NRLQ kicks off double derby delight at home

Members and fans will be treated to the return of the Under 21s with the NRLQ kickstarting a massive double derby between the Titans and Broncos.

The first of 12 rounds as part of an expanded competition in 2026, the best of Gold Coast's pathways program will take centre stage of Cbus Super Stadium at 4.05pm as they aim to take down their M1 rivals in the first of four times they'll face off against Brisbane across the season.

The series aims to enhance elite development pathways by addressing the current void for Queensland-based NRL clubs beyond the conclusion of the QRL’s junior representative competitions, including the Mal Meninga Cup Under 19s competition and related representative games.

Captaining the Titans is Northern Rivers enforcer Isaac Harrison - twin brother of NRL rising playmaker Zane Harrison - and will be joined up front by NRL-contracted prop Bodhi Sharpley, who will bring his experience of a first grade pre-season into the clash after also playing in the first Pre-Season Challenge against the Dolphins.

The side will also welcome Viliami Fifita later this season after the younger brother of Jojo Fifita returns from injury, excited to be part of this year's program.

"I'm super keen. The comp's just building and getting better every year," he said.

"The group of boys we have at the moment are a good bunch.

"They all just want to go out there, attack each game and help each other, so I just want to be part of them.

"I have heaps of belief in the boys. They're cracking into every training and giving it their best."