2025 StoreLocal Hospital Cup: Round 17 Brothers vs University of QLD

Brothers First Grade made the trip to St Lucia on Saturday with a crucial win in their sights and for most of the afternoon, it looked well in hand. After a tight opening half, two tries to in-form winger Ollie Harvey gave Brothers a 17-12 lead at the break.

The momentum swung sharply in the opening minutes of the second half, as Brothers ran in three quick tries in the space of 10 minutes to take control of the match. But the Students weren’t done. A try to Siliva Leofa in the 68th minute sparked a fierce Uni fightback, with two more late tries setting up a tense final few minutes. In the end, Brothers held on to claim a thrilling 41-36 win.

The result keeps Brothers in second place on the ladder two points clear of Easts and two points shy of league leaders Wests with finals just around the corner.