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- ↑ "Hospital Cup 2022 Preview – Brothers". Queensland Rugby. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ↑ "Sam Talakai to captain Mcinnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship". Reds Rugby. 15 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- ↑ "Bond University Queensland Country squad announced for 2019 National Rugby Championship". Queensland Rugby Union. 26 August 2019.
- ↑ "Reds name team to take on Chiefs in New Plymouth". Queensland Reds (Press release). 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
