I have heard a rumour (or it might be fact) that Quade is heading to the Sunwolves for Super Rugby 2019, and won't be rolling out for the Magpies in 2019.
I have heard a rumour (or it might be fact) that Quade is heading to the Sunwolves for Super Rugby 2019, and won't be rolling out for the Magpies in 2019.
Wow! Good source?
QRU MEDIA RELEASE: FOX SPORTS to show 2018 Hospital Challenge Cup Final Live on FOX SPORTS
The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and FOX SPORTS today announced that FOX SPORTS will show the 'Triple M' Queensland Premier Rugby 2018 Hospital Challenge Cup live on FOX SPORTS MORE (507) on Sunday 19 August from 3pm.
For the first time, the 2018 Hospital Challenge Cup Final will enjoy national television coverage, meaning fans can watch Queensland's best club sides go head-to-head in the season decider live, in high definition and with no ad-breaks during play on FOX SPORTS.
The 2018 Hospital Challenge Cup Final will be at Ballymore between the University of Queensland and the winner of this weekend's preliminary final between GPS and Easts.
The QRU's Interim CEO David Hanham said: "This announcement further complements our existing partnership with FOX SPORTS. FOX SPORTS has been replaying our Hospital Challenge Cup 'Triple M' Match of the Round on Wednesday evenings for the last couple of months and their decision to take the final live shows how strongly the historical rivalry of traditional club Rugby resonates with a modern TV audience.
"The code in Queensland can only benefit from this further initiative between our two organisations, which will carry Queensland Premier Rugby's biggest game of the year into the lounge-rooms of Rugby fans across Australia."
Steve Crawley, FOX SPORTS' Head of Television said: "Club Rugby means a lot to Queensland, and we are excited to broadcast the final live. It's very much about back-to-basics as this is really attractive for FOX SPORTS."
Queensland-based FOX SPORTS Rugby Commentator and Triple M Brisbane Presenter Greg Martin will present coverage of the final alongside local commentators Martin Lippiatt and Jay Staunton, who have been presenting the Hospital Challenge Cup coverage throughout the 2018 season.
The QRU's production-company partner DoubleTake Sports - who have produced live-stream coverage of Queensland Premier Rugby since 2013 - will supply the broadcast to FOX SPORTS. DoubleTake Sports principal, Robert Matthews, is a former QRU Digital department staffer and the QRU is proud to have helped develop local talent within Queensland's Rugby community that will enable this live-broadcast on FOX SPORTS platforms.
Fans will be able to watch the replay of the preliminary final on FOX SPORTS on Wednesday evening (15 August). The channel and timings will be announced closer to the time.
History of the QRU's Hospital Challenge Cup
The original Hospital Football Challenge in 1899 was a fund-raising venture for the Brisbane Hospital. Its trophy, the magnificent Hospital Challenge Cup, remains the most desirable silverware in Queensland Club Rugby.
Since reconstitution as the Queensland Premier Rugby Competition after World War II, the Cup has been claimed a competition-leading 22-times by University of Queensland FC, followed closely by historic rivals Brothers Rugby Club, on 21.
Congrats to all the teams who made Grand Finals it has really been an awesome year across all grades.
Brothers 8 teams
UQ 1 teams
GPS 2 teams
Easts 1 team
Souths 2 teams
Bond 1 team
Wynnum 1 team
Thoughts from the weekend
Congratulations to Sauce and his team they are the media unit within the QRU that really runs well great content.
My negatives
The QRU really finds new and exciting ways to shoot themselves in the foot trying to charge for Saturday for 6th to 4th grade and colts 2 and 3. It honestly makes no sense to gouge your greatest supporters. By all means charge for the Premier grade day as it is decent entertainment.
I actually wonder if they go to club games. Every club except Brothers does not charge for entry provides decent food and beer. It is not that hard people. I would get rid of all the security it does not make it a pleasant game day experience and I do not think it is necessary. I saw them kick some kids off the hill I think they might have been enjoying themselves to much.
I would also suggest that the QRU needs to get the finals eligibility sorted out at the start of the season. Put some very easy to understand rules in place and apply them. All clubs have been guilty in the past. This year the most obvious is the Brothers Colts 1 team who are by far the best team in the comp getting some premier grade boys back who I am led to believe did not start for them all year. The Bond Colts 2 team is very similar to the Colts 1 and the Souths Prem Grade had a few also late exemptions. IMHO it does not do the the competition any justice.
There are 2018 Competition Rules in place (see the bottom of he Reds Rugby/Premier Rugby/Overview page for the link), the problem is their application. The Souths exemption for Paice could not be granted under the extant Rules (outside the Management Committee granted authority) and so the QRU broke the Rules in that instance. They need to answer to the Clubs for that. Compliance with the eligibility rules is more difficulty to police given the numbers of players and complexity, and I am not sure who is ultimately responsible for the checking and determination. Does anyone know? Is there a software program that does this automatically by reviewing all Rugby Link entries for the season against posted team lists for finals, with the QRU holding the responsibility for checking and advice to Clubs; or are Clubs supposed to self check (honesty system) and opposition Clubs supposed to check the opposition teams and register complaints if applicable?
On a far more serious note. Is Newstead Brewing the only beer option this weekend ?
There are 2018 Competition Rules in place (see the bottom of he Reds Rugby/Premier Rugby/Overview page for the link), the problem is their application. The Souths exemption for Paice could not be granted under the extant Rules (outside the Management Committee granted authority) and so the QRU broke the Rules in that instance. They need to answer to the Clubs for that. Compliance with the eligibility rules is more difficulty to police given the numbers of players and complexity, and I am not sure who is ultimately responsible for the checking and determination. Does anyone know? Is there a software program that does this automatically by reviewing all Rugby Link entries for the season against posted team lists for finals, with the QRU holding the responsibility for checking and advice to Clubs; or are Clubs supposed to self check (honesty system) and opposition Clubs supposed to check the opposition teams and register complaints if applicable?