The grand final scoreline of 19-11 earlier this month resonated strongly amongst the UQ Rugby Club’s historians.
1911 was in fact the year the UQ Rugby Club was established – an event that will be honoured through the club’s centenary celebrations next year.
UQ Rugby Club General Manager David Enfantie said the grand final win would make next year even more special for the club.
“I think the fact that we’ve had a really successful year will really cause a swell of old boys to come back and reengage with the club,” Mr Enfantie said.
“Obviously the centenary year is very significant, and we’re hoping that having a team that’s so successful and so exciting to watch will add to that significance,” he said.
Mr Enfantie said the club hoped to continue its dominance of Queensland rugby throughout its centenary year.
“We’re looking to make it back to back wins for Premier Grade, and also to go back to back with the Doughty Shield,” he said.
The Doughty Shield is awarded each season to the most successful club across all grades.
UQ was the obvious choice for this award in 2010, with eight of its twelve teams making the finals.
Mr Enfantie said that despite the great season, there was room for improvement next year.
“After getting so many teams through to the finals, only two walked away with premierships,” he said.
“But the experience will do us well and we obviously want to learn from that and get a few more teams to premiership status next year.”
The UQ Rugby Club will not be alone in honouring their centenary next year.
UQ Sport, the UQ Cricket Club, UQ Boat Club and UQ Tennis Club will also celebrate such anniversaries in 2011, in what will be a momentous and action packed year for sport at UQ.
To keep up to date on next year’s UQ Rugby Club centenary celebrations, please visit www.uqrugby.com
Media: Simon Byrne (07 3346 7518, simonb@uqs.com.au)
