History

Queensland Rugby and its professional teams have had a long and rich history with Australian sport, with the Reds and Queensland Womens Rugby teams inspiring young Rugby players since turning professional in 1996.

History of the Queensland Reds

Although Rugby is thought to have been played in Queensland as far back as 1876, the QRU was formed in 1893, with the game in the state developing into a truly global Rugby brand from grassroots to professional.
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History of Super Rugby

With the introduction of professional Rugby, the game moved to a model where players were contracted to the Reds through the Queensland Rugby Union as part of a Southern Hemisphere's Super Rugby competition. 

Reds Championships

The first Super 10 tournament was held in 1993, with Queensland winning the competition in 1994 and 1995. As Super Rugby grew and evolved they were victorious once again in 2011.
Samu Kerevi has won his second consecutive Pilecki Medal as the Reds' best player. Photo: QRU Media/Brendan Hertel

Pilecki Medal

The Pilecki Medal represents the Reds 'Player's Player' through the Super Rugby season, celebrated in hounour of Queensland Rugby great, Stan Pilecki.
Past Winners
Queensland's women are looking for a shot at the Super W final. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Karen Watson

Super W History

With women's Rugby thriving in the state, the game was elevated to a national competition, Super W. The tournament was played in conjunction with the Super Rugby season.