Mackay District Junior Rugby Union

🏆 Introducing the Coral Country Cup 🏆

For the first time, clubs from across Mackay, Moranbah, Bowen and the Whitsundays will compete throughout the season for one prize – the inaugural Coral Country Cup.

The competition will bring together the best of regional junior rugby, with teams earning points across a series of major events and carnivals before a champion is crowned at the Nyrie Contor Cup.

📅 2026 Coral Country Cup Schedule

🏉 Round 1 – 12 September
Brothers Rugby Club, Mackay

🏉 Viking Cup 10s – 1-3 October
Airlie Beach

🏉 Round 2 – 10 October
Slade Point Rugby Club, Mackay

🏉 Round 3 – 17 October
Bowen Rugby Union

🏉 Coalfields Cup – 24 October
Moranbah Rugby Union

🏆 Nyrie Contor Cup Finals Weekend – 7-8 November
Mackay

Every game matters. Every point counts.

The Coral Country Cup represents more than just a trophy. It's about bringing together communities from the coast to the coalfields, creating more opportunities for young players, strengthening club rivalries, and celebrating everything that makes regional rugby special.

With teams from:
🔵 Moranbah
🟠 Bowen
🟢 Whitsunday
🟡 Brothers, Mackay
🔴 Mackay Cities
🔷 Slade Point

the race is on to become the inaugural Coral Country Cup Champions.

Who will be the first club to etch their name into history?

🏉 A New Era for Junior Rugby in the Mackay District

The newly elected Mackay District Junior Rugby Union committee met this week and is excited about the future of our game across the region.

Representatives from Whitsunday, Bowen, Moranbah, Brothers and Slade Point came together with a shared vision: to build a stronger, more connected and more sustainable future for junior rugby.

One of the key developments is the transition to a club-based structure in Mackay. We are pleased to confirm that Brothers, Slade Point and Mackay City will operate as independent junior clubs moving forward. More clubs means more opportunities for children and families to get involved in our great game.

The committee also identified two key strategic priorities for the region:

✅ Referee and Match Official Development
We recognise that referees are critical to the future of the game. Over the coming months we will be investing in referee education, supporting young referees and creating clearer pathways for match officials across the district.

✅ Growing Female Participation
Female rugby continues to be one of the biggest growth opportunities for our sport. We will be working closely with clubs, schools, Queensland Rugby and community partners to create more opportunities for girls to play, develop and stay involved in rugby.

There is a lot of work ahead, but there is also enormous opportunity. The committee looks forward to working with clubs, volunteers, players, parents and supporters to continue growing rugby across Mackay, Bowen, Moranbah and the Whitsundays.

Tim Oberg - MDJRU President



Whitsunday Raiders Junior Rugby Union Moranbah Bulls Rugby Union Club Bowen Rugby Union Inc. Mackay Brothers Rugby Union Slade Point Rugby Union Mackay Mackay City Rugby Union Club

📣 MDJRU Annual General Meeting 📣



All members from Bowen, the Whitsundays, Moranbah, and everywhere in between are invited to attend the upcoming MDJRU Annual General Meeting.

📍 Venue: Quarry Hill Classroom
📅 Date: Wednesday, 3 June
🕕 Time: 7:00 PM

This is your opportunity to have a say in the future of MDJRU as we continue to strengthen and grow rugby across our region. Your voice, ideas, and involvement are important as we shape the next chapter of our club.

💻 Virtual Attendance Available

Can't make it in person? A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be available upon request.

We encourage all members to attend, get involved, and be part of the discussion.

📩 Please reach out if you would like the Teams link or have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder to local clubs - Don't forget to check your emails to pass onto interested people please.

Let's make this work with more people involved.

📣 MDJRU Annual General Meeting 📣



All members from Bowen and the Whitsundays out to the coalfields in Moranbah and in between are invited to attend the upcoming AGM for MDJRU, held at the Quarry Hill Classroom.

Wednesday June 3rd @ 6pm

Your voice and involvement matter as we shape the next chapter of MDJRU and grow rugby is our region.

💻 Virtual Attendance 💻
For those unable to attend in person, a Microsoft Teams meeting link will be available upon request.

We encourage all members to attend and be part of the discussion.

Please reach out if you would like the Teams link or have any questions.

***ATTN: ALL MACKAY REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS***

To ensure all players are covered by insurance while at the CQ bushie trials this weekend we will need to make sure everyone is registered via Rugby Xplorer.

Each child will need to be registered to MACKAY JUNIOR RUGBY UNION first.
Steps below -
1. Choose child your registering
2. Club your registering to is MACKAY JUNIOR
3. Registration type - Role = Player
Registration type = XVs JUNIORS QLDC
Duration = WEEKLY
Fill out details as per required to the end payment screen which will come up with a feel to cover insurance and state levies. This fee will need to be paid to ensure they are covered by insurance for trials this weekend.

Then it will be a repeat process again, same steps until choosing Registration type = CHAMPIONSHIP XVs
Continue as normal to end payment screen = $0

***All players who have registered to SLADE POINT earlier this year, will only need to complete second part of this process. Register for the CHAMPIONSHIP XVs**

If there are any problems please message me on here or email [email protected]

We are almost there!!! Thanks everyone for your patience

See you all at the fields for our last session!!!

9-11am. Short and sweet

It's our last dash before CQ trials 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Girls & Boys this Sunday 26th - last Sunday session. Come prepared, time is tight, sessions are intense and then we are ready to go!!!

All ages groups are at Quarry Hill from 9 - 11am

Let's get it done Mackay 💙❤️