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QRL Welcomes Brian Canavan as New Chairperson

Written by MOS Editorial Team

Published on 26 August 2024

The Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has named Brian Canavan as its new Chairperson, bringing a wealth of experience in rugby league administration to the role. Canavan’s past roles as CEO of the Sydney Roosters and NRL’s Head of Football position him as a key leader to drive QRL’s growth and commercial success.

Under Canavan’s guidance, QRL aims to continue leveraging its strong community and corporate partnerships to expand rugby league’s presence across Queensland. The focus will be on collaboration with sponsors and government bodies to deliver new initiatives and programs that benefit players, clubs, and fans alike. This appointment reaffirms QRL’s dedication to ensuring the long-term success of the sport by cultivating a sustainable, high-performance culture and advancing commercial opportunities that contribute to rugby league’s growth.

“Like everyone else within the organisation, I’m committed to making our game the best it can be. I look forward to continuing my involvement with the Board and CEO Ben Ikin and staff” Canavan said.

Bruce Hatcher will complete his third term as the chair of the QRL on October 31, having assumed the top post in 2017 following a long period of service as an independent director.

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