Region’s class riders on show at Interschool showcase
A year off hasn’t slowed things down, with over 100 quality riders descending on Toowoomba for the Interschool DDSWQ championships.
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Rockville defies red cards to claim vital TFL point
Despite finding themselves down to nine men, Rockville showed heart to come away with a crucial point against West Wanderers.
Seven things learnt from TRL round five
Among the seven things learnt from TRL round five, is clubs are proving that size matters in this competition.
Newtown launches another A1 quality comeback
Newtown men launch another comeback as Past High women complete a perect start to Toowoomba Hockey’s A1 season.
University defence strangles Warwick to move into second
University men power past Warwick on the back of defence, as South Toowoomba women survive a Goondiwindi scare.
Rangers continue hot Risdon Cup start
Toowoomba Rangers keep pace with top Risdon Cup sides after everything went to plan against Gatton.
GALLERY: All the weekend sport in pictures
Around the grounds in Toowoomba sport, from Interschool equestrian championships and the first round of QSL action for the Mountaineers to Toowoomba Rugby League hit outs and more. See the photos here.
Mixed emotions for Thunder as star player goes down in win
Bittersweet night for the Thunder with another goal of the year contender and a star player going down with injury against Southside.
Mountaineers humbled by Spartans in QSL season opener
Toowoomba Mountaineers start well, but unable to hold out charge of Southern Districts Spartans in QSL season opener.
Capewell rallies behind team as Souths faces tough stretch
Facing an injury crisis, Souths coach Liam Capewell is calling on his players to strongly come out the other side of a testing period.
TRL Premiership round five wrap
All the results, scorers and analysis from the fifth round of the Toowoomba Rugby League Premiership.
Diment leads the way as Valleys continue TRL charge
Brock Diment is making a name for himself as one of the TRL’s most versatile players with another dazzling display against Highfields.
Panthers secure nailbiting win with last-second heroics
It came down to the last seconds, but the Darling Downs Panthers downed last year’s Ruby Series champions in a thrilling contest at home.
Maya keeps rivals at Bay to maintain strong home record
Maya Bay brings up third career win at Clifford Park, Incentivise makes a big impression over staying trip.
Brotherly bonds key to St Albans success
Six brothers and team chemistry have helped St Albans rise to the top of the Toowoomba Football Leagues premier men’s division
Thunder keeper gloves up for milestone game
South West Queensland Thunder keeper Jace Hudson is looking forward to a special milestone match against Southside Eagles
Wheatmen ready to tackle Bears
Dalby Wheatmen have started the Darling Downs rugby season in impressive form but next up is a tricky clash with Bears
Premiership winning coach departs Mustangs
Western Mustangs and U21s coach Eugene Seddon part ways for the remainder of the Hastings Deering Colts season.
Mountaineers ready to restore pride in return to the court
The Toowoomba Mountaineers are looking to get back into the finals picture as their QSL campaign gets underway this weekend.
Nolan going with the Flo as promising filly returns to the track
A 7 ¼ length winner on debut, Go Flo will step out onto the track for the first time in almost 500 days at Clifford Park on Saturday.
Tigers gunning for efficiency ahead of Coolaroo showdown
Toowoomba coach Andrew Farr is calling on his Tigers to improve their ball use or prepare to be punished against a relentless Coolaroo.
The ‘brotherhood’ lifting Goondinwindi to new TRL heights
Goondiwindi is sitting on top of the TRL Premiership standings, with a fresh mentality from former NRL player Travis Waddell to thank.
Top spot on the line for Norths in mens A1 hockey
Norths can take outright first in the Toowoomba Hockey A1 men’s competition in a blockbuster clash with Red Lion.
Gatton battle gamely to seal key Risdon Cup victory over Roma
Goondiwindi Emus and Dalby Wheatmen set the early standards with impressive victories in Risdon Cup.
WEEKEND WARRIORS: Top five performances on the Downs
The Chronicle looks at the top five performances from another huge weekend of sport across the Darling Downs.
Your club’s Meninga Cup players of the season
Who were your club’s best players in the Meninga Cup this season? Ahead of Saturday’s grand final between Tweed Heads Seagulls and Blackhawks, we reveal the players of the season.
Thunder hoping history repeats in bid to keep FFA Cup dream alive
The SWQ Thunder are looking to bounce back as they return to Toowoomba for a crucial FFA Cup clash with Toowong.
Gatton adds Queensland representative in push for women’s title
Already establishing themselves as one of the teams to beat in the TRL women’s competition, Gatton has added a huge name to its ranks.
Wilsonton students blazing a trail on the footy field
Six Wilsonton SHS students have been selected for the Darling Downs U15s team, representing a school first.
“This is my golden ticket”: Spark’s crowning moment
Toowoomba’s Steve Spark made the boxing world take notice with a clinical defeat of Jack Brubaker on the Gallen-Browne undercard.
Goondiwindi‘s unblemished Risdon Cup start prepares for toughest test
The Emus are yet to concede a point in the Risdon Cup, as they prepare for a huge test against Gatton this weekend.
17 goals in two games: Meet the TFL’s most electric young talent
Maddy Lockwood has taken the Toowoomba Football League by storm with her incredible goalscoring feats.
Cougars embrace Bombers challenge in AFLDD return
University is relishing the chance to take on defending premiers South Toowoomba in its return to the Allieds Cup.
Rivals prepare for battle in grand final rematch
A rematch of last year’s COVID Cup grand final headlines round three action of Toowoomba Hockey’s A1 competition.
Panthers buoyed by crowds ahead of Jets showdown
After a round one sellout, the Panthers are again calling on support from their home base with a crucial showdown with the Jets.
Star Toowoomba swimmers produce at nationals
Sienna Deurloo earns a podium finish at the nationals, while Isaac Cooper adds another record to his list.
Mountaineers prepare for first test as rosters continue to build
The Mountaineers women get their first taste of action this weekend, with both the men and women adding new strikepower.
Toowoomba hoping to light spark with new sport
Toowoomba is looking to transform a traditional cricket warm-up into the latest sport to take the region by storm.
The five best sporting performances on the Downs
The Chronicle rates the top five sporting performances across the Darling Downs at the weekend.
Seven things learnt from round two of the TRL
With the TRL back in the swing of things, these are the seven things we learnt from the second round of men and women’s action.
Toowoomba’s premier netball competition returns to court
Toowoomba’s premier netballers return to the court in the Wednesday night competition.
“This fight will steal the show”: Spark ready for war with Brubaker
Gallen vs Browne might be the main event, but Toowoomba’s Steve Spark is looking to steal the show on Wednesday night.
Willowburn dig deep to deny 10-man Rockville
Willowburn had a distinct advantage against Rockville after an early red card, but hard to work hard to secure three TFL points.
Red Lion bites back in sweep of A1 fixtures
After a tough opening round, Red Lion bounced back to form in style against Rangeville in Toowoomba A1 hockey.
Darling Downs boys boom with NRL clubs
It is one of rugby league’s richest resource areas, and now the Darling Downs has another two boom boys working their way through the NRL system.
GALLERY: The weekend sport in pictures
The weekend sport action from around the grounds, from junior league of the Walker Weekend Challenge to the Darling Downs Panthers home court netball win and much more. See the photos here.
Rangers breeze past Roma to remain unbeaten
The Rangers took full advantage of harsh conditions to continue their unbeaten start to the Risdon Cup season.
Mustangs tough day at the office in Sunshine Coast sweep
The Western Mustangs were no match for the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the latest round of QRL statewide fixtures.
Banza’s banger in vain as Thunder heartbroken by Rochedale
Mustafa Banza provided a huge impact off the bench, but the Thunder were left without a point in a cruel finish to their FQPL contest with Rochedale.
Determined Panthers break their winless drought
It’s been close to three years, but the Darling Downs Panthers are back in the winner’s circle in netball’s Ruby Series.
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