get involved in refereeing across Far North Queensland.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Online

Register now: https://form.jotform.com/262248973749070

Whether you're a player, coach, parent, volunteer, or rugby supporter, we'd love to see you there.

Referee Registration for FNQ webinar Wednesday 26th August 7pm Start Please click the link to complete this form.

Congratulations to Raiders captain Luke Edwards on being named 2026 FNQ Rugby A-Grade Best & Fairest! 👏🏼