Queensland Rugby Union
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Not to be confused with Queensland Rugby League.
The Queensland Rugby Union, or QRU, is the governing body for the sport of rugby union within the state of Queensland in Australia. It is a member and founding union of Rugby Australia.
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Sport | Rugby union |
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Founded | 1883; 141 years ago (1883) (1883; 141 years ago (1883)) |
Headquarters | Ballymore Stadium Brisbane, Queensland |
Patron | Paul de Jersey |
Chairman | Brett Clark |
President | Roger Gould |
Website | https://qld.rugby |
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The QRU was founded in Brisbane in 1883 as the Northern Rugby Union,[1] after breaking away from the Queensland Football Association before being formally constituted in 1893 when the name was changed to the Queensland Rugby Football Union.[2]
The first 1883 season began with two clubs: Fireflies and Wanderers. Early intercolonials were played at Eagle Farm Racecourse.