News Summary:
On May 26, 2026, the Drummond Range Cup returned after more than a decade, with Alpha hosting the regional rugby league event that showcased rivalry and community spirit. This followed the May 15, 2026, announcement of a collaboration between Australian Catholic University and the Queensland Rugby League, which aims to benefit students, researchers, referees, players, and coaches. Earlier, on May 6, 2026, Queensland Rugby League Chief Executive Officer Ben Ikin stated he would step down from his role at the end of July, concluding his tenure with the organization to accept a position in another industry. Previously, on April 28, 2026, the Queensland Rugby League formed a new multi-year partnership with Elgin Valley Farms, making the family-owned company, which operates approximately 60 farms across South East Queensland, its official poultry partner. On April 8, 2026, CEO Ben Ikin had voiced his full support for the re-emergence of a central Queensland NRL bid and a potential fifth NRL team in the state.
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