4 things to do this weekend

Here's what's on this weekend!

Roma Echidnas stars Tom Capel, Sam Fryer, Andrew Fuller and Tom Zerk at the 2016 rugby races, with Craig Smith. Picture: Tom Gillespie

Rugby Races

EVERYONE is invited to make their way to Bassett Park this weekend for a day of quality racing and rugby at the 2018 Rugby Races.

The day promises sporting action, with racing and ladies' sevens rugby run throughout the day.

C grade play will kick-off at 3.15pm and the A grade battle between the Echidnas and the Condamine Cods will start at 5pm.

Lots of prizes, food and fun makes this the place to be seen this weekend.

Where: Bassett Park

When: 11am Saturday

Paint the town purple

IF YOU have taken a stroll through town, you may have noticed a hint of purple.

This week was Paint the Town Purple Week, celebrating the launch of Roma's Relay For Life.

Cancer council volunteers will be holding a bake sale for the judging of this year's purple shop fronts on Saturday.

Make your way to McDowell to enjoy some delicious baked goods and gaze at the best purple decorations.

When: Saturday 8am-noon

Where: News Agency, McDowell St, Roma

Cities home game

THE Cities will be taking on the Miles Devils on Sunday.

The under 16 game will kick-off at noon, with all invited to come and support their home sides.

A grade kick-off is 3pm, with the rep game following.

Where: Arthur Beetson oval

When: Noon, Sunday

State of Origin

IT'S time for the awaited game two of the State of Origin series, and there is no better way to support your side than with friends and a cold brew.

The question remains, can Queensland make a comeback?

Where: Pubs across Roma

When: 8pm, Sunday