45+ names: Confraternity stars with bright footy futures
The next generation of NRL and NRLW stars were on show at the annual Confraternity Carnival played in Rockhampton. We profile some of the leading performers here.
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70+ photos: Players, supporters at Confraternity in Rockhampton
A record 72 schoolboys and schoolgirls teams contested the annual rugby league carnival, which wrapped up on Friday in Rockhampton. Check out the photos in our bumper gallery.
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50+ photos: Action from Qld School Sport state footy championships
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‘This kid is the future of our club’: Payten doubles down on Purdue
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70+ teams, 1300 players: Rockhampton to host largest-ever Confraternity Carnival
Three new teams this year join the annual rugby league competition, which has been the launching pad for some of the NRL’s greatest players. See what other changes are in store for the 2025 event.
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