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23-721: Rockhampton is represented by the Central Queensland Capras , who compete in the Queensland Rugby League 's statewide Queensland Cup competition, and are an affiliate of National Rugby League club Dolphins . The local leaue's representative team is the Rockhampton Rustlers who participate in QRL Carnivals and events. The team formerly competed in the Winfield State League before the advent of

46-557: A 36-game losing streak during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, on their way to consecutive wooden spoons. In May 2021, Melbourne extended their affiliation partnership with the Falcons to the end of the 2024 season. In September 2021, the club awarded the first life memberships of the club: The following players have played representative football for the Queensland Residents in the annual match against NSW Residents while playing for

69-519: A number of Manly players in the squad. Following the end of the 2010 season, Manly were forced to cut ties with the club after a change in policy disallowed NRL teams from having feeder clubs in both the Queensland Cup and New South Wales Cup . In 2014 the club reverted to the Falcons name and struck a three-year partnership with the Melbourne Storm from the 2015 season. The Falcons endured

92-753: A semi-professional rugby league football club primarily based in Rockhampton, Queensland and representing Central Queensland . They play in the Hostplus Cup in Queensland, which is a second-tier competition in Australia. Since 2023, they are one of the feeder clubs for the Dolphins in the Australian National Rugby League . The club was founded in 1996 under the name Central Capras but changed to

115-788: The Central Comets in 2000 and renamed the Central Queensland Capras in 2011. In the 1980s, the Central Queensland Capras had entered a team in the Queensland Winfield State League Competition. Their colours at that time were sky blue and maroon. In 1996 the Queensland Rugby League Central Division entered a representative team, the Central Capras in the inaugural Queensland Cup competition. The costs were too expensive for

138-519: The Queensland Cup and their home ground is Sunshine Coast Stadium . The Falcons are currently affiliated with the NRL team Melbourne Storm . The Falcons were originally the Winfield State League representative team for the Sunshine Coast. First competing in the 1993 season, they won their pool before losing in the semi-finals. For the 1994 season, they competed as Sunshine Coast/Gympie, against winning

161-928: The Capras and the Queensland Cup and won the competition in 1995 over the Gold Coast Vikings 26–22. (1886) & Cedric Archer Park A-Grade (Established: 1918) Womens (Established: 2016) There are two junior competitions in the Rockhampton District, the Rockhampton & District Junior Rugby League and the Callide Dawson Junior Rugby League. Callide-Dawson Junior Rugby League Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership Central Queensland Capras The Central Queensland Capras are

184-660: The Central Division to maintain, and in October 1998 it was decided that a private club should be entered into the Queensland Cup. Although this team was known as the Central Capras in 1999, it was decided to rename the team to the Central Comets to avoid confusion with the Capras representative teams. For the 1999 season, the Capras Rugby League Football Club was formed, which relieved the Central Division of

207-806: The Comets Rugby League Football Club, as well as providing opportunities and pathways for players to the NRL. In late 2007, the Comets ceased their alignment with the Cowboys and formed an alignment with the Brisbane Broncos . The arrangement with the Broncos saw NRL-contracted players that are not named in the weekly Broncos side return to their home region and play for the Comets. Dave Taylor , PJ Marsh , Tommy Hewitt , Ben Hunt and Guy Williams all played for

230-406: The Comets while being contracted to the Broncos. The alignment with the Broncos also allowed Comets players to experience what it is like to train in a NRL environment. Through this arrangement, Aaron Summers, Jade Williams, Ty Haynes and Ian Webster got the opportunity to develop their skills under Broncos coach Ivan Henjak by training with the Broncos once a week during the 2010 preseason. 2009

253-580: The Falcons. The James Ackerman Medal is awarded to the Sunshine Coast Falcons Player of the Year. The award is named in honour of the late James Ackerman, who died from injuries sustained in a tackle while playing for the Falcons against Norths Devils in 2015. The Falcons historic colours have been black and gold however when the Manly Sea Eagles announced their partnership with the Falcons

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276-604: The Rockhampton Leagues Club agreed to provide additional funds on top of the $ 200,000 they already provide through sponsorship to the Comets. Motivated by the rich history of Central Queensland rugby league the new committee reverted the name of the club back to the Central Queensland Capras. The Capras is still the name used for all Representative sides from Central Queensland and according to Chairman Steve McCosker "The Capra symbolises Central Queensland and much of (the sport's) history". After finishing last in four of

299-470: The club rebranded to become the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles and the colours changed to Manly's colours of maroon and white. When the feeder arrangement ended the club continued with the name but changed the colours to blue and white. However fans and players on the Sunshine Coast called for a return to the clubs traditional name and colours and in the 2014 season the club complied, rebranding back to

322-412: The completion of the 2011 Intrust Super Cup the club entered into a rebuilding phase with a new executive committee taking control led by local business Steve McCosker. Approached by club stakeholders, McCosker replaced Scott Chapman as chairman of the executive committee. The Comets hit financial problems during 2011 with the club struggling to pay players wages but following a pitch from Comets officials

345-623: The cost, providing more funds to the Central Division to develop and maintain Rugby League in Central Queensland. In 2000, the Capras team that participated in the Queensland Cup changed their name to the Comets Rugby League Football Club. With a new name and fresh look, the Comets represented the top level of football in Central Queensland for six years. In 2002 the Comets formed an alignment with NRL team North Queensland Cowboys . This close alignment provided opportunities for development of

368-485: The final minute of the game. Although the side is based in Rockhampton, many of the players travel long distances from around the state for their home games at Browne Park. Most Games for Club Most Points for Club Most Tries for Club Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles The Sunshine Coast Falcons are a rugby league football team based on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast . They compete in

391-440: The finals positions. In 2009, they were readmitted to the Queensland Cup after securing an agreement with the NRL's Manly Sea Eagles to become a feeder club. Between 2009 and 2013 the club was renamed the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles due to the partnership with the Manly Sea Eagles. The partnership instantly proved successful with the team winning the 2009 Queensland Cup Grand Final 32–18 to secure their first premiership, with

414-577: The finals, but they finished the season with a 56-6 win against the Valkyries at Browne Park on 23 May 2021. The 2022 season proved to be particularly successful for the Capras, finishing minor premiers and qualifying for their first grand final. The game, played at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe , resulted in a 12-14 loss to the North Queensland Gold Stars , who scored the winning try in

437-564: The inaugural QRL Women's Premiership competition in 2020, known as the BHP Premiership . The season was scheduled to consist of eight rounds, with eight clubs competing including six existing South East Queensland Division 1 teams in addition to the new entries of the Central Queensland Capras and the North Queensland Gold Stars . Coached by Amanda Ohl, the Capras' first trial game was held on 15 February 2020 at Browne Park against Souths Logan Magpies , where they were defeated, 16-4. In

460-610: The next nine seasons - including the incompleted 2020 season, cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Capras returned to the finals of the Queensland Cup in 2022 , winning an elimination final against the Northern Pride at Browne Park . They were eliminated in the semi-final stage, two weeks short of the grand final, losing to the Burleigh Bears . In 2019, it was announced that a women's Central Queensland Capras team would enter

483-669: The opening round of the 2020 QRLW competition, the Capras defeated the Brisbane Tigers , 14-6, at Langlands Park in Brisbane on 15 March 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the remaining rounds were cancelled. In 2021, the Capras played their first game of the new seven-round QRLW season at Frank Lind Oval in Brisbane on 10 April 2021 where they beat the Wests Panthers , 26-16. They lost their next five games and failed to make

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506-536: The pool matches, but losing both semi-final matches. In the last year of the State League, the combined Sunshine Coast/Gympie team failed to progress from the pool stage. They competed in the first season of the Queensland Cup in 1996 but dropped out the following season. In 2006, the club joined the FOGS Cup competing in the second-level competition. The club finished their first season in sixth position, just outside

529-533: Was a particularly successful season for the Central Comets. During the season, the Comets side set a club record winning 10 matches in a row during the season and made the finals for the first time. The Comets finished the season in third place after beating eventual winners the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles in the first semi-final but losing out to the Northern Pride in the major semi-final. Following

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