UPCOMING EVENTS
Two massive days of INTERNATIONAL rugby are coming…
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 OCT, 2025
2 Days | Mort & Co Women’s International Rugby 7s Series
Australia v New Zealand v USA
Saturday 18 OCT, 2025
Queensland Reds v Saitama Wild Knights (Japan) International XVs clash
keep scrolling for FULL game day & events SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY 17 october
MORT & CO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S 7S SERIES
11:00am USA v NZ
1:00pm Aus v NZ
3:00pm USA v NZ
5:00pm Aus v USA
PLUS U17 School Girls schedule throughout the day
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saturday 18 OCTOBER
MORT & CO INTERNATIONAL 7S SERIES CONT.
9:30am USA v Aus
11:30am NZ v USA
1:45pm Aus v NZ
3:00pm QUEENSLAND REDS V SAITAMA WILD KNIGHTS
5:30pm Aus v NZ
PLUS our Downs Rep 7s Teams schedule
Looking for something special… join us in the MORT & CO MARQUEE for a Game Day Networking Experience – $150 per person including canapés featuring Mort & Co beef, drinks package and an exclusive meet & greet with the Aussie, NZ and USA Women’s 7s teams.
Purchase ALL game day tickets through Ticketek
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WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER
3:30pm Meet & Greet > Aus7s, NZ & USA 7s Teams @ Toowoomba Sports Ground
FRIDAY 17 October
3:30pm Open Queensland Reds Captains Run @ Toowoomba Grammar School
FIVE WORLD-CLASS COACHES . ONE NIGHT IN TOOWOOMBA!
6:00pm Downs Rugby Leadership Dinner - Book a Table
LIVE NOW > ONLINE AUCTION - Qld Reds Locker Doors - Bid here
DOWNS REP 7s Multi-Raffle - Support our Downs 7s Teams as they prepare for Queensland Champs at Ballymore in November - 10 Amazing Prizes - Buy here
Friday 17 Oct, 2025
Join us for an exclusive evening of insight, connection, and world-class rugby leadership.
The International Rugby Leadership Dinner brings together some of the game’s most respected coaches and players for a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation about the future of rugby.
Oaks Hotel Toowoomba | 6-10pm.
🎤 Guest Panel hosted by Phil Coorey:
Les Kiss - Queensland Reds Coach & incoming Wallabies Coach
Robbie Deans - Saitama Wild Knights Coach, former Wallabies Coach
Tim Walsh - Australian Women's 7s Coach
Cory Sweeney - New Zealand Women's 7s Coach
Emilie Bydwell - USA Women's 7s Coach
This is your chance to hear from the leaders shaping international rugby, enjoy a premium dining experience including Mort & Co beef, and network with players, sponsors, and community leaders.
Seats are limited—secure yours now!
PAST EVENTS
SATURDAY 6 SEpt, 2025
RDO Risdon Cup Grand FInal Day
Toowoomba Sports Ground
Gates Open AT 11AM
SATURDAY 26 april, 2025
Junior Opening Carnival
hosted by Goondiwindi Junior Rugby Club
8:30AM START
SATURDAY 26 april, 2025
Downs Women’s 7s - emilee cherry cup
tournament one
hosted by toowoomba bears
11:40am start
Ready to play?
it all starts with your local rugby club
Celebrating 60 Years of the Risdon Cup | part one
LANGUAGE WARNING *includes a little colourful language just at the beginning
Celebrating 60 years
of the risdon cup
Founded in 1964, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the coveted Risdon Cup.
Downs Rugby is also proud to run competitions for over 100 clubs and school teams across the Darling Downs region.

















