Rugby League World Club fans in Brisbane, Townsville and the Gold Coast will have the chance to meet the players at training sessions, while players will visit school children and hold coaching clinics.
The program of community activities include:
Open training sessions and player signings – Fans can meet the Kangaroos and international rugby league stars at sessions in Brisbane and Townsville.
School visits – International players will visit schools across Queensland, including appearances by Papua New Guinea and New Zealand players on the Gold Coast.
Junior rugby league experiences – Hundreds of young Queenslanders will have opportunities to meet players, including training sessions in Townsville.
Coaching clinics and education sessions – Local coaches will have opportunities to learn from Australian and international coaching teams.
Fan events and player Q&As – Supporters will have opportunities to hear directly from players and get involved in World Cup celebrations. Townsville fans can attend a ticketed Ultimate Sports Lunch for an intimate fan experience.
Adopt a Country schools program – More than 80 Queensland schools will adopt competing nations, with exclusive match-day experiences and prizes up for grabs including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 20 students to walk onto the field with players before a match.
For more information, visit: Rugby League World Cup website.
Brisbane
Tuesday 20 October – Kangaroos Australian men’s team Open Training Session and signing at Totally Workwear Stadium Brisbane, 3pm – 5pm. Register for session here.
Sunday 25 October – Australia vs Fiji (M) at Suncorp Stadium, kick off at 7.05pm.
Sunday 15 November – Rugby Leage World Cup – Final (M & W) Team A vs Team B Double Header at Suncorp Stadium from 3.10pm.
Townsville
Wednesday 28 October – Kangaroos Open Training Session and signing at Townsville Sports Reserve, 9am-10:30am. Register for session here.
Wednesday 28 October – Cook Islands men’s team Open Training Session and signing at Townsville Sports Reserve, 2pm-3.30pm. Register for session here.
Wednesday 28 October – Player Q&A at Holiday Inn Townsville.
Thursday 29 October – Education session for junior and school coaches at Brothers Rugby League Club Townsville.
Saturday 31 October – Australia vs Cook Islands (M) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium Townsville, kick-off at 7.05pm.
Gold Coast
Saturday 31 October – Triple header, New Zealand vs Fiji (M). Fiji vs France (W), and New Zealand vs PNG (W) at Cbus Super Stadium Gold Coast from 12.20pm.
