‘This one hurts’: heartbreaking end to sensational season for Pride
It was the heartbreaking end to an incredible year at Barlow Park as the Northern Pride went down by a point in extra time in the Hostplus preliminary final.
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GALLERY: 70 pics from action-packed TRL grand final day
Did we catch you in action at the Toowoomba Rugby League grand finals? Check out our massive grand final gallery featuring tries, tackles and celebrations from Saturday’s games here.
HISTORY MAKERS: Captains’ joy after TRL premiership wins
It was a day which will live long in the memory of Toowoomba Rugby League fans as the Highfields Eagles claimed a breakthrough women’s title, Valleys went back-to-back in reserve grade and the Dalby under-19s were crowned 2024 premiers. Hear from the winning captains here.
‘Unbelievable’: Gatton secures TRL premiership for the ages
The Gatton Hawks are the kings of the TRL after a thrilling 24-20 golden-point win over Valleys in the A-grade grand final on Saturday night. Hear from the man who wrote his name into TRL history with the premiership-winning try here.
Townsville sisters score multi-year Penrith Panthers contracts
Townsville sisters Serenity and Jurney Mila are a step closer to their NRLW dreams after each signing multi-year deals with the Penrith Panthers. Find out how the great opportunity came about.
Minute’s silence for Speedway veteran, teen after tragic losses
Just days after a hearse carrying a coffin draped in a checkered flag honoured a 53-year-old speedway legend, he and a teen racer, who also tragically died of cancer, are being remembered at a regional race meet. VIDEO, TRIBUTES.
AFL Cairns: Our men’s 2024 team of the season
Check out our 2024 men’s team of the season. The dominant forwards in sensational form, the classy midfielders and the defenders anchoring their team’s backlines. See the full side >>
‘Real threat’: Who will shape RLGC A-Grade grand final?
Ahead of the Rugby League Gold Coast A-grade final, both coaches analyse where the game will be won and lost and we breakdown the complex history of the fierce Currumbin-Tugun rivalry.
Rugby League Townsville’s Top 51 A Grade, Reserve and Women’s
Souths’ breakthrough premiership double act has seen the club dominate the Townsville Bulletin senior rugby league teams of the season. Find out who we’ve honoured in the three senior grades
AFL Cairns: Top 60 Snaps of the Season
With two blockbuster weekends of footy remaining, we take a look back at the best photos from the 2024 season. See the full gallery >>
The special connection behind ex-NRL duo’s premiership quest
After crossing paths almost two decades ago, Ex-NRL men Joel Thompson and Kevin Proctor are on the cusp of delivering a maiden A-grade premiership to a Gold Coast club.
Ultimate Townsville Cricket guide: Ins, outs, storylines for every club
The departure of a rising star to Wests’ GF rivals Brothers has not dented the Magpies’ title hopes, while rumours swirl that an old Subs hero may be moving on to a new team – again.
Stars of tomorrow: Every standout from the NRL National Schools Finals
There was some cracking footy across the NRL National Schoolboys and Schoolgirls finals, as well as the Karyn Murphy Cup and Queensland Schoolboys Trophy. All the top performers here.
FQPL grand final in shambles after preliminary final mistake
A Far North Queensland football side will be lucky to field a team for the FQPL grand final this Saturday because more than half its top talent has already booking holidays.
REVEALED: Townsville’s top 41 Premier League netballers celebrated
Townsville’s Premier League netball season has come to a close and we are celebrating 41 of the most outstanding players of 2024. See our first and second teams of the season along with honourable mentions and breakout stars.
‘There in spirit’: Son guarantees legendary league dad ‘Cracker’ McDonald will be watching finals
ONE YEAR ON: Toowoomba rugby league community honours legendary player and administrator John ‘Cracker’ McDonald whose hard work and passion changed the face of the game.
Watch replay: Sauaso star turn inspires Ipswich national success
The Shalom Sauaso-Kaiah Hansell one-two punch proved too hot for Hill Sports to handle as Ipswich SHS turned on the style to storm to the national NRL Schoolgirls title. Catch up on the REPLAY.
GPS First XV rugby: Team of the Year unveiled
GPS First XV rugby: The Team of the Season has been revealed following a stunning season won by three-peat premiers Nudgee College. See who made it from your school here.
‘It’s tough to split them’: Rival coaches declare their grand final winners
Rival Sunshine Coast A-grade coaches have revealed their predictions and tips ahead of Sunday’s grand final with one side claiming the key majority. See what they had to say.
‘Opportunity of a lifetime’: Thunder captain bids farewell
South West Queensland Thunder captain Mirko Crociati has bid an emotional farewell to the club he has led for the last five years. Read about his highlights with the club and what the future has in store here.
Grand final coaches highlight threat players, key areas, crucial match-ups
Coaches Phil Carse and Paul Egan have broken down their grand final match-ups, lead-in form and key players as they battle it out to be crowned 2024 QAFL champions. See what they had to say.
QLD School Sport pushing for mens netball nationals
Calls have been made to get the ball moving on a senior schoolboys nationals in 2025 as men’s netball participation continues to grow in the state and beyond, both in playing and officiating capacity. Details here:
Roosters gun’s journey from boxing champion to NRL enforcer
From the fertile rugby league territory of the Darling Downs to the bright lights of the Sydney Roosters, De La Salle Va’a was destined to make it to the big time. Read about his journey from league young gun and boxing phenomenon to NRL debutant.
Watch now: Highlight tapes of next-gen Wallabies
HIGHLIGHT TAPES: Watch the Queensland boys named in the Australian Under-18s rugby squad in action and get an insight into the future with a three word analysis on the 16 players selected. WATCH NOW.
QAFL Colts finals gallery: Morningside, Sherwood skirmish
QAFL Colts finals gallery: Top pics from Morningside, Sherwood skirmish in last weekend’s preliminary final.
‘Very proud’: Emotional scenes as stalwart coaches end eras with premierships
Two of Toowoomba’s top senior coaches were the focus of attention at Rockville Park on Saturday after they bowed out in style with victories in the senior men’s and women’s AFLQ Darling Downs grand finals. Details here.
AFLQ investigating incident at SEQ junior finals
AFL Queensland is investigating the conduct of two local junior football clubs following an incident at the SEQ junior grand finals between a player and an opposing official. Full details here:
GPS Basketball’s top performers from Rd 8
Who starred in Rd 8 of the GPS First V basketball competition? The top talents from each school are highlighted here ahead of the final round of the season this Saturday.
Teen trio helps Frenchville break decades-long premiership drought
Hours after winning one grand final three teammates celebrated a second milestone victory in dramatic circumstances. See all the Rockhampton Netball grand final results and major award winners here.
‘Unacceptable’: Watch wild U20 grand final rugby brawl
WATCH NOW: A club involved in the wild brawl at an under-20s rugby union game in Brisbane has spoken out for the first time after vision of the incident that overshadowed the 2024 finals series emerged. See it here.
Picture Gallery: Best pics from Colts 1, Prem Women grand finals
Club rugby grand final day: Check out over 70 fantastic photos from the Premier Women and Colts 1 grand finals played at Ballymore on Sunday. FULL PICTURE GALLERY
Final round shootout: Rainbird seals second Matthew Walsh Medal, edges Chapple
It was a final day shootout between Lions goal machine Tyron Rainbird and Crocs sharpshooter Kye Chapple with both booting 10 goals a piece.
REVEALED: Stars of senior and junior RLTD preliminary finals
Souths Bulls captain Shaun Nona steered his side to an emphatic comeback victory over the Miners on Sunday. Read what he had to say and see the top stars and every tryscorer from RLTD finals.
From chemo to cup: How cancer survivor claimed premiership joy
Hayley Richmond’s life changed 18 months ago when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma but she conquered the disease and has now finished her playing career in the best way possible. Read her amazing story.
Emu Park star says au revoir and leaves for the south of France
Mere hours after captaining and coaching her team to the Rockhampton Rugby League senior women’s premiership, Sarah Field has headed abroad for a new footy challenge.
AIC First XIII rugby league players of the day after crucial round 6
The AIC First XIII rugby league round 6 Players of the Day revealed as Iona College moved closer to the outright premiership after a local derby win.
Club rugby grand finals: Brothers back-to-back, Bond three-peat, Magpies soar
Brothers’ Hospital Cup side and Bond University’s Premier Women joined rare air at Ballymore on Sunday in grand final epics. Read who starred and see the best pictures here along with comprehensive coverage from Colts 3, 2 and 1.
50+ years: The best players in Sunshine Coast Aussie rules history
We’ve compiled a list to see which Sunshine Coast Aussie rules players have taken home best and fairest and leading goalkicker honours since 1970. SEE WHO MADE THE LIST
Olympic coach hired by Qld school after anti-abortion comments
A co-ed Sunshine Coast school has been found to have hired a new basketball coach who was recently dismissed by his country’s national and Olympic team following a number of pro-life and anti-abortion social media posts.
In pictures – how the QAFL colts semi-finals unfolded
QAFL colts finals in pictures: Wilston Grange will play either Sherwood or Morningside after two finals saw the premiership race reduced to just three teams. Gallery here.
’13 Straight’: Pride storm into Preliminary Final with 38-0 win over Falcons
First-class Cowboys duo Tom Chester and Tom Duffy rally Pride a giant step closer to glory.
‘One-point thriller’: Sharks make netball history, clinch three-peat in nail-biter
A championship and dynasty secured at the death of the final quarter.
Key talking points as Capras get revenge on finals nemesis
The CQ Capras are firming in the Hostplus Cup finals race after an impressive win at home on Saturday. Check out the four key factors that got them home in a riveting do-or-die showdown.
Toowoomba Grammar and Glennie celebrate on O’Callaghan Cup Day
It was a day which will live long in the memories of Toowoomba Grammar School and The Glennie School students as TGS soared to claim the 75th O’Callaghan Cup, while Glennie won the Selena Worsley Cup. Details here.
FNQRL Gold Medal: King James Crowned
Ivanhoes superstar James Segeyaro has capped off an incredible season with the the league’s most prestigious individual honour.
In photos: Faces of AFL Capricornia senior grand final day in Rockhampton
Aussie rules fans flocked to Stenlake Park to watch the Yeppoon Swans win both the senior men and reserve grade flags, and the Rockhampton Panthers claim the women’s title. Check out our bumper gallery.
GPS First XV rugby set for winner takes all showdown following Rd 8
GPS First XV rugby: A winner takes all last round clash between Nudgee College and Brisbane State High School GPS First XV has been confirmed. Read how Rd 8 unfolded here.
FQ Far North: Far North Football clubs protest FQ’s semi-final venue change
Football Queensland’s decision to move all semi-final fixtures to Endeavour Park, a neutral venue, has ignited fierce opposition from Far North football clubs.
End of the line for Saints stalwart
The Far North will bid farewell to Saints playing-coach Wes Glass this Saturday after an impactful five years at the helm.
Northern Pride’s finals showdown: A clash of titans at Barlow Park
Eric Smith and Northern Pride’s number one goal was to be a “heavy presence” in the finals and now the opportunity is there to be snatched in a do-or-die finals clash.
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