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Bombers club grows on special day for Old Boys, women

FASSIFERN’S 2023 grand final teams joined forces for the first time this year, enjoying more success on another historic day for the club. The Bombers A and Reserve Grade sides defeated Norths at their Hayes Oval home base after a women’s team...

Brothers juggernaut sounds warning as club rebuilds culture

LOOK out Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) competition rivals – Brothers are back in town as a major threat. The Brothers A-Grade side is leading the way after scoring 140 points in two games, shooting down early title favourites, the Ipswich Jets...

Ideal time to become a female referee in Ipswich

DEDICATED official Graham Nipperess is thrilled to see a major development in his second stint as Ipswich Rugby League Referees Association (IRLRA) president. “The growth of women’s footy is really catching on,” Nipperess said. “It’s...

Jets brace for rampant Brothers in RLI showdown

IPSWICH Jets A-Grade coach Mark Bishop welcomes an early showdown with Brothers after watching his newly-formed side tame defending premiers, the Redbank Plains Bears. In their first hit-out back in the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) competition, the...

Bombers women build on fine club traditions

FORMER Fassifern Bombers A-Grade player and proud clubman Cary Cobbin needed little encouragement to help establish a women’s open rugby league side. Having strong ties to the club and from a fanatical football family, Cary appreciated some extr...

Vital lessons in Jets thriller against Dolphins

THE Ipswich Jets are building into a state league force again after a nail-biting duel with competition heavyweights, the Dolphins. Jets fans just need to be patient while the new team tightens up their defence. That was the reaction of ever-calm...

Bombers hit the hills after major player boost

MOTIVATED Fassifern Bombers footballers made a wise response to their wash-out disappointment – tackling a boot camp instead of having a weekend off. The Bombers A-Grade players were scheduled to open their 2024 Rugby League Ipswich [RLI] season...

Bombers C-Graders fit to give club a lift

FASSIFERN Bombers C-Grade players have an extra incentive to start the season with a victory. After being revved up to play Rosewood last weekend, the Bombers return home to Hayes Oval for Saturday’s second round Rugby League Ipswich [RLI]...

Bombers girls create 50 year history

THE Fassifern Bombers have taken another positive step forward in the junior club’s 50th anniversary season, building a promising new under-13 girls’ team. Club president Tim Ryall has praised new head coach Jamie McCourt for generating so much...

Major boost for Ipswich competition footy teams

THE 2024 Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) season enters a new era this weekend with additional teams, a strong country focus and five-team final series. Chairman David Nugent was upbeat about the first round of senior matches on Saturday and Sunday after...

Resurgent Roosters achieve first goal after hard work

DEDICATED Rosewood Roosters head coach Paul Hassett is pleased to have achieved his first goal at his new rugby league club. The well-travelled mentor has overseen the development of Reserve and C Grade sides for the 2024 Rugby League Ipswich [RLI]...

Rising Jets talent Max on right path to higher success

IPSWICH born and bred sportsman Max Banditt accepted a massive rugby league challenge, returning home knowing exactly what he wants. Banditt, 21, is a classic example of what can be achieved while based in Ipswich when given the right encouragement...

Paulo’s powerful message to Ipswich students

SUPREMELY fit Ipswich-bred boxer Paulo Aokuso received a massive boost before winning his latest historic fight at Booval. The sporting all-rounder spent more than an hour encouraged by additional support from his family and students at St Peter...

Super fit Paulo receives prime support for major fight

TRAINER Lincoln Hudson declared Ipswich-bred sportsman Paulo Aokuso in prime condition for Saturday night’s historic fight at Booval. Aokuso, who turns 27 in May, is challenging Ghana opponent Emmanuel Danso for the World Boxing Council [WBC]...

Brothers rise to new footy threat

BROTHERS head coach Josh Leisemann expects a fitter Ipswich Jets side to set a high standard in this year’s Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade competition. But as the returning Jets Reserve Grade team hope to win the Cup named after their club, Leisemann is also aiming to be in grand final contention.

Breakthrough win, extra help gives Jets a lift

THE Ipswich Jets launched what could be a new chapter of state league success in upstaging the Clydesdales in Toowoomba. However, the breakthrough 36-16 Hostplus Cup victory came after some help before the Jets’ second match of the new season. In...

Vast experience helps Rugby League Ipswich board

RECENTLY-elected Rugby League Ipswich [RLI] board members Yvonne Purtell and Anthony Leighton have vastly different backgrounds. However, the independent directors share a common goal to see the game progress in the Ipswich region. Leighton and...

Bombers coaches vital for club’s ongoing growth

ENERGETIC, enthusiastic and keen to build Fassifern Bombers club pride. That’s how Bombers junior coaching director Robin Gilloway describes the latest group of junior coaches appointed for the fast-appointing Rugby League Ipswich season. The...

Jets boost chasing elusive Cup victory

WITH some patience and ball-handling polish, the Ipswich Jets could soon be celebrating the end of their state league drought. That elusive victory, after a winless 2023 Hostplus Cup season, may even come as soon as this weekend against the...