The Townsville and District Rugby Union (TDRU) is a regional rugby union based in the city of
Townsville
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[ It was founded in 1967 and is the governing body for rugby union in and around the city of Townsville.][
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Clubs
* Brothers Rugby Union (Townsville)
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* Burdekin Rugby Union
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* Charters Towers Rugby Union
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* Grammar Rugby Union
* Ingham Rugby Union
* James Cook University of North Queensland Rugby Union
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* North Ward Junior Rugby
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* North Ward Old Boys Rugby
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* Ross River Redskins Ross or ROSS may refer to:
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/ Lavarack Army Rugby Club (LARC)
* Teachers West Rugby Union
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* Western Suburbs Rugby Union
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See also
* Rugby union in Queensland
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References
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1967 establishments in Australia
Sports organizations established in 1967
Rugby union governing bodies in Queensland
Sport in Townsville