This year, FNQ junior rugby clubs are joining forces to provide our U16/17 year old boys with an exceptional opportunity to enhance their rugby skills, knowledge, and experience. This initiative aims to ignite further enthusiasm and growth for the game in the Far North region.

Parents and coaches from five clubs across Cairns and the Cassowary Coast are collaborating to coordinate a tour to Brisbane from 20-26 September. We have a full team of enthusiastic players and are diligently working on fundraising efforts to make this trip affordable and achievable for everyone involved.

Last year, our boys traveled to Canberra, where they played against three clubs and had the opportunity to engage with the Brumbies development coaches and some players. The feedback from the tour was overwhelmingly positive, with families expressing a strong desire for this to become an annual event. This year, we are excited to collaborate with staff from the Queensland Reds to include them as part of our tour.