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Rain is threatening to put an end to Gympie’s premiership hopes before their first division semi final at Glasshouse even begins.

A washed out fixture would mean that Glasshouse would progress to the Grand Final as the higher ranked side.

If the other semi final goes the same way Caboolture will the other Grand Finalists.

They are scheduled to face Maroochydore at the Grant Rd ground in Morayfield.

The Sunshine Coast Rugby Union has partnered with Queensland Suburban Rugby Union to introduce a new format for the upcoming season.

Under the structure approved Wednesday night seven Brisbane suburban clubs will join with four Coast clubs to create a new competition.

“I guess its going to be a bit more of a versatile comp and you’re not used to playing the same team every week,” Noosa Dolphins centre Will Rogers said.

“It’d be good in that aspect not expecting what you’re going to come up against.”

The newly formatted season for A-grade and reserve grade clubs will kick off on Saturday March 24, with Brisbane and Sunshine Coast teams set to play each other once in each grade.

After round 11 the two associations will part ways and return to playing a further nine rounds within their respective competitions.

Points earned in the first 11 rounds will be accrued to the points tables in each local competition.

Teams to be involved are Caboolture, Caloundra, Goodna, Ipswich, Maroochydore, Noosa, Pine Rivers, Riverside, Springfield, University and Wynnum.

Sunshine Coast Rugby Union president Greg Marshall said the competition had been a long time coming.

“We have been working for some time to broaden the involvement of local teams in a wider competition framework,” he said.

“The culmination of this activity shows that grass roots rugby organisations can work successfully together to expand horizons and inject new excitement and interest in rugby without compromising their traditional competitions.”

Sunshine Coast clubs which only field reserve grade sides (Fraser Coast, Gympie, Maleny and Nambour) will be integrated into the local reserve grade competition at round 12.

Nerrena has moved to the top of the ladder after defeating Meeniyan Dumbalk United (MDU) in comfortable fashion.

Defending 264, Josh Tease (3/27) and Adam Trotto (4/17) ripped through the MDU top order as the Demons were all out for 127.

Captain Nick Eddy 64 was the top scorer for Meeniyan on a batting card that left much to be desired.

The Red Caps batted the remainder of the day’s play finishing 2/34 with Nathan Trotto 20 not out.

Sunshine Coast cricket fans wanting to attend local fixtures will be able to get to the games on the following services.

Caloundra vs Glasshouse at Roy Henzell Oval

There are two stops right at the ground. This stop is serviced by the 603, and the 609.

Anyone travelling from anywhere between Caloundra and Noosa will need to get another bus to Caloundra and change buses there.

The 605 services a stop on the other side of the shopping centre from the oval.

Anyone attending the Caloundra v Glasshouse game will also be able to watch Caloundra’s division 3A side take on Caboolture.

Tewantin Noosa vs Caboolture at Read Park

Tewantin’s Read Park has a bus stop nearby serviced by the 631 and 632 bus routes.

Any traveling from Caboolture will have to get the train to Nambour then the 631 to Read Park as there is no train that travels further north until the afternoon.

Any one taking the coastal route will need to get another bus north then change at either Noosa Junction or Noosa Heads.

Nambour vs Maroochydore at the Showgrounds

The Nambour Showgrounds is passed by the 612 route.

This route runs between Maroochydore and the Nambour Hospital. Any coming from somewhere not on the route can change services at either Sunshine Plaza or Nambour Train Station.

The same two clubs will be playing a division 3A contest on the Showgrounds number two field.