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Rugby league

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Rugby league inter-school sport and district selection trial information
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Rugby league is played in Season 1 at the Brothers Rugby League Fields, Kirwan. There are 2 competitions in 2023:

  • Junior (Year 5): All players must be born in 2013 (10 years) or 2012 (11 years)
  • Open (Year 6): All players must be born in 2012 (11 years) or 2011​​​​​​ (12 years)
Please note: No player born in 2010 can play in the open competition.

Service awards

We recognise teacher involvement at Townsville School Sport in rugby league.

5 years

  • Tom Coleman
  • Jason Drummond
  • Vic Steele
  • Mitch Baker​
  • ​Glen Baker

10 years

  • John Kratzmann
  • Brett Hull
  • Steve Malcolmson

20 years

  • Brook Wilson

District trials

District trials are conducted to select 11-12 boys teams for Townsville & Thuringowa districts. The district teams participate in the North Queensland trials where students vie for se​​le​​​​​​ction in the Northern region team. The regional team competes at the state championships. ​11-12 girls have their own pathway that starts with nominating to attend the Northern trials. Students who turn 13 this year are not eligible to trial. 

Rugby league also select 2 x 10-11 district teams. These teams participate in the Vic Jensen Cup, in July. 11 year olds may be nominated to attend both trials. Girls may be nominated to attend the 10-11 trials. 

Please check the calendar for trial dates and collect a form from school PE teacher or Sports Coordinator. 


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Last reviewed 22 February 2026
Last updated 22 February 2026