FNQRL 2025 live stream: Innisfail Leprechauns v Kangaroos, Round 5

Down big at half-time Innisfail has staged an almighty comeback in a clash against Kangaroos which came right down to the wire. Watch three full match REPLAYS exclusively here.

Innisfail looked down for the count before storming back to defeat Kangaroos in a Far North Queensland Rugby League thriller on Saturday night.

The Leprechauns trailed by 16 points at half-time – and fell behind again late – but snatched a dramatic 34-28 victory in the dying minutes through Ayden Kris.

The under-19, reserves and A-grade clashes at Callendar Park were all exclusively live streamed on KommunityTV.

It was the most tense of Innisfail’s three wins this season and moved the Leprechauns into the FNQRL top four.

But early it looked to be the Kangaroos’ night.

A pair of slick tries from five-eighth Travis Cornthwaite and singles to Simon Stephen and Jirra Twist had the visitors in complete control at the main break.

But the Leps showed fight coming out and quickly had reward for effort when Michael Carroll and Aaron Jolley both crossed early in the second half.

The game then took another turn as a cut out ball from Theo Majid found Twist out wide to put down his second of the night.

It was just three minutes before Kieshon Hunter-Flanders again levelled the scores for Innisfail, bringing the game down to the wire.

A high bomb from Hunter-Flanders caused confusion among the Roos defence and the hooker pounced on his own kick, flicked it to lock Ayden Kris who scored to send the Leprechauns fans into raptures.

There was a similar finish in the U19 clash, only with the opposite result, as Kangaroos chased down a ball in the depths of the in-goal area to score and win 28-22.

The Roos were also triumphant in the reserve grade, taking down the Leprechauns 24-4.

REPLAYS

Innisfail v Kangaroos (Reserves)

Innisfail v Kangaroos (U19)

PREVIEW

It’s been more than 20 days since they’ve taken to the field but Innisfail coach Leon Hallie believes his team will be ready to roll come their Far North Queensland Rugby League return on Saturday.

After taking a break for Easter, a monster weekend of footy awaits with the Leprechauns and Kangaroos facing off in the match of the round live on KommunityTV.

The under-19, reserves and A-grade clashes at Callendar Park will all be broadcast from 3pm.

Hallie’s side has enjoyed an even longer break than most after having the bye in round four.

By the time they face the Kangaroos, Innisfail would not have played since a 64-18 thumping of Edmonton back on April 6.

However, Hallie expected the extended time away from match play would not have a significant effect on his team.

“It hasn’t made too much of a difference for us, you generally have this situation every year with the Easter break,” Hallie said.

“It’s pretty good at the start of the year to be honest, you lose a bit of momentum but it also gives a chance to address some of those early injuries and niggles that you pick up.

“We’ve just kept training as normal as possible during the week.”

Innisfail began the season with a convincing win over Tully before falling to Atherton in round two and then bouncing back against the Storm.

Hallie said the team had responded well after a significant amount of turnover from last season, when the squad lost around a dozen players.

Innisfail's Aaron Jolley in action against Kangaroos last season. Picture: Brendan Radke

“It’s a different group this year, we’ve picked up some players here and there, but it’s a new group that’s still committed to the team and willing to work hard for one another,” he said.

Hallie commended the efforts of Northern Pride-listed young gun Braithan Ketchell, who he had seen come all the way through the junior ranks.

“I’ve known him since he was a kid, he played a lot of footy with my son,” he said.

“It’s good to see him take that next step in his career, and he’s been really good for us when he’s come back into the side.”

Kangaroos meanwhile have experienced a mixed bag so far this season.

Promising victories over Ivanhoes and Yarrabah have been bookended by defeats to early frontrunners Brothers and Suburbs.

The A-grade game between Innisfail and Kangaroos will kick off at 6pm, and will be preceded by the under-19s at 3pm and the reserves at 4.30pm.

All live streams will be exclusively on KommunityTV.

Originally published as FNQRL 2025 live stream: Innisfail Leprechauns v Kangaroos, Round 5