Everything you need to know: Murri v Koori

A melting pot of Indigenous and Pasifika culture awaits players and supporters at the 2023 Murri v Koori Interstate Challenge and Murri v Samoa Cultural Celebration day at Beenleigh on Saturday.

The Arthur Beetson Foundation and Deadly Choices community event will feature eight matches of junior and senior action, including five matches between Queensland Murri and Rugby League Samoa Queensland boys and girls teams. 

Queensland Under 16 Murri and NSW Koori teams then face off, providing the opportunity for selection in the Deadly Roos side to play a New Zealand Maori team in the main curtain-raiser to the Harvey Norman NRL All Stars on February 12. 

They’re followed by clashes involving the women’s and men’s winners of the 2022 Murri Carnival and Koori Knockout.

Here’s all you need to know.

Key Information

When

Saturday, January 28. Starts with an opening ceremony at 9am.

Where

Bill Norris Sporting Complex, Beenleigh.

Queensland Murri v Samoa teams

Queensland Under 12 Murri

Joseph Salafia, Jaida Flores, Jahkiam Benjamin, Jack Viellaris, Nate Malone, Malachi Kirk, Lashaun Brown, Parnell Soutar, Billy Beetson, Jasiah Parsons, Maddie Shipp, Tyler Green, Aitorai Appo, Michael Oakley-Smith, Matthew Blackman, Dwayne Conlon, Tane Crampton, Tyler Wilson, Rylie Poulton, Lachlan Carson

Queensland Under 12 Samoa

Indiana Faaaoga-Andrews, Ngatahlia Harris, Tyler Harry, Henry Ioapo, Leison Malu, Noah Mariner, Ene Mills, Cruz Molo, Semisi Prescott, Triston Sauaga (C), Deymon Sauvao, Jesse-James Schuster (VC), Kyanu Seiuli, Tyson Tai, Knight Tanielu, Raiden Tapuai, Kobe Te Kiri, Noah Te Kiri, Isaiah Te Pairi, Charlie-Rose Tevita, Shylo Tofae. Coach: Jesse Ioapo

Queensland Under 14 Murri Boys

Liham Junge, Bailen Noy, Lachlyn Hearn, Statham Evans, Jacoebi Murphy, Tyttus Auda, Cohan Neven, Colin Leisha, EJ Weatherall, Sonny Breckinridge, Allan Addo-Anderson, Blake Hopkins, Ky Morris, Jamal Bell, Josiah Fa’Aoso, Tyreek Carlo, Wayne Clark, Enua Heather, Shontayne Cobbo, Kyha  Duggan

Queensland Under 14 Samoa Boys

Devine Timu, Hanipale Sosene, Dean Tauaa, Seuifalemua Jordan Seuao, Seni Uini, Jai Billish, Tarell Pati-Sialapae, Israel Faialaga, Jotoa Lealiiee, Ranel Filipine, Eparame Neemia, Lorenzo Silva, Mathayus Perelini, Kaiden Jennings, Lincoln Hano, Zyeon Tuua, Genesis Tila, James Selesele Peni, Jezhalex Chubb, John Paul-Sagato Tevaga

Queensland Under 18 Murri Boys

Kohen Briggs, Cardell Jones, Rayzarlin Pearson, Clive McCormack, Terry Connors, Bailey McConnell, Cayleb Johnson, Tanu Nona, Jakob Sprak, Elijah Tpau-Taylor, Jack Gunzler, Preston Thurston, James Frazer, Jakeem Thompson, Tyrell Hopkins, Jinarli Breckenridge, Kallum Murphy

Queensland Under 18 Samoa Boys

Uliese Nati, Irvine Tiomai, Alec Mene, Taniela Lotaki, Tyrell Tuimalealiifano, Mark Nosa, George Taualai, Isaiah Scanlan, Dorian Lotaki, Alex Leapai, Seije Tauti, Amare Milford, Onosa’i Howe, Christian Taula, Benji Strutt, Klay Tancred, Jayden Alefaio, Nazareth Taua, Tre Tali, Jeriah Vagana

Queensland Under 15 Murri Girls

Neileen Bekue, Jannali Wyles, Kaiontae Ross, Lenore Georgetown, Maddison Hiles, Kyomie Deemai, Dakotah Brady-Heaslop, Tammin-Lee Schefe, Bailey Webb, Angel-May Monagie, Jara Kyah Turpin, Sheteyah Han, Destiny-Lee Tarau, Shamara Miller, Etelka Hari, Janali Levi, Ruivana Auda, Mercedez Dougan, Moodara Mason

Queensland Under 15 Samoa Girls

Sharlene Lilliana Nati, Luisa Olomali’I, Pauline Moliaga, Layla Satui, Stevie Ray Schuster, Shalom Sauaso, Orianna Clark, Okalani Compton, Memphis Tanuielu, Lishainah Ulugia, Easter Taualai, Raewyn Olomali’I, Vaisali Chan Kee, Imrana Pasese, Harmony Harris, London Pakura, Genesis Tupa’I, Delyah-Hope Faraimo, Toni-Lee Tevita, Willie Colenso, MJ Kovio-Taumaletila, Josie Laupepa

Queensland Under 17 Murri Girls

Leila Doyle, Lenniece Wright, Malu Sianne Auda, Keisha Muckan, Chanelle AhWing, Kaylah Moloney, Caitlin Tanner, Mercedes Kirwan, Loti Sagigi, Jahntae Mara, Elizabeth Meredith, Wazanna Thaiday, Malita Mailman, Storm Egel, Harmonie Fauid, Lindsey Major, Ellicya Tighe, Saraya Warcon, Lily-Jay License

Queensland Under 17 Murri Girls

Destiny Mino, Kiarah Siauane, Mercedez Tauleleli-Sial, Tiresa Elika, Sialatua Asomua, Sienna Lofipo, Loreanna Mavaega, Heina Navosa, Matiana Tongia, Malaele Su’a, Layla Thompson, Rosie Mahanga, Jaida Faleono, Blessing Williams, Jordana Mariner, Salamasina Naititi

Queensland Murri v NSW Koori Interstate Challenge

Queensland Under 16 Murri Boys

Lewis Malone, Caiden Ahsee, Jonathan Hockley, Rydell Tyrrell, Benji Walsh, Maurice Cameron, Jackson Howe, Kobi Floro, Tait Cameron, Blaine Watson, Terell Leedie, Michael Hunnisett, Stewart Smith, James Jacobs, Keripo Gela, Jaylon Fraser-Fisher, Chris Simpson, Jai Tuaga, Noah Law, Koen Zerbst, Kinkade Conlon-Carson, Jahrel Conlon

NSW Under 16 Koori Boys

Kyson Freer, Tyrell Edwards, Nate Simpson, Riley Hamilton, Hayden Nye, Jaylen Bishop, Sol Tuletufuga, Matari Kelly, Jonah Moss, Lochi Moses, Glassie Glassie, Darcy Smith, Lori Cosgrove, Brayden Hughes, Brayden Nean, Antwone Quinlan, Joe Bull, Preston Smallwood, Tashim Abbott, Xavier Williams- Byers, Jace Baker, Tyler Abbott

2023 Arthur Beetson QAIHC Murri v AH&MRC Koori Interstate Rugby League Challenge

The men's and women's sides will face off to close out the day.

Women's 

Brisbane Natives

1.Kaz Lammon 2. Kimmy Hunt 3. Bianca Holt 4. Samartha Leisha, 5. Tawana Togo, 6. Latoya Doak 7. Nadana Clark 8. Shen’e Clemments 9. Patrice Chambers 10. Lyrech Mara 11. Keysha Roberts 12. Amy Clark 13. Janet Mitchell, 15. Tanya Noble 16. Lilly Field 17. Karina Conlon 18. Takiyah Naga 20. Cassie Simpson

Dunghutti ConnXions

TBC

Men’s 

Erub United

TBC

Newcastle All Blacks

1. Greg Morris 2. Matt Simon 3. Tim Christie 4. Callan Briggs 5. Jordan Hammond 6. Scott Briggs 7. Adrian Davis 8. Isaac Briggs 9. Travis Edwards 10. Simon Allen 11. Jason Edwards Jnr 12. Jayden Rosberg 13. Chris Piper 14. Matt Smith 15. Cameron Moran 16. Dionysse Spathis 17. Billy Towers Jnr 18. Cubin Piper 19. Jack Giddings 20. Jacob Briggs

Schedule for the whole day

9am: Gates open

9.45am: Opening Ceremony

10.30am: Under 12s

11.30am: Under 15 Girls

                Under 17 Girls

1.05pm: Under 14 Boys

              Under 18 Boys

2.45pm: Queensland Under 16 Murri v NSW Koori 

4.15pm: Women’s Murri v Koori Interstate Challenge

6pm: Men’s Murri v Koori Interstate Challenge

Followed by the closing ceremony.

Entry

Children – Free

Adults - $10

Seniors/Pensioners - $5

All matches will be livestreamed here.