Exciting Western Clydesdales put on show for rugby league fans

Toowoomba rugby league fans enjoyed a massive day with a big crowd flocking to Toowoomba Sports Ground to watch the Western Clydesdales kick off their senior season. Check out our huge social photo gallery from the day here.

Enjoying the Western Clydesdales first home game of 2024 are (from left) Bec Leary, Graeme O'Dempsey, Olivia O'Dempsey, Islah O'Dempsey and Emily Dewsbury.

The Western Clydesdales have kicked off their BMD Premiership season in perfect fashion.

At home to CQ Capras the Clydesdales gave their fans plenty to cheer about with a 22-18 win.

Ali Brigginshaw wrote her name into the history books with the Clydesdales first try just six minutes into the match.

The Clydesdales had all the early running and were up 18-0 inside the half-hour through tries to Jessikah Reeves and Keeley Davis.

Dally M Women’s medallist Tamika Upton pulled the strings in a late Capras fightback but the Clydesdales held on a for memorable win.

The Western Clydesdales Hostplus Cup side faced a tough CQ Capras side and had their backs to the wall down 18-0 at half time.

However, the Clydesdales men fought back in the second half and were within 12 points in the dying stages of the match before the Capras scored one final try to seal a 28-10 win.

Check back here throughout the day for more match updates and social pictures from sidelines.

Jackie Lasserre and Matthew Elara at the round 1 BMD Premiership game between Western Clydesdales and CQ Capras.

Jackie Lasserre, Shaun Elara and Matthew Elara at Clive Berghofer Stadium for the Western Clydesdales game against the CQ Capras.

Jamara Duncan and Dwayne Duncan enjoying the round 1 BMD Premiership game between Western Clydesdales and CQ Capras.

Watching Western Clydesdales player Taylor Fenton are (from left) Kyle Ryan, Rachel Fitzpatrick, mum Leesa Fenton and Blair Fenton. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Monique Enosa and daughter Novah support the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Monique Enosa and daughter Novah support the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Backing the Western Clydesdales are (from left) under 19 player Matt, Chris, Sophie and Kylie Moore at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Backing the Western Clydesdales are (from left) Lachie Williams, Denai Pickering and Mitch Lindenmayer at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Kayla Green and Kyran Fitzpatrick supporting the Western Clydesdales. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Geoff Broadbent and son Patrick show their support for the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Geoff Broadbent and son Patrick show their support for the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Anisi Finau and Emily Gollan support the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Watching Western Clydesdales player Mitchell Leard-Lamont are (from left) Stephen Eastment, mum Tracey Leard-Lamont, Heidi Newby, Ziah Duncan and Tim Newby. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Grayson and Daniel Jannusch support the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Emily Mason and daughter Abby back the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Western Clydesdales supporters (from left) Terri Massey, Tenielle Kent, Sally McCarren and Chloe Whatman at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lauren and Anthony Chappell with their sons Alvin (left) and William back the Western Clydesdales at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, March 9, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Makaylah Kennedy and Bridget Lucas show their support for the Western Clydesdales BMD Premiership team.

Rhonda Hannant and Joe Hannant at the round 1 BMD Premiership game between Western Clydesdales and CQ Capras.

Tupou Tau, Caroline Paki, Alisi Paki, Sia Tau, Vika Tau, Siona Tau and Heina Tau show their support in the round 1 BMD Premiership game between Western Clydesdales and CQ Capras.

Laythan Potter, Harrison Cole and Clayton Hensler show their support for the Western Clydesdales in round 1 of the Hostplus Cup.

Matthew Elara and Phil Omasu show their support for the Western Clydesdales in round 1 of the Hostplus Cup.

Malik Brown, Jared Rice, Tom Fowler, Ethan Court, Conor Court and Maggy Court at Clive Berghofer Stadium supporting the Western Clydesdales.

Blake Burchmann at Clive Berghofer Stadium for the Western Clydesdales round 1 clash with the CQ Capras.

Travis Collins, Ryker Filewood, Kai Rush, Kody lowery and Jasper Filewood enjoying the Clydesdales Development Cup action.

Leroy Malone, Mikeely Scott and Sharyn MacLachlan enjoying the Clydesdales Development Cup action.

Enjoying the round 1 BMD Premiership game between Western Clydesdales and CQ Capras are Isiah Wuruki, Nazea Grey, Stacy Grey and Helen Grey.

At the Western Clydesdales home game are (from left) Broden Powell, Paul Horton and Thor Kappel Davis.

Will Kirkbeck and Sam Roselt enjoyed the Western Clydesdales and CQ Capras match.

Niamh Burke and Jane Conwa enjoy the footy.

Philip Turl and MJ Bunter.