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The Brisbane Second Division Rugby League (BSDRL) is the second division of rugby league clubs in Brisbane.
History
In 1971 the Brisbane Rugby League began a second division competition. This competition was for Under 23 teams in three grades, and was contested by the BRL clubs, University, Teachers and eight "satellite" clubs. By 1977 there were 15 teams competing in Northern and Southern Zones. Since 1981 the Second Division has used Davies Park, West End as its headquarters and finals venue.
There are four teams from 1971 that are still competing in the Second Division: Brighton, St Brendans, Sunnybank and Bulimba Valleys (formerly Valley United Stars). The most successful clubs between 1977 and 2004 have been Sunnybank (13 Premierships), Carina (12 premierships), St Brendans (10) and Banyo (8).
In 2007 there were 65 teams from 43 clubs playing in five open grade competitions, an Under 22 and an Under 20 competition. In 2006, there were 2575 registered players in the League. The Brisbane Second Division is one of the biggest Rugby League competitions in the world. In 2011, there were 81 teams in 9 Divisions from 45 clubs, 2012, again 9 Divisions from 49 clubs forming 80 teams, 2013, 9 Divisions, 46 Clubs 78 teams competing in our competition, 2014, 81 teams, 8 Divisions, 46 Clubs, 2015, 73 teams, 8 Divisions from 47 Clubs.
Clubs
Competitions
As of 2019, there were 6 Divisions in the BSDRL:
Northside 1
Northside 2
Northside 3
Southside 1
Southside 2
Southside 3
Northside Division 1
Northside Division 2
Northside Division 3
Southside Division 1
Southside Division 2
Southside Division 3
See also
Rugby League Competitions in Australia
Brisbane A-Grade Rugby League
Ipswich Rugby League
Gold Coast Rugby League
Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League
External links
Official Site
World of Rugby League - Brisbane Second Division Forum