Every year after the conclusion of the regular season, The Townsville & Districts Rugby Union hosts the Annual Townsville Festival of Rugby 7s. Over the years, the event has grown to be now spread over a month, incorporating the Primary Aged 7s, Teenage 7s and the Senior 7s. This huge month of 7s events will continue in 2026.

Divisions: Under 11s & 12s Mixed, Under 12 Girls Only | Squad Size: 12 players Max Event Date: TBC. Registration Fee: TBC

Divisions: Under 16s Boys & Girls, Under 18s Boys & Girls | Squad Size: 12 players Max Event Date: TBC. Registration Fee: TBC

Divisions: Social Men's | Competitive Men & Women | Squad Size 15 Players (12 each game) Event Date: TBC. Registration Fee: TBC

Divisions: Under 8s, 9s, 10s Mixed, U10s Girls Only | Squad Size: 12 players Max Event Date: TBC. Registration Fee: TBC

Divisions: Under 13-14-15s Boys, Under 14 Girls| Squad Size: 12 players Max Event Date: TBC. Registration Fee: TBC

1. Can I bring a team tent for shade to the carnival? Yes, you are more than welcome to bring shade for your team. Tents are able to be set up 5 – 10 meters back from the dead ball line on field 1 of either end. Refrain from bringing sponsored tents as they may clash with the TDRU Festival of 7s sponsors. Please seek advise from TDRU in regard to pegs in the ground.
2. Are big water barrels allowed? Of course, we understand that it is a hot time of the year meaning we do allow teams to bring/use water barrels. There are taps around the facility to fill these up with. Ice in the barrels is also accepted. Bags of ice will be for sale at the bar for $6 for a 4kg bag. Please see point 6 regarding outside non-alcoholic drinks being brought into the facility.
3. How many players am I allowed to register to a team? For the Primary, Youth, Mini, Teenage and Senior SOCIAL division there is a strict 12 player limit allowed on each team. However for the Senior Men’s & Women’s teams the limit is 15 players to a team. These 15 players HAVE to be registered on Rugby Xplorer. Players recruited/brought into a team will not be allowed at any time.
4. What if one of my 12 or 15 players gets injured or suddenly can not make it? For this reason, it is why we have increased team numbers. If players get injured unfortunately you are not allowed to bring more players into your squad. The original 12 or 15 players that register on Rugby Xplorer have to remain on the team.
5. Will there be strapping/medics on standby? Performance Physio Group will be attending the carnival and can carry out All strapping for players. There will be a fee for players without their own strapping tape. No fee will be issued for those with their own tape.
6. Can I bring my own alcohol into the venue? Absolutely not, Mike Carney Toyota Park is a licensed venue, we do not permit Alcohol to be brought in or taken out of the facility, those caught doing so will be evicted. We also reserve the right to refuse teams bringing in Cartons of water or sports drink (Water barrels & Ice is ok).
7. What if I get hungry? Our friends at Potato Smash will be able to help you out with their burgers, chips and other hot food made fresh on sight. Alan and his ‘Kofi Kart’ will also be operating with great coffee at great prices as always.
8. What kind of drinks can I buy while I’m there? The TDRU Rugby Club licensed bar, located underneath the clubhouse, will be operating as usual with cold sports drinks (Gatorade), Schweppes soft drink varieties, water as well as a range of alcoholic spirits, wine, beer, and rum.
9. What facilities are available to players and spectators? We have 5 changerooms that include showers and toilets. Players and teams are most welcome to use them. Teams will not be able to use up a changeroom for whole duration of the carnival, they will have to move on and make that changeroom available for other teams. Spectator bathrooms are located opposite the bar to the right upon entry to the facility. We encouraged players to use the toilets at the back of the changerooms instead of those in the bar area.
10. What is the cost for spectators? $5 per Adult – $10 per Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – $2 Student/Concession (With ID) – $1 Child (Under 12). If you are planning on coming on different dates, you will need to purchase a new ticket as we will be changing the colour of our tickets each day. These admission tickets will need to be placed in a collection bucket upon entry.