Rugby League

9660c67c093335aa134622eb39143dbe

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Log in Subscribe

Rugby League

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...

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...

Craig’s valuable sports trainer role extends into final

HAVING grown up and lived on farms at Warrill View and Harrisville, Craig Harsant is proud of his Fassifern upbringing. “I’m always a Bomber first and foremost,” Harsant said, having played for 11 years and coached juniors at the Fassifern...

Bombers’ president shares highlights in tough footy year

AFTER a season where Fassifern Bombers senior club president Paul Roderick had “never” seen so many injuries, he shared the highlights looking ahead. The experienced administrator said decisions would be made after an annual debrief in coming...

Jets progress in state league finals after thrilling duels

THE Ipswich Jets men’s and women’s state league teams hope to advance further in this year’s finals after two thrilling victories in their latest games. The Jets’ Queensland Cup team survived a late charge from the Falcons to win the...

Extra-time thriller sets up final showdowns

THE nail-biting Rugby League Ipswich Under-18 Division 1 preliminary final showed what courage and commitment are all about. The dramatic display of desperation was the last junior battle in another weekend of entertaining finals. Norths Blue...

Sports trainer’s vital role meeting ‘physicality’ challenges

IN an injury-riddled season for the Ipswich Jets, sports trainer Craig Harsant has praised A-Grade coach Alistair ‘Star’ Taua’aletoa for keeping the side focused. “Star is excellent,” Harsant said.

Roosters teenagers rise above emotional challenge to display winning character

THE Rosewood Roosters responded to a week of confusion to earn another shot at Rugby League Ipswich under-15 grand final glory on Saturday. The Roosters defeated Redbank Blue 20-16 in the Division 2 preliminary final at the North Ipswich Reserve -...

‘Reality check’ to ignite Bears’ hunger for another shot at Jets

REDBANK Plains head coach Ben Niumata was far from devastated with his A-Grade team’s 38-24 qualifying final loss to the Ipswich Jets. Niumata hoped the defeat served a timely reminder of what the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) minor premiers needed...

Anxious moments: Elation as Ipswich Jets prepare for three finals

THE Ipswich Jets are preparing for a triple treat of finals’ excitement after a weekend of high rugby league drama in Ipswich and Brisbane. The Jets men narrowly held on to a top eight finals’ spot in the Queensland Cup despite losing 34-16 to...

Fassifern Bombers give all tackling final hurdle

FASSIFERN Bombers playmaker Harold Mosby sat quietly on the North Ipswich Reserve turf exhausted after a frustrating end to the 2025 Rugby League Ipswich season. Mosby had given everything trying to mastermind a late comeback in the A-Grade...

Norths hoping to roll on through Rugby League Ipswich finals

NORTHS Reserve Grade captain Luke Jamieson knows perennial finalists Brothers will be another force to contend with in this weekend’s Rugby League Ipswich preliminary final. However, the experienced fullback believes the Tigers are gaining...

Barbarians unite in mighty junior grand final success

AN under-13 team that started with three players and won a grand final typified the wonderful spirit in this year’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) junior playoffs. The “Barbarians” – initiated by the Karalee club – showcased what can be...

Swifts revival reward for loyal captain, club keen to rebuild

THE minor premiership-winning Swifts Bluebirds have added motivation to win this year’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) Volunteers Cup grand final. The C-Grade team is celebrating second rower Brigg Hille’s 20th season at the club having started as a Bluebirds junior.

Rosewood Roosters keen to build on U15 finals’ second chance

THE Rosewood Roosters were unable to tame the Norths Gold Tigers in their Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) Division 2 Under-15 qualifying final. However, the teenage Roosters have a second chance to challenge them in the grand final. The Roosters need to...

Winning qualities for A-Grade rugby league glory

WHEN it comes to leading by example, former Brothers captain Matt Bell was up with the best. He shared in three Brothers’ A-Grade premiership successes and five top grade grand finals before retiring after last year’s 40-24 victory over the...

Grand memories to inspire Jets chasing state league finals spots

AFTER an afternoon of memories, motivation and a memorial, the Ipswich Jets state league teams are still in the finals’ hunt - just. The Jets men must win Sunday’s last round encounter against the Magpies in Brisbane to hold on to a top eight...

Fassifern Bombers searching for rugby league finals’ miracle

THE Fassifern Bombers need a miracle to advance through this weekend’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) elimination finals. Even fielding two competitive A and Reserve Grade sides will be an achievement. Coaches and officials involved in the proud...

RLI finals: Ongoing junior development helps clubs

WITH 10 different clubs represented in the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) junior finals starting this weekend, David Nugent is a contented chairman. Clubs with sides playing in the first round of playoffs are Springfield, Brothers, Redbank Plains...