USQ dinner to celebrate club’s 50th anniversary

RUGBY UNION: USQ Saints have plenty to celebrate on reaching their 50-year Risdon Cup milestone and that’s exactly what’s planned for next month.

USQ Rugby Club is set to mark its 50th anniversary on Saturday, May 5 and all current and former players, officials, staff and supporters are invited to join the party.

The celebration is highlighted by a gala Saturday night dinner at the USQ clubhouse following Saints’ afternoon Risdon Cup clash against Toowoomba Rangers when the

‘‘ ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLUB WILL BE WELCOME. PAUL HANNA

teams meet for the annual Noreen Griffiths Trophy.

Club spokesman Paul Hanna said the long weekend of celebrations had drawn widespread support and interest but the club was keen to hear from anyone still considering joining in the mass reunion.

“Anyone associated with the club in any form will be welcome,” Hanna said.

“We’ve had good, positive feedback with people from as far away as America intending to be here.

“Our club won its first premiership in 1970 and with 16 titles we are the most successful club in the competition.

“We have 36 players lined up for an Old Boys match in the afternoon and that night we are going to name the top team from our 50-year period.

“Lots of memorabilia and photos will also be on display.”