QLD Rugby 11/06/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article Winger Will McCulloch is excited about the Australian Under-20s building on their recent team cohesion when they hit the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. McCulloch is one of six Queenslanders named in the 30-strong squad announced today for the kick-off in Cape Town on June 29. Queensland Reds flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is one of a trio of Souths players alongside 121kg prop Trevor King and No.8 Dominic Thygesen. Prop Nick Bloomfield and strong-running Reds squad centre Frankie Goldsbrough, both from Easts, round out the Queensland contingent. McCulloch...

QLD Rugby 04/04/2024

Written by Jim Tucker, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article QPR StoreLocal Hospital Cup Countdown: Easts, Brothers, Souths, Bond University, WestsWith the StoreLocal Hospital Cup season to kick off on Saturday around Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we've delved to shine a light on the season ahead for QPR's nine clubs. READ PART ONE HERE EASTS Junior Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis turned 14 weeks on the sidelines into a motivating rehab goal that is now the talk of Queensland footy clubs in all codes. The powerfully-framed 20-year-old bench pressed 202.5kg in the Reds gym on Tuesday with roars of approval...

Alex Cran 31/08/2023

SIMON CRAIG APPOINTED AS EASTS HEAD COACH Easts Rugby Union have appointed Simon Craig as Head Coach of Easts Premier Grade. Simon “Craigy” Craig has had a long and successful association with Easts dating back to 2008 when coaching his sons in Easts Juniors. He moved into the Easts senior coaching ranks in 2010 with 2nd Grade and has continued his coaching development through to Premier grade programs including successful Premiership winning teams. In addition to his involvement at Easts, Craigy has coached a number of representative teams including QLD Reds U/16’s, QLD Reds Academy and QLD Reds Super W...

Jim Tucker 20/07/2023

The upgraded David Wilson Field is back in action on Saturday for the rare return of Australia A flanker Brad Wilkin to the Easts jersey. The improvements in drainage under a full grass cover will make the main field at Bottomley Park the best July club surface in Brisbane. Playing on the main field again has been much anticipated and a headline match against premiers Wests guarantees an excellent turnout for the Paul Mooney Cup clash.  The diehard support from the can bar corner will also be corralled a little differently. The intimidating rumble that envelops rival teams in that tryline...

Jim Tucker 15/09/2022

The “Team of the Grand Finals” is finally in with club supporters voting for standout performers and club favourites in a fascinating XV.    Over the course of the season, the club has given supporters the chance to vote for their favourite high achievers in each position via social media.    Only those players with a starting role in Easts’ five men’s premiership sides were eligible which means decorated Wallabies like David Wilson and Peter McLean were not listed.    Some players like flanker Michael Gunn (2013 and 2020), Peter Murdoch (1997 and 1999) and Richard Graham (1997 and 1999)...