Laurie Spina Shield
The Laurie Spina Shield, proudly presented by Ingenia Holiday Parks, is a two-day rugby league carnival coordinated by the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys and open to players under 11 years of age, with a focus on participation, fair play and enjoying ‘the greatest game of all’. At the Carnival, we’ll see 1,080 players participate in 224 games of rugby league.
2026 CARNIVAL
26-27 June 2026, Townsville (Cowboys v Panthers, Round 17)
Queens Park, Townsville
REGISTRATIONS
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Laurie Spina Shield!
2026 registrations will be completed through MySideline, via the link below. A Club Administrator will be required to complete the registration. They will need to have a Member Profile in MySideline and select “Program” as the Type of Registration.
For any enquiries, please email community@cowboys.com.au.
HISTORY
The Laurie Spina Shield was established in 1997 and is named after the North Queensland Cowboys inaugural captain Laurie Spina.
Laurie played his junior rugby league in the Herbert River district, playing 169 NRL games for North Sydney Bears (1983-84), Sydney Roosters (1985-89), Cronulla Sharks (1990) and North Queensland Cowboys (1995).
Laurie has also been a tireless contributor to the development of junior rugby league in North Queensland. In recognition of his efforts and achievements, a shield is presented in his honour.
FUN FACTS
- Running since 1997, and now in its 29th year
- Contributes approximately $1.3m to the Townsville economy
- Over 2,000 parents and family members attended in 2025
PREVIOUS PLAYERS
- Reuben Cotter (Sarina Crocodiles)
- Tom Dearden (Mackay Brothers)
- Jake Clifford (Tully Tigers)
- Jaxon Purdue (Norths Devils Mackay)
- Kai O'Donnell (Proserpine Brahmans)
- Tom Chester (Townsville Brothers)
- Robert Derby (Cairns Brothers)
- Lily Peacock (Proserpine Brahmans)
Contact Us
Email: community@cowboys.com.au
North Queensland Cowboys respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
