University Rugby League Queensland (URLQ)

[joshie]

This is a competition I personally play in and it is a very good comp.

The teams:

QUT Trouts
Griffith Dragons (Nathan/Mt Gravatt Campuses)
Griffith Gold Coast Panthers
Griffith Steamrollers (Logan)
USQ Ironbarks (Toowoomba)
UQ Gatton

http://www.urlq.com.au/Home.aspx

I play for the Dragons and trust me, our week one result in no way reflected our actual team! We are top three material we believe.

The draw: http://www.urlq.com.au/Draw.aspx

Stats and Ladder: http://www.urlq.com.au/Results.aspx

 

[joshie]

THE QUT Trouts have sounded an early warning to their Universities Rugby League Queensland rivals with a hammering of the Griffith Dragons.

The URLQ competition kicked off with a massive triple header at Griffith Nathan Campus on Anzac Day, and it took the Trouts just 40 minutes to put their stamp on proceedings.

Playing in the first game of the day, the Trouts piled on 38 unanswered points in the opening half to bring the Dragons back to earth with a thud.

The Dragons did answer soon after halftime with brothers Elisha and Elijah Kiddie scoring tries, but the Trouts were in an ominous mood.

By fulltime Presley Ekoikin had scored three tries and the Trouts had amassed a 76-10 thrashing.

The USQ Gatton Bulls made their trip to the big smoke worth it when they ran over the Griffith Logan Steamrollers 44-24 in the second game of the day.

It was the Steamrollers’ debut in the URLQ competition and they came ready to play with plenty of size.

But the Bulls outstripped them, with Joshua Heck, Chris Cooper and Mar Law all landing try-scoring doubles, while Howard Willey ran in three for the Steamrollers.

In the final match, Griffith Gold Coast Panthers showed their hand when they defeated USQ Toowoomba Ironbarks 42-18.

In the Ironbarks’ return to the URLQ competition – team numbers have grown from four to six this season – the Panthers were just too good.

They ran in seven tries with Kurt Resh knocking over every conversion.

URLQ RESULTS (matches played April 25)
QUT TROUTS 76 (Presley Ekoikan 3, Esat Zaheer, Tyler Hall, Charlie Griffith, Kyle Panebianco, Joshua Meninga, Steve Young, Hayden Murdoch, Kurt Dubbin, Jordan Thom, Ben Ioane tries; Tyler Hall 10, Jordan Thom 2 goals) defeated GRIFFITH DRAGONS 10 – (Elisha Kiddie, Elijah Kiddie tries;, Rhys Brady goal) at Griffith Nathan campus.

GATTON BULLS 44 (Joshua Heck 2, Chris Cooper 2, Mark Law 2, Kody Wilkinson, Mark Owens tries; Joshua Heck 3 goals, Kody Wilkinson 2 goals) defeated GRIFFITH LOGAN STEAMROLLERS 24 (Howard Willey 3, Shaun Wilkinson, Turua Masters tries; Howard Willey 3, Joseph Heri 2 goals) at Griffith Nathan Campus.

GRIFFITH GOLD COAST PANTHERS 42 (Shaun Piper, Michael Lord, Carl Thurgood, Ben Jaffery, Chris Hannamer, Josh Campbell, Tyler Malone; Kurt Resh 7 goals) defeated USQ IRONBARKS 18 (Ged Dau 2, Tristan Law tries; Karl Birch 3 goals) at Griffith Nathan Campus.

NEXT ROUND: Wednesday, May 2
(All matches 7pm)
QUT Trouts v UQ Gatton Bulls - Griffith University, Nathan Campus
Griffith Panthers v Griffith Dragons - Bycroft Oval, Runaway Bay
USQ Ironbarks v Griffith Logan Steamrollers - TBC, Toowoomba

http://www.urlq.com.au/News/tabid/535/EntryId/2/URLQ-Competition-Kicked-Off.aspx

 

[joshie]

The QUT Trouts have continued their unbeaten run courtesy of a 34-8 victory over a
gallant UQ Gatton Bulls in an intriguing second round of the Universities Rugby League
Queensland competition.

The URLQ defending premiers again dominated proceedings, with the Trouts turning an
18-6 advantage into a seven try romp by the hooter.

Hard working Trouts backrower Dean Searles took out the Man of the Match honours
with an inspiring effort, while Bulls forward Joshua Heck continued his impressive form
for the visitors.

The USQ Ironbarks were on fire in their massive 56-6 demolition of the Griffith Logan
Steamrollers in freezing conditions at Toowoomba.

The Ironbarks piled on the points over their fellow competition new boys, with Dhan
Gilmore, Lyndon McGrath and Peter Green running riot in the 10 try rout. Griffith Logan's
Tyrone Gill worked tirelessly all night for Griffith Logan, with the visitors running out of
steam as the match wore on.

And the Griffith Gold Coast Panthers remain the only other undefeated team after two
rounds, with the understrength visitors registering a hard fought 20-14 victory over the
Griffith Dragons.

In a dour match, the Panthers Fergus Duncan proved to be the difference with a
personal tally of 12 points.

QUT Trouts 34 (Josh Meninga 2, Charlie Griffiths, Jack Webb, Presley Kos Enokin,
Dean Searles tries; Jordan Thom 3, Jack Curtain 2 goals)
Defeated
UQ Gatton Bulls 8 (Josh Heck, Keiran Balme tries)

At Griffith University Nathan campus

Griffith Gold Coast Panthers 20 (Fergus Duncan 2, Jack Murphy, Mitchell Pedler tries;
Fergus Duncan 2 goals)
Defeated
Griffith Dragons 14 (Derek Kinchela, T Petaia, J Kusu tries; Rhys Brady goal)
At Griffith University Nathan campus

USQ Ironbarks 56 (Peter Green 2, Lyndon McGrath, Jy Lovett, Nick Ree, Elvis Jenson,
Scott Watson, Stephen Pickersgill, Gedi Dau, Mick O'Keefe, Patrick Cochrane; Mick O'Keefe 5, Peter Green goals)
Defeated
Logan Steamrollers 6 (Tyrone Gile try; Joe Heri goal)
At Rugby Oval, Toowoomba

NEXT ROUND: Wednesday May 9

QUT Trouts v USQ Ironbarks – Griffith University Nathan Campus, 7pm
Griffith Logan Steamrollers v Griffith GC Panthers – Griffith University Nathan Campus,
8.30pm
UQ Gatton Bulls v Griffith Dragons – Courtney Rugby Oval Gatton, 7pm

http://www.urlq.com.au/News/tabid/535/EntryId/3/Round-2-Media-Release-3-5-2012.aspx

 

[joshie]

THE QUT Trouts sit alone at the top of the Universities Rugby league Queensland points table after three rounds, registering a hard fought 22-4 victory over a gallant USQ Ironbarks outfit.

The Trouts made it three straight victories to start their title defence, with winger Charlie Griffiths bagging a double and versatile utility Jack Webb inspiring the home side. The Ironbarks Mick O’Keefe and Scott Watson were again strong for the visitors.

The match ended on a sour note however, with crafty Trouts hooker and leading try scorer, Presley Kos Enokin, leaving the field with a serious elbow injury.

In the second match of the double header, Griffith Logan cracked their first win in their debut season, steamrolling a Gold Coast Panthers outfit, 24-22.

Howard Willey had another strong game for Logan, scoring his second hat-trick of the season, with the competition new boy’s combinations improving remarkably after three rounds.

It was a tough night for the visiting under-strength Panthers, but Josh Land and Jack Smith worked tirelessly in what was a gallant team effort.

The final game between the UQ Gatton Bulls and the Griffith Dragons was postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

QUT Trouts 22 (Charlie Griffiths 2, Dean Searles, Jack Webb tries; Jack Curtain 3 goals)
Defeated
USQ Ironbarks 4 (Mick O’Keefe try)
Griffith University Nathan Campus

Griffith Logan Steamrollers 24 (Howard Willey 3, W. Harris, E. Tulai, Kyle Ikitau tries)
Defeated
Griffith GC Panthers 22 (Jack Smith 2, Josh Campbell 2, Josh Land tries; Ben Jaffrey goal)
Griffith University Nathan Campus

UQ Gatton Bulls versus Griffith Dragons match to be re-scheduled
Courtney Rugby Oval Gatton

NEXT ROUND: Wednesday May 16

Griffith GC Panthers v UQ Gatton Bulls – Bycroft Oval, Runaway Bay
Griffith Steamrollers v QUT Trouts – Griffith University, Nathan Campus
Griffith Dragons v USQ Ironbarks – Griffith University, Nathan Campus

http://www.qrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=54901

 

[Big Pete]

You upfront joshie or are you in the backrow these days?

 

[joshie]

been floating between front rower, second rower and even had a stint out at centres during a match! It has been a challenging thing to get back into it all after over a year off, and not to mention our mid semesters etc is about to throw a long break up, but playing is good.

We resume the second half of the season on the 1st of August after we play our final match on the 30th of May.

 

[joshie]

Tonight is the next round.

 

[Bgoodorgoodatit]

god when i used to play for UQ we had 3 teams at st lucia campus alone... what the hell happened?

 

[joshie]

PANTHERS ROAR IN URLQ CLASH

* Meanwhile, the Griffith Gold Coast Panthers have roared back to life courtesy of a 38-12 victory over the UQ Gatton Bulls in the opening Round 4 match of the Universities Rugby League Queensland competition.

The visiting Bulls opened the scoring in just the third minute through a great individual effort from fullback Andy Carlyle, but Gold Coast quickly clicked into gear to take a 20-6 lead into the break.

As the second half wore on, the home side was spurred on by the damaging charges of forwards Jack Murphy and Josh Land, with agile utility Mitchell Pedler capitalizing to cross for a hat-trick of tries, while debutant winger Matt Beaton nailed 5 conversions in a comprehensive Gold Coast victory.

In Brisbane, the QUT Trouts continued their undefeated run courtesy of a 60-0 demolition of the Griffith Logan Steamrollers.

It was a demoralising night for the understrength Logan boys who held the Trouts to a 12-0 half-time advantage, but the defending premiers sprung to life in the second stanza, crossing for 8 converted tries in yet another dominant victory.

Trouts lock Trent Richardson crossed for four tries in a dream debut, while crafty QUT hooker Jack Webb was again an inspiration out of dummy half.

And the Griffith Dragons ground out their first victory of the season, holding off a spirited USQ Ironbarks 28-26 in the final match in Brisbane.

In a tight tussle, the Dragons Rhys Brady proved to be the difference with a personal haul of 12 points, while USQ’s Mick O’Keefe tried hard for the visitors.

All teams now enjoy a week off courtesy of the State of Origin series, with Round 5 of the URLQ competition set to continue on Wednesday 30th May.

Griffith Panthers 38 (Mitchell Pedler 3, Jacob Campbell 2, Josh Campbell, Jack Murphy tries; Matt Beaton 5 goals)
Defeated
UQ Gatton Bulls 12 (Andy Carlyle, Jarrod Lees tries; Andy Carlyle, Matt Gilbert goals)
Bycroft Oval, Runaway Bay

QUT Trouts 60 (Trent Richardson 4, Tyler Hall, Jack Curtain, Jack Webb, Pat O’Sullivan, David Debortoli, Steve Young, Jonny Dore tries; Tyler Hall 5, Jack Curtain 3 goals)
Defeated
Griffith Logan Steamrollers 0 ()
Griffith University Nathan Campus

Griffith Dragons 28 (Job Kusu, Elisha Kiddie, Elijah Kiddie, Bastien Guillon, Rhys Brady tries; Rhys Brady 4 goals)
Defeated
USQ Ironbarks 26 (B Tonkin 2, Mick O’Keefe 2, Scott Watson tries; Mick O’Keefe 3 goals)
Griffith University Nathan Campus

NEXT ROUND: Wednesday May 30

Griffith Logan Steamrollers v Griffith Dragons – Griffith University Nathan Campus, 7pm
Griffith GC Panthers v QUT Trouts – Bycroft Oval, Runaway Bay, 7pm
UQ Gatton Bulls v USQ Ironbarks – Courtney Rugby Oval Gatton, 7pm

http://www.qrl.com.au/default.aspx?...5316&title=applications-open-for-qld-uni-team

 

[joshie]

god when i used to play for UQ we had 3 teams at st lucia campus alone... what the hell happened?

St Lucia pulled out just weeks before kick off.

 

[joshie]

Here come the Dragons.

The QUT Trouts remain the only undefeated team after the opening five rounds of the Universities Rugby League Queensland competition, thanks to a nail-biting 14-10 victory over the Gold Coast Griffith Panthers.

In what is becoming an annual grudge match against the grand final combatants of the past two seasons, it looked as if the Panthers had the visitors measure, but a 67th minute try to Trouts winger Zaheer Esat saw the QUT boys come from behind to steal the points.

Livewire five-eighth Joshua Meninga took out the QUT man of the match honours just ahead of forward Brandon Cox, while the Panthers left side pairing of Nathan Land and Matt Beaton were a constant menace all night for the Panthers.

The Griffith Dragons recorded back-to-back victories for the first time this season courtesy of their 48-28 victory over the ever improving competition new boys, the Griffith Logan Steamrollers.

In a game dominated by exciting attacking raids, it was the Dragons backline that paved the way for the victory, with Mishek Rusere, Rhys Brady and Nigel Craig enjoying a good night out, while Joseph Heri and Luke O’Donnell were solid for Logan.

And the USQ Ironbarks have moved into outright third position thanks to their 64-16 rout of the UQ Gatton Bulls.

Jay Melrose had a field day for the Ironbarks scoring five tries in a powerful display, while Michael O'Keefe continued his great season by adding another 18 points to his season tally.

Gatton will now have a shot at redemption when they host the Griffith Dragons next Wednesday night, with all teams then enjoying the mid-semester break.

After a hard-fought first 5 rounds, the URLQ competition is set to continue on Wednesday 1st August.



QUT Trouts 14 (Joshua Meninga, Trent Richardson, Zaheer Esat tries; Jordan Thom goal)
Defeated
GC Griffith Panthers 10 (Nathan Land, Matthew Beaton tries; Josh Campbell goal)
Bycroft Oval, Runaway Bay

Griffith Dragons 48 (Elisha Kiddie 3, D Toomua 2, Elijah Kiddie, N Craig, T Petaia, Rhys Brady tries; Rhys Brady 6 goals)
Defeated
Griffith Logan Steamrollers 28 (T Gilles 2, Joseph Heri, Turua Masters, C Bizirana tries; Luke O’Donnell 3, T Bootii goals)
Griffith University, Nathan Campus

USQ Ironbarks 64 (Jay Melrose 5, Jordan Heidke 2, Ellis Jenson 2, Tristan Law, Michael O'Keefe tries; Michael O'Keefe 7, Peter Green 2, Ellis Jenson goals)
Defeated
UQ Gatton Bulls 16 (Josh Heck, Hugo McMicking, Dean Bichel tries; Josh Heck 2 goals)
Courtney Rugby Oval, Gatton

NEXT ROUND: August 1

Griffith Logan Steamrollers v Griffith Dragons – Griffith University Nathan Campus, 7pm
Griffith GC Panthers v QUT Trouts – Bycroft Oval, Runaway Bay, 7pm
UQ Gatton Bulls v USQ Ironbarks – Courtney Rugby Oval Gatton, 7pm

http://www.urlq.com.au/News/tabid/535/EntryId/9/Round-5-Media-Release-30-5-2012.aspx

 

[expansionist]

When I played for Griffith Dragons (mid 90's) there were 2 teams at UQ St Lucia, teams at ACU, Toowoomba, Gatton, 2 at QUT, 2 at Griffith.

It was a great comp, enjoyed it immensely.

I cant believe UQ St Lucia cant field a team...