Queensland Rugby League

The Queensland Rugby League (QRL) is the governing body for the sport of Rugby League in Queensland. It is a member of the Australian Rugby League (ARL) and selects the members of Queensland State of Origin teams.

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Sport - Rugby League - Queensland - Australian Rugby League - State of Origin

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The origins of Rugby League in Queensland go back to May 16, 1908, when a hastily assembled Queensland team, comprised of disgruntled former rugby union players, played the touring New Zealand "All Golds" side in Brisbane. Shortly afterwards the "Queensland Rugby Football Association" was founded. Informal club games were played in Brisbane in July. Later that month there were three representative games against New South Wales, which acted as selection trials for a national team.

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May 16 - 1908 - Rugby union - New Zealand "All Golds" side - Brisbane - New South Wales

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