--- title: Latest News - American Football QLD | Women in Sport description: Women in Sport | Experience American Football in Queensland! Youth and adult leagues, exciting games, and community engagement—join the action with American Football QLD! --- [![American Football QLD Logo](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AFA_STATE%20SHIELD_QLD_COLOUR_RGB-4.png?width=100&height=100&name=AFA_STATE%20SHIELD_QLD_COLOUR_RGB-4.png "American Football QLD Logo")](https://americanfootballqld.org.au) Open menu - New to American Football - [Need equipment?](https://impactsportsaus.com/) - [Find a club](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/play-football) - Age Matrix & Fees - [Competitions](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/competitions) - [QLD Mens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/qld-mens) - [SEQ u18](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-juniors) - [SEQ u14](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u14-tackle) - [SEQ u12](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-u12-tackle) - [SEQ Open Womens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-womens) - Flag Football - Adult Social Leagues - [UQ Uni League](https://account.gridiron.assemblesports.io/c/state/gq/finder?id=3001502) - 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AFQ announces Pacific Alliance Bowl with WFA supported by Moreton Bay Council](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/15686.png)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/media-release-afq-announces-pacific-alliance-bowl-with-wfa-supported-by-moreton-bay-council) [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport), [Competition](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/competition) ### [Media Release - AFQ announces Pacific Alliance Bowl with WFA supported by Moreton Bay Council](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/media-release-afq-announces-pacific-alliance-bowl-with-wfa-supported-by-moreton-bay-council) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) July 16, 2026 · 3 mins read [![AFQ reaches historic agreement with Women's Football Alliance](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Womens%20Competition%20Page%20Banner%20-%202048x500%20v2.jpg)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/afq-womens-football-alliance) [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport), [American Football](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/american-football) ### [AFQ reaches historic agreement with Women's Football Alliance](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/afq-womens-football-alliance) **American Football Queensland is proud to announce a new international partnership with Women's Football Alliance. ** [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) October 16, 2025 · 3 mins read [![Women's Tackle Come and Try Days](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Womens%20Tackle%20American%20Football%20Come%20and%20Try%20Days.png)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/womens-tackle-come-and-try) [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport) ### [Women's Tackle Come and Try Days](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/womens-tackle-come-and-try) # Women's Tackle Come and Try Days! JOIN THE MOVEMENT! Curious about American football? Come and experience it for yourself at our Women’s Come & Try Days! Whether you’re sporty, social, or just want to try something new, this is... [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) May 12, 2025 · 2 mins read [![Flag Football vs TRL: Which One’s Right for You?](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/481359284_1313968436974495_395485979661850978_n-1.jpg)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/flag-football-vs-trl-which-ones-right-for-you) [Flag Football](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/flag-football), [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport) ### [Flag Football vs TRL: Which One’s Right for You?](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/flag-football-vs-trl-which-ones-right-for-you) ## **Flag Football vs TRL: Which One’s Right for You?** If you’re searching for a fun, fast-paced social sport to play in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or beyond, you’ve likely come across **Touch Rugby League (TRL)** — one of the most popular... [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) May 6, 2025 · 3 mins read [![Announcing The Kristy Moran AFQ Excellence Award: Celebrating a Legend](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Kristy_Moran_Award_Announcement_1238x426px-1.jpg)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/announcing-the-kristy-moran-afq-excellence-award-celebrating-a-legend) [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport) ### [Announcing The Kristy Moran AFQ Excellence Award: Celebrating a Legend](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/announcing-the-kristy-moran-afq-excellence-award-celebrating-a-legend) # **Announcing The Kristy Moran AFQ Excellence Award: Celebrating a Legend in Queensland & Australian Gridiron** The Queensland Sundevils are thrilled to announce the creation of the, a prestigious honour to be presented to the... [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) August 5, 2024 · 3 mins read [![Unveiling the Women’s Gridiron Experience](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/366731375_178713941892937_5028659792029132486_n.jpg)](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/unveiling-the-womens-gridiron-experience) [Flag](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/flag), [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport) ### [Unveiling the Women’s Gridiron Experience](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/unveiling-the-womens-gridiron-experience) Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing photos at the Women’s Gridiron Open Day hosted by the Raptors at their Deception Bay home. The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow on an event that promised an exciting glimpse into... 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