Rugby League

North Ipswich redevelopment: Pain before gains for Rugby League Ipswich, Jets

RUGBY League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent and Ipswich Jets CEO Richard Hughes accept there will be “short-term pain” during the North Ipswich Reserve Redevelopment. Demolition of existing infrastructure is planned from January to...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

‘Star’ keen to share coaching experience with Fassifern Bombers

AFTER more than a decade coaching Ipswich club teams, highly regarded mentor Alistair ‘Star’ Taua’aletoa is taking on a new country role. Star has been secured as Fassifern Bombers head coach for next year’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI)...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich school program launches elite talent

AFTER seeing so many team and individual successes this season, Ipswich State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton was immensely proud of the high standards. “Most exciting as a whole, the program is continuing to be...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Ali’s boost for Aussie mission, excited for fearless Shalom’s future

AFTER one of the most emotional celebrations of her illustrious sporting career, Ali Brigginshaw was back home “in recovery mode”. However, the Ipswich star didn’t have long to enjoy some family time and birthdays before preparing for her next...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Thanks to loyal people making an impact in Ipswich

Opinion AS we move from the winter to summer sporting seasons, it’s timely to acknowledge the many dedicated people in the Ipswich region. We are so fortunate to have a diverse range of players, officials, coaches, referees and umpires, along with...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Brothers’ club stalwart leaves with fine memories

LONG-serving Brothers’ player and mentor Josh Leisemann is happy to hand over the A-Grade coaching role to three other dedicated club men. Leisemann, 31, is planning “a complete break” to focus on his work commitments having been a Brothers’ junior and involved with senior rugby league “pretty much every year” since he was 18.

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Double awards reward for Brothers’ best player

WELL-travelled Brothers’ major award winner Andrew Richardson is taking a break before confirming his rugby league playing future next season. However, he appreciated being recognized with the T (Tom) A O’Sullivan Male Player of the Year and...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Captain’s tribute to coach, teammates after tough year

FASSIFERN Bombers captain Pat Samatua wished A-Grade coach Wayne Finch the best after he collected the latest Best and Fairest Award. It was the second year in a row the Bombers’ leader won the major accolade at the senior club presentation night...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich Jet Ollie’s quality recognised in QRL honours

IPSWICH Jets co-captain Blake Lenehan was delighted to see consistent teammate Ollie Pascoe add two more prestigious honours to his growing collection. Just days after winning the Allan Langer Best and Fairest and Walters’ Family Players’ Player...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Victorious Bears keep partying with more awards success

THE Redbank Plains Bears grand final celebration continued with four major award winners at the latest Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) presentation night. A-Grade Player of the year Ono So’oialo was rumoured to still be out savouring the Bears’...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

Fassifern club receives ‘champion’ recognition

WHEN it comes to being a “healthy” club, the Fassifern Bombers continue to provide a strong heartbeat in the community. The dedication of officials, players, coaches and supporters was recognized with the Bombers named Senior Club Champions at...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

Ollie’s award double provides Jets boost for 2026

THIS season’s most consistent Ipswich Jets player has been rewarded with two major accolades after re-signing for next year’s Queensland Cup competition. Hooker Ollie Pascoe won the Allan Langer Best and Fairest and Walters’ Family Players’...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

‘Bears family’ celebrate stunning A-Grade final feat

THEY danced. They sang. They celebrated like they had just won an epic grand final. That’s exactly what the Redbank Plains Bears and their passionate, flag-waving supporters did turning the North Ipswich Reserve into a sea of red. The Bears had...

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Brothers still lead the way in winning finals

RISING Brothers talent Tallis Squires needed little coaxing to take on the club’s Reserve Grade captaincy when the opportunity rose. The speedy hooker yielded a satisfying reward in leading Brothers to consecutive grand final victories.

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Swifts’ revival focus after milestone footy feat

AFTER celebrating victory in his 20th season, Swifts’ captain Brigg Hille left the door open to playing on. However, he’ll remember the latest Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) Volunteers Cup grand final for years to come. In a dramatic C-Grade finish...

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Junior footy clubs share in ‘amazing’ progress

AFTER a successful Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) junior final series, Queensland Rugby League area manager David Knight is keen to build on an increase in playing numbers. Knight watched the junior finals over the past few weekends, including the latest round of Division 1 grand finals.

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Positive final lessons for future Jets teams

BOTH Ipswich Jets state league teams bowed out of this year’s finals’ race with plenty of positives to build on. Jets men’s head coach Tye Ingebrigtsen knew his team faced a mighty challenge against second placed Wynnum Manly Seagulls at...

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Redbank Plains Bears building for next grand final feat

REDBANK Plains playmaker Ono So’oialo is happy seeing rising Bears’ teammates like Maaro David scoring tries in big matches. It’s the next generation, like 20-year-old David, that is boosting the club’s depth and talent stocks. David scored...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

Hat-trick hero enjoys Brothers help preparing for grand final

BROTHERS newcomer Charles Said wasted little time settling into the successful culture at his new Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) club. The speedy halfback is peaking at the right time this season after joining Brothers last year. Said, 19, scored...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025