Netball

Ipswich Jets recognise value of netball legacy

THE defending champions made a powerful statement even before the Ipswich Jets launched their latest Premier Netball League Sapphire season. The Jets Sapphire players received their official playing dresses last week as part of a special Player...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Jets Sapphires to build on club team’s premier netball start

AS the Jets players reflected on a heart-breaking one-point loss in their latest Premier Netball League Ruby Division match, they had plenty to keep them motivated moving forward. The Jets Sapphire Series team is preparing to start defending their...

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

Sport

Amy’s netball rise highlights value of Jets Rubies

CONSISTENT Ipswich Jets goal shooter Amy Williams is a terrific example of how the Premier Netball League Ruby competition is showcasing the most promising up-and-coming players. Williams was named Jets’ Player of the Match in her team’s latest...

David Lems

28 May 2025

Sport

Jets kick off ‘bold’ pickleball expansion

PROGRESSIVE Ipswich Jets CEO Richard Hughes is thrilled to link another, although “unexpected”, sport to the club’s growing portfolio. “We’re officially adding pickleball to our sporting program, right alongside football and netball,”...

Guest Writer

28 May 2025

Sport

Jets Rubies rebound in ‘much improved’ winning effort

A WEEK of reflection and hard work has rewarded the Ipswich Jets Rubies with their first victory of the new HART Premier Netball League season. After a disappointing first-up 59-51 loss to the Darling Downs Panthers, the Jets rebounded strongly to beat the Moreton Bay Pulse 71-52 at Nissan Arena.

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

Gail’s wise words after receiving top recognition

FOR someone who has contributed so much over more than 50 years, Gail Lyne appreciates being recognised. Not that the former long-serving Ipswich Netball Association (INA) president looks for that.

David Lems

14 May 2025

Sport

Jets Rubies gain early netball shooting lesson

THE talented Jets side in this year’s Premier Netball League Ruby Division received a valuable lesson in their season-opening loss to the Darling Downs Panthers. The Jets lost 59-51 after the home side made the most of their two-point shots in the...

David Lems

14 May 2025

Sport

‘Stronger’ Jets Rubies netballers ready to shine

JETS Rubies netball head coach Julia Wadham gained immense benefit last season being a part of the Ipswich club’s historic Sapphire series grand final triumph. Wadham said being mentored by victorious Jets coach Paula Stuart helped her establish...

David Lems

07 May 2025

Sport

State praise for Jets netball success, growth

NETBALL Queensland (NQ) CEO Kate Davies knows the extra pressure the Ipswich Jets face aiming to win consecutive Sapphire Series titles later this year. “They will but it’s nothing like the motivation of backing up and going back-to-back,”...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Supercars return revs up Ipswich’s economic impact

AS the Gold Coast soaks up benefits from the latest Supercars round in Queensland, Ipswich can also take advantage of the return of the national series. After a five-year absence from Ipswich, the Supercars juggernaut will roll back into the city in August next year.

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Downtime vital before history-making Jets fire up

HAVING an off-season break is important for elite netballers, especially after a history-making season and key competition changes. That’s why new Jets coach Megan Lynch is urging her Sapphire Series players to enjoy some downtime and maintain...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

New Jets coach brings diverse approach for success

RECENTLY-appointed Ipswich Jets netball head coach Megan Lynch hopes to retain most of last year’s Sapphire Series grand final-winning squad. She is currently working through the off-season contract renewal and player re-signing processes...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Elite spirit: Extra reward for Jets netball champions, coach

THE history-making Ipswich Jets netballers celebrated their latest awards with a massive announcement. Grand final-winning mentor Paula Stuart has been appointed assistant coach of the Queensland Firebirds national league team. “It’s so...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Grand final glory: History-making Jets give region a lift

HIGH-achieving Ipswich Jets coach Paula Stuart hopes her history-making team helps build a new regional pathway to elite netball. But first it was time to celebrate after the Jets won their maiden Netball Queensland Sapphire Series championship in...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Time to help Jets secure grand final glory

HISTORY-seeking Jets netball mentor Paula Stuart would love to see an army of Ipswich green and white supporters at Sunday night’s Sapphire Series grand final. The extra cheering might just provide the winning edge. After being involved in...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

Jets’ netball goal to become final victors

IPSWICH Jets head coach Paula Stuart hopes it’s third time lucky on August 4 when her mighty netball side challenges for another grand final victory. However, it’s anything but luck the astute Stuart and her accomplished team needs in the...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Jets netballers fit for next grand final shot

EVER focused Ipswich Jets captain Steph O’Brien is confident her team is peaking at the right time preparing for another Sapphire Series finals’ campaign. The Jets face the Gold Coast Titans in Sunday night’s major semi-final having finished...

David Lems

17 Jul 2024