with New South Wales winning the match 17 points to 14. Queensland v. New South Wales The customary intercolonial matches between New South Wales and Queensland were held in August at the conclusion of the Sydney premiership. New South Wales traveled to Brisbane to compete against the locals in two matches. Despite the Southern Rugby Union deciding to change the points system for 1889, it was agreed that the two matches would be played according to the older system. This meant that tries were worth 2 points and goals 3 points. The first match was held at the Exhibition Ground at Bowen Park. Accompanying the match was an exhibition in the parklands. This assisted in increasing the numbers at the game as many entered the grounds out of curiosity. The game was seen to be a tight tussle with the eventual victors having fought hard to earn the win. At halftime New South Wales held the lead 12 points to 5 thanks to Paddy Flynn scoring and converting his own try. With play consistently moving across the field, the visitors continued to add to their points score winning the match 19 points to 12. Rain failed to keep away the crowds for the second intercolonial match. Despite the slippery conditions the first half was entirely one-sided with New South Wales leading 13 points to nil at halftime. The visitors failed to press home their advantage in the second half with Queensland scoring 10 unanswered points. Unfortunately time ran out for the locals with New South Wales holding on to win the match 13 points to 10. Team & Player Records Top 10 Point Scorers Top 10 Try Scorers Most points in a match (Individual) Most tries in a match (Individual) Most points in a match (Team) Greatest Winning Margin Some data is incomplete due to inconsistent reporting of games in newspapers of the period. References External links Sydney Club Rugby History. NSW Waratahs All-time player list. Queensland Reds All-time player list. 1889 in Australian rugby union Rugby union competitions in New South Wales