Current tertiary students are being urged to apply for the inaugural Queensland Universities Women’s team that will play in a double header with the annual men’s interstate clash at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast next month.
The Queensland and Australian Universities organisations are committed to expanding the current interstate rivalry by working towards a women’s interstate game and possible future overseas tours to the South Pacific by an Australian Universities Women’s team.
In this first formative year, it is envisioned the Queensland Universities Women’s team will play in an exhibition match preceding the men’s game on Saturday, October 19, against either a nominated representative team or perhaps in a match between themselves in an abbreviated format.
Players can qualify for the Queensland Universities Women’s team through the following criteria:
- Be currently enrolled and undertaking a University or Tertiary program that is a minimum diploma level course and be able to supply a relevant student number
- Be currently enrolled and undertaking a certificate course, and be able to demonstrate it leads directly to higher study (example - be credited towards a Diploma or Degree course). If the player is aiming to qualify through a certificate course, they must demonstrate they have completed a minimum six months of study in that course, be currently enrolled and supply a relevant student number
- Be a current QRL registered player in a current competition in 2024
The team will be coached by former Queensland Universities player and competitions manager Zeke Field, with staff including current Australian Universities Rugby League board member and ex-Australian Universities men’s coach Grant Stephensen and experienced trainer Natasha Field.
Players will need to commit to training sessions leading up to the game that will be held dependant on the location of the successful applicants.
Players will be required to cover a subsidised levy to help cover the costs of the game, with all playing kit, strapping and post-match function included.
To apply for the Queensland Universities Women’s team, please click here.
Applications will close on Monday, September 30.
