On 13 December 2019, the Newcastle Knights formed a partnership with the Ipswich Jets but did not send players to the club.

[1] The cancelled 2020 season was the final year that the Brisbane Broncos and Redcliffe Dolphins were affiliated, having partnered since 2006.

[2] On 17 March, two days after the completion of Round One, the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) announced a 10-week suspension of the competition until 5 June, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[10] On 27 March, ten days after the suspension, the QRL confirmed the cancellation of the competition for the 2020 season.

QRL managing director Robert Moore stated, “by making this announcement now, it provides our clubs with the opportunity to re-set and turn their attention towards the 2021 season.