AFL Cairns: Tigers’ ‘Heart and Soul’ to celebrate game 150 with brother
Known as the heart and soul of the Tigers, Travis Thorne will celebrate game 150 with a familiar face at his ‘home away from home’.
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Teyahna Bond: From Backyard Battles to Gold Medals
She is one of the brightest basketball prospects in the country and this week, 17-year old Teyahna Bond has helped Australia secure back-to-back FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup titles. See the full feature.
‘Words can’t describe it’: Australian school rugby teams, star players revealed
Try-scoring freaks, big hits, raw pace, head-turners and upsets headlined the 2024 Australian schools rugby championships. See the full representative team lists, final day results and individual award winners here.
Ladies Day returns at Colleges Knights for round 12 clash
A decades-long Ladies Day tradition hosted by the Griffith Uni Colleges Knights has returned for another year of spectacular footy, fun and friendly fire in round 12 of GCDRU, with the club set to raise thousands for Rosie’s charity. Full details inside:
‘Massive experience’: Teen sensation jets off to Wimbledon
A 14yo Gold Coast tennis prodigy in the Ash Barty-mould is about to tackle a rare opportunity on the other side of the world. Discover her story.
Hawthorn Hawks AFLW land at Northern Nest
The Northern Nest has landed as the Hawthorn Hawks AFLW side look to give back to the community and kick start their pre-season ahead of the 2024 AFLW season.
60+ names: Standout first XV, girls 7s stars in line for Aus jersey
The Australian Schools Rugby Championship pool matches are in the books, with a number of rising stars showcasing their skills and lifting their teams to victory. With national selection and finals around the corner, see which players have been key.
Central Qld athlete shooting for the stars after code switch
Considered one of the best prospects to come out of Rockhampton Basketball, Isla Shackleton is blazing her way through the ranks. Read how she changed to the game that looks set to take her to great heights.
Queenslanders Hawaii-bound World Championship outrigger sprint team
Meet the young Queenslanders bound for the World Outrigger Championships in Hawaii.
Live stream: Queensland South believe they have the firepower to shoot for gold
Forget where they finished in 2023, Queensland South believe they have the talent to shoot for the stars at the Basketball Australia Under-16 National Championships. Meet the team’s starting five.
‘Would be massive’: Toowoomba Mountaineers eye shot at history
The Toowoomba Mountaineers have the chance to etch their name in history over the next two weeks as they eye a long-awaited state league title. Details here
ASSRL Nationals: How NRL premiership winner is pushing famous sons to the national stage
Matt Geyer knows what it is like to share a last name with a famous rugby league player, but he can tell it is no burden for two of Queensland’s fastest rising stars. Find out more.
Origin hitman’s pearls of wisdom for Queensland schoolboy ace
Origin henchman and Dolphins enforcer offers words of wisdom to Queensland schoolboys’ ace ahead of the ASSRL championships (16-18 years) starting on Sunday.
Why league remains undecided on disputed A-grade result
Rugby League Gold Coast remains undecided on the result of an A-grade clash close to a week after the fact. Find out why.
Live stream: Gladiators need Tully scalp to stay in finals race
Mareeba are facing up to four weeks of do-or-die matches as they push for the last FNQ Rugby League finals spot. It all starts with the Tigers on Sunday. Catch the match LIVE from 3pm.
QISSN Carnival report cards: Every North Queensland school graded
It was Canterbury and St James who owned the headlines following a huge week of netball in Townsville, but 11 schools from our region stood tall. Find out how their coaches graded them.
RLGC Insider: Tiger sees red, centre defies broken bones
WATCH: A spectacular round 7 send-off, the midweek pool session that sparked one club’s turnaround, and a Tugun back who starred despite broken bones. All the major RLGC talking points.
Hefty suspension, foreign import stars: RLGC rd 6 talking points
WATCH: A hefty suspension looms for one second-rower, while a new recruit – fresh off the plane from France – and an 18-year-old on debut both managed doubles. Discover all the major RLGC talking points now.
Revealed: Socceroos fixture coming to the Gold Coast
History is set to be made later this year when the Socceroos play their first international fixture on Gold Coast. Details
GPS basketball: 25+ Players to Watch ahead of the season
The GPS First V basketball premiership is anyone’s to win this year and here we reveal 25+ emerging youngsters to Watch from all nine schools. FULL LIST
Named: Taipans reveal secret weapon
The Taipans have locked in a former Melbourne United forward and defensive star ahead of the next NBL season. Find out who it is
AFLW: Hawks stars descend
The biggest Hawk is set to land in Cairns on Thursday as the four day training camp returns to region.
Footy commentators stood down over alleged racist remarks
Two commentators have been stood down amid a probe into the alleged use of a ‘mock Indigenous accent’ during a broadcast. LISTEN HERE
Revealed: Location locked in for 2025 Confraternity Carnival
One of rugby league’s most prestigious schools will host the Confraternity Carnival for the fourth time in 2025. Find out where here.
Deep regret: Captain apologises after using homophobic slur
Western Clydesdales captain Emry Pere has released an apology for his homophobic slur used during the Hostplus Cup clash against the Burleigh Bears on Saturday night. Details here.
‘Surprised me’: Teen on track for dream come true
This Gold Coast teen has her sights set on donning the green and gold at a Commonwealth Games, and that dream is now one step closer to becoming a reality after booking her maiden ticket to the World Championships in August. Read her story:
Mayor set to splash cash on Coast NBL team as league raid looms
NBL COO Vince Crivelli has backed Mayor Tom Tate’s plans to splash the cash on Gold Coast’s bid to return to the league as rival players warn the Queensland team could lure the competition’s best players. Expansion latest here.
30+ Players to Watch at the Australian Schools Rugby Championships
Australian Schools Rugby Championships’ Players to Watch revealed here as the code’s most exciting young guns prepare for competition from Tuesday.
‘Something to cherish’: Young Cyclones blow basketball rivals away
The Rockhampton Cyclones thrilled their home crowd with a win in Division 2 at the state under-14 girls basketball championships. Coach Scott Dooley reveals what set the tone for their successful campaign.
Girls grab limelight as Central Qld rewarded for big Confraternity Carnival
A ‘powerful runner’ who won two player of the match awards is among a big group of Central Queensland representatives who made the Confraternity Carnival merit teams. Check out who they are.
Hostplus Cup captain learns fate after using homophobic slur
A Hostplus Cup captain has learned his fate after he was sent off for using a homophobic slur in a clash against the Burleigh Bears on Saturday night. Read his club’s response to the incident and the ban here.
REVEALED: TRL players who will decide finals and premiership race
As we enter the business end of the season, we reveal the A-grade Toowoomba Rugby League players who will shape the finals and premiership race. See who made the list here.
League commentator called out for alleged offensive ‘voice over’
A Toowoomba Rugby League commentator is at the centre of alleged racism complaint after using a ‘mock Indigenous’ voice during a match call. Here’s what we know, including the audio from the game.
How netball heartbreak turned former Firebird into dual sport powerhouse
Between shooting goals for Bond University, and dominating the glass for the Toowoomba Mountaineers, Mia Stower has had a whirlwind 2024 as a dual-sport elite athlete. See what sparked her impressive run.
‘Genuine history here’: NBL return on the cards for Queensland club
A stunning return to the National Basketball League could be on the cards for Gold Coast if the Rollers can secure a stadium in one of the city’s major sporting precincts. Read the full story:
PLAYERS TO WATCH: 30+ exciting GPS rugby rookies
GPS First XV rugby: Who were the Players to Watch this season? More than 30 schoolboys earmarked as excitement machines here. FULL LIST
Brisbane Handball Club takes on the world – again
The Brisbane Handball Club will be taking on the world again at the World Cup in Italy next week after the club’s dramatic, unexpected victory in the 2023 tournament.
AFL footy father-son prospect soars for Cats; QAFL colts’ biggest improver looms for Gorillas
QAFL colts: An AFL footy father-son prospect soared to propel Broadbeach close to the top six, Panthers’ rookie shone on debut while the biggest improver tag loomed for a Wilston Grange defender.
‘Shouldn’t be said’: Pride CEO won’t tolerate slurs
A Queensland rugby league coach and CEO has taken a stand against racial and homophobic slurs in sport in the aftermath of incidents in both the NRL and QCup.
SEQ AFL under-17 milestone girls of 2024 – so far
Here’s the milestone girls of the SEQ AFL under-17s so far this season, including 100 match celebrations for Tweed Cooly, Roos, Southport and Tweed Coast Tigers players.
Mid-season player rankings: Top QAFL, QAFLW performers revealed
The stars of the QAFL and QAFLW have been charted as we list the top mid-season players with our unique fantasy points system. See the full list.
FQPL: 18-year old Lawesson helps Edge Hill Tigers claw through Champions League
Edge Hill United, led by rising 18-year-old striker Josh Lawesson, made a triumphant stride in the FQPL Champions League, securing a 3-1 victory on the road against Whitsunday United.
Tayla O’Dea triumphs in 50th game return after Ironman pursuit
In a triumphant return to the field following an Ironman pursuit, Manunda Hawks midfielder Tayla O’Dea celebrated her 50th game with a resounding victory over the Saints at Griffiths Park.
Gold Coast to host pre-season Blitz in bid for NBL return
The National Basketball League has announced its pre-season tournament will return to the Gold Coast in September on the back of calls for a professional team in the region. Full story inside:
Confraternity Carnival report cards: Every North QLD school graded
The results are in and now that the dust has settled on Confro 2024, North Queensland’s coaches have had their say. Read how each school fared at the carnival and which players stood out.
120+ faces: Players, spectators at under-14 girls state basketball titles
Fifty-one teams are playing at three different venues at the four-day event in Rockhampton. See who we snapped on court and in the crowd in our bumper gallery.
‘Dropped to my knees crying’: Sunshine Coast skateboarder punches ticket to Olympic Games
A Sunshine Coast teenage stunt star will soon achieve her childhood dream after being selected in the Australian Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games.
Draft watch: Every Suns AFLW prospect profiled
The Gold Coast Suns under-18 women’s academy is littered with future AFLW stars and we’ve run the rule over each player. Discover the profiles.
AFL Cairns: Dynamic midfield trio Kirtley, Moore and Hatcher propel Saints past Hawks, Coombe boots four
It was a ferocious game of footy at Griffiths Park, where the Saints, led by four goals from spearhead Andrew Coombe, surged past the Hawks by 46 points (92-46). See the game breakdown.
In pictures: Surfers Paradise defeat PBC in first grade round 11 GCDRU
The Surfers Paradise Dolphins narrowly escaped the jaws of Palm Beach Currumbin in round 11 of GCDRU first grade. See the gallery inside:
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