Queensland Rugby League can today provide an update on Round 1 Hostplus Cup fixtures, as well as the scheduling for other Statewide Competitions games.
Following consultation with clubs regarding the anticipated impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, multiple fixtures have been re-scheduled.
“To prioritise the safety of all members of the rugby league community, we’ll be re-scheduling some junior fixtures to mid-week and we will also be moving several other Hostplus Cup and junior games to new dates later in the season,” QRL competitions manager Dave Maiden said today.
The postponed Hostplus games are:
- North Ipswich Reserve: Ipswich Jets v Townsville Blackhawks (moved to May 10)
- UAAA Park: Burleigh Bears v Central Queensland Capras (moved to August 2)
The Hostplus Cup match between Mackay Cutters and PNG Hunters in Mackay will proceed as scheduled.
The Barlow Park clash between Northern Pride and Brisbane Tigers on Saturday evening will also go ahead subject to the availability of flights from Brisbane to Cairns on the morning of the game.
The QRL has also moved two scheduled Saturday matches to this Sunday, meaning the proposed schedule for Sunday, March 9, is now as follows:
- Bishop Park: Norths Devils v Redcliffe Dolphins, 2.10pm
- Davies Park: Souths Logan Magpies v Western Clydesdales, 2pm
- Piggabeen Sports Complex: Tweed Seagulls v Wynnum Manly Seagulls, 3pm
These three Sunday games are subject to final approval to ensure the safety of all participants, with the QRL and clubs to monitor the weather and field conditions over the next few days.
Numerous scheduling changes have been made to Harvey Norman Under 17, Harvey Norman Under 19, Cyril Connell Cup and Mal Meninga Cup fixtures (presented by Ford).
Updated schedule:
- Wide Bay Bulls v Western Clydesdales @ Ralph Stafford Park, Saturday, March 8 (Harvey Norman Under 17, 12noon and Cyril Connell Cup 1.20pm).
- Tweed Seagulls v Wynnum Manly @ Piggabeen Sports Complex – Harvey Norman Under 17 and Under 19 games moved to March 26; and Cyril Connell Cup and Mal Meninga Cup moved to Wednesday, March 12.
- Ipswich Jets v Sunshine Coast Falcons @ North Ipswich Reserve – Harvey Norman Under 17, Harvey Norman Under 19 and Cyril Connell Cup moved to March 30; and Mal Meninga Cup moved to Easter Weekend (date and time TBC).
- Burleigh Bears v Brisbane Tigers @ UAA Park – Harvey Norman Under 17 and Under 19 moved to Tuesday, March 11. Cyril Connell Cup and Mal Meninga Cup moved to Wednesday, March 12
- Norths Devils v Redcliffe Dolphins @ Bishop Park – Norman Under 17, Harvey Norman Under 19 and Cyril Connell Cup moved to Saturday, March 8.
- Souths Logan Magpies v Western Clydesdales @ Davies Park – Harvey Norman Under 19 and Mal Meninga Cup moved to Sunday, March 9.
