Queensland riders eye strong results at Beaudesert
Top riders compete in Beaudesert on February 27 and 28 as the PBR season heats up.
What’s happening?
The 2026 PBR Australia Monster Energy Tour heads to Beaudesert on February 27 and 28, just over an hour from the Gold Coast.
After a strong start in Scone and a tight contest in Marrabel, the season now shifts to South East Queensland. Leading riders will return to home soil as the standings begin to take shape.
Queenslander Zane Hall from Athol sits at the top of the leaderboard after a flawless performance in Scone. Mount Isa’s Donnie Rutherfurd is close behind. Reigning National Champion Kurt Shephard from Mareeba is chasing back-to-back titles.
New Zealand’s Fraser Babbington holds fourth. Victorian Kelsey Pavlou is fifth. Calliope’s Macaulie Leather remains firmly in contention.
Clint Glass from Willow Tree in NSW, the 2024 Beaudesert buckle holder, is determined to reclaim the Beauy buckle.
Open, Challenger and Junior riders will all feature across the weekend as rankings and pride go on the line.
Why it matters
For Gold Coast rodeo fans, this is the closest major PBR stop on the 2026 calendar.
Beaudesert is a key round early in the season, and results here can shift momentum quickly. Queensland riders have the advantage of competing on familiar ground, which could prove decisive.
The Challenger Series and Junior divisions also continue to shape the next generation of riders.
By the numbers
$20,000 is the total prize pool for the Beaudesert round, lifting the stakes across both days of competition.
Almost 40 open riders, 11 Challenger competitors and 74 Juniors are entered, reflecting strong national and international depth.
PBR Australia delivers more than 20 events each year and attracts over 75,000 fans annually, underlining the sport’s growth nationwide.
Zoom in
The newly introduced Challenger Series began in Scone with nine riders competing.
Willow Tree’s Kyle Sternbeck won the event with 76.50 points. He now steps into the Challenger Series in 2026, alongside his brother, Cody, from the Can-Am Junior Academy Rising Star Division.
In the Junior Division, Noah Lowe from Barraba in NSW secured the buckle. Bailey George from Singleton in NSW won the Senior Division. Baylee Proctor from Brisbane claimed the Rising Stars buckle and also finished second in the Challenger Series.
These results show how quickly young riders are progressing through the ranks.
Zoom out
Professional Bull Riders was founded in 1992 and now runs tours across the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.
The organisation features more than 1,000 riders globally and hosts over 200 events each year.
In Australia, PBR stages major tours including the Monster Energy Tour, the Origin Series and the Grand Finals. It also supports emerging talent through the Can-Am Junior Academy and provides a pathway to the United States circuit.
What to look for next
Beaudesert could reshape the leaderboard.
Watch whether Zane Hall extends his lead or if Kurt Shephard narrows the gap.
Tickets for Beaudesert are on sale now. Newcastle, Brisbane and Sydney Origin Series tickets are also available. Nowra, Cairns, Melbourne and Adelaide events go on sale 6 March. Grand Finals tickets go on sale 20 March.