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NQ Senior Championships Return as Saints EOIs Open for 2026

Townsville Touch Football is calling for expressions of interest from players, coaches and referees for the 2026 senior representative season.
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Returning Stars and New Talent to Feature in ANZAC Day Challenge

Some familiar faces and a new wave of talent will take centre stage at next Thursday’s ANZAC Day Challenge, with both the Townsville Saints and NQ Defence Crocs naming squads that blend proven performers from last year’s inaugural series with fresh players ready for their chance on one of the city’s most meaningful sporting stages.
Tuesday 21 Apr, 2026

More Than a Trophy: New Centrepiece for ANZAC Day Challenge Revealed

As this Thursday’s ANZAC Day Challenge draws closer, Townsville Touch Football has unveiled a brand new trophy that has been designed to stand as far more than just a prize for the winning teams.
Tuesday 21 Apr, 2026

Experience and Emerging Talent Named for ANZAC Day Challenge

Some of Townsville’s most experienced and promising referees will take charge of this year’s ANZAC Day Challenge, with the TTRA naming a nine-person group that reflects both the strength of its senior ranks and the rise of its next generation.
Friday 17 Apr, 2026

End of an Era: Glen Wilson Concludes 35 Years at the Helm of Townsville Touch Football

Townsville Touch Football has marked the end of an era tonight, with long-serving President Glen Wilson stepping down from the role after thirty-five years of leadership.
Tuesday 28 Oct, 2025

Hall to Lead Townsville Touch Football Into a New Era

Townsville Touch Football has entered a new chapter tonight, with long-serving Technical Director Kerrod Hall elected as President of the Townsville Castle Hill Touch Association Inc. at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Tuesday 28 Oct, 2025
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Your Whistle, Your Call – Become a Touch Footy Referee

If you’ve ever thought about picking up the whistle, there’s never been a better time to get started. Refereeing touch football is a fantastic way to stay involved in the game, build your confidence, keep fit, and contribute to the sport — all while getting paid for your time.
Thursday 14 Aug, 2025
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Ready to Coach? Get Accredited Before This Junior Season

Are you coaching a junior touch footy team this season? Whether you’re new to coaching or want to build on your skills, this is your chance to get accredited and ready for the upcoming INTERSPORT Townsville Juniors competition!
Wednesday 13 Aug, 2025

Coach the Saints to State Cup & NTL Glory – Senior Roles Open Now

Townsville Touch Football has opened applications for coaches interested in leading senior representative teams for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
Tuesday 8 Jul, 2025
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Townsville vs Defence: Teams Named for ANZAC Day Challenge

The stage is set and the teams are in — the Townsville Saints and the NQDFTA Crocs have officially named their squads for the inaugural ANZAC Day Challenge, and fans are in for an absolute blockbuster.
Saturday 19 Apr, 2025
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History Awaits: ANZAC Day Challenge Fast Approaching

Preparations are ramping up across both camps as the countdown continues to the inaugural ANZAC Day Challenge, a brand-new touch football series that promises to be one of the most meaningful and anticipated events on the Townsville sporting calendar.
Friday 11 Apr, 2025
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Blowing the Whistle on Change: New Referee Framework Set to Modernise the Game

Touch Football Australia (TFA) has unveiled a new Referee Education and Development Framework, marking the biggest overhaul to referee accreditation in more than 30 years.
Tuesday 8 Apr, 2025
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Townsville Saints Set to Take on NQ Defence in Inaugural ANZAC Day Challenge

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) is set to launch a brand-new pillar on the sport's calendar which will see the Townsville 'Saints' take on the North Queensland Defence Force Touch Association (NQDFTA) 'Crocs' in an annual touch football series.
Monday 24 Mar, 2025

TFA Postpone NTL Championships due to weather

Touch Football Australia (TFA) has made the incredibly difficult but necessary decision to postpone The Championships due to the severe weather forecast caused by Category Two Tropical Cyclone Alfred off the South-East Queensland coast.
Monday 3 Mar, 2025

Spiritual Home: Coffs Harbour Confirmed as Host for 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships

Touch Football Australia (TFA), in partnership with Strategic Sponsor Destination NSW and City of Coffs Harbour, has confirmed that the 2025 DoorDash National Youth Championships (NYC) will be hosted at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour for the second consecutive year from Wednesday, 1 October to Saturday, 4 October.
Tuesday 18 Feb, 2025

Spargo Honoured with 2024 Joanne Sale Volunteer of the Year Award

Daniel Spargo of Brothers Touch Club has been recognised for his long-standing dedication to the sport with the prestigious 2024 Joanne Sale Award for Volunteer of the Year.
Monday 9 Dec, 2024

Townsville Touch Community Celebrates the 2024 Joanne Sale Award Nominees

The Townsville Touch Football community is abuzz as the nominees for the prestigious 2024 Joanne Sale Award for Volunteer of the Year have been announced.
Friday 6 Dec, 2024

TTF and TTRA Launch New Referee Development Programme

In a significant partnership, the Townsville Touch Referees Association Inc. (TTRA) has teamed up with the Townsville Saints Representative Programme to introduce a brand-new development programme aimed at enhancing the skills and opportunities for touch football referees of all ages.
Friday 8 Nov, 2024

Townsville Junior Saints Player Registrations Now Open!

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) has officially opened player registrations for the 2025 cycle of the Saints Junior Representative Programme.
Wednesday 23 Oct, 2024
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Coaching Applications for 2025 Junior Saints Programme Now Open

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) has officially opened applications for coaches for the 2025 'Townsville Saints' Junior Representative Programme, providing a substantial opportunity for aspiring and established touch football coaches to guide the next generation of touch footy superstars!
Monday 21 Oct, 2024
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State Cup and NTL Coaching Nominations Now Open

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) is now accepting nominations for qualified coaches to lead the Townsville Saints representative teams at the 2024 QLD State Cup and the 2025 National Touch League (NTL) "The Championships."
Friday 2 Aug, 2024

Seven Townsville players and officials to fly the Aussie flag in Nottingham

The Australian Emu's will feature seven current Townsville players and officials at the 2024 Touch Football World Cup, tapping off this week in Nottingham, England.
Monday 15 Jul, 2024

World Cup Beckons for Townsville Touch Footy Referees

Four of Townsville's top touch football referees have embarked on an exhilarating journey to Nottingham, England, to officiate the 2024 Federation of International Touch (FIT) World Cup.
Friday 12 Jul, 2024

Townsville Saints Set to Make History at 2024 Queensland Junior State Cup

Townsville's biggest ever contingent of junior touch footy players are on their way to Redlands, South East Queensland, poised to compete in the annual Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup from July 4th to 6th.
Wednesday 3 Jul, 2024

Townsville Saints Announce Coaching Line-Up for QLD Junior State Cup

Townsville Touch Football is excited to unveil a stellar roster of coaches for the Townsville Saints representative teams, who'll lead teams for the 2024 QLD Junior State Cup tour.
Friday 3 May, 2024

‘Selfless act’: Son of Cowboys rugby league legend Matty Bowen praised for sportsmanship

The son of a former North Queensland Cowboys legend has been singled out for ‘an extraordinary act of sportsmanship’ in a key touch footy match — and his dad couldn’t be more proud.
Tuesday 16 Apr, 2024

Key Motors Key Moments: Our Favourite Moments From 2023

To celebrate the end of another successful year of touch footy, we've picked our six KEY moments from 2023!
Sunday 31 Dec, 2023
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Experienced Heads Lead Saints Senior Mixed Side To Make History

The experienced heads of Townsville Saints Mixed Over 30's side have lead their side to victory, making history at this weekends QLD State Cup by claiming Townsville's first ever title in the division.
Sunday 26 Nov, 2023

Women's Open NTL Train & Trial Dates Locked In

Townsville Touch Football is pleased to now confirm that three "train and trial" sessions to select the first ever Townsville Saints Women's Open NTL side are now locked in.
Wednesday 22 Nov, 2023

Train & Trial Dates Announced For Historic Men's Open NTL Team

Townsville Saints are set to make history at the 2024 NTL, and here's your chance to be part of it!
Tuesday 21 Nov, 2023

Townsville Saints Squads Ready to Shake Up the Competition

Townsville Saints are once again gearing up to head south, as they assemble a formidable mix of experience, elite talent, and promising young players ahead of this weekends Queensland Touch Football State Cup.
Monday 20 Nov, 2023

Townsville's Senior Mixed Team Ready to Shine at Queensland State Cup

The Townsville Saints Senior Mixed touch football team is gearing up to take on the best in the state at November's highly anticipated Queensland State Cup.
Friday 17 Nov, 2023
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TTF Launches New Men's Under 20's Competition

Townsville Touch Football has launched a new and exciting touch football competition for male players aged 20 and under, aimed at providing a new avenue for our young touch footballers.
Monday 21 Aug, 2023

Townsville Saints Junior Touch Football Programme Set For Success

Townsville Touch Football (TTF) is already celebrating the resounding success of its revamped Townsville Saints junior representative programme, ahead of this week’s Junior State Cup in Rockhampton, QLD.
Monday 3 Jul, 2023
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Now Calling For Snr State Cup Players 

Townsville Touch Football is now calling for players interested in touring to the Gold Coast to compete in the 2023 QLD State Cup.
Tuesday 27 Jun, 2023
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Coaches & Managers Called for QLD State Cup Sides

Townsville Touch Football is now calling for interest for Coaches and Managers to attend the November's QLD State Cup.
Monday 19 Jun, 2023
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Saints Under 12's Teams Now Open

Townsville Townsville Football is now calling for interested players who are aged 11 and 12 to express their interest in playing for the Townsville Saints at the 2023 QLD Junior State Cup.
Wednesday 15 Mar, 2023
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Rockhampton to Host 2023 QLD Junior State Cup

Queensland Touch Football CEO Greg Denny announced today that the Queensland Touch Football’s 2023 Junior State Cup will be hosted at Cyril Connell Fields and Norbridge Park in Rockhampton, thanks to the support of Rockhampton Regional Council.
Wednesday 16 Nov, 2022
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Cyclones NTL Player Nominations Now Open

Expressions of Interest are now being sought for Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed players to represent the North Queensland Tropical Cyclones at the 2023 National Touch League (NTL) in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Monday 14 Nov, 2022
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QLD Events to features on Kayo Sports Freebies

Queensland Touch Football (QTF) is excited to announce a new partnership with Touch Football Australia (TFA) that will see over 80 hours of QTF event content streamed exclusively live and free on Kayo Sports via TFA’s media rights agreement with the platform.
Thursday 3 Nov, 2022
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Junior Selection Muster Set Down for November

Townsville Touch Football's has set down the dates for its inaugural Saints Junior Representative Programme selection "muster".
Monday 31 Oct, 2022
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Player Entry Now Open for 2023 Junior Representative Programme

Townsville Touch Football has officially announced that entry into its revamped programme and pathway for junior representative players is now open.
Thursday 20 Oct, 2022
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2023 NQ Juniors Dates Announced

NQ Touch has just announced that Townsville Touch Football will again play host to the 2023 NQ Junior State Cup North from the 14th to 16th of April 2023.
Wednesday 12 Oct, 2022
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Coaching Expressions of Interest Open for Townsville Junior Saints Sides

Townsville Touch Football is calling for coaching to submit their expression of interest to join its Junior Representative Programme and guide its junior players through the 2023 representative season.
Friday 9 Sep, 2022
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QLD Junior State Cup Cancelled Due to Weather

Queensland Touch Football have just announced that the 2022 Junior State Cup, scheduled to start this Thursday, has been cancelled due to weather.
Tuesday 5 Jul, 2022
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Queensland's best on show in Townsville

The best young touch footy players from across Queensland are in town this week to show selectors they’ve got what it takes to play for their State, when they compete in this week’s QSST 16-18 Years State Championship.
Monday 30 May, 2022
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Saints Sides Named Ahead of Junior State Cup Tour

Townsville Touch Football has today named its representative sides to take on Queensland's best junior touch footy players at the 2022 Junior State Cup.
Tuesday 3 May, 2022
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Touch Football Australia (TFA) Announces Streaming Partnership with Kayo Sports

Touch Football Australia (TFA) is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Kayo Sports, that will see over 100 hours of Touch Football event content streamed exclusively live and free annually.
Tuesday 31 Aug, 2021
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Livestream: 2021 Junior State Cup DAY THREE

Catch the final day of action LIVE AND FREE from Hervey Bay in the 2021 Junior State Cup.
Saturday 10 Jul, 2021
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Livestream: 2021 Junior State Cup DAY TWO

Catch the second day of action LIVE AND FREE from Hervey Bay in the 2021 Junior State Cup.
Friday 9 Jul, 2021
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Livestream: 2021 Junior State Cup DAY ONE

Catch the first day of action LIVE AND FREE from Hervey Bay in the 2021 Junior State Cup.
Thursday 8 Jul, 2021
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Stay Up-To-Date with Junior State Cup Results

Watching from afar and wanting to know how our Townsville junior representative sides are going at the 2021 Junior State Cup?
Wednesday 7 Jul, 2021
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Livestream: 2021 State of Origin DAY TWO

Catch all the day two action LIVE AND FREE from Coffs Harbour as QLD take on NSW in the 2021 State of Origin touch football series
Saturday 19 Jun, 2021
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Livestream: 2021 State of Origin DAY ONE

Catch the first day of action LIVE AND FREE from Coffs Harbour as QLD take on NSW in the 2021 State of Origin touch football series.
Friday 18 Jun, 2021
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Revisiting the 2019 Touch Football World Cup Indigenous Jersey

As a part of National Reconciliation Week we revisit the 2019 Touch Football World Cup Australian Emu's Indigenous Jersey. 
Friday 28 May, 2021
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Cash Comp Returns as the 2021 Townsville Cup

Now's your chance to win big cash prizes as the former Townsville Cash Comp returns under a new name - the 2021 Townsville Cup!
Friday 14 May, 2021
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Youth and Masters Trans-Tasman Set for Christchurch 2022

Touch Football Australia (TFA) and Touch New Zealand (TNZ) have today confirmed that the Youth and Masters Trans-Tasman Test series will go ahead in January 2022.
Saturday 24 Apr, 2021
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Townsville Dominate NQ Junior Cup

Townsville teams have dominated the recent North Queensland Junior State Cup North event, claiming eight of the ten age divisions, including the pinnacle 18 Boys and 18 Girls titles.
Thursday 22 Apr, 2021
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Junior Saints Squads Named for Hervey Bay Tour

Townsville Touch Football has today announced the Saints junior representative sides to tour to Hervey Bay in July and compete in the 2021 Queensland Junior State Cup.
Monday 15 Mar, 2021
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State of Origin Confirmed for June

State of Origin is back on the touch football calendar, after the 2020 series was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 across QLD and NSW.
Thursday 18 Feb, 2021
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Junior State Cup Returns to Hervey Bay in 2021

Queensland Touch Football’s Junior State Cup will return to Hervey Bay in July 2021 thanks to the support of the Fraser Coast Regional Council. Since the cancellation of the 2020 event due to COVID-19, Queensland Touch Football (QTF) and Fraser Coast Council are excited to bring back the 3-day action-packed touch football tournament to the Fraser Coast region.
Thursday 18 Feb, 2021
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Future is Bright for Young Saints Stars

Townsville's representative touch football future is in great hands, with Saints teams showing they can match it with Queensland's best at the recent State Cup.
Thursday 3 Dec, 2020
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Saints Make Their Mark at QLD State Cup

The newly christened Townsville Saints have made their mark at the Queensland State Cup on the weekend, coming nail-bitingly close to securing a piece of coveted silverware.
Monday 30 Nov, 2020
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Townsville "Saints" Sides Named Ahead of State Cup

Townsville Touch Football has today announced it's newly christened "Saints" teams to represent Townsville at the 2020 QLD Touch Football State Cup on the Gold Coast later this month.
Wednesday 11 Nov, 2020
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Townsville Players on Cyclone Watch

A host of Townsville touch football players are on "cyclone watch" after getting the call-up today to join the 2021 North Queensland Cyclones squads.
Tuesday 10 Nov, 2020
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Townsville Talent Named in QLD Merit & Youth Academy Sides

Queensland Touch Football has announced this afternoon a host of Townsville players selected into the 2020/21 Merit & Youth Academy sides, after the recent Queensland Youth Championships on the Gold Coast.
Tuesday 3 Nov, 2020
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2021 Masters Trans-Tasman Player Interest

Touch Football Australia are calling for interested players in the Masters age category to submit an expression of interest in playing for Australia in the 2021 Masters Trans Tasman Test Series.
Monday 2 Nov, 2020
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Force from the North

NQ Cyclones B18’s have claimed the ‘National’ Youth Champs title with an exciting 10-8 victory over CQ Bulls .. with a side containing no less than 8x Sharks players, and under the guidance of incumbent Sharks W1 Coach, Mark Edwards.
Monday 5 Oct, 2020
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Townsville Names First Mixed Open Side in 15 Years for QLD State Cup

Townsville Touch Football has today announced the open-age mixed squad who will represent Townsville at the 2020 QLD Touch Football State Cup, to be held on the Gold Coast in November.
Sunday 30 Aug, 2020
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QTF Announces the Festival of Touch

Queensland Touch Football is excited to announce a weeklong ‘Festival of Touch’ on the Gold Coast in November 2020, thanks to the support of the City of Gold Coast.
Friday 7 Aug, 2020
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Touch Football History Goes Digital

For 40 years, Cary Thompson has been compiling the history of touch football and providing regular updates, now his work is available on the world-wide-web.
Friday 3 Jul, 2020
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Thompson's Touch Almanac

After 40 years of playing with his “hobby”, Touch historian Cary Thompson has finally published his work on his own web site.
Thursday 25 Jun, 2020
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Inferno NTL Indomie Noodles All Abilities Division Announced

Touch Football Australia has announced the inclusion of the Indomie Noodles All Abilities division at this year's Infrerno National Touch League.
Monday 13 Jan, 2020
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QLD State Cup Wraps Up on Gold Coast

The Gold Coast sure turned on the heat at the 2019 QLD State Cup. 99 teams representing approximately 24 affiliated associations and over 300 match officials and volunteers took part in the event at the Coomera Sports Park between November 29 – December 1.
Tuesday 3 Dec, 2019
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Open Trans-Tasman Assistant Coach (EOI)

Touch Football Australia (TFA) is currently seeking to appoint suitably qualified coaches to the vacant assistant coaching positions within the National Open Program. The Australian Open teams will be attending the 2020 Open Trans-Tasman in Newcastle on April 24th to 26th 2020.
Tuesday 26 Nov, 2019
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Townsville’s Madeline Mathews blazing touch footy trail after All Australian selection

Townsville touch football star Madeline Mathews is blazing a trail for North Queenslanders on the national stage.
Tuesday 12 Nov, 2019
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2020 Youth Trans-Tasman Team Announcements

The Youth Trans-Tasman Test Series (YTT) is an international best of three Touch Football test match series, held annually between Australia and New Zealand. This best-of-three test match series between Australia and New Zealand is on at No. 2 Sportsground in Newcastle, NSW, from 24th January to the 26th January.
Tuesday 29 Oct, 2019
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2019 NRL Touch Premiership Dally M Winners

Congratulations to both Luke Cain and Hayley Maddick for taking out the 2019 NRL Touch Premiership Dally M Medals!
Wednesday 2 Oct, 2019
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Touch of class for SMMC in run to national final

They were already known as a school touch football powerhouse, but a national finals appearance has well and truly placed St Margaret Mary’s College on the map.
Monday 23 Sep, 2019
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2020 State of Origin Location Announced

The new look C.ex Coffs International Stadium has won the hosting rights for the 2020 State of Origin Touch Football series next June.
Thursday 19 Sep, 2019
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Schoolgirls shoot for state and national titles

They’ve seen plenty of success in their young sporting pursuits, but securing state and national titles are on the horizon for St Margaret Mary’s students.
Thursday 12 Sep, 2019