Calls grow for major changes to Women’s State of Origin
Australia’s top female rugby league players have called for two major changes to Women’s State of Origin ahead of the blockbuster Game III decider in Townsville. Read what they want.
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Replays: Football Queensland Junior Cup, Day 2
After an exciting opening day at Maroochydore, relive 25 more games from one of Football Queensland’s biggest tournaments on Monday. Watch the replays here.
State divide: Breaking down South Qld Aussie rules rep squad
South Queensland has called upon its region’s best Aussie rules footballers for two mouth-watering representative matches against North Queensland this weekend. See the full mens and womens squad breakdowns.
Rebel football league to re-create Aussie’s golden generation
The international sporting organisation on the cusp of launching a rebel Australian football league has revealed their plans to mirror the Socceroos of the early 2000s.
Budget analysis: Inside Qld community sport spending
We run the rule over the Queensland Government’s community sport spending and where its cash is being splashed. Discover what clubs and regions will benefit most from the budget and the ones that missed out here.
Shock $89m price tag revealed in aquatic centre build
The price tag for Bundaberg’s controversial aquatic centre has been revealed as millions of dollars more than first expected, according to figures released by the council and Mayor Helen Blackburn.
Football Queensland’s leading goal scorers and star players named
The goals are flowing thick and fast across the Sunshine State. Find out who the golden boot contenders and star players from your region are here.
Watch replays: Brilliant TCC bounce back to beat St Brendan’s
St Brendan’s unbeaten start to their Dolphin Cup campaign has come to an end as one of the stars of the 2023 season bounced back from a shock round two defeat in style. Relive all the action.
Watch replays: Shalom answer the challenge in Cup boilover
Shalom College have answered the challenge laid down by their coach with a gripping Dolphins Cup win, but it didn’t come easy for the Bundaberg nursery. Watch the REPLAYS.
Revealed: Stars named in Qld schools basketball teams
Up-and-coming basketball stars from across the state lit up the courts in Rockhampton as they battled for victory and state selection. See which teams finished on top and which players are bound for next month’s nationals.
50+ photos: Touch talent on show at school sport state champs in Rockhampton
Players from across the state are showcasing their skills as 24 boys and girls teams contest the four-day carnival at the Cyril Connell Fields. Check out the action in our photo gallery.
Revealed: Which Cowboys will back up from State of Origin
Todd Payten has unveiled his plan for Saturday evening’s game against the Warriors with four Origin stars expected to back up. Find out who has recovered in time and who will miss out.
‘Meant a lot’: Dreams come true for Maroon debutant
Rugby league star J’maine Hopgood has shared how making his Origin debut felt and the heartfelt words his coach Billy Slater had for him at the end of the match.
Football Queensland’s top players and MiniRoos teams named
Football Queensland has named its top players and MiniRoos after another huge weekend of action across the state. Find out who from your club cracked the list here.
Watch replays: Rocky Grammar kick off Dolphins Cup campaign in style
The left-boot of impressive young halfback Callum Denman came to the fore as Rockhampton Grammar kicked off their Dolphins Cup campaign in style. Watch the REPLAYS.
Watch replays: Freakish Ford delivers big for St Brendan’s
Freakish front-rower Carter Ford has added another Dolphins Cup double to his resume, spearheading a brilliant St Brendan’s to back-to-back wins. Watch the REPLAYS.
‘My time done’: Dropped Rebels rookie to Aussie debut in fortnight
A former Melbourne Rebel who was dumped in the dark days of COVID-19 has made a stunning turnaround and is now representing Australia. Read his story.
Cowboys rookie Jaxon Purdue lifts lid on stunning NRL debut
Purdue enjoyed an unbelievable debut on Sunday, going toe-to-toe with a 300-game NRL veteran and coming away with a victory against all odds. Read the inside story on his stunning first game.
‘Would give you their last 5c’: Friends, speedway community mourn loss of trio in highway crash
Long-time family friends and the speedway community have opened up about the three family members tragically killed in a shocking crash near Nanango. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Hess signs three-year extension to remain a one-club Cowboy
The North Queensland fan-favourite will remain at the Cowboys until at least the end of the 2027 season. Find out what he told his manager to make sure the deal would get done.
Rugby titles: Every result and more than 60 pics from stellar schoolboy rugby championships
Queensland’s best schoolboy rugby players are battling it out at the state championships in Toowoomba. See every result and more than 60 pic from the massive four day event here.
‘Played with heart’: QLD Netball U12s state squads revealed
The Queensland under-12s boys and girls netball teams have been revealed after four days of intense State Titles in Toowoomba, with South Coast’s Deanne Hamilton (girls) and Met East’s Justin Wise (boys) set to take their squads to the National Championships in September. Squads revealed inside:
Winners & grinners: Inside Qld junior leagues’ 2024 seasons
From the Cyril Connell Cup to the Mal Meninga Cup to the Harvey Norman under-17s and under-19s, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know. ULTIMATE GUIDE
120+ photos: More than 7000 in epic Noosa Marathon battles
The legendary Noosa Marathon has produced more magic moments as entrants broke through pain barriers and cramps to achieve personal bests among a field of more than 7000. ALL THE WINNERS, PHOTOS, VIDEO
In photos: Who’s playing, watching Central Qld Junior Touch Championships
Regional talent is being showcased as players from Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, Mackay and Bundaberg compete at the two-day tournament being played at the Cyril Connell Fields in the Beef Capital. Check out the photos.
Revealed: Players you need to watch at National Netball Championships
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
UNSUNG HEROES: Junior reps underrated players uncovered
Who were the unsung heroes worthy of praise in the Meninga, Connell and Harvey girls junior rugby league competitions? Over 50 underrated youngsters highlighted here ahead of the semi-finals.
A new fine Cotton affair
His name has superstar qualities but there’s nothing soft about Indy Cotton as he emerges as one of the nation’s best young basketball talents this country has seen. Find out how you can watch him in action this week.
NRLW gen-next: Harvey U19s girls Teams of the Season revealed
Who has made our Harvey Norman under-19 girls Teams of the Season following a historic two month competition? See the full list
Gen Next: Footy legends gunning to be NRL’s next head coach
Six ex-rugby league stars are building their cases to be the next NRL head coaching hire, while dozens of household names are developing their coaching skills in Queensland’s heartland.
Net breakers: Football Qld’s leading goal scorers
From Cairns to the Gold Coast, we name Football Queensland’s leading goal scorers, top players and run the rule over every major grassroots competition and key Kappa Cup matches.
Watch: Heartwarming moment before Bundaberg champion’s NRL debut
He has been chasing his dream for 15 years, and last weekend one of Bundaberg’s favourite sons ran on the field for St George Illawarra. Nobody was prouder than his dad who shared a special moment before the game that was captured on video:
50+ names: Best defenders of elite junior rep competitions revealed
Who were the best defenders in the Meninga, Connell and Harvey girls competitions? Over 50 defensive brutes highlighted here. FULL LIST
Football wrap: Top-of-the-table games headline big week of action
Football is back and we have your one stop shop for all the latest results, big name players, top teams and news from right across Queensland. Find out what’s happening in your region.
Hero surfers on how ‘blood started pouring’ from shark attack victim
The surfers who helped a young Bargara shark bite victim to shore have revealed the harrowing moment they first heard the cries for help.
Junior Reps R6: Meninga, Connell and Harvey Teams of the Week
Is the best ball playing league junior from the Meninga, Connell and Harvey 19s competition a teenage girl from Toowoomba? Revealed here, along with our three Teams of the Week.
Injury Update: Cowboys forward Luki to undergo surgery
Cowboys backrower Heilum Luki will undergo surgery in the coming days after picking up an ankle injury in North Queensland’s 21-20 golden point victory over Newcastle.
Cowboys enforcer names the Knight he can’t wait to steamroll
Find out which Knights star rising Kiwis enforcer Griffin Neame can’t wait to charge at on Saturday when Newcastle come to town.
FQPL WRAP: Top-of-the-table clashes headline massive week
Football fans across Queensland are in for a treat with a host of top-of-the-table clashes and grand final rematches headlining a big weekend of action. Get all the latest news and results from across the state here.
Why Storm should regret losing rookie sensation to Cowboys
Laybutt announced himself onto the NRL stage with an emphatic two-try showing on Sunday, but it was a tale of ‘what if’ for Melbourne. Find out how the Cowboys secured their new gun.
‘…delusions of grandeur’: Big three show Bundaberg what they’ve got
Mayoral candidates Helen Blackburn, Jack Dempsey and Levi Horvath took centre stage on Thursday night to reveal their solutions and stances on issues including the future of agriculture in the region, housing, support for small business, council transparency and rates.
QLD Junior Reps R4: Teams of the Week, top performers uncovered
Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey girls Teams of the Week, including the next generation of Dolphins’ signings working their way through the junior rep scene. Story here.
50+ names: Strongest players of Qld Junior rugby league revealed
Who were the strongest players in the Meninga, Connell and Harvey girls competitions? Over 50 hard-hitting junior league top guns highlighted here. FULL LIST
FOOTBALL HUB: All the news, big games and stars from across QLD
Football is back and we have your one stop shop for all the latest results, big name players, top teams and news from right Queensland. Find out what’s happening in your region here.
Townsend backs harsh penalty amid complaint of racial abuse
Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend said he expected the NRL to hand down a harsh punishment should allegations of racism levelled by Ezra Mam be confirmed. Read what he had to say.
Meninga, Connell and Harvey girls junior league Rd 4
A Gold Coast Titans-signed halfback whiz kid starred as the Meninga, Connell and Harvey girls representative competitions hotted up around the state. Stories here.
What the Firebirds and Lightning learnt from Spirit Cup clash
A sold-out Townsville crowd were treated to 60 minutes of world class netball with the Spirit Cup coming north. Re-live the action and find out what each coach learnt from the high-octane affair.
Cowboys ironman may have played final game for North QLD
Scans have confirmed talismanic forward Coen Hess requires ACL reconstruction surgery to take the field again. Find out what that means for the off-contract enforcer’s future at the club.
Former Socceroo joins Brisbane City: Every NPL and FQPL1 move
Brisbane City bolster squad for former Socceroos star and exciting new midfielder. See every move across the top Football Queensland competitions here as the season kicks off.
Meninga, Connell and Harvey girls junior league Rd 3
Meninga Cup, Connell and Harvey Norman girls round 3 action saw bruise brothers in action, runaway tries and the Tigers’ girls roaring. Full state wide report here, including Norths’ Sunday skirmish against Tweed.
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