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Footy shocks and honest reviews in Ipswich rugby league

THIS year’s Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade competition has become a tipster’s nightmare after changing from a series of tight contests to huge wins and weekly surprises. With only weeks to the finals, the Ipswich Jets took over top spot by beating...

Ipswich State High teams focus on making finals

HEADING into the business end of the season, Ipswich State High School (ISHS) coach Shane Harris is confident a number of teams are well placed to qualify for finals. Regular Walters Cup (year 10) coach Harris has been working with Langer Reserves...

PNG popularity: Ipswich Jets teams win and lose by same score

THE Ipswich Jets trip to Papua New Guinea went smoothly except for a small hiccup with a player’s ticket. That was quickly sorted before the Jets’ entourage flew to Port Moresby for their all-important clash with the Hunters.

‘Amazing’ jersey highlights Indigenous contribution

IPSWICH Rugby League Referees Association (IRLRA) officials are building on a fantastic initiative promoting Indigenous support and better community awareness. IRLRA president Rachel Williamson said another specialty jersey was produced for next...

Jets lift for PNG experience after tough battle with Devils

THE Ipswich Jets head to Papua New Guinea this weekend disappointed but excited at the same time. The Jets are unhappy they lost 30-22 to Norths Devils in their latest Queensland Cup game at the North Ipswich Reserve. However, the players and...

Tigers join massive try-scoring threats in Ipswich competition

THE Norths Tigers roared back into Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade premiership contention after their latest 58-16 demolition job on the Fassifern Bombers. The Tigers were unstoppable on their home Keith Sternberg Oval field after building a 26-10...

Ex-Bomber Rhys back helping Norths rise

FORMER Ipswich Grammar School student Rhys Teelow felt at home making his A-Grade comeback for Norths in the Tigers’ latest 58-16 victory. However, the powerful second rower scarcely recognized the patched-up Fassifern Bombers team he had played...

Diggers carnival success major boost for Ipswich

“SUPER proud” Diggers coach Paul Srama believes his Ipswich women’s team sent a “massive” message for the future after creating history in the latest SEQ Chairman’s Challenge carnival. In only their second year in the competition, the...

Classic battle looms: Jets culture, Titans connection yielding reward

INFLUENTIAL Ipswich Jets halfback Dion Teaupa provides valuable points with his exceptional goal kicking every Queensland Cup match. The former Tongan international and South Sydney NRL player is also doing some tremendous community work as Jets...

Young Rosewood Roosters improve by sticking together

THEY are well mannered, keen to learn and improving in a tough development league. This year’s Rosewood Roosters under-15 players are promising teenagers providing an important foundation for future senior club sides. Head coach Josh Hassett is...

Ipswich Diggers unleash exciting talent for Chairman’s Challenge

IPSWICH Diggers coaches Scott Ireland and Paul Srama have different reasons for being upbeat about this weekend’s annual SEQ Chairman’s Challenge carnival at Logan. In his sixth campaign guiding the men’s representative team, Ireland said he...

Ipswich Jets building, bonding in state leagues

IPSWICH Jets captain Pearl Tuitama has come a long way to help her team make history in this year’s BMD Premiership. However, the New Zealander now living at Springfield is excited about the “massive opportunity” to be part of a new Ipswich...

Bombers training setback hinders tough task

BEING unable to train preparing to tackle the competition leaders provides an unwanted challenge for any team. That was the situation for the Fassifern Bombers A-Grade side last week leading into their latest duel with Redbank Plains in Ipswich. The...

Qld reward for dedicated Ipswich coach

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton is well used to encouraging students on their path to representative and NRL careers. Now it’s his turn to enjoy a major opportunity. After previous stints working with...

Brock locks in A-Grade skills with Bombers

AS the future of the Fassifern Bombers, Brock Taylor was keen to forget the A-Grade side’s latest defeat. Taylor said going down 58-16 to the speedy and skilful Ipswich Jets was a valuable learning experience for the depleted Bombers. “Last week...

Try time: Jets women in winning state league debut

IPSWICH Jets co-coach Roger Eliu was delighted his history-making team bonded so well beating the Capras 38-8 in their first BMD Premiership state league match. However, he predicted more exciting scoring to come after the Jets posted eight tries to...

Mitch’s inspired footy return from three cruel setbacks

FORMER Fassifern Bombers footballer Mitch Harsant has displayed incredible tenacity just to be back playing. He has endured two knee reconstructions and three ACL injuries since the 2022 season that threatened to derail his promising rugby league...

Captain’s statement inspires Ipswich Langer Cup success

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) Langer Cup captain Xzavier Timoteo knew his side had to “make a statement” against Marsden to keep their top five final hopes alive. He welcomed the exciting battle where ISHS delivered their first win in an...

Victory at home keeps Rosewood Roosters building

ROSEWOOD Roosters head coach Sam Collins welcomed a two-week break after his team celebrated their first win of the Rugby League Ipswich C-Grade season. While building winning momentum is important, Collins was keen to give some injured players...