Darling Downs Rugby Union

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Darling Downs Rugby Union
Darling Downs Rugby Union logo.png
Sport Rugby Union
Jurisdiction Darling Downs,
Queensland, Australia
AbbreviationDDRU
Affiliation Queensland Rugby Union
Regional affiliation Queensland Country Rugby Union
Headquarters Toowoomba, Queensland
Official website
downsrugby.com.au

The Darling Downs District Rugby Union, or DDRU, is the governing body for the sport of rugby union within the District of Darling Downs, Queensland in Australia. It is a member of the Queensland Country Rugby Union.

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History

Clubs

The clubs that compete in the senior grade competition are:

See also

Rugby union in Queensland

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