The Division was formed in 2010 as part of an amalgamation between the Central, South West, and Wide Bay divisions. Shortly after the amalgamation, three Regions of the Central Rugby League were established. The Division's three regions are the Capricorn Region, responsible for the former Central Division, the South West Region, responsible for the former South West Division, and the Wide Bay Region responsible for the former Wide Bay Division.
47th Battalion Shield
Bundaberg
Central Highlands
Gladstone
Northern Wide Bay
Rockhampton
South West Country
Sunshine Coast
Toowoomba
47th Battalion Shield: Under 20s
Bundaberg
Central Highlands
Gladstone
Rockhampton
Qld Outback
South Burnett
47th Battalion Shield: Women's
Bundaberg
Capras
Mustangs
Sunshine Coast
Like the Northern Division's "Foley Shield" or the South-East Division's "Bulimba Cup" the "47th Battalion Shield" is run as a regional Carnival and none of the teams are club teams, with the only exception being some of the Women's teams. Its traditionally held over one weekend and normally at one venue with multiple grounds to play on.
Carnival Competition Rules
Carnival Competition Rules
Period of Play:
Each match will be played in 2 × 25 minute halves with NO time off for injuries.
The referee may signal time off in the last 10 minutes of the 2nd half at his or her discretion.
A half-time break of 10 minutes will be allowed for all matches.
Players:
All competing squads will comprise a maximum of 25 people, including no more than 20 players.
All 20 players may play in any match on an unlimited interchange basis.
To be eligible to play at the Carnival, a player must have played in at least 1 Local League fixture match in the current season.
Any player whose name has appeared on the Match Report sheet for more than three (3) Queensland Cup matches in the current season is ineligible to play at the Carnival.
Each team must complete a Match Report sheet for each match it participates in.
A player must play in the same jersey number as the program in every match irrespective of position played. (replacement players take the jersey number in the program of the person they replaced).
An interchange player must report to a Touch Judge and must not enter the field of play until such time as the player he is interchanging has left the field.
Competition Points:
Points will be awarded for each match as follows
Win = 3 points
Draw = 1½ points
Loss = 0 points
Most points scored 1st half = 1 point
Most points scored 2nd half = 1 point
If a match is cancelled, each team will be awarded 2½ points.
If teams are tied on points at the conclusion of all matches, their final standings will be determined as follows:
(i) Most wins, then (if equal)
(ii) Points For and Against, then (if equal)
(iii) Most tries scored, then (if equal)
(iv) Least penalties incurred
General:
All matches will be played in accordance with the International Laws of the Game, the ARL On-Field Policy, and any other such Rules as might apply.
Player misconduct during the course of the Carnival will be dealt with forthwith by a Judiciary Tribunal comprising 3 independent persons. QRL Rules 33-64 apply except that the time limitations stated in Rules 44 and 45 shall be suspended.[1]
Capricorn Region
The Capricorn Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Central area of Queensland under the QRL. Formally known as the Central Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the South West & Wide Bay divisions to form the current Central Division.
The Region's boundaries take in Miriam Vale and Gladstone to the south, out to Winton in the west and north to Moranbah. There are 3150 players in this region, playing for 25 senior clubs and 32 junior clubs. The Division has four senior Local Leagues. Additionally, Central Region club, Moura, played in the Central Burnett competition until recently becoming defunct. Another Club, Tambo, plays in the Western League competition in the South West Region. The Division is represented by the Central Queensland Capras in the Queensland Cup and formerly also in the Winfield State League.
Notice:The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s) the player was from. No Coach or Captain was named. Had to play at senior level (excludes Central Division Juniors such as Jason Hetherington who left before senior level).
Gladstone District Rugby League (1918-1921; 1923–1941; 1944–1960; 1966–2016; 2022–present) / Previously known as "Port Curtis Rugby League" (1918-1952)
The South West Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Southern area of Queensland under the QRL. Formally known as the South West Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the Central & Wide Bay divisions to form the current Central Division.
The Wide Bay Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Wide Bay area of Queensland under the QRL. Formally known as the Wide Bay Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the Central & South West divisions to form the current Central Division.
The Wide Bay Bulls had previously represented the division in the 1980s and 1990s in the Winfield State League. At that time they wore Mustard and Dark Brown jerseys. They currently wear Red, Black and White jerseys. The Sunshine Coast Falcons currently represent the division in the Queensland Cup.
Wide Bay Division Team of the Century (1908-2008)[4]
47th Battalion Shield
Australia
