PHOTOS: Rugby championships

The best of Queensland country rugby players, juniors and seniors, on show as Toowoomba host the Queensland Country Championship. See the photos here.

The weather was cold, but the play was red hot when Toowoomba played host to the inaugural Queensland Rugby Union Country Championships.

Played kicked off on Friday July 1 with more than 700 junior and senior players in action at Toowoomba Grammar School and Toowoomba Sports Ground.

Downs Rugby general manager Matthew Hammond said it was a proud moment for the organisation.

“We were delighted to bring the inaugural championships to town for four days,” he said.

“The level of play was outstanding and the economic boost for the region was huge with more than 700 players and 1500 officials in town.”

(from left) Jack McMahon, Lesley McMahon and Gordon Allen at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.ss

(from left) Jack McMahon, Lesley McMahon and Emma McMahon at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Robin Adams, Linda Hohn, Amelia Werner, Kath Howell and Addalyn Werner at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Rob Oxenham, Janet Oxenham and Lee Cloete at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Wendy Henderson and Brad (Buddha) Henderson at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nicky Wildman (left) and Tamir Tukino at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Millie See, Bec See, Leonie See, Norah See, Daisy Williams, Trae Williams and Danielle Williams at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Wendy Henderson and Brad (Buddha) Henderson at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Rob Oxenham and Lee Cloete with Janet Oxenham ( seated) at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Renee and Eddie Rasch at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Lou Moevao, Tania Moevao and Heather Nomani at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Keanu Lama, Gataivani Lama, Sa Lama, Kya Rasch and Aaliyah Lama at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Cooper Cunningham, Megan Griffiths and William Cunningham at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

The rain stopped however Tanya Szepanowski (left) and Tilane Jordaan from Moranbah found the conditions a bit chilly at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Millie See, Bec See, Leonie See and Lola the kelpie at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Hennie Jordaan, Tilane Jordaan, Will Jacques and Tanya Szepanowski at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Sarah Gaffney (left) and Kerry James at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(back from left) Jade, Zack and Paul Baravilala with (front from left) Waqa and Jayden Baravilala at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Emma Turner (left) and Lauren Boakes at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Steve Nomani (left) and Daniel Moevao at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Darren and Vashti Uys at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Jenny, Kenzee and Marites Finlay at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

The rain stopped however Tanya Szepanowski (left) and Tilane Jordaan from Moranbah found the conditions a bit chilly at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Connor Halpenny (left) and Jack Richards at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Lisa, Reef and Ocean Pue at the Queensland Country Championships played at TGS. Saturday, July 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo celebrates her try for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Madison Pomerenke for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru and Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Madison Pomerenke for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Madison Pomerenke for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo celebrates her try for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Nikeisha Ngaru for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo celebrates her try for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Danielle Tutakangahau for BJRU. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Lourdes Vainikolo for South Qld. South Queensland U15 Girls vs BJRU U15 Girls. Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships played at TGS. Friday, July 1, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.