QLD Rugby 10/05/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article Wests will usher the return of scrumhalf Louis Werchon to the fold after the blonde-mulleted halfback’s three-week stint in the Queensland Reds’ match day 23. Werchon was an architect behind much of Wests’ early season form before James Marterns deputised superbly from Round 3 to 5. Werchon’s inclusion will see the Bulldogs enter Roudn 5 as heavy favourite against GPS at Yoku Road, also benefiting from the additions of Ethan Dobbins at hooker and Sau Vaihu in the second row. The Gallopers meanwhile, will be without Dan Byrne in...

QLD Rugby 03/05/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article The return of Queensland Reds squad forward Taine Roiri has given Sunnybank a lift for Saturday’s visit to Crosby Park to face premiers Brothers in the StoreLocal Hospital Cup. Roiri is fit again after injury stalled his promising progress at training with the Reds.While training in the backrow with the State squad, Roiri will beef up the Dragons at lock. The Dragons will also get a lift for this Round Five clash with former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman cleared to play a role off the bench during a...

QLD Rugby 26/04/2024

Written by Queensland Rugby Media Unit, courtesy of qld.rugby Source article Reds Academy halfback Willem Johnstone is within sight of his first grade debut at Brothers after being picked on the bench for Saturday’s round in the StoreLocal Hospital Cup. Johnstone has been proving himself in third and second grades with the Brethren since a surprise late pre-season switch from Souths. A longstanding weekend away for top-grade regular Isaac Tarabay has created the opening. The unbeaten Brethren are making the trip to St Lucia to face the University of Queensland in the most traditional clash on the calendar. There will...