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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...

Running on determination: Persistent Jude’s world titles reward

RUNNING thousands of kilometres around Limestone Park and the streets of Ipswich, Jude Thomas had a single-minded focus to represent Australia. He broke records and endured injury setbacks like a broken rib and being cut up badly by spikes but never...

Fine achievers: Ipswich Hockey’s excellence recognised

IPSWICH Hockey’s most dedicated players, officials, umpires and volunteers have been recognised for setting state and national standards. Some of the city’s most loyal and hard-working sportspeople were honoured at Ipswich Hockey’s 2025 Gala Awards night.

Tigers, Devils, Hancocks build successful futures

AFTER Easts’ J1 Boys side clinched an “edge of your seat” grand final victory, the talk quickly turned to what the Tigers can deliver in the future. The club’s top junior side beat Norths 3-2 in the first period of extra time at the Ipswich...

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.

Re-signed Jets netball coaches to build on ‘positives’

RE-SIGNED Ipswich Jets Ruby Division coach Julia Wadham was keen to focus on the positives after her team bowed out of the Premier Netball League finals. The third-placed Jets fought hard before going down 57-51 to the Gold Coast Titans in the...

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 -...

Crusaders teams to play at home in soccer grand finals

AS a number of Rosewood United teams celebrate successful seasons, the best is yet to come. Rosewood club officials are hosting seven female grand finals on Saturday on their main Caledonian Park field at Thagoona.

‘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...

Ipswich Knights to build on top four progress

BOTH Ipswich Knights senior teams were beaten by reputable opponents in their latest Football Queensland Premier League 2 women’s and FQPL3 Metro finals. However, women’s co-coach and former Australian goalkeeper Belinda Kitching was looking to...

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.

Captain’s praise: Jets lead the way supporting netball talent

JETS Ruby Division captain Emily Latter appreciated the Ipswich club’s support as her team progressed to the preliminary final in the second tier Premier Netball League competition. The third-placed Jets kept their grand final hopes alive by...