Brothers Juniors Rugby League Toowoomba

Brothers Juniors Rugby League Toowoomba Brothers Toowoomba Junior Rugby League Football Club Home to the Mighty Leprechauns. Fielding teams from Under 6 to Under 17 Boys & Girls Why ALL WHITES?

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Brothers was first formed in 1919. In the late 1930's a dispute arose over the name of "Brothers" as, at the time the Catholic Bishop Basil Roper objected as he did not want the name "Brothers" or St Mary's College been associated with non-Catholic members who may have been playing with the club. Most of the members joined a team know

as Charlton for a short time but, not long failed due to financial difficulties and was disbanded. Rev Dean Michael of Holy Name had a rugby union team "YCW" playing in the local rugby union competition. During the war years Rugby union went into recession so Rev Michael decided to enter the team into the local Rugby League competition. He became President and Jack McGaw became Secretary. Between them they set out forming the new All Whites Rugby League Club. For those that can remember, it was in the middle of the war years and supplies of any description were hard to get. The only jerseys at time were WHITE so, there lay the simple answer. The club reverted back to Brothers some 50 years later largely because of insurances and incorporation requirements. We have turned back the clock 60 years and returned to Brothers Toowoomba as of 2005. In the late 50’s rugby league was running strong in Toowoomba that all four clubs, Valleys, Newtown, Souths and All Whites had reserve grade sides equaled their top grade sides. Junior rugby league was limited to a school weight division, this was an unfair competition as you could have a 12 year old light player marking a 10 year old in the same division. Junior rugby league as we know it today was first formed in 1970 largely with thanks to Kev Hamilton and Pat Herbert. The governing body back then was Darling Downs Junior Rugby League – which as we know it day as Toowoomba Junior Rugby League and was affiliated with the TRL and with permission Kev Hamilton as founding President set up a competition. As Kev had an affiliation with Newtown and in the early 1970’s kids aged 10-14 from across the region were asked to come and try and gauging from the interest in attendance the competition was going to happen. All Whites Seniors President Jack Lee delegated Keith Doyle to hold a meeting at the old All Whites Clubhouse. From this meeting Pat Herbert was elected as President of the new juniors club, Neville Gaffney Secretary and Brian Condon as Treasurer. At the commencement of the competition there was Newtown, All Whites, slowing joined by Souths, Valleys only entered later that year along with Clifton, Pittsworth, Cecil Plains, and Oakey. Cecil Plains didn’t last very long so Millmerran took their place. There was various comings and goings Clifton left which saw Gatton join and new club Toowoomba Wests form. In the 1970’s there were three grades U10’s, U12’s & U14’s. Under 11’s and Under 13’s had to fit in the upper sides. By 1973 we had side from Under 9’s – Under 14’s. Brothers Junior Rugby League as we know it today is run by a committee (which consits of volunteers) and, is all about the development of players from an early age. The rules, field size, ball size and playing time are all adjusted over the years to develop with the player and increase their skills. At Brothers We’re Mates for Life

18/06/2026

This weekend we’re lacing up the boots for someone special.
Many of you will know Chelsea Middleton, who was involved in a serious car accident and is currently recovering at the PA Hospital.

It’s been a tough road for Chelsea and her family, and our club wants to rally around them the way this community always does.

That’s why we’re holding “A Day for Chelsea” this Saturday, 20th of June, and we’d love to see you there. 🩵🤍

🗓️ Saturday 20th of June – Gates open at 10:30am
📍Toowoomba Sports Ground

TJRL Game: Brothers v Warwick U17 Girls – 12pm
BMD Premiership: Western Clydesdales v Burleigh Bears – 2pm

Entry: Adults $10 / Pensioners, Concessions 16–17yrs $5 / Under 15 Kids Free

All profit from the gate takings on the day goes directly to Chelsea and her family to help with medical costs and the long recovery ahead.

Can’t make it but still want to help? You can donate here: https://gofund.me/112fb23b4

Let’spack the sidelines and show Chelsea just how much she’s loved. Every face in the crowd and every dollar counts.

See you Saturday!

16/06/2026
15/06/2026

Play On! update 🎉

Good news parents and caregivers — you now have until 5pm Wednesday 17 June to apply for Play On! vouchers.

You’ll also have extra time to present your voucher to an activity provider, with redemption extended until Monday 22 June. ⏳

Thought you missed out? Jump on now!

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3PuXe8G

💙 Thank You, Brothers Family 💙A huge thank you to everyone who donated and showed their support for Chelsea Middleton an...
14/06/2026

💙 Thank You, Brothers Family 💙

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and showed their support for Chelsea Middleton and her family at the club this weekend.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Brothers community, we raised over $560 to help Chelsea and her family as they navigate the road ahead.

A special thank you must go to the referees, who generously donated their referee payments for the day. Your selfless contribution and support are greatly appreciated and are a wonderful example of the rugby league community coming together when it matters most.

We are incredibly proud of the support shown by our players, families, volunteers, coaches, sponsors, referees and supporters. Your kindness and generosity are a true reflection of what it means to be part of the Brothers family.

Thank you also to everyone who wore blue and helped spread messages of encouragement and support.

Chelsea and her family remain in our thoughts, and we know the Brothers community will continue to stand beside them every step of the way. 💙🤍

🔵⚪ Brothers TJRL would like to congratulate all of our girls who recently attended the Darling Downs and South West repr...
14/06/2026

🔵⚪ Brothers TJRL would like to congratulate all of our girls who recently attended the Darling Downs and South West representative trials. Simply earning the opportunity to trial is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the hard work and dedication these girls put into their footy.

Pictured left to right:
Liv Merritt, Milla Ross (DD), Nyah Charles (SW), Marley Timbrell (SW), Jaida Davies, Millie McDougal (SW Shadow), Ciara Hellyer (DD), Delilah Wenham, Shay Meehan (SW), Harper Drennert (SW), Shantel Chadambuka (DD), and Shyla Baker (SW).
Desley Jackson(SW not Pictured)

A special congratulations to those selected in the Darling Downs and South West squads, as well as Millie McDougal on her South West Shadow selection.

We are incredibly proud of every player who represented Brothers throughout the trial process and wish our selected players all the best in their representative campaigns.

Well done girls! 🔵⚪🍀

🏉 BROTHERS HOME GAME DAY UPDATED GAME TIMES🏉A huge day of footy awaits at Glenholme Park this Saturday as Brothers take...
12/06/2026

🏉 BROTHERS HOME GAME DAY UPDATED GAME TIMES🏉

A huge day of footy awaits at Glenholme Park this Saturday as Brothers take on Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, Valleys, Highfields and Oakey across all three fields! 🍀🔵⚪

📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
📍 Brothers Toowoomba Junior Rugby League
175 Hursley Road, Toowoomba

Be sure to get down early and support our junior Leprechauns as they take the field throughout the day.

🎟 $5 Adult Entry
🍔 Canteen Open All Day
☕ Inhouse Barista Available

A special shout-out to all our players, coaches, managers, volunteers and supporters who make game day possible each week.

We look forward to seeing our Brothers family on the sidelines for another fantastic day of junior rugby league.

💙 Brothers Supporting Chelsea Middleton 💙This Saturday, our Brothers family will be showing support for Chelsea Middleto...
12/06/2026

💙 Brothers Supporting Chelsea Middleton 💙

This Saturday, our Brothers family will be showing support for Chelsea Middleton, our very first Girls Club Captain.

Chelsea was involved in a serious accident last week and is currently in hospital in Brisbane.

We ask everyone attending this weekend to wear something blue, Chelsea's favourite colour, as a show of support and solidarity.

We will also be collecting donations throughout the day to help Chelsea and her family during the challenging journey ahead. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, will be greatly appreciated.

Please keep Chelsea and her family in your thoughts. Let's show them the strength of the Brothers community. 💙🤍

⚪🔵🍀Remember, We Are All Volunteers🍀🔵⚪As the season progresses, it's a good time to remember something that is often forg...
11/06/2026

⚪🔵🍀Remember, We Are All Volunteers🍀🔵⚪

As the season progresses, it's a good time to remember something that is often forgotten...

Every coach, manager, League Safe, First Aid Officer, referee, committee member, canteen volunteer, grounds person, and executive is a volunteer.

Some volunteers give an hour a week. Others give 40. Many spend their evenings, weekends, and holidays planning, organising, communicating, attending meetings, completing compliance, preparing fields, managing teams, and solving problems behind the scenes.

For our players, a rugby league season might last around six months.

For many volunteers, it is 11 months of planning, preparation, and sacrifice to make those six months a positive experience for our kids.

Most volunteers are balancing club commitments alongside full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and their own personal lives. Yet they continue to show up because they care about the players and the community they are helping to build.

At times, volunteers are required to enforce rules, policies, and procedures. These aren't rules they create themselves; they are requirements put in place to keep our players safe, ensure clubs remain compliant, and allow competitions to operate successfully.

Whether you're a parent, player, coach, League Safe, referee, committee member, or supporter, please remember that every person wearing club colours is doing their best.

And this isn't just about our club.

It's about every club.

Every weekend, across every field, volunteers are giving their time so children can play the game they love.

So next time you see a volunteer—whether it's at your club or another club—take a moment to remember that they're doing their best. Have some understanding, show a little patience, keep the attitude in check, and be pleasant. Volunteers aren't asking for recognition, they're simply giving their time so our kids can enjoy the game they love.

Because without volunteers, there is no game.

Darling Downs U12 Girls TrialsCongratulations to Milla Ross on her selection in the Darling Downs U12 Girls Team! 🏉👏A gr...
10/06/2026

Darling Downs U12 Girls Trials

Congratulations to Milla Ross on her selection in the Darling Downs U12 Girls Team! 🏉👏

A great effort also from Layla Nelson and Liv Merritt, who also trialled yesterday.

Well done girls, your Brothers family is proud of you all! 🔵⚪🍀

🏉 BROTHERS HOME GAME DAY 🏉A huge day of footy awaits at Glenholme Park this Saturday as Brothers take on Goondiwindi, St...
09/06/2026

🏉 BROTHERS HOME GAME DAY 🏉

A huge day of footy awaits at Glenholme Park this Saturday as Brothers take on Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, Valleys, Highfields and Oakey across all three fields! 🍀🔵⚪

📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
📍 Brothers Toowoomba Junior Rugby League
175 Hursley Road, Toowoomba

Be sure to get down early and support our junior Leprechauns as they take the field throughout the day.

🎟 $5 Adult Entry
🍔 Canteen Open All Day
☕ Inhouse Barista Available

A special shout-out to all our players, coaches, managers, volunteers and supporters who make game day possible each week.

We look forward to seeing our Brothers family on the sidelines for another fantastic day of junior rugby league.

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175 Hursley Road
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

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