The 1996 Queensland Cup Season was the first Season of the State-Wide League in Queensland. It had been formed after the Winfield State League was closed after the end of the 1995 Season. It was subsequently superseded by the Queensland Cup. At this time it was considered as the 2nd highest league, directly under the Brisbane Rugby League. It would run under the BRL until 1998 when the Queensland Cup would become the highest Rugby League Competition in 1998.
The Founding teams of the competition were as follows:
The Season ran for 15 Rounds. Including 2 split rounds. The Final 6 Finals System was used in the 1996 Finals to determine the Premiers.
1Awarded One Point due to Game being Cancelled.
The Draw & Results of the 1996 Queensland Cup Season can be found on this Web Page.