Brisbane Rugby League (2001)
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 2001 |
| Chair | Sharon Hickey |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Country | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia (QRL) |
| Premiers |  Redcliffe Dolphins (2025) |
| Website | Rugby League Brisbane |
| Related competition | Queensland Cup Brisbane Second Division Rugby League |
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The Brisbane Rugby League (otherwise known as the CAOS BRL Premier A Grade due to sponsorship purposes; formerly known as the Quest Cup, Mixwell Cup, FOGS Cup and In Safe Hands Cup) is a rugby league football competition in Queensland, Australia. It is the division below the Queensland Cup and above the Brisbane Second Division Rugby League, and is generally regarded as the successor competition to the original Brisbane Rugby League which folded in 1997. It currently has ten teams, expanded from a six-team competition in 2020.
History
[edit | edit source]It started in 2001, then known as the Quest Cup, changing its name to the Mixwell Cup in 2003, and becoming the FOGS Cup in 2006. FOGS in an acronym for Former Origin Greats.
On 26 September 2014, the South East Queensland Division of the QRL announced that they would dissolve the current structure of the FOGS Cup and reform the Brisbane Rugby League.[1]
Clubs
[edit | edit source]It was announced in August 2019 that Queensland Cup clubs would withdraw their direct team presence and instead formalise affiliate relationships with local clubs in an effort to expand the competition and create opportunities for players at the local level, seeing many local clubs return to A-Grade level.[2]
Current Clubs (2025-present)
[edit | edit source]| Colours | Team name | Nickname | Home ground | Premierships |
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| File:Balmain colours.svg | Carina | Tigers | Leo Williams Oval | None |
| File:Valleys colours.svg | Fortitude Valley | Diehards | Emerson Park | 2017, 2021 |
| File:Logan Pride Colours.svg | Logan | Pride | Hammel Park | None |
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Redcliffe | Dolphins | Dolphin Oval | 2003, 2010–12, 2013, 2016, 2025 |
| File:Souths-Logan Magpies Colours.svg | Souths Logan | Magpies | Brandon Park | None |
| File:Wests Panthers Colours.svg | Wests | Panthers | Frank Lind Oval | 2009, 2022 |
| File:Wynnum-Manly Colours.svg | Wynnum-Manly Juniors | Seagulls | Kitchener Park | 2007, 2018–2020, 2023 |
Former Clubs (2001-2024)
[edit | edit source]| Rugby League Team name | Nickname | Home ground | Premierships |
|---|---|---|---|
| File:Eastern Suburbs colours.svg Brighton | Roosters | Jim Lawrie Oval | None |
| File:Canterbury colours.svg Bulimba Valley | Bulldogs | Balmoral Recreation Reserve | None |
| File:Manly Sea Eagles colours.svg Burleigh | Bears | Pizzey Park | 2006 |
| File:Balmain colours.svg Easts | Tigers | Langlands Park | 2001–02, 2004–05, 2008, 2013 |
| File:Ipswich Colours.svg Ipswich | Jets | North Ipswich Reserve | None |
| File:Australian colours.svg Logan | Brothers | Logan Brothers JRL | None |
| File:Canterbury colours.svg Normanby | Hounds | Bert St Clair Oval | None |
| File:Norths Devils colours.svg Norths | Devils | Bishop Park | None |
| File:Townsville Blackhawks colours.png Pine Rivers | Bears | Mathieson Oval | None |
| File:Canadacolours.png Tweed Heads | Seagulls | Piggabeen Sports Complex | None |
Premiership winners
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See also
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References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Brisbane Rugby League rebirth – QRL
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