Queensland Country

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

Ugalde handed 14-week suspension   Brive back Matthieu Ugalde has been suspended for 14 weeks after he was found guilty of eye gouging Grenoble's Armand Batlle.   "For me it wasn't a...

Conor Mitchell signs with Aussie 7s

Queensland Country Forward, Conor Mitchell has signed for the Australian Men’s Sevens squad as they begin preparations for the 2016-2017 HSBC Sevens World Series.   "We are very pleased to...

Queensland Country unveil ancient, World Cup-winning debutant

Closer to pensioner than debutant, Brad Thorn continues to defy both his age and the medical world as he prepares to become captain-coach at the ripe old age of 41. Thorn last played professional rugby...

Perth Spirit vs Queensland Country: NRC preview

Perth Spirit will be looking to break into the top four of the NRC ladder when they host last-placed Queensland Country. Coming off a six-point win over the Western Sydney Rams in their last match, Perth...

Sydney Rays vs NSW Country Eagles: NRC preview

The unbeaten Sydney Rays will be looking to maintain top spot on the NRC table when they host the fellow unbeaten New South Wales Country Eagles. Coming off wins over the Western Sydney Rams, Perth Spirit...

Simmons returns for Wallabies in Rugby Championship

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has named a Wallabies starting side with one change for this weekend’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Perth. Queensland Reds lock Rob Simmons returns...

NRC 2016 Rnd 3 – Qld Country v Sydney Rays

I’m sure Qld Country were expecting an improved showing coming into NRC 2016, but things haven’t gone to plan. For the Sydney Rays though everything is coming up roses. They’ve gone home...

Queensland Country vs Sydney Rays: NRC preview

Queensland Country will be looking for their first win of the 2016 NRC season when they host the top-of-the-table Sydney Rams. Coming off losses to the University of Canberra Vikings and the Melbourne...

NRC Highlights: Melbourne Rising Vs Queensland Country

Tongan Thor charge ignites match with HUGE bump in opening minute

Taniela Tupou first came to prominence as a schoolboy in 2014 when a video of him went viral, and the nickname 'Tongan Thor' was coined. Since then he has gone on to put in some solid performances, resulting...