FNQ Rugby

🏉 Rainforestation Cup - 2026 Men's A Grade Ladder Update 🏉

After 9 rounds of the Rainforestation Cup, the competition is shaping up for an exciting run to the finals.

The JCU Mariners Rugby Union Football Club continue to set the pace at the top of the ladder with six wins from seven matches. Their competition-leading points differential of +114 highlights their dominance and has them firmly in the driver's seat heading into the second half of the season.

The Barron Trinity Bulls remain well placed in second position, sitting two wins behind the leaders and building momentum as the finals race begins to heat up.

The battle for the remaining finals positions is incredibly tight, with just two competition points separating third and fourth. Both the Cairns Northern Beaches Rugby Union and Port Douglas Rugby Union Inc. remain firmly in contention and know that every match from here will have a significant impact on the final standings.

Meanwhile, the Southside Crusaders Sports & Culture Rugby Union have shown plenty of fight throughout the season and will be looking to finish strongly and challenge the teams above them in the closing rounds.

With every side still having matches to play and valuable bonus points on offer, the race to secure the highest possible ladder position before the semi-finals is far from over.

🏉 Cairns RSL Club Men's Reserve Grade Ladder Update 🏉

After nine rounds, the Cairns RSL Club Men's Reserve Grade competition is beginning to take shape, with Tablelands Rugby Union maintaining their unbeaten run at the top of the ladder.

With an impressive record of 9 wins from 9 matches, a competition-leading +141 points differential, and 41 competition points, The Tablelands Reds have established themselves as the team to beat in 2026.

The race for the remaining ladder positions is heating up, with the Barron Trinity Bulls holding second place on 19 points. Meanwhile, the Cairns Penrhyn Sharks Rugby Union Club and JCU Mariners Rugby Union Football Club continue to battle hard as the season enters its crucial stages.

With only a handful of rounds remaining, the race is on to secure the highest possible ladder position heading into the semi-finals. Every match and every bonus point could prove crucial in determining who earns a place in the Grand Final.

🏉 Congratulations Declan Meredith! 🇦🇺💚💛

A huge congratulations to FNQ Rugby junior and former Barron Trinity Bulls player Declan Meredith on his selection in the first Wallabies squad for 2026.

From the rugby fields of Far North Queensland to the green and gold, Declan's achievement is a proud moment for his family, coaches, teammates and the entire FNQ rugby community.

His dedication, hard work and commitment to the game have earned him this incredible opportunity, and he now serves as an inspiration for young rugby players across our region.

We wish Declan all the best as he embarks on this exciting chapter of his rugby journey and look forward to seeing him represent Australia on the international stage.

Congratulations Declan – FNQ is incredibly proud of you! 🏉

🏉 FNQ Rugby Union vs Townsville Brolgas A tough, physical contest from start to finish. The Brolgas pushed us all the way, but FNQ dug deep and held on for a hard-fought win. Proud of the effort, resilience, and teamwork shown by the entire squad. 💪🔥 #fnqrugby #cairns #RugbyUnion

Congratulations to FNQ juniors Wallace Charlie and Charlie Bird on your selection in the Australia U20 squad for the World Rugby Junior Championship in Georgia.

A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for your families, clubs, and the entire FNQ rugby community. We wish you and the Junior Wallabies all the best on the world stage.

FNQ is proud of you both. 🏉🇦🇺

Your Australia U20 squad for the Junior World Championship 🦘

100+ FACES: Best pics from NQ Rugby Championships The North Queensland Rugby Union Championships brought together the best and brightest young rugby players from Townsville and Cairns for a day-long, action-packed event at Barlow Park in the Far North

🏉 WHAT A DAY FOR FNQ RUGBY! 🏉

Today was a fantastic showcase of the talent, passion and strength of rugby in Far North Queensland.

Our junior representative teams were simply outstanding, going undefeated across all age groups! Our Under 12 Mixed side was dominant, our Under 13s and Under 14s were tough and resilient, while our Under 16s sent a clear message that they will be a team to watch at the Queensland Country Championships later this year.

A huge congratulations to all of our coaches and support staff who prepared these squads so well. The players should also be incredibly proud of how they adapted from the 13-man game they are currently playing each week to produce such high-quality Rugby Union performances.

Our Thunder Colts put in a courageous effort against an extended Townsville Brolgas squad. Despite the 33-12 scoreline, they were highly competitive throughout and several players have undoubtedly caught the attention of Queensland Country selectors.

The Lightning Women displayed tremendous heart and determination all day. While the final score of 41-12 didn't truly reflect the intensity of the contest, a lack of bench depth eventually took its toll. There were some outstanding individual performances that have certainly put players into Queensland Country selection discussions.

To cap off a memorable day, our Thunder Men secured a hard-fought 18-15 victory over a highly regarded Townsville Brolgas outfit. It was a fantastic team performance and a fitting reward for the hard work that has gone into representative rugby in FNQ.

A sincere thank you to the Townsville Brolgas players, coaches, officials and supporters for making the trip north to Cairns and helping make another North Queensland Championships a great success. The rivalry between our regions continues to strengthen rugby across North Queensland, and we look forward to continuing the tradition in the years ahead.

Congratulations to every player, coach, manager, volunteer, referee and supporter who contributed to this FNQ Rugby success. The quality of our club competition continues to produce representative teams capable of competing with the best in regional Queensland.

We now turn our attention to the Queensland Country Championships in Townsville in late June and continue building an even stronger representative rugby program for 2027 and beyond.

💙💛 FNQ Rugby is heading in the right direction.

Congratulations to the players selected in the FNQ Rugby Union U16 Boys side to take on the Townsville Brolgas this Saturday 🏉

This match will provide a fantastic opportunity for the squad to prepare ahead of the Queensland Country Championships in Townsville at the end of June.

We wish all players, coaches, and support staff the very best as they represent FNQ Rugby with pride.

Congratulations to the players selected in the 2026 FNQ Lightning Women’s Rugby Union Side for this Saturday’s clash against the Townsville Brolgas ⚡🏉

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns
📅 Saturday, 30 May
⏰ Kick Off: 5:00pm

We wish all players and staff the very best as they represent FNQ Rugby with pride. Get down to Barlow Park and support the Lightning in what promises to be a fantastic contest against the Brolgas.