Brisbane Second Division Rugby League

The Brisbane Second Division Rugby League is the second division of rugby league clubs in Brisbane.

For the first division, see: Brisbane A-Grade Rugby League.

History

In 1971 the Brisbane Rugby League began a second division competition. This competition was for Under 23 teams in three grades, and was contested by the BRL clubs, University, Teachers and eight "satellite" clubs. By 1977 there were 15 teams competing in Northern and Southern Zones. Since 1981 the Second Division has used Davies Park, West End as its headquarters and finals venue.

There are four teams from 1971 that are still competing in the Second Division: Brighton, St Brendans, Sunnybank and Bulimba Valleys (formerly Valley United Stars). The most successful clubs between 1977 and 2004 have been Sunnybank (13 Premierships), Carina (12 premierships), St Brendans (10) and Banyo (8).

In 2007 there were 65 teams from 43 clubs playing in five open grade competitions, an Under 22 and an Under 20 competition. In 2006, there were 2575 registered players in the League. The Brisbane Second Division is one of the biggest Rugby League competitions in the world.

In 2011, there were 81 teams in 9 Divisions from 45 clubs.

2012, again 9 Divisions from 49 clubs forming 80 teams.

2013, 9 Divisions, 46 Clubs 78 teams competing in our competition.

2014, 81 teams, 8 Divisions, 46 Clubs

2015, 73 teams, 8 Divisions from 47 Clubs.

Clubs

In 2019 the open age Brisbane Second Division has teams in the following divisions:

Northside 1 (10) Northside 2 (9) Northside 3 (8) Southside 1 (8) Southside 2 (8) Southside 3 (12)
  • Aspley Devils
  • Brisbane Natives RLFC
  • Brisbane Brothers
  • Dayboro Cowboys
  • Gaters RLFC
  • North Lakes Kangaroos
  • Pine Central Holy Spirit Hornets
  • Wests Arana Hills Panthers
  • Wests Mitchelton Panthers
  • Valleys Diehards
  • Banyo Devils
  • Brighton Roosters
  • Gaters RLFC
  • Narangba Rangers
  • Normanby Hounds
  • North Lakes Kangaroos
  • Pine Central Holy Spirit Hornets
  • Pine Rivers Bears
  • Wests Panthers
  • Aspley Devils
  • Brighton Roosters
  • Burpengary Jets
  • North Lakes Kangaroos
  • Pine Rivers Bears
  • Samford Stags
  • Wests Mitchelton Panthers
  • Valleys Diehards
  • Beenleigh Pride
  • Bulimba Valley Bulldogs
  • Carina Tigers
  • Easts Tigers
  • Logan Brothers RLFC
  • Redlands Parrots
  • Souths Sunnybank RLFC
  • Waterford Demons
  • Beenleigh Pride
  • Browns Plains Bears
  • Bulimba Valley Bulldogs
  • Carina Tigers
  • Eagleby Giants
  • Souths Acacia Ridge Magpies
  • Wynnum-Manly Seagulls
  • Beaudesert Kingfishers
  • Brothers St. Brendans RLFC
  • Capalaba Warriors
  • Logan Brothers RLFC
  • Logan Wanderers
  • Mt. Gravatt Eagles
  • Mustangs RLFC
  • North Stradbroke Island Sharks
  • Rochedale Tigers
  • Souths Inala Warriors
  • Redlands Parrots
  • Waterford Demons

See also
  • Rugby League Competitions in Australia
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