2025 QRSS calendar released exposing key clashes
The 2025 Queensland Representative School Sport calendar has been released, with some surprise clashes posing questions for many cross-code athletes across the state. View the full list:
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100+ names: Queensland footy’s top junior talents revealed
Discover the Suns academy names from across Queensland vying to crack onto draft boards now and in years to come, with the AFL and AFLW drafts upon us.
Seahawks elect new board, president
The North Gold Coast Seahawks have welcomed a former NBL1 Men’s head coach back – this time as President – one year on from his sensational axing. Full story:
50 of Aussie sport’s worst and most divisive jerseys since 2000
From Manly’s Pride jerseys in 2022 through to Hawthorn’s Power Rangers outfit in 2015, sporting tops have long divided public opinion. We take a look at 50 of the worst and most divisive since 2000.
The making of Gold Coast’s latest academy stud
He won a VFL premiership at 16 as his mum worked three jobs to support him, now he is set to join the Suns and has a martial arts background to thank for it. Go inside the rise of Leo Lombard ahead of the national draft.
Discarded Sun chasing lifeline at North Melbourne
A former Gold Coast forward has been granted permission to train with North Melbourne’s main group as pre-season training begins.
‘Inequalities everywhere’: Why AFL draft changes are misguided
The contentious changes to academy bidding in 2025 are under the spotlight ahead of the AFL draft. Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans explains why the league needs more perspective.
Qld’s 40+ top junior female cricketers from U15-19 revealed
Meet the Queens of female youth cricket, 40+ elite U15-19 years players storming through the ranks en-route to representing Queensland. FULL LIST
Transfers hub: Movers and shakers of Sapphire, Ruby 2025
The rumour mill is churning a mere three months post-2024 Sapphire Series grand final. While players reveal their new colours, coaches are getting a look at what their squads can achieve in 2025. Full story and transfers hub inside:
Star snubbed by Super Rugby signs with international powerhouse
One of Queensland’s most exhilarating amateur rugby talents is off to the US after years of being snubbed by Super Rugby clubs. Inside his journey to an unlikely professional deal.
Junior spotlight: Gold Coast’s top U17 Div 2 cricketers revealed
They are the budding next generation that will shape the future of Gold Coast Cricket. Discover the Cricket Gold Coast players to watch here from the top two open divisions.
REVEALED: Which future NRL stars made Schoolboys Cup team of the year
After two weeks of campaigning and voting, this is the NRL Schoolboys Cup team of the year as voted by you. The future is looking rather bright for a few NRL clubs – find out which ones here.
NRL fan special: The top Qld teens set for takeoff at your club
NRL fan special: Here’s the top Qld teens set for takeoff at your NRL club in 2025 – and beyond. The story includes a deep dive into Broncos, Dolphins, Titans and Cowboys youth players.
Four codes, 100+ future stars: The top SEQ footy schoolgirls we saw in ‘24
Four code schoolgirl footy special: Here’s the top 100 cream of the crop schoolgirls we saw this season across SEQ rugby league, rugby union, the football and Aussie rules matches. FULL LIST
Players to Watch: 50+ excitement machines set to light up All Schools rugby 7s
The All Schools Rugby 7s tournament has unearthed star sisters Teagan and Maddison Levi. Who’s up next? Named here are more than 50 real deal x-factor players to watch in this weekend’s bumper event. FULL LIST
The top 170 SEQ schoolboy league players from Years 7-10 revealed
NRL clubs take note: Here’s the top 170 schoolboy SEQ junior rugby league players from Years 7-10 we saw while covering the 2024 season.
WATCH: Social media star’s ‘fearless’ new Suns ink
AFL social media star Daniel Gorringe has pledged his permanent support to Gold Coast Suns’ divisive new look, as the ‘fearless’ rebrand was officially unveiled on Friday. See the video.
First look: Suns reveal new guernsey and fans react
The Gold Coast Suns have revealed its new guernsey as part of the club’s rebrand and the fans have had their say. See it first here.
‘Break some records’: Suns set for 2025 fixture win
Ahead of the AFL’s full fixture release, discover why records are expected to tumble on the Gold Coast in 2025.
‘Insane position’: The key reason Noble couldn’t resist lure of Suns
Ex-Collingwood player John Noble has opened up what appealed to him about the Gold Coast Suns and why he believes the club is set for a AFL premiership tilt. More here.
Toward The Games
Nova Brisbane’s breakfast co-host David ‘Luttsy’ Lutteral and The Courier-Mail editor Chris Jones chronicle Brisbane’s transformation into an Olympic city.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
The Lowdown Podcast with Brodie Smith and Tom Rockliff
Every week of the AFL season, discusses footy’s big issues and the personalities behind the players who make the game tick.
Fantastic photos: 3Ptag 100+ image picture gallery
Fantastic photos: See more than 120 of the best images taken at the bumper 3Ptag event staged in Logan here in our picture gallery.
Club cricket: Top teen shines; Ipswich schoolboy, Scorchers star fire
Australia’s best young batsman did it again while a teen trio shone bright across Taverners and Queensland Premier cricket. See who starred across all the grades here.
In pictures: All Schools Queensland athletics championships
See all the photos from the All Schools Queensland track and field championships.
Gout Gout fires and a star is born as it rains records at the All Schools
Gout Gout fired and a jumps’ Star was Born as records tumbled left, right and centre during an explosive day 3 at the Queensland All Schools track and field championships. All you need to know here.
Ex-NRL star’s impressive heavyweight KO
Alex Leapai Jr, a promising NRL front-rower before making the switch to boxing, has impressed with a dominant knockout.
Broken jaw hero back for Aussie title blockbuster
He has dethroned Tim Tszyu as Australian boxing’s pound-for-pound king. Now Jai Opetaia is coming home to continue his destruction in a world-title coup for the Gold Coast.
Forgotten champ, 59, vows to ‘KO Jake Paul’
Days after the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson sideshow, another fight has stunned the boxing world as a 59-year-old veteran vowed revenge.
‘Rigged’: Hollywood icon drops Tyson bomb
One of the baddest men in Hollywood has gone public with an explosive theory after seeing close friend Michael Tyson flop.
$6bn Olympic plan: Gov shuts down bold private bid to rescue 2032 Games
A Miles Government minister has all but shut down plans for an Olympic mega precinct with a stunning 60,000-seat waterfront stadium, revealing tenders had already been issued for the QSAC upgrades. TAKE OUR POLL
‘Worked my butt off, gave my all’: Raygun breaks silence
Aussie breakdancer ‘Raygun’ says the vitriol she’s copped since the Paris Olympics has been devastating because she thought her routine would bring joy but instead it opened the door “to so much hate”.
‘So crazy’: Next stop for youngest gold medallist
There’s only one thing a 14-year-old Olympic gold medallist can do after the Games are done and that’s what’s on Arisa Trew’s mind.
‘Full-circle moment’: Fox’s achievement hits home
Canoe superstar Jess Fox has enjoyed the arrival home as an Olympic gold medallist before, but this time it was her sister’s turn.
Surf champion Poole reveals next move after comeback falls short
Former Ironman champion Matt Poole’s stunning Iron Series comeback quest fell short. He opens up on what went wrong and what the future holds.
Sports star reveals why he’s out of retirement and ‘dangerous’
Ironman champion Matt Poole has opened up on being “lost” when his career ended – and the one thing luring him out of retirement. Read what’s behind his return
Coolangatta Gold: Ironwoman champion forced to withdraw in first leg
A young gun duo have claimed their first Coolangatta Gold Short Course titles, while a defending Ironwoman champion finds herself watching on from the shore after being forced to withdraw in the first leg of the main Long Course event. All the latest from the 2024 Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold inside.
Wakeboarding world champs set for Coast return as local hero rises
The Wakeboarding World Championships are set to return to the Gold Coast soon after a local hero clinched the 2024 crown. Discover the details of the event’s future here.
Daniel Ricciardo is living his best life
Following his unceremonious exit from the F1 grid, Daniel Ricciardo has been keeping busy, including a wild day in Buffalo.
‘Sucks to be Tom Brady’s kid’: Son’s shock call
NFL legend Tom Brady has left jaws on the floor after attending an NBA game in New York with his 17-year-old son Jack.
The sad state of the Cowboys and can KC go unbeaten?
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys lament a lost season, with the amazing stats showing why, and can the Chiefs go unbeaten the rest of the way?
Viral NFL star sends Raygun a message
Days after going viral for his Raygun celebration, an NFL star has made some huge claims about the Olympic breakdancer.
Luckless galloper gets new rider for The Gong
Territory Express will have a new rider with trainer Paul Niceforo desperate for a change of luck in The Gong at Kembla Grange.
$3000 bargain buy wins Mooloolaba Cup
A horse purchased for just $3000 scored the $160,000 Mooloolaba Cup to take his career record to eight wins from 15 starts.
Beriman has Moment of joy after frustrating day
After losing her ride in the Melbourne Cup, Nikita Beriman was having a tough day at her adopted home track until she struck in the feature Swiss Ace Plate at the Sunshine Coast.
Kimochi adds to Yulong’s Group 1 spring silverware
Yulong added another Group 1 success to its spring haul when $2.2m purchase Kimochi took out the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield.
Warner’s dream team win in comeback alongside legend
Candice Warner has kicked off her comeback to sport as part of a dream team now planning to tackle more events after their first-up success.
Young stars on the rise at NSW Athletics Open, U23, Junior meet
They are some of Australian athletics most exciting talent. Youngsters on the rise and chasing a place in the spotlight – and Aussie teams – at NSW championships this month.
‘I’m not going to be a one hit wonder’: Little’s big plans
Sydney athletics star MacKenzie Little never doubted herself but she still shocked a few people at the Tokyo Olympics. And she plans on surprising a few more this year.
‘Unlucky’ teen chasing Aussie selection – and shirt
This teenager has been selected in three Australian teams in two years but doesn’t have a single piece of Aussie kit to show for it – or any sort of memory of it.
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