FNQ Rugby

🏉 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! 👏🏼

🏉 GATES OPEN AT MIDDAY TODAY! 🏆

It’s a great day to get down to Barlow Park and watch some awesome FNQ Rugby action!

Three massive Grand Finals are on the menu:

🏉 Women’s Grand Final — 2:00 PM
Southside Crusaders vs Barron Trinity Bulls

🏉 Reserve Grade Grand Final — 4:00 PM
Tablelands Reds vs Penrhyn Sharks

🏉 A Grade Grand Final — 6:00 PM
JCU Mariners vs Barron Trinity Bulls

📍 Barlow Park, Cairns

Come down, grab a drink, soak up the atmosphere and support FNQ Rugby on the biggest day of the season!

📺 Can’t make it? All three Grand Finals will be live streamed on Rapid Spin TV.

Don’t miss it! 🏆

Rugby Union - Rapid Spin TV Live streaming is the most powerful way to bring your audience into your event to experience the emotion of the day – as it is Happening.

🏉 FNQ Rugby Grand Finals - Live Streaming This Saturday, 22 August 🏆

📍 Live from Barlow Park, Cairns

Catch all the action from the FNQ Rugby Grand Finals with three big matches streaming live on Rapid Spin TV.

LJ Ho**er Cairns Edge Hill Women's Grand Final
⏰ Kick-off: 2:00 PM
🏉 Southside Crusaders vs Barron Trinity Bulls

Cairns RSL Club Reserve Grade Grand Final
⏰ Kick-off: 4:00 PM
🏉 Tablelands Reds vs Penrhyn Sharks

Rainforestation A Grade Grand Final
⏰ Kick-off: 6:00 PM
🏉 JCU Mariners vs Barron Trinity Bulls

📺 Watch all three Grand Finals live:
https://rapidspintv.com.au/rugby-union/

Don't miss a minute of the biggest day on the FNQ Rugby calendar!

Rugby Union - Rapid Spin TV Live streaming is the most powerful way to bring your audience into your event to experience the emotion of the day – as it is Happening.

🏉 FNQ STORM 7s - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN 🏉

FNQ Rugby is calling for Expressions of Interest from dedicated and passionate Coaches, Managers, and Support Staff to lead our FNQ Storm 7s representative teams at the 2026 State Championships.

Age Groups

✅ U15 Girls (Players born in 2011 & 2012)
✅ U15 Boys (Players born in 2011 & 2012)
✅ U17 Girls (Players born in 2009 & 2010)
✅ U17 Boys (Players born in 2009 & 2010)

State Championships

📍 Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane
📅 14-15 November 2026

If you're keen to be part of the FNQ Storm 7s program and help develop the next generation of rugby talent, we'd love to hear from you.

📝 Complete your EOI here:
https://form.jotform.com/252368564416867

⏰ EOIs close Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 6:00pm.

Please share with anyone who may be interested in joining the FNQ Storm 7s team.

FNQ Rugby is seeking Coaches, Managers, and Support Staff interested in representing the FNQ Storm 7s program at the 2026 State Championships. Please click the link to complete this form.