TRL TALK: Why cross-town rivals fire up for Brett Johnson Memorial
REVEALED: Why annual Brett Johnson Memorial clashes ignite the league passions of Brothers and Souths – plus all the star players, stat leaders, injuries and talking points from TRL.
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Girl power: 50+ female junior stars to watch in TJRL competition
Rising stars: From under-13 to under-17, here are more than 40 female players with bright futures in Toowoomba Junior Rugby League. Find out who cracked the list from your club.
GPS First XI football’s players of the week; Rd 1 debut boys
GPS First XI football: The Southport School sounded a premiership alarm in round 1 as Queensland’s top schoolboy competition returned in stunning fashion. See who starred for all eight schools here.
Downhill pain, uphill gain: Locals defend Toowoomba marathon crowns
The history making winners of the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Marathon have revealed the toughest part of the big race and it’s not what you would expect. Get an inside look at what it takes to conquer the mountain plus every race result here.
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Early prediction: Why Gatton already have hand on premiership
The 2025 TRL season is only three-weeks-old but there have already been plenty of flashpoints. From early premiership contenders to fallen giants here’s our look at the TRL Talking Points, including an early title tip.
Rookie once forced out of league rises to Maroons debut
Forced out of rugby league at a young age Jada Ferguson will cap her return to the game she always loved in emphatic style this Thursday. Read about the young star’s journey from athletic junior to State of Origin rookie here.
Colts 1 club rugby Rd 4: Norths’ matchwinner, Bond bash down
Colts 1 club rugby: Round 4 saw Norths defeat old foes Brothers on the siren, GPS snare their second successive win and Bond University hold off a fast-finishing University outfit. All the thrills and spills here.
GPS First XI football: Players to Watch includes boom Roar rookies
The GPS First XI football players to watch include a boom rookie duo from Churchie, an awesome foursome from Nudgee College, an exciting Toowoomba Grammar teen and a prodigy from BBC. FULL LIST
Dalby Devils junior inks deal with St George Illawarra Dragons
A former country Queensland rugby league star who has drawn comparison’s to the late Carl Webb has put pen to paper on a deal with St George Illawarra Dragons. Read about the young star’s journey here.
Easter treat: Tennis stars serve up big hits at annual tournament
Serving up some of Queensland and Australia’s best amateur tennis players – the Easter Gold Cup finals are sure to be exciting. Check out all the action from the early rounds here.
Pain for Paix as Broncos drop Toowoomba hooker to bench
Eager to avoid a third straight defeat Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire has overhauled his squad with Toowoomba talent Cory Paix dropped. Find out who replaced the former St Mary’s league star here.
Squad analysis: Darling Downs Crows ready to fly in rep season
REP STARS: With the new SEQ Aussie rules junior rep season just around the corner we’ve run the rule over every Darling Downs Crows squad member – including the U15 young guns waiting in the wings. Find out how your favourite player will contribute here.
30 UNDER 21: First grade club rugby’s best emerging talent
Young talent time: Who were the top rugby rookies aged 21 or below contesting the StoreLocal Hospital Cup first grade competition? The best of the best named here from all nine clubs.
Langer Trophy schoolboy stunner as final eight is locked and loaded
Langer Trophy schoolboy stunner: Outsiders Stretton SC win historic entry into the elite rugby league competition, while a Dolphins’ academy forward played the house down for Redcliffe SHS. More here on the frantic qualifiers.
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