The Brisbane Rugby League (otherwise known as the CAOS BRL Premier A Grade due to sponsorship purposes; formerly known as the Quest Cup, Mixwell Cup, FOGS Cup and In Safe Hands Cup) is a ten-team competition, expanded from a six-team competition in 2020. It is the division below the Queensland Cup and above the Brisbane Second Division Rugby League, and is generally regarded as the successor competition to the original Brisbane Rugby League which folded in 1997.
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Inaugural season | 2001 |
| Chair | Sharon Hickey |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Country |  Australia (QRL) |
| Premiers |  Wynnum Manly (2023) |
| Website | Rugby League Brisbane |
| Related competition | Queensland Cup Brisbane Second Division Rugby League |
History
editIt started in 2001, then known as the Quest Cup, changing its name to the Mixwell Cup in 2003, and becoming the FOGS Cup in 2006. FOGS in an acronym for Former Origin Greats.
On 26 September 2014, the South East Queensland Division of the QRL announced that they would dissolve the current structure of the FOGS Cup and reform the Brisbane Rugby League.[1]
Clubs
editIt was announced in August 2019 that Queensland Cup clubs would withdraw their direct team presence and instead formalise affiliate relationships with local clubs in an effort to expand the competition and create opportunities for players at the local level, seeing many local clubs return to A-Grade level.[2]
Current Clubs (2024-present)
edit| Colours | Team name | Nickname | Home ground | Premierships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beenleigh | Pride | Hammel Park | None |
|
Brighton | Roosters | Jim Lawrie Oval | None |
|
Bulimba Valley | Bulldogs | Balmoral Recreation Reserve | None |
|
Carina | Tigers | Leo Williams Oval | None |
|
Fortitude Valley | Diehards | Emerson Park | 2017, 2021 |
|
|
Normanby | Hounds | Bert St Clair Oval | None |
|
Pine Rivers | Bears | Mathieson Oval | None |
|
Souths Logan | Magpies | Brandon Park | None |
|
Wests | Panthers | Frank Lind Oval | 2009, 2022 |
|
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Wynnum-Manly Juniors | Seagulls | Kitchener Park | 2007, 2018–2020, 2023 |
Former Clubs (2001-2023)
edit| Rugby League Team name | Nickname | Home ground | Premierships |
|---|---|---|---|
 Burleigh
|
Bears | Pizzey Park | 2006 |
| Easts
|
Tigers | Langlands Park | 2001–02, 2004–05, 2008, 2013 |
 Ipswich
|
Jets | North Ipswich Reserve | None |
 Logan
|
Brothers | Logan Brothers JRL | None |
 Norths
|
Devils | Bishop Park | None |
 Redcliffe
|
Dolphins | Dolphin Oval | 2003, 2010–12, 2013, 2016 |
 Tweed Heads
|
Seagulls | Piggabeen Sports Complex | None |
Premiership winners
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See also
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References
edit- ^ Brisbane Rugby League rebirth – QRL
- ^ "In Safe Hands Cup competition to expand in 2020". QRL. 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Rugby League Brisbane - BRL 2022". playrugbyleague.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.