ABOUT DOWNS RUGBY

DOWNS RUGBY IS THE GOVERNING BODY for RUGBY IN THE GREATER DARLING DOWNS region.

Established in 1964 when 5 local clubs came together to compete for the coveted Risdon Cup. Stretching from Gatton in the east, to St George in the west, Downs Rugby is one of the largest rugby bodies by land size in the world.

Today, Downs Rugby includes junior, senior, women’s, men’s and representative competitions with over 4,500 participants each year… and counting.