QLD Premier Rugby 2025

[The Engine Room]

looks like a cracking season with only three undefeated teams after round 2

looks like UQ could be in for a long season

I know that UQ have had a heap of retirements across the grades and some player movement but the scoreline concerned me. Interested in hearing from "the experts" who were there and what they thought. Seems UQ's defence was non-existent, there is now a lack of experience and depth and maybe other things.

 

[Watchingrugby]

I know that UQ have had a heap of retirements across the grades and some player movement but the scoreline concerned me. Interested in hearing from "the experts" who were there and what they thought. Seems UQ's defence was non-existent, there is now a lack of experience and depth and maybe other things.

Six former 2024 UQ premier grade players now playing for Easts hasn’t helped things

 

[Cole]

I'll say it....Wests too cocky

To be fair Wests are almost a completely new side from last year. I think they debuted 10 players round 1 and another 4 round 2. They gave away too many penalties and some cheap turnovers in possession which should get better as combinations improve. And equally to be fair Easts look a very good side, big, strong forwards and some exciting outside backs led around by a really good 9.
All in all a great match for round 2 of the season.

 

[Bulldog]

Some interesting games this weekend.
Can Bond secure their first win in their first game at home or will Easts continue their good start to the season.
The match of the round will be the battle of the birds at the nest as Souths take on Norths - two sides who have impressed in the first two rounds. We will certainly know more about their respective chances after this one. Wests v Uni - the Bulldogs by plenty. Brothers v GPS another classic encounter that will tell us a lot about their respective chances - Brothers might be too strong at home, but GPS hasn’t fully declared itself in 2025 as yet. Would like to see a GPS win as it would really open up this premiership race.
Sunnybank will enjoy the break - giving Tyrell time to work on a few things with the Dragons.

 

[Bulldog]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Bond put in a Bunter Bowl challenge as they will rate themselves a good chance against the Tigers at home.
I think the last two year have finished with winning tries in the last play of the game. So expect another classic encounter at the pond.

 

[MoneyBill685]

Six former 2024 UQ premier grade players now playing for Easts hasn’t helped things

Who are the six?

 

[warhorse]

Some interesting games this weekend.
Can Bond secure their first win in their first game at home or will Easts continue their good start to the season.
The match of the round will be the battle of the birds at the nest as Souths take on Norths - two sides who have impressed in the first two rounds. We will certainly know more about their respective chances after this one. Wests v Uni - the Bulldogs by plenty. Brothers v GPS another classic encounter that will tell us a lot about their respective chances - Brothers might be too strong at home, but GPS hasn’t fully declared itself in 2025 as yet. Would like to see a GPS win as it would really open up this premiership race.
Sunnybank will enjoy the break - giving Tyrell time to work on a few things with the Dragons.

The battle of the birds at Souths' Nest, Chipsy Wood will have to wait till next year. I am reliably informed that, as a result of Chipsy Wood field being destroyed and turned to a muddy potato patch against Sunnybank, the field is unplayable this weekend. Souths made a request of Norths to switch home game rounds, which, I am told, was knocked back.
As a result all games this weekend, have been...wait for it... transfered to Caboolture.
Not an ideal situation for either Club. In hindsight, maybe the decision to play multiple games on Chipsy Wood, during heavy prolonged rain, wasn't the best move.

 

[Interested Viewer]

The battle of the birds at Souths' Nest, Chipsy Wood will have to wait till next year. I am reliably informed that, as a result of Chipsy Wood field being destroyed and turned to a muddy potato patch against Sunnybank, the field is unplayable this weekend. Souths made a request of Norths to switch home game rounds, which, I am told, was knocked back.
As a result all games this weekend, I believe will be...wait for it... transfered to Caboolture.
Not an ideal situation for either Club. In hindsight, maybe the decision to play multiple games on Chipsy Wood, during heavy prolonged rain, wasn't the best move.

Caboolture that seems weird and it is correct it per Rugby Explorer

 

[PJRugby]

Who are the six?

BJ Oates
Jethro felemi
Angus Wagner
Stefano Funaki
Nuku swelling has played in recent years for the students

unsure on the 6th.

UQ lacking a lot of experience

 

[Hugh Jardon]

The battle of the birds at Souths' Nest, Chipsy Wood will have to wait till next year. I am reliably informed that, as a result of Chipsy Wood field being destroyed and turned to a muddy potato patch against Sunnybank, the field is unplayable this weekend. Souths made a request of Norths to switch home game rounds, which, I am told, was knocked back.
As a result all games this weekend, have been...wait for it... transfered to Caboolture.
Not an ideal situation for either Club. In hindsight, maybe the decision to play multiple games on Chipsy Wood, during heavy prolonged rain, wasn't the best move.

would have been good for the mighty eagles to try strong arm them into 2 home fixtures haha. be good to see them do well this year

 

[Spamnoodle]

The battle of the birds at Souths' Nest, Chipsy Wood will have to wait till next year. I am reliably informed that, as a result of Chipsy Wood field being destroyed and turned to a muddy potato patch against Sunnybank, the field is unplayable this weekend. Souths made a request of Norths to switch home game rounds, which, I am told, was knocked back.
As a result all games this weekend, have been...wait for it... transfered to Caboolture.
Not an ideal situation for either Club. In hindsight, maybe the decision to play multiple games on Chipsy Wood, during heavy prolonged rain, wasn't the best move.

Caboolture?! That's just ridiculous.
Surely there's a southside ground available somewhere.
What were they thinking!

 

[The Engine Room]

Caboolture?! That's just ridiculous.
Surely there's a southside ground available somewhere.
What were they thinking!

I know of this placed called "Ballymore". Apparently, it has 3 fields in pristine condition.

 

[Interested Viewer]

I know of this placed called "Ballymore". Apparently, it has 3 fields in pristine condition.

That is just crazy talk it is not actually there to assist grassroots. They hate having to have the GF there

 

[SouthernX]

I know of this placed called "Ballymore". Apparently, it has 3 fields in pristine condition.

probably being used

you know soccer is out there now (roar and woman’s roar)

 

[Strewthcobber]

That is just crazy talk it is not actually there to assist grassroots. They hate having to have the GF there

Sounds like Souths need all the help they can get with grass roots.


Sorry

 

[Spamnoodle]

I know of this placed called "Ballymore". Apparently, it has 3 fields in pristine condition.

Absolutely!

 

[Cole]

I wonder if anyone asked Sunnybank? They have the bye this week and havent had a home game yet. Might have been happy to fire the bbq up

 

[rapt]

The battle of the birds at Souths' Nest, Chipsy Wood will have to wait till next year. I am reliably informed that, as a result of Chipsy Wood field being destroyed and turned to a muddy potato patch against Sunnybank, the field is unplayable this weekend. Souths made a request of Norths to switch home game rounds, which, I am told, was knocked back.
As a result all games this weekend, have been...wait for it... transfered to Caboolture.
Not an ideal situation for either Club. In hindsight, maybe the decision to play multiple games on Chipsy Wood, during heavy prolonged rain, wasn't the best move.

I don’t think it was knocked back so much, more that they only have 1 of the 3 fields open. Caboolture does have decent facilities and despite the drive, would be a good exposure to kids up that way.

 

[PhilClinton]

So after the first couple of games and mostly watching GPS and a few others on replay, the comp this year seems to have a lot of new players. I know that news article from a few weeks ago had a lot of movement.

I reckon in the GPS team at least half seem to be new recruits and from that bunch there are clearly some really talented players.

Do we think this is a result of QPR and Oz rugby in general becoming a good proving ground for international and interstate talent? Or are we losing some of the local grown lads who are genuine 1st graders and this is the way of the future?

What are people’s thoughts on their own club?

 

[new recruit_ brisbane]

I don’t think it was knocked back so much, more that they only have 1 of the 3 fields open. Caboolture does have decent facilities and despite the drive, would be a good exposure to kids up that way.

Caboolture's new facilities are better than 90% of Premier Clubs.
40min drive is nothing....