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The Gold Coast-Tweed Giants were founded in 1987 and began playing in the New South Wales Rugby League from 1988.
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The Gold Coast-Tweed Giants changed their name and colours in 1990. They played at the same stadium until the end of the 1995 season.
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The Gold Coast Gladiators were short-lived due to sudden coaching changes and court cases, having their license revoked before the start of the 1996 ARL season.
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The Gold Coast Chargers were quickly added into the ARL after a review that a team on the Gold Coast was needed. They lasted three seasons before leaving the competition for good.