What’s happening?
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Australia season officially begins this weekend with the PBR Monster Energy Tour Scone Invitational in Scone, New South Wales. This marks the first event on the road to the 2025 Grand Finals. Queensland riders are leading the charge, including world number one Brady Fielder, while the competition will also feature juniors and rising stars.
PBR Australia General Manager Glen Young emphasised the season’s importance, saying, “This weekend is the PBR Monster Energy Tour Scone Invitational, the first event of the Monster Energy Tour as the road to 2025 Grand Finals in Townsville begins. There’s only nine opportunities between now and Origin to qualify for the hotly contested Origin series.”
Why it matters?
Australia’s PBR competition is a vital pathway for developing world-class bull riders. With top talent emerging from Queensland and other states, the sport provides structured training, global opportunities, and a pathway to the prestigious U.S. PBR circuit. “We’re incredibly proud of the talent coming out of PBR Australia,” said Glen Young.
The event also showcases Australia’s standing in the global bull riding community, where riders like Brady Fielder continue to make history. Fielder’s recent achievement as the world’s number one bull rider marks the first time an Australian has held this title since Troy Dunn in 1997.
Local Impact
The Scone Invitational brings world-class bull riding action to regional New South Wales, boosting local tourism and providing a platform for emerging talent. Young riders from Queensland and New South Wales are set to compete, inspiring future athletes and fostering community pride.
By the Numbers
- 1: Brady Fielder becomes the first Australian to hold the world number one bull riding title since 1997.
- 9: Events remaining to qualify for the PBR Origin Series.
- 75,000: Fans attend PBR Australia’s events annually.
Zoom In: The Riders to Watch
This weekend’s event promises intense competition, with top riders taking to the chutes:
- Boston Leather (Calliope, QLD): 2024 Champion and Rookie of the Year.
- Macaulie Leather (Calliope, QLD): 2023 Champion and 2024 Australian Runner-Up.
- Zane Hall (Athol, QLD): 2024 Rookie of the Year, returning after competing in the U.S.
- Rising junior stars like Sonny Heffernan (Singleton, NSW), Kassedy Carlon (Bundarra/Armidale, NSW), and Jaxsen Tremayne (Morayfield/Brisbane, QLD) are also set to make their mark.
Glen Young described the season’s excitement, stating, “Our champions and fan favourites return to the arena, new and rising stars will take their turn in the spotlight, and our juniors will start their journey. There’s an exciting year ahead for Professional Bull Riding in Australia as the sport grows and grows.”
Zoom Out: PBR’s Global Reach
PBR Australia is part of a global bull riding network with competitions in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. Since its founding in 1992, PBR has transformed bull riding into an international spectacle, with more than 1,000 riders competing in over 200 events worldwide annually.
What to Look For Next?
As the season progresses, riders will vie for points to qualify for the Origin Series and the 2025 PBR Grand Finals in Townsville. Keep an eye on the next Monster Energy Tour stops and rising stars from the Junior Academy, who could be Australia’s next global champions.
For event details and schedules, visit PBR Australia’s website.
