School Sport

Ipswich school teams focus on early tests at Reserve

AFTER a mixed bag of opening results, four Ipswich State High School (ISHS) rugby league teams have a huge opportunity to make an impact in today’s latest elite competition matches. ISHS’s Langer Cup, Langer Reserves and Walters Cup sides are...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Olympian inspires Bremer State High students

PATRICK Johnson was nearly impossible to catch on the track. But during his recent visit to Ipswich, a group of high school students were quick to catch every word of the former Olympic sprinter’s captivating story. Students from the Ipswich...

Guest Writer

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Kuli’s timely inspiration at champion Ipswich school

FROM a “shy, gentle giant” at Ipswich State High School (ISHS) to playing in the National Rugby League competition, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki provides inspiration for the next generation. Finefeuiaki, popularly known as Kuli, offered some timely...

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

History-making Ipswich school launches new season

AS Ipswich State High’s Open girls’ team prepares its national title defence, the schoolboys’ sides are also looking to create more rugby league history. Ipswich State High School (ISHS) has the enviable record of being the first secondary...

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

Consistent Addison a versatile achiever

ENJOYING a well-deserved break from athletics, busy Ipswich sporting allrounder Addison Hayne is already tackling new sporting pursuits. Addison has started playing Aussie rules with the Ipswich Eagles along with netball at school and with Western...

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

Thanks Jets: Ipswich footy focus on retaining high school players

HAVING been involved in junior sport since 2002, Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent still gains immense satisfaction each season. “You see kids come through - 12 year olds now playing seniors - and still in love with the game as much...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Father-son share Ipswich football loyalty

FORMER Ipswich Knights captain and coach Stewart Drinkeld is happy spending time on the sidelines watching football these days. After many years as a leading player for the Knights, Lions and Strikers before coaching regional teams, Drinkeld still...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Hannah invites community to engage in hockey fun

AS an aspiring teacher, Hannah Simpson is excited about her new Ipswich Hockey role working with regional schools. Simpson, 18, has been appointed Community Engagement Officer where she will lead and coordinate the association’s school programs to...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Ipswich’s record-breaking multi-class athletes impress

THE Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s reputation as a state powerhouse has continued to grow in recent months. A dedicated group of multi-class athletes are making an invaluable contribution to the Ipswich club’s ongoing success. They include...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Rosewood athletes hope to be at school soon

ROSEWOOD Little Athletics centre manager Kyrlie Thomson deserves a gold medal for her leadership during a tough five months. However, she hopes an important meeting in the near future provides a much-needed boost. After a season without access to...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Wise advice behind Ipswich club’s outstanding successes

IPSWICH athletics supremo Vic Pascoe has little trouble keeping motivated as he leads one of Queensland’s most successful clubs. “As president I believe it is the athletes, parents and supporters plus their coaches who have made this club to be...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Ipswich’s ‘future stars’ chasing national goals

AN outstanding contingent of Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) “budding future stars” are preparing for this weekend’s Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. The annual competition showcases the talents of promising athletes...

David Lems

04 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

Sport

Winning Ipswich school’s ongoing player care

AFTER Ipswich State High School (ISHS) ’s most successful rugby league year, one respected leader is already planning how to best look after his players moving into 2025. Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton is proud of how his ISHS Academy...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Ipswich Super Schools Cup expands rugby nursery

QUEENSLAND Rugby Union (QRU) regional manager Joel Finnis had every reason to be excited about the future of the Ipswich Super Schools Cup competition. After a successful inaugural series at Woodend last year, the latest program was played over...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Ipswich Grammar club’s premier swimming boost

IPSWICH Grammar Swimming Club competitors have started the new Brisbane Premier Division season in excellent shape, inspired by recent performances and the Paris Olympics. Training through the winter months, 21-swimmers competed in 73 events at the...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Ronnie’s richly deserved reward after ‘amazing job’

IN an auditorium with people recognizing a national feat, one elated spectator said quietly smiling and full of pride. However, NRL Hall of Fame recipient Veronica “Ronnie” White didn’t expect to receive a medallion honouring her outstanding contribution.

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

‘Exceptional’ Shalom plots exciting future

SHE’S the Ipswich schoolgirls sensation destined to play for the Brisbane Broncos and in more Queensland Reds games in the near future. She also possesses the football qualities required to represent national teams in rugby league and rugby union...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024