Murri Rugby League Team facts for kids
| Club information | |
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| Full name | Arthur Beetson Queensland Murri Rugby League Team |
| Nickname(s) | Murries |
| Founded | 2012 |
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| Team results | ||
| First international | ||
 Queensland Murri 70–8  USA Tomahawks |
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| Biggest win | ||
| Queensland Murri 70–8 USA Tomahawks |
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| Biggest defeat | ||
 Māori 46–22 Queensland Murri |
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The Murri Rugby League Team is a special team made up of Indigenous rugby league players. They play in an exciting yearly event called the Queensland Murri Rugby League Carnival. This team helps showcase the amazing talent of Indigenous players in rugby league.
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The Murri Rugby League Team's Journey
Playing in Hawaii (2012)
In 2012, the Queensland Murri team traveled all the way to Honolulu, Hawaii. They played against the USA Tomahawks at Kaiser Stadium. This was a big game for both teams!
The Murri team was chosen from players who did well in the Murri Carnival in Ipswich that year. Some of their players were already well-known in the Queensland Cup league. The Tomahawks team was coached by a famous NRL star, Cory Paterson.
This trip was more than just a game. The Murri team also traveled with the Jaran Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dance Company. This created a special exchange of rugby league and culture between the three groups. The Murri team won this game with a score of 70 to 8.
| Year | Queensland Murri vs USA Tomahawks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Winners | Score | Runners-up | |
| 2012 | Queensland Murri |
70–8 | USA Tomahawks |
Touring New Zealand (2013)
In October 2013, the Queensland Murri team went on a tour to New Zealand. They played two games against a strong New Zealand Maori team.
The first game was played at Davies Park in Huntly. The Maori team won this match with a score of 48 to 18. The second game took place at Puketawhero Park in Rotorua. The Maori team also won this game, 32 to 16.
| Year | Queensland Murri vs New Zealand Maori | ||
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| Winners | Score | Runners-up | |
| 2013 | Māori New Zealand Maori |
40–18 | Queensland Murri |
| 2013 | Māori New Zealand Maori |
32–16 | Queensland Murri |
Another Match Against New Zealand Māori (2014)
The Deadly Choices Men QLD Murri Representative Team played against the touring NZ Maoris again in 2014. This game happened on Saturday, October 18, at BMD Kougari Oval. The New Zealand Maori team won this match as well, with a score of 46 to 22.
| Year | Queensland Murri vs New Zealand Maori | ||
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| Winners | Score | Runners-up | |
| 2014 | Māori New Zealand Maori |
46–22 | Queensland Murri |
Tour of Fiji (2014)
In October 2014, the Queensland Murri team went on a tour to Fiji. They played two games there. Their opponents were the Fair Trade Makoi Bulldogs, who were the winners of the Vodafone Cup, and the Fiji Residents team.
The Murri team for this tour included a mix of players. Some were from Queensland Cup squads, and others were local A-Grade players. In their first game, the Makoi Bulldogs won 20 to 16. However, the Queensland Murri team won their second game against the Fiji Residents, with a close score of 14 to 12.
| Year | Queensland Murri vs Fiji Residents | ||
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| Winners | Score | Runners-up | |
| 2014 | Makoi Bulldogs | 20–16 | Queensland Murri |
| 2014 | Queensland Murri |
14–12 |  Fiji Residents |
Major Supporters
The Murri Rugby League Team gets support from important groups. These groups help the team continue to play and represent Indigenous rugby league players.
- Arthur Beetson Foundation
- QAIHC
- Deadly Choices
See also
