2026 QRL Major Competitions
The Queensland Rugby League will administer several Major Competitions during the 2026 season. This will include one men's competition, one women's competition, and five age based competitions. Along with the New South Wales Rugby League, these competitions feed into the National Rugby League.
Open Age Competitions
Queensland Cup
| 2026 Queensland Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 March – 26/27 September 2026 |
| Teams | 15 |
| Broadcast partners | Free to Air TV Channel 9 (1 Match per week) Subscription TV Fox League (1 Match per week) Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) 9Now (1 Match per week) Kayo Sports (1 Match per week) |
The Queensland Cup (named the Hostplus Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the premier men's Rugby League competition in Queensland. Nationally, along with the New South Wales Cup, the Queensland Cup is a Tier 2 competition and feeds into the Tier 1 National Rugby League.
Teams
In 2026, the Queensland Cup retains the same 15-club line-up as the 2025 season, but there has been several notable changes to NRL affiliate arrangements. The most significant shift came from the Melbourne Storm, who ended their Queensland-based partnerships in order to field their own team in the NSW Cup for the 2026 season[1]. As a result, the Brisbane Tigers entered a new affiliation with the Perth Bears[2], while the Sunshine Coast Falcons moved into the Brisbane Broncos pathway[3]. Separately, the Townsville Blackhawks changed affiliation from the South Sydney Rabbitohs to the North Queensland Cowboys[4], further expanding the Cowboys' existing northern Queensland footprint. The Tweed Heads Seagulls' home venue was also rebranded from Piggabeen Sports Complex to Seagulls Sporting Complex. Central Queensland Capras moved back to Browne Park following renovations in 2025.
There were also a number of coaching changes between the 2025 and 2026 seasons. At the Brisbane Tigers, Jim Lenihan took over as head coach from Matt Church[5], while Sam Williams replaced Russell Aitken at the Northern Pride[6]. Joe O'Callaghan succeeded David Penna at the Tweed Heads Seagulls[7], and Dave Elliott stepped in for Eric Smith as head coach of the Redcliffe Dolphins[8]. The Western Clydesdales appointed brothers Shane and Ben Walker as joint head coaches, replacing Ned Murphy[9].
| Queensland State Map | Brisbane Map |
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Home Venues |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Qualifying Finals |
| 2 | Burleigh Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualifying Finals |
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ipswich Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Mackay Cutters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Finals |
| 6 | Norths Devils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Pride | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Papua New Guinea Hunters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Redcliffe Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Souths Logan Magpies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Sunshine Coast Falcons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Townsville Blackhawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Tweed Heads Seagulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Western Clydesdales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 8.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
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| 1 | Brisbane Tigers | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Burleigh Bears | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Ipswich Jets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Mackay Cutters | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Northern Pride | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Norths Devils | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Papua New Guinea Hunters | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Redcliffe Dolphins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Souths Logan Magpies | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Sunshine Coast Falcons | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Townsville Blackhawks | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Tweed Heads Seagulls | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | Western Clydesdales | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls |
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Grand Final
| Qualifying & Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Preliminary Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||||||
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2026 Queensland Cup Grand Final
26/27 September 2026
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| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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Queensland Women's Premiership
| 2026 Queensland Women's Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | TBA 2026 |
| Teams | TBA |
| Broadcast partners | Free to Air TV Channel 9 (1 Match per week) Subscription TV Fox League (1 Match per week) Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) 9Now (1 Match per week) Kayo Sports (1 Match per week) |
The Queensland Women's Premiership (named the BMD Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the premier women's Rugby League competition in Queensland. Nationally, along with the NSWRL Women's Premiership, the Queensland Women's Premiership is a Tier 2 competition and feeds into the Tier 1 National Rugby League Women's Premiership.
Since 2025 the season has more closely aligned with the NRLW season. Previously, the QRLWP season had started in February.
Teams
The final team line-up for the 2026 season has not yet been confirmed. The table below lists the twelve clubs that contested the 2025 BMD Premiership, when Ipswich and Northern joined the competition to bring the number of teams to twelve.[10]
There are only minor pathway and venue updates compared to 2025. In line with the updated Queensland Cup affiliations, the Sunshine Coast Falcons women are now listed as part of the Brisbane Broncos NRLW pathway, while the Tweed Heads Seagulls' home venue has been rebranded from Piggabeen Sports Complex to Seagulls Sporting Complex and the Central Queensland Capras women's home ground has been updated to Browne Park following renovations in Rockhampton. Head coaches for each club are yet to be confirmed and are therefore shown as TBA.
| Queensland State Map | Brisbane Map |
|---|---|
Home Venues |
Home Venues |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semi-Finals |
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Finals |
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Norths Devils (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Pride (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Souths Logan Magpies (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Western Clydesdales (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 6.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (W) | |||||||||||
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (W) | |||||||||||
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (W) | |||||||||||
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (W) | |||||||||||
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (W) | |||||||||||
| 6 | Northern Pride (W) | |||||||||||
| 7 | Norths Devils (W) | |||||||||||
| 8 | Souths Logan Magpies (W) | |||||||||||
| 9 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (W) | |||||||||||
| 10 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (W) | |||||||||||
| 11 | Western Clydesdales (W) | |||||||||||
| 12 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (W) |
Grand Final
| Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||
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| 4 | 4/5/6 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
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| 6 | ||||||||||||||
2026 Queensland Women's Premiership Grand Final
26/27 September 2026
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| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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Age Based Competitions
NRLQ Series
| 2026 NRLQ Series | |
|---|---|
| Duration | TBA 2026 |
| Teams | TBA |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) |
The NRLQ Series is an under 20s Rugby League competition in Queensland. It features the four Queensland-based NRL teams and is designed to bridge the gap between the Mal Meninga Cup and Queensland Cup.[11]
In 2025 there was no finals series, with the top ranked team being declared the winner.
Teams
The final team line-up for the 2026 NRLQ Series has not yet been confirmed. The table below lists the four under-20s squads aligned to Queensland’s NRL clubs that contested the 2025 NRLQ Series.
| Brisbane
Ground: Suncorp Stadium City/Suburb: Brisbane (Milton) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Brisbane Broncos |
Dolphins
Ground: Kayo Stadium City/Suburb: Brisbane (Redcliffe) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Dolphins |
Gold Coast
Ground: Cbus Super Stadium City/Suburb: Gold Coast (Robina) Coach: TBA Affiliate: Gold Coast Titans |
North Queensland
Ground: Queensland Country Bank Stadium City/Suburb: Townsville (South Townsville) Coach: TBA Affiliate: North Queensland Cowboys |
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolphins (U20s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Premiers |
| 2 | Brisbane Broncos (U20s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | North Queensland Cowboys (U20s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Gold Coast Titans (U20s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| 1 | Dolphins (U20s) | ||||||
| 2 | Brisbane Broncos (U20s) | ||||||
| 3 | North Queensland Cowboys (U20s) | ||||||
| 4 | Gold Coast Titans (U20s) |
Season Results
Mal Meninga Cup
| 2026 Mal Meninga Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 February – 9/10 May 2026 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) |
The Mal Meninga Cup is the Queensland Rugby League's statewide under 19s competition for male players, forming a key part of the QRL's junior pathways structure. It sits below the NRLQ Series and Queensland Cup, and above local junior competitions, providing a platform for elite under 19 talent from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Teams
The competition will feature the same 14 teams that competed in 2025. All 14 Australian based Queensland Cup sides field a team in this competition.
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semi-Finals |
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Finals |
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Norths Devils (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Pride (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U19s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 6.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U19s) | |||||||||
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U19s) | |||||||||
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U19s) | |||||||||
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U19s) | |||||||||
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U19s) | |||||||||
| 6 | Northern Pride (U19s) | |||||||||
| 7 | Norths Devils (U19s) | |||||||||
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U19s) | |||||||||
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U19s) | |||||||||
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U19s) | |||||||||
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U19s) | |||||||||
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U19s) | |||||||||
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U19s) | |||||||||
| 14 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U19s) |
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Grand Final
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2026 Mal Meninga Cup Grand Final
9/10 May 2026
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| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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Under 19s Women's
The QRL Under 19s Women's Premiership (Named the Harvey Norman Under 19s for sponsorship reasons) is the Queensland Rugby League's statewide under 19s competition for female players and a key step in the QRL’s female pathways structure. It sits between the Harvey Norman Under 17s and the senior Queensland Women's Premiership, providing a platform for elite under 19s talent from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
| 2026 QRL Under 19s Women's Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 14 February – 11/12 April 2026 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) |
Teams
The competition will feature the same 14 teams that competed in 2025. All 14 Australian based Queensland Cup sides field a team in this competition.
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semi-Finals |
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Finals |
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Norths Devils (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Pride (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U19s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 6.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U19s G) | ||||||
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U19s G) | ||||||
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U19s G) | ||||||
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U19s G) | ||||||
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U19s G) | ||||||
| 6 | Northern Pride (U19s G) | ||||||
| 7 | Norths Devils (U19s G) | ||||||
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U19s G) | ||||||
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U19s G) | ||||||
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U19s G) | ||||||
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U19s G) | ||||||
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U19s G) | ||||||
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U19s G) | ||||||
| 14 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U19s G) |
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Grand Final
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2026 QRL Under 19's Women's Premiership Grand Final
11/12 April 2026
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| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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Cyril Connell Cup
The Cyril Connell Cup is the Queensland Rugby League's statewide under 17s competition for male players and the first statewide step in the elite male pathway. It sits below the Mal Meninga Cup and above local junior competitions, bringing together the best under 17s talent from regions across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
| 2026 Cyril Connell Cup | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 February – 11/12 April 2026 |
| Teams | 15 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) |
Teams
The competition will feature the same 15 teams that competed in 2025. All 14 Australian based Queensland Cup sides field a team in this competition plus the Bundaberg based Wide Bay Bulls.
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semi-Finals |
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Finals |
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Norths Devils (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Pride (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Wide Bay Bulls (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U17s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 6.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U17s) | |||||||
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U17s) | |||||||
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U17s) | |||||||
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U17s) | |||||||
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U17s) | |||||||
| 6 | Northern Pride (U17s) | |||||||
| 7 | Norths Devils (U17s) | |||||||
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U17s) | |||||||
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U17s) | |||||||
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U17s) | |||||||
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U17s) | |||||||
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U17s) | |||||||
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U17s) | |||||||
| 14 | Wide Bay Bulls (U17s) | |||||||
| 15 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U17s) |
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Grand Final
| Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4/5/6 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
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| 3 | 3/4/5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
2026 Cyril Connell Cup Grand Final
11/12 April 2026
TBA |
| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
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TBA
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Under 17s Women's
The QRL Under 17s Women's Premiership (Named the Harvey Norman Under 17s for sponsorship reasons) is the Queensland Rugby League's statewide under 17s competition for female players and the entry point to the elite female pathway. It feeds directly into the Harvey Norman Under 19s and, ultimately, the Queensland Women's Premiership and NRLW.
| 2026 QRL Under 17s Women's Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 February – 11/12 April 2026 |
| Teams | 15 |
| Broadcast partners | Streaming QPlus TV (All Matches) |
Teams
The competition will feature the same 15 teams that competed in 2025. All 14 Australian based Queensland Cup sides field a team in this competition plus the Bundaberg based Wide Bay Bulls.
Ladder
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Minor Premiers & Semi-Finals |
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semi-Finals |
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Elimination Finals |
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Norths Devils (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Northern Pride (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Wide Bay Bulls (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U17s G) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 September. Source:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) point difference; 3) points scored
Ladder progression
- Numbers highlighted in green indicate that the team finished the round inside the top 6.
- Numbers highlighted in blue indicates the team finished first on the ladder in that round.
- Numbers highlighted in red indicates the team finished last place on the ladder in that round.
- Underlined numbers indicate that the team had a bye during that round.
| Pos | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Tigers (U17s G) | |||||||
| 2 | Burleigh Bears (U17s G) | |||||||
| 3 | Central Queensland Capras (U17s G) | |||||||
| 4 | Ipswich Jets (U17s G) | |||||||
| 5 | Mackay Cutters (U17s G) | |||||||
| 6 | Northern Pride (U17s G) | |||||||
| 7 | Norths Devils (U17s G) | |||||||
| 8 | Redcliffe Dolphins (U17s G) | |||||||
| 9 | Souths Logan Magpies (U17s G) | |||||||
| 10 | Sunshine Coast Falcons (U17s G) | |||||||
| 11 | Townsville Blackhawks (U17s G) | |||||||
| 12 | Tweed Heads Seagulls (U17s G) | |||||||
| 13 | Western Clydesdales (U17s G) | |||||||
| 14 | Wide Bay Bulls (U17s G) | |||||||
| 15 | Wynnum Manly Seagulls (U17s G) |
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Grand Final
| Elimination Finals | Semi-Finals | Grand Final | ||||||||||||
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 4/5/6 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
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| 3 | 3/4/5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
2026 QRL Under 17's Women's Premiership Grand Final
11/12 April 2026
TBA |
| PF1 Winner | v | PF2 Winner |
|---|---|---|
TBA
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