In pictures: Snaps from QISSN 2024 carnival featuring boys, girls finals
Three-peat champions Canterbury College and St James College feature in our mega gallery from the 2024 QISSN carnival in Townsville. See the 100+ snaps inside (part 2):
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‘Set the benchmark’: History-making QISSN for southeast duo
Two of SEQ’s top netball schools have made QISSN history this week, taking home the prestigious division one honours for a third consecutive year. Full story and pictures inside:
50 photos: Faces of Qld Country Rugby Championships in Rockhampton
More than 1000 athletes from under-13 to open age groups are competing at the three-day carnival, the largest event of its kind ever staged. See who is playing and who is watching in our gallery.
100+ snaps: All the action from QISSN 2024 carnival
The 2024 QISSN tournament has come to a close, with Canterbury College (girls) and St James College (boys) taking out division one honours. Catch up on the action with our mega gallery from throughout the week. 100+ pictures inside (part1):
REVEALED: Top male and female footballers of 2024 NPLQ so far
We’re ranking the 100 best male and female players of the 2024 NPLQ season so far. Find out where each star is ranked here.
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.
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.
Payten backs players in for Origin, reveals late Cowboys team change
North Queensland has made a late change to the team for Friday night while Todd Payten threw his Origin support behind Dearden and Robson. Read the latest from Cowboys HQ.
FQPL WRAP: Who from your club cracked our star players list?
With teams and clubs jostling for supremacy across the Sunshine State, Football Queensland has named the top players and MiniRoos teams. Find out who cracked the list here.
Winners crowned at QLD Schoolboys rugby league, state squads revealed
See which young guns earned state team honours after four days of intense schoolboys rugby league on the Gold Coast. Plus hear from the winning coaches on their triumphs, including how a nasty head knock that left one player in hospital fired Met North’s hunger for gold.
Why Cotter is confident Dearden will get job done for QLD
Reuben Cotter has thrown his full support behind Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden to step up for his state and deliver Queensland its fourth Origin series in five years. Find out why.
Deep dive: Stars to watch at Aus Interschool Surfing Titles
More than 2000 of the country’s best young surfers will compete in the inaugural Australian Interschools Surfing Championships on the Gold Coast. We reveal the must-watch stars who will make history here.
Watch: Cruel twist in Qld sport star’s Olympics call up
An elite young sportsman scored a spot on the Australian Olympic Team but a shocking accident means he’ll be watching from the sidelines. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Outside back set for club debut after Cowboys winger ruled out
An outside back is in line for his club debut after a Cowboys winger was ruled out of Saturday night’s Magic Round clash with the Rabbitohs. Read the latest team news.
Payten feeling the pressure as Cowboys brace for Brisbane battle
The Cowboys coach conceded the entire club were feeling the pressure as they brace for a brutal must-win battle on Saturday night. Read the latest out of Cowboys HQ.
Townsend weighs in on NSW halves debate, Cows’ outside noise
Cowboys halfback Chad Townsend has weighed in on the NSW Blues halfback debate with the state in the midst of a playmaker injury crisis just weeks out from Origin. Find out who he’d pick.
FOOTBALL WRAP: We name QLD’s top footballers and volunteers
STATE WRAP: From Cairns to the Gold Coast we’re shining a light on the state’s best grassroots competition. Find out who from your club cracked our top male and female players list here.
Connell Cup Team of the Season revealed
Queensland Maroons’ fans take note: The future is in good hands given the quality of our Connell Cup under-17 Team of the Season. Story here.
Meninga Cup Team of the Season; tribute to 80 other high achievers
Meninga Cup Team of the Season: How healthy is Queensland’s State of Origin future? Just look at this stacked Meninga under-19s Team of the Season which also highlights another 80 players who could have made it. READ HERE.
REVEALED: Queensland’s 2024 Schoolgirls rugby league teams
Queensland has named its 15/16s and 17/18s Schoolgirls rugby league teams following the state championships in Townsville. Catch up on the tournament and see who made the cut.
‘Not guaranteed a spot’: QLD netballer’s motivation for 2024 nationals
Eighteen-year-old netball sensation Jayden Molo admits missing out on selection into the 2023 AIS squad served as much needed motivation to work harder. Twelve months later, the teen has ticked off another goal in her netball career. Read her story here:
‘Never want to leave’: Why ‘Robbo’ could be a Cowboy for life
Robson declared he never wants to leave North Queensland – except maybe to pull on a Blues jersey – while Dearden welcomed the return of Townsend. Read the latest from Cowboys HQ.
McIntyre reveals why David Fifita won’t be distracted on Sunday
Cowboys forward Sam McIntyre has shot down suggestions his former teammate and Gold Coast star David Fifita will be at all off his game on Sunday. Find out how the Cowboys are preparing.
Injury-ravaged Cowboys sign NRL outside back to bolster squad
The Cowboys have signed an outside back to join the club immediately on a deal that will keep him in North Queensland until the end of the 2025 season.
SPOTLIGHT: Football QLD honours best and brightest women in sport
WOMEN IN SPOTLIGHT: Football Queensland is celebrating the Sunshine State’s best female players, coaches and volunteers. Find out who picked up major awards from your club here.
What Clifford’s ‘super special’ return means for Cowboys
One of North Queensland’s favourite sons made his Cowboys return on Saturday night. Go inside the sheds and read what Clifford had to say after his emotional comeback.
Why Cowboys champion could be kept out of starting side
A line-up reshuffle seems to have unlocked the best out of some of Todd Payten’s men ahead of a vital Queensland derby meeting with the Dolphins. Read what the coach had to say on Friday.
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