‘Shows where we need to go’: How Devils plan to bounce back
After going down to Port Melbourne on Saturday, Tassie is readying itself for their biggest test yet. One of the key players points out where her side needs to improve.
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WSL star opens up on return from ‘heartbreaking’ injuries
After playing just 27 minutes over the past three seasons, Launceston United striker Montana Leonard has opened up on her emotional journey through two knee constructions as she made a perfect return to the pitch.
Watch replay: Cripps withstand valiant Suns fightback
Cripps may have headed in as favourites but a young Suns outfit proved in defeat that even they can match it with a premiership contender. Watch the REPLAY here.
Sport Shorts: CTPL finals race to go to the death
The race for a CTPL finals spot will go down to the final day of the regular season on Sunday, while the junior winners have been crowned at the Devonport Triathlon Get all the latest from across the state in Sport Shorts.
Devils given valuable ‘reality check’ in Port defeat
The toughest lessons are often the most valuable, and that’s the viewpoint Tasmania Devils’ women are taking after they were outclassed by Port Melbourne at UTAS Stadium on Saturday.
How all-round gun will juggle footy, cricket on chaotic weekend
A Launceston gun faces the superhuman task of playing in the CTPL cricket final, just a day after wearing ‘The Map’ in football. Here’s how she will tackle her busy weekend.
The key players set to shape NPL, WSL seasons
From the well known stars and rising stars to the imports with a point to prove, these are the players to watch during the NPL Tasmania and Women’s Super League seasons.
Meet Australia’s next motorsport stars
With the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend in Melbourne, we reveal the country’s young guns hoping to follow in the footsteps of Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan. These are our best motorsport young talents.
Scolyer overcomes injury heartache as Adkins aims for Games
Sprint star Chelsea Scolyer overcame injury heartache to retain her 100m title, while another teenager rewrote Tasmania’s javelin record books in her first open event. Catch up on the state titles in Launceston here.
Sport Shorts: CTPL finals spot goes down to wire
The battle for the fourth and last CTPL finals spot will go down to the wire next week, after outright victories on Saturday threw the race wide open. Get the latest around the state in our Sport Shorts column.
Watch replay: Cavaliers extract revenge in impressive second-half display against Hawks
Just one undefeated team remains in the TNL after two Cavaliers young defenders starred in Friday’s grand final rematch win over Hawks. Watch the REPLAY here.
Why Leake’s AFL debut could be history in the making
James Leake will become the third Launceston Blues product taken in the 2023 draft to make his AFL debut this weekend. It caps a Tassie ‘trifecta’ which could be unprecedented.
VOTE: The most influential women in Tassie sport
From leadership in the front office to star studded displays, we’ve listed the most influential women in Tassie sport to help celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday. Cast your vote here.
Revealed: Tasmania’s top-16 young sailors
Tasmanian young guns are the ruling the waves as national and world champions. Here’s the list of the state’s young stars making their mark on sailing.
Lleyton Hewitt courtside as son Cruz falls in Launceston final
One of Australia’s greatest tennis players was courtside for his son’s first final, but even the presence of Lleyton couldn’t propel Cruz Hewitt to victory in Sunday’s Launceston International decider.
Watch replays: Blues back on track after 42-goal crushing
Kingston has responded to two defeats to start its season with a couple of big responses – this time a convincing defeat of the South East Suns. Watch the double-header REPLAYS here.
Sport Shorts: Footy legend given Icon status at Hall of Fame
A footy legend has been given Icon status in the Hall of Fame, while Matt Kuhnemann made his return to cricket in the CTPL. See the details.
Leading ‘The Map’ an honour for former AFLW gun
She’s played at the highest level, but captaining her state in her first senior game in ‘The Map’ will be a special moment for Devonport gun Sarah Skinner.
100+ faces: All the glitz and glamour from the Launceston Cup
Launceston’s biggest race day is here. This is your one stop shop for all the fashion, colour, and of course racing from the track as it happens.
How less women’s teams could prove blessing in disguise
A team has folded and a handful of others struggling for numbers, as the north’s women’s football structure faces a major upheaval. But some believe less teams could be a blessing in disguise for the women’s game long term.
Aussie tennis star continues to find best form
An Australian Open doubles champion has continued to build in his return from a long injury lay off to claim the Burnie International in dominant fashion.
Watch replays: Commanding Cavs claim third-straight TNL scalp
A massive 58-goal individual display has led the Cavaliers to another victory as their hot start to the season continued against the Suns. Watcg the double-header REPLAYS here.
‘We chased him’: How Glenorchy recruited a favourite son
A favourite Glenorchy son has returned to the nest just in time for the 2025 season. Read how it came about.
Run home: Key players in race for CTPL Women’s finals
There is just three rounds to go in the Cricket Tasmania Premier League women’s competition before the big dance with the season expected to finish on a grand final preview.
Local footy women’s team saved after public cry for help
A reigning premier’s bid for support to keep its flag defence alive has reached a resolution. See what happened.
How Cavs star returned to netball after ‘car crash’-like injuries
Cavaliers co-captain Deanna Wadley thought she’d never play netball again after suffering horrific knee and leg injuries in a game. After a 638-day test of resilience, she’s back playing the game she loves. Here’s her story.
How new look Roos plan to overcome summer of change
It’s been an off-season of massive changes at Clarence with around “10 senior players” moving on from the club. But new coach Grant Fagan is excited by the opportunities for the younger brigade.
Tassie young gun destroys top seed at Burnie International
A receiving a wildcard into the Burnie International, Tassie teenager Alicia Dale declared she wanted to draw the top seed. After doing just that, she seized the chance with the biggest win of her career on Wednesday.
How new clubhouse can help spark northern tennis
Launceston Tennis’ new clubhouse has been more than 30 years in the making. And its opening should help Tennis Tasmania shore up the Launceston International’s future when it returns from hiatus next week.
Why Launceston basketball boss thinks critical courts are ‘years’ away
A number of infrastructure proposals are being funded to help fix the problem, but Launceston’s basketball boss believes the courts they need to solve the shortage crisis could be “four years” away.
Run home: Key players in race for CTPL finals
As we close in to the pointy end of the Cricket Tasmania Premier League, four teams are still a chance to claim the fourth and last spot in the finals race. We profile your side’s key players.
The little piece of history Cygnet is chasing in 2025
As the 2025 Southern Football League draws even closer, the chance to create another piece of history is motivating Cygnet in pre-season. We go inside the club’s pre-season.
Why Bombers believe zones, not points, is northern footy’s best hope
The player points system won’t give them many issues, but North Launceston believes a greater northern zone system remains football’s best way forward as it begins a tough restructure.
‘Extremely disappointing’: SFL club forced to withdraw women’s team
A Southern Football League club has been forced to withdraw its women’s team for the 2025 season but not all is lost with the future still looking bright. Here’s why.
Tasmanian footy clubs mourn loss of cherished clubman
Local footy clubs in northern Tasmania are mourning the loss of a 21-year-old teammate who died suddenly over the weekend. He has been remembered as a great clubman.
Lions snag Brownlow Medallist for opening round
Huonville will begin their road to redemption with arguably one of the biggest named AFL players of the modern era when they take on New Norfolk in round 1.
‘Silly amounts of money’: Scottsdale pushing for Player Points System changes
Scottsdale is talking with the NTFA to make alterations to the Player Points System, adamant it doesn’t deter Premier League players defecting to lower division clubs offering “silly amounts of money”.
Dale’s ‘hard work paying off’ with Burnie International wildcard
A Hobart teenager’s brilliant recent form has been rewarded with a Burnie International wildcard. And she wants to draw a high seed to get the best experience possible after her junior success.
Watch replays: Devon eclipses South East Suns, TNL Rd 2
Co-captain Gemma Collyer has put the brakes on the South East Suns in her new role as Devon rocketed to the top of the TNL table with back-to-back wins. Watch Opens and U19 REPLAYS.
Watch replays: Hawks start TNL premiership defence in style
The defending TNL champions, the Northern Hawks, kick started its premiership defence off on the right note as apart of a blockbuster round one fixture. Watch every REPLAY here.
Christensen channels Cats premiership style for Hobart
New Hobart coach Allen Christensen has given an insight into what he’s brought to pre-season during his first summer in charge of the Tigers and he’s turned to some lessons learnt at the top level.
Scottsdale coach keen to extend deal to oversee Premier League initiation
New coach Rickie Dolliver is under no illusions it’ll take time to get Scottsdale up to Premier League speed. Which is why the former Belconnen mentor already wants to extend his deal into a third year.
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