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QLD REDS DUO LAUNCH THE UQ RUGBY SEASON 

The Red Heavies are excited to announce that Queensland Reds coach, Les Kiss, will be the guest speaker at their Season Launch Breakfast - Presented by Morgans - Australia's largest full-service retail stockbroking and wealth management firm.


Les and Tate will be interviewed by Channel 7's Head of Sport, Ben Davis, about the Reds' performance in the Super Rugby Pacific Competition and the Wallabies chances against the British and Irish Lions in July.


The breakfast will be staged on Friday 28th March at the newly renovated Jubilee Hotel - the new Official Hotel of the Red Heavies!


Tickets will include a sumptuous hot, big breakfast and your chance to win some amazing raffle prizes thanks to our Red Heavies' corporate partners.    


CLICK HEREto secure your tickets and support the mighty Red Heavies!

2025 SEASON DRAW FINALISED 

The Red Heavies will open their Queensland Premier Rugby season at home against GPS on Saturday 29th March.


Round 1 will be 'Mental Health Round' for the Heavies and the Club will again partner with White Cloud Foundation.


The Heavies will then have a solid draw with the Round 1 competition bye and their own bye providing timely breaks.


In July, the Club will have a two-week break with a bye and a week off for the Wallabies v British and Irish Lions Test Match at Suncorp Stadium.


Finals will run through August with the Grand Final weekend being 30-31 August.   

NEW LOOK TEAM FOR WOMEN'S PROGRAM  

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The Red Heavies have welcomed a new coaching team for the 2025 Women's Rugby Program.


Former Red Heavies player, Duncan Bird will be Head Coach, with Ross Bloomfield (Defence) and former Wallaroo, Averyl Mitchell (Forwards Coach) as his assistants. 


Duncan started playing at the Heavies in 2010 and played through to 2019 and began coaching the Women's 7's team in 2016 before coaching the inaugural Junior Heavies in 2018 and 2019. In 2023 and 2024 he coached 3rd and 4th grade respectively at the Heavies. 


Ross played his rugby on the NSW South Coast before moving to Brisbane in 2013. He turned his hand to coaching in 2020 at Easts, winning an undefeated 5th Grade Premiership, before moving to the Red Heavies last year and coaching 3rd Grade with Duncan.


Former Reds and Wallaroo player, Averyl made her Test debut as hooker in 2019. Unfortunately she had to hang up her boots at the tender age of 26, due to numerous concussions. Averyl then turned her hand to coaching with the Reds Development squad last year as well as shadowing the Red Heavies 1st Grade squad.  


With the women's team in full swing, we invite players of any rugby ability to come and join.

Training is on Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm.


For more information, please contact Andrew Fraser, Head of Rugby on 0402 493 173.  

SMITHSON WINS AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD 

Congratulations to former Red Heavy and now President of the UQ Junior Bullsharks Rugby Club, Dave Smithson who has been recognised with a Lord Mayor Australia Day Award for his service to the Bullsharks. Receiving recognition for this effort and success is a massive achievement. 


Dave is the driving force behind the UQ Junior Bullsharks Rugby Club in Graceville. His dedication and impact have transformed the club into a financially viable and thriving establishment and his tireless efforts have created a vibrant environment for junior athletes.


Dave is passionate about using rugby as a vehicle to foster children and young people’s enthusiasm, self-esteem and friendships. 


Dave also acknowledged his family (Michelle and Lily) for their contribution to the club. As they say, it takes a tribe… The Red Heavies are extremely proud of Dave’s incredible achievements and we thank him for all the time and effort he invests in the Club. 


Congratulations Dave on this outstanding achievement which is so greatly deserved. 

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