Brian Canavan
Chairperson
Profile Bio
- Biography:
Born in Warwick Queensland, Brian was educated in schools on the Darling Downs and Brisbane, and the University of Queensland. He played and coached in the Brisbane Rugby League competition with the Fortitude Valleys club for a period of 12 years before joining the Brisbane Broncos in its inaugural year in the national competition.
Following a 10-year teaching career, Brian became involved in rugby league, working with Queensland and National Rugby League clubs, Queensland’s State of Origin team and rugby league’s governing bodies.
His involvement in the sport has covered the areas of management, coaching, strength and conditioning and junior participation development.
In recent times, Brian has held senior management positions, including NRL club chief operating officer, chief executive officer, director of football and NRL governing body head of football.
As a renowned footy tragic with a passion for supporting volunteers, Canavan returned to grassroots rugby league with QRL South East in 2020.
In November, 2024, Brian moved into the QRL chairperson’s role following the retirement of statesman Bruce Hatcher.
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