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Chris Boriase wins 2025 Darling Downs Division 1 title at West Toowoomba

Chris Boriase beat Jacky Lynch 26 to 8 in the Darling Downs Division 1 final at West Toowoomba. Photos also show on-court action from the Rene Cole Trophy, played on 15 and 16 February.

2 min read18 February 2025
Chris Boriase wins 2025 Darling Downs Division 1 title at West Toowoomba

Div 1 Rene Cole Trophy action at West Toowoomba

Older person in cap and white trousers bending to hit a croquet ball on a lawn with a red and blue ball nearby

ome of the on-court action from the Div 1 Association Rene Cole Trophy at West Toowoomba over the weekend of the 15th and 16th of February.

A person in white and maroon croquet whites and a wide-brimmed hat lines up a shot with a mallet on a lawn
Player in white Queensland uniform and sun hat lines up a croquet mallet behind a red ball on a grass lawn
An older man in a cream hat and blue striped shirt stands on a grass lawn holding a croquet mallet beside green and yellow balls
Two men playing croquet on a grass lawn; one in a white cap and red-and-white shirt aims a mallet at an orange ball
A man in a white sleeveless top and wide-brimmed hat lines up a croquet shot on a green lawn near a stake
An older bearded man in a white shirt, white shorts, and a brown hat swings a croquet mallet near a wicket on a lawn
Man in a bucket hat and blue outfit lines up a croquet shot on a lawn with black, blue, yellow, and red balls
Two players in white hats on a grass croquet lawn, one lining up a red ball with a mallet and the other bending over a blue ball
Person in straw hat and teal shirt bends over to strike a red croquet ball on a grassy lawn
Two players in red shirts and white hats play croquet on a lawn, one striking a ball near a striped hoop
Two players in red shirts and white hats play croquet on a grassy lawn, one lining up a shot with a mallet

Chris Boriase wins 2025 Darling Downs Division 1 title

Group of about a dozen people in sun hats and club shirts posing behind a red West Toowoomba Croquet Club Inc. sign, with a croquet mallet in front

West Toowoomba Croquet Club over the weekend hosted the 2025 Darling Downs Division 1 Association competition.

12 players competed for the Rene Cole Trophy over 2 days.

Sunday afternoon saw the final match between Jacky LYNCH and Chris BORIASE, both from Stephens Club, with Chris coming out the winner 26 to 8.

A great 2 days of croquet which was enjoyed by both players and the many spectators.

Thanks to our sponsors Burstows Funerals, City Golf Club and the GHT Group.

Photos show all competitors, the winners and the presentations.

Two men in a clubhouse pass a silver trophy between them, with West Toowoomba Croquet Club banners and honour boards behind them
Players and spectators at the 2025 Darling Downs Division 1 croquet competition at West Toowoomba Croquet Club
Three people pose with a silver trophy and certificates at West Toowoomba Croquet Club, the man on the right holding the cup
Two men in a clubroom pose as one presents a silver trophy at West Toowoomba Croquet Club, with croquet honour boards behind them
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West toowoombaDiv 1 association rene cole trophyDarling downs division 1 2025Rene cole trophyTournament
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