Redcliffe Dolphins

What Redcliffe Dolphins does

Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc., trading as Redcliffe Dolphins, is a community rugby league club founded on 27 February 1947 in Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, and operating as an incorporated association with no parent company. It fields senior teams in the Hostplus Cup (Queensland Cup) and Brisbane Rugby League A-grade competition, plus an extensive junior program — the Dolphins Junior Rugby League Football Club — that is home to approximately 1,000 junior footballers aged U6–U18 competing in Junior Rugby League Brisbane from March to September. The club's home venue is Dolphin Stadium (also known as Kayo Stadium) at Cnr Ashmole & Klingner Roads, Redcliffe, developed in stages as part of an approximately $12 million infrastructure program, with the Des Webb Stand completed in 2016 and the ~3,000-seat Eastern Grandstand opened in July 2018.

The club's product portfolio spans competitive senior rugby league (Hostplus Cup, BRL A-grade), junior representative pathways (Cyril Connell Cup, Harvey Norman U17s/U19s, Mal Meninga Cup), the RISE Program for U13–U15 players run in partnership with Australian Kangaroos, Jillaroos and Junior Kangaroos players and staff, corporate hospitality at home games, and official merchandise via partner retailer What's Your Team. No proprietary technology platform is described; operations rely on standard club management tools and Ticketek for finals ticketing. Revenue streams include memberships, gate entry fees (A$10 adult, A$5 concession/child, U14 free per source), multi-tier sponsorship (Principal Partner Village Motors; Major Partners include EON, Cooke & Hutchinson, GNB Energy, Paynters), merchandise, and corporate hospitality packages. The club maintains strategic pathway relationships with Brisbane Broncos (NRL affiliate) and Dolphins NRL, supported by a small management team of approximately 17 staff headed by CEO Tony Murphy.

Name

Redcliffe Dolphins

Legal name

Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc.

Website

https://redcliffedolphins.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redcliffe Dolphins is a community rugby league club in Redcliffe, Queensland, founded in 1947, fielding senior teams in the Hostplus Cup and BRL A-grade alongside a junior program serving ~1,000 players aged U6–U18, with corporate hospitality, merchandise and multi-tier sponsorship as additional revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Rugby League Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rugby (Union & League) Leagues (MPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Community rugby league
• Junior football development
• NRL talent pathway
• Corporate hospitality events
• Club membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Redcliffe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Memberships: Annual club memberships sold to players, families, and supporters for participation and access.
2. Gate entry fees and match-day revenue: Gate entry fees charged at Hostplus Cup matches ($10 adults, $5 concession/children under 15, under-14 free), plus food, beverage, and merchandise sales on game day.
3. Corporate Hospitality: Corporate hospitality packages sold for home games, including 'Best of the Dolphins Package' and VIP experiences in the Des Webb Stand corporate area.
4. Sponsorships: Multiple sponsorship tiers (Principal Partner, Major Partners, Clubhouse Partners, Performance Partners, general Partners) providing annual sponsorship revenue. Partners include Village Motors (principal), What's Your Team, Everyday Office National, Cooke & Hutchinson, GNB Energy, and many others.
5. Merchandise sales: Sale of club merchandise including shorts, socks, caps, polo shirts, and supporter apparel through the club's merchandise shop and online partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Redcliffe Dolphins operates as a community rugby league club fielding competitive senior teams in the Hostplus Cup (Queensland Cup) and Brisbane Rugby League A-grade, plus a junior rugby league football club of approximately 1,000 players aged U6–U18 competing in Junior Rugby League Brisbane. The club runs the RISE Program in partnership with Australian Kangaroos, Jillaroos and Junior Kangaroos staff for talent development of boys and girls aged U13–U15, with pathways extending to representative competitions (Cyril Connell Cup, Harvey Norman U17s/U19s, Mal Meninga Cup) and the NRL via the Brisbane Broncos affiliate relationship and Dolphins NRL team.

Product overview

Redcliffe Dolphins is a rugby league football club offering a multi-tiered product portfolio centered around competitive rugby league participation and youth development. The core offering includes the Hostplus Cup (Intrust Super Cup) senior team and BRL A-Grade competition, supported by extensive junior programs through the Dolphins Junior Rugby League (1,000+ junior players, U6-U18) and the RISE Program talent development initiative. The club's Development Pathways system provides a structured progression from junior representative competitions (Mal Meninga Cup, Cyril Connell Cup, Harvey Norman U19s/U17s) through to professional ranks. Additional revenue streams include corporate hospitality services, merchandise retail, and venue/facility access at Dolphin Stadium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dolphins Junior Rugby League: Junior rugby league program home to 1000 junior footballers
• RISE Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Dolphins won the 2025 BRL A-grade premiership as minor premiers.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered principal partner, core, major partner, partner, major junior partner, minor and affiliate.

• Village Motorsprincipal partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerVillage Motors is the principal partner of the Redcliffe Dolphins. A family-owned car dealership (North Lakes) representing Nissan, Holden, and Renault brands. They operate a 20,000 sq m showroom with state-of-the-art facilities and provide significant sponsorship funding and support to the club.
• Brisbane BroncoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrisbane Broncos are the Dolphins' NRL affiliate partner. Broncos players are allocated to the Dolphins for Intrust Super Cup/Hostplus Cup game time, and Dolphins players can be called up to the Broncos NRL squad.
• Dolphins NRLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Redcliffe Dolphins club feeds into the Dolphins NRL team. The NRL Dolphins team began pre-season training with pathway players including those who earned contracts through the Hostplus Cup side (e.g., Jeremiah Simbiken).
• What's Your Teammajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial merchandise partner of the Redcliffe Dolphins. Provides online merchandise store for club apparel and supporter gear.
• Cooke & Hutchinsonmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCooke & Hutchinson Lawyers have been a partner of the Dolphins for over a decade, providing legal services sponsorship.
• GNB Energymajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor providing energy services support to the club.
• Everyday Office National (EON)major partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerOffice supplies and services partner supporting the Dolphins as a major sponsor.
• Payntersmajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction and building services company, major partner of the Dolphins.
• Big Dog Pet FoodspartnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPet food brand partner supporting the Dolphins.
• Andrew Reibelt (Major Junior Sponsor)major junior partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAndrew Reibelt is a major junior sponsor of the club and a former Dolphin from Roma. Supports junior Dolphins programs and regional talent identification.
• Australian Kangaroos, Jillaroos and Junior KangarooscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RISE Program is designed in partnership with Australian Kangaroos, Jillaroos and Junior Kangaroos players and staff to provide junior rugby league players with specialised training, education, and life-skill development.
• Capers Early LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCapers Early Learning joined as Official Women's Development Pathway Partner in 2025, supporting the women's rugby league development pathway at the club.
• Brighton Roosters Junior Rugby League ClubaffiliateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrighton Roosters JRLC is a junior affiliate club of the Dolphins with a 3-year affiliation agreement. Provides talent pathway for players to progress through Dolphins development programs and representative teams.
• Redcliffe Leagues ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Redcliffe Leagues Club is the club's home venue operator and partner, providing the clubhouse, facilities, and support for events, merchandise sales, and community functions.
• Moreton Bay Regional CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner that has provided grants supporting junior Dolphins and female facilities development at Dolphin Stadium.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunshine Coast Falcons: The Sunshine Coast Falcons compete in the Hostplus Cup (Queensland Cup), the same competition as the Redcliffe Dolphins' senior team, making them a direct peer in semi-professional rugby league with comparable operations and pathway ambitions.
• Souths Logan Magpies: Souths Logan Magpies are a Brisbane-based community rugby league club competing in both the Brisbane Rugby League A-grade and Hostplus Cup, directly comparable to Redcliffe as a senior and junior rugby league club in South East Queensland.
• Townsville Blackhawks: Townsville Blackhawks are a Hostplus Cup (Queensland Cup) rugby league club with a similar community-based and NRL pathway model, comparable to Redcliffe in competition format, structure, and target market.
• PNG Hunters: PNG Hunters compete in the Hostplus Cup alongside Redcliffe, sharing the same competition format, NRL pathway role, and semi-professional club structure.
• Mackay Cutters: Mackay Cutters compete in the Hostplus Cup (Queensland Cup) and serve as an NRL feeder club, directly comparable to Redcliffe Dolphins in their role as a regional semi-professional rugby league club feeding into higher-level competitions.
• Wynnum Manly Seagulls: Wynnum Manly Seagulls are a Brisbane-based rugby league club competing in the Hostplus Cup and BRL A-grade, comparable to Redcliffe as a community rugby league club with both senior and junior programs in the same region.
• Easts Tigers: Easts Tigers compete in the Brisbane Rugby League A-grade competition, the same league as Redcliffe's BRL team, and operate a comparable community-based rugby league club model with junior development pathways.
• Norths Devils: Norths Devils is a Brisbane-based community rugby league club that competes in the Brisbane Rugby League A-grade and Hostplus Cup, directly comparable to the Redcliffe Dolphins as a local semi-professional rugby league club with both senior and junior programs.

Broad incumbents

• Brisbane Broncos: The Brisbane Broncos are an NRL club and the formal affiliate partner of the Redcliffe Dolphins, providing player allocations and call-up pathways. They are a broader incumbent that operates the elite-tier end of the talent pathway Redcliffe feeds into.
• Dolphins NRL: The Dolphins NRL is the top-tier professional rugby league franchise that the Redcliffe District club feeds into. It is a broader incumbent sharing brand identity and pathways with Redcliffe, but operating at the NRL professional level rather than community/semi-professional.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DolphinsRLFC
• Instagraminstagram.com/dolphinsrlfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redcliffe-dolphins

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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