School 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

Next generation provides exciting future for Ipswich school

AS the last Ipswich State High School (ISHS) team prepares for their Renouf Shield grand final, the future looks bright for more schoolboy rugby league success. ISHS’s Year 8 side tackles Keebra Park in their title decider next week after beating...

David Lems

27 Aug 2025

Sport

Valuable lessons for Ipswich teams in finals

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) teacher and coach Jono Dore is as motivated as his players having guided his teams to top four finishes for six years and been in consecutive grand finals. Tomorrow’s (Thursday) Langer Reserves semi-final against...

David Lems

20 Aug 2025

Sport

Huge win at right time propels Ipswich into final

REGARDLESS how his team fared in last night’s Langer Cup semi-final, Josh Bretherton was proud of the commitment shown to make another playoff series. Ipswich State High School (ISHS)’s senior side rebounded from a previous week’s 48-6 loss to...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Ipswich coach refocuses after national schoolboy success

FRESH from “a truly special” Queensland achievement, Ipswich State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton had little time to celebrate. He was straight back into the pressure-cooker Langer Cup Schoolboys competition where...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

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