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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 Brisbane in 1883 as the Northern Rugby Union,[1] after breaking away from the 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.
