Country Week: ‘Where the heart of the game beats’

Get ready regional Queensland, Country Week is coming!

Seven exciting Hostplus Cup games will be played throughout regional Queensland on the weekend of July 25-26.

Country Week, presented by Ford, will deliver big plays and big moments on local footy fields where the heart of the game beats.

The Queensland Government is again proud to partner with the QRL to bring a full round of Hostplus fixtures to regional communities.

Matches will be played in Ayr, Blackwater, Clermont, Gympie, Innisfail, Roma and Warwick.

Acting Sports Minister Andrew Powell said the Crisafulli Government was proud to continue its support of Country Week.

“Queensland is the home of Australian sport and Country Week isn’t just a round of footy,” Minister Powell said.

“It brings communities together, boosts local businesses, and gives fans the chance to get up close with future stars of the NRL and the Maroons right in their own backyard.

“And moments like that are what inspire the next generation to get involved in sport.”

Minister Powell congratulated the host towns.

“Your passion, your volunteers, and your love for the game are what makes Country Week so special,” he said.

“The canteens and sidelines will be buzzing, it’s the Queensland way.”

Country Week, presented by Ford

Innisfail: Northern Pride v Souths Logan Magpies - Saturday, July 25, 3.30pm

Ayr: Townsville Blackhawks v Burleigh Bears - Saturday, July 25, 6pm

Clermont: Mackay Cutters v Redcliffe Dolphins - Saturday, July 25, 5pm

Blackwater: CQ Capras v Brisbane Tigers - Saturday, July 25, 3.40pm

Gympie: Sunshine Coast Falcons v Norths Devils - Saturday, July 25, 3.30pm

Roma: Western Clydesdales v Ipswich Jets - Saturday, July 25, 3pm

Warwick: Tweed Seagulls v Wynnum Seagulls - Sunday July, 26 @ 2.10pm

Sunday’s feature match, presented by National Storage, will be broadcast live and free across Qplus.tv, Kayo and 9Now. All matches available on Qplus.tv