‘Best of luck Lily’: Whitsundays local to debut at State of Origin
A Whitsundays young gun has made the team to represent our state at the Women’s State of Origin. Will you be there to support her?
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Brother of a NSW Blue to spearhead Qld schoolboys
The brother of a NSW Blues player will spearhead the Queensland schoolboys at the ARSSL championships. Enjoy our deep dive into his style of play — along with an insight into his 14-15 years Maroons’ teammates.
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.
South Queensland break drought after last-minute thriller against NQ
South Queensland claimed a historic double over their North Queensland rivals in dramatic circumstances. Find out how, plus all the analysis, talking points and top players from both intrastate clashes.
5 biggest talking points from Capras win over Cutters
The CQ Capras came from behind to beat the Mackay Cutters in the Hostplus Cup’s Rivalry Round on Saturday. Check out the key moments that played out in the hard-fought clash in Rockhampton.
In photos: Faces of Capras, Cutters showdown in Rockhampton
The CQ Capras and Mackay Cutters clashed in the Hostplus Cup’s Rivalry Round at Rockhampton’s Rugby Park. See who we snapped at the ground.
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.
OFFICIAL: Major Mackay sporting club to almost double footprint
A major Mackay sporting club has the green light to push ahead on expansion plans that will take place over three stages. See the designs, what’s coming.
SQUAD ANALYSIS: 2024 North Queensland women’s Aussie rules
North Queensland has gathered the region’s greatest female Aussie rules footballers to take on their southern rivals in the annual representative clash. Read more about every NQ player.
Hometown celebrates world title win of Liam ‘The Prodigy’ Paro
At 13 Liam Paro parked his “bottom up on the kitchen bench” and told his mum he would one day be a world champion, see how friends, family reflect on the cheeky, good-natured boy who became a winner.
Draft watch: Qld footy’s top U16 boys talents revealed
With a focus on the 2026 AFL draft and beyond, we run the rule over the talent brewing in the Suns’ U16 boys academy. Read our profiles of the top prospects and discover every player’s strengths.
In pictures – QRSS 13-15 years and 16-18 years Touch State Championship
Photo gallery: More than 50 images from the QRSS 13-15 years and 16-18 years Touch State Championships staged at Whites Hill Reserves.
Defensive juggernauts go head-to-head in QLD Cup regional final
MA Olympic’s women face their biggest challenge of 2024 when they take on Mackay Lions in the regional final of the Queensland Cup. Find out Olympic’s secret weapons for the second half.
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.
Aaron Payne Cup, Cowboys Challenge Teams of the Week 3
The standout performers of week three of the Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge competitions have been celebrated. Meet the emerging stars of the Cowboys’ backyard.
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.
Everything you need to know for Women’s State of Origin game 3
Australia’s best female rugby league stars will call Townsville home for the week leading into the Women’s State of Origin decider on June 27. Find out how to get tickets and be involved.
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.
REPLAYS: Speedy Jorgensen helps Mackay SHS take derby honours
Mackay SHS have done the double over their cross-town rivals after an impressive Cowboys Challenge success was followed by a Payne Cup win inspired by their winger. Relive all the action.
Watch replays: Unbeaten Bears march on in Payne Cup domination
The Bears have claimed a clean sweep of the first round of Payne Cup pool games, and saved their best for last taking down Trinity Bay High in emphatic. Find out who starred and watch the REPLAYS.
Generation Next: Qld footy’s brightest U16 girls talents profiled
With an eye to the 2026 AFLW draft and beyond, we run the rule over all the talent developing in the Suns’ U16 girls academy. Discover the top prospects and strengths of every player.
Watch replays: Saints fly home to deny brave Mareeba
Their undefeated run through the Payne Cup was given an almighty scare, but St Augustine’s have kept it in tact with a sizzling second half. Watch the REPLAYS.
‘I think we’re ready’: Calls for major change to Women’s Origin
A leading voice in rugby league has called for a major change to the female version of the sport’s greatest spectacle. Find out what players want to introduce to the State of Origin arena.
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.
Dream come true: Wyer’s legacy lives on in touching act
A North Queensland netball club has come together to reveal new uniforms which pay tribute to Indigenous culture and the memory of their late founder.
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.
200+ PHOTOS: Every snap from the 2024 Foley Shield
The 2024 Foley Shield was one for the history books, with Townsville clinching a double over Mackay and Cairns in unheard of circumstances. See over 200 action and social pics in our MEGA GALLERY.
PHOTOS: Mackay hosts Townsville in bumper 2024 Foley Shield clash
The 2024 Foley Shield made history, with plenty of captivating footy on display. See all the crowd and action snaps. GALLERY 4 OF 4.
GALLERY: Townsville’s clash with Mackay for Foley Shield bragging rights
The 2024 Foley Shield made history, with plenty of captivating footy on display. See all the crowd and action snaps. GALLERY 3 OF 4.
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.
PHOTOS: Mackay’s Foley Shield clash with Cairns
The 2024 Foley Shield made history, with plenty of captivating footy on display. See all the crowd and action snaps. GALLERY 1 OF 4.
PICS: Mackay takes on Cairns in the Foley Shield
The 2024 Foley Shield made history, with plenty of captivating footy on display. See all the crowd and action snaps. GALLERY 2 OF 4.
Queensland 19s Emerging Squad features 24 super kids
Here’s 24 reasons the Queensland Maroons women’s program was in great condition following the naming of the Queensland Under 19 Emerging Squad.
Foley Shield 2024: Final decision split with three-way tie
It all came down to the final seconds of the final game for the Foley Shield but history has been made in the most extraordinary fashion in Mackay. Find out what happened >>>>
Meninga Cup: Players of the Finals after two sudden death games
Meninga Cup: Who were the Players of the Finals after two elimination blockbusters this weekend? Revealed here, along with all the big moments.
Ipswich Jets soar into finals after Cutters clash
The Ipswich Jets defeated the Mackay Cutters 38-32 in a semi-final spectacle on Sunday at the North Ipswich Reserve. See over 50 of the best pictures from the contest here. PICTURE GALLERY
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.
Foley Shield: Players to watch ahead of NQ’s biggest rivalries
It is one of the biggest weekends in rugby league in North Queensland and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Read about the top players to watch from each region.
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.
‘Being chased down’: South Coast Netball bring home gold
South Coast Netball has continued its five-year reign of Queensland School Sport, comfortably taking out the 13-15 years and 16-19 years divisions at this year’s State Championships. Hear from the coach, plus see the MVPs from every team and who made the state squads:
Meninga Cup’s most improved players as finals’ looms
Meninga Cup’s most improved rugby league players revealed here from every club ahead of the semi-finals which start on Saturday.
Tongan wrecking ball brought to tears ahead of Cowboys debut
Viliami Vailea and his dad shared a few tears as the 21-year-old broke the news that he would make his Cowboys debut against the Dolphins. Read about the touching moment he called home.
STATE STARS: We name Football QLD’s leading scorers and players
FOOTBALL WRAP: As more competitions across the Sunshine State return to action the Golden Boot race is heating up. Check out our list of top goal scorers and star players here.
‘Mr Competitive’: Why former cop is chasing swim glory for Mackay
After a policing career which has taken him from Belfast to Mackay, Sergeant Nigel Dalton is now set to take a small team of swimmers to Darwin to compete in the National Masters Swimming Championships. DETAILS.
Revealed: Australia’s new national cricket competition
A new national tournament with $80,000 prize money and an IPL-style auction – for amateur cricketers – has been unveiled. Discover all the exclusive details and how to nominate.
In photos: Did we snap you at The Archer at Callaghan Park
Punters headed to Rockhampton’s Callaghan Park for the annual running of The Archer, Queensland regional racing’s richest race. See if we snapped you in the crowd.
Ex-AFL player & Div 1 US College stars: Flag Football Nationals guide
Teams from across the country will descend on Brisbane this weekend for Australia’s biggest Flag Football Nationals to date. Packed with cross-code names, get a full breakdown of every state’s roster plus the players you can’t miss. Full details inside.
Finalists decided, NRL boys in Team of the Week
Meninga Cup Team of the Week features Broncos, Cowboys NRL signings – along with who will play in this weekend’s semi-finals.
90+ pics: Slater, Gilmore among showstoppers at Gold Coast Pro 2024
World champions have been joining the line up at Snapper Rocks for the 2024 Gold Coast Pro. See the full gallery
150+ faces: Who was watching, playing at Qld hockey champs
As 14 teams contested two divisions at the state under-18 men’s hockey championships in Rockhampton, we were there to capture the action on and off the field. PHOTOS.
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