Our athletes in Rio — Day 2
BRISBANE will be well-represented on Day Two of the Rio Olympics with locals represented in basketball, hockey, judo, rugby 7s, swimming and water polo.
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Barracudas to make a splash in Rio
AUSTRALIAN men’s water polo skipper Rhys Howden will need to draw on all his leadership qualities to steer team to first Olympic medal.
Rayner shares Olympic dream
AN Australian judo athlete believes her mum deserves to be in Rio just as much she does as the pocket rocket prepares for her first Olympic Games.
‘Seeing him reach that dream is mind-blowing’
QUESTION marks surrounded Jake Whetton’s Olympic dream but now the 25-year-old is on his way to living out his dream.
Former Cowboy returns to stable
A FORMER North Queensland Cowboys and Maroons State of Origin centre is set to return to his former NRL club as an assistant coach next season.
Coach to make history in Rio
A BRISBANE resident is set to make history at the Rio Olympics by becoming the first female boxing coach at the Games.
‘Gull stalwart makes return
HE helped his club win back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012, and now John Te Reo may be the boost Wynnum Manly need to get to the finals.
Injuries not holding Tigers back
THE form of the Easts Tigers has been inconsistent in recent weeks but with a mounting injury list their coach says he is happy with how his team has fought.
Which club has the best Origin team?
Which Brisbane rugby league club can field the best Queensland State of Origin team? Some experts have their say as the Maroons close out another series win.
Smith a future immortal
A QUEENSLAND State of Origin selector believes Cameron Smith’s future immortal status is already sealed despite missing out on leading a clean sweep.
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