The Queensland Rugby League and Queensland Government are teaming up to bring a rugby league extravaganza to regional and rural communities, with five towns preparing to host an Intrust Super Cup fixture for the first time.
As part of the highly-anticipated ‘Activate! Queensland’ Country Week, all seven Round 14 matches from Queensland’s premier men’s competition will head to the regions across the weekend of July 17-18.
The Palaszczuk Government is again investing in regional Queensland by backing the program, with Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe today announcing the match-day locations during the QRL’s broadcast of the Brisbane Tigers versus Burleigh Bears clash.
Country Week venues announced for 2021
As revealed by Minister Hinchliffe, the towns of Richmond, Dysart, Murgon, Chinchilla and Quilpie will get their first taste of the Intrust Super Cup, while Atherton will host its fifth Cup game and Gladstone its 23rd.
“This will be a fantastic footy experience for regional and outback communities,” Minister Hinchliffe said.
“I know how much rugby league means to these areas, and the local hospitality will be sensational.”
The weekend will carry extra significance for the many current Intrust Super Cup players and coaches whose rugby league journeys commenced in regional and outback Queensland.
Ipswich Jets coach and 2015 premiership-winning captain Keiron Lander is one proud participant with a strong connection to bush footy, having started out with the Quilpie Magpies.
