Netball

State praise for Jets netball success, growth

NETBALL Queensland (NQ) CEO Kate Davies knows the extra pressure the Ipswich Jets face aiming to win consecutive Sapphire Series titles later this year. “They will but it’s nothing like the motivation of backing up and going back-to-back,”...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Supercars return revs up Ipswich’s economic impact

AS the Gold Coast soaks up benefits from the latest Supercars round in Queensland, Ipswich can also take advantage of the return of the national series. After a five-year absence from Ipswich, the Supercars juggernaut will roll back into the city in August next year.

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Downtime vital before history-making Jets fire up

HAVING an off-season break is important for elite netballers, especially after a history-making season and key competition changes. That’s why new Jets coach Megan Lynch is urging her Sapphire Series players to enjoy some downtime and maintain...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

New Jets coach brings diverse approach for success

RECENTLY-appointed Ipswich Jets netball head coach Megan Lynch hopes to retain most of last year’s Sapphire Series grand final-winning squad. She is currently working through the off-season contract renewal and player re-signing processes...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Elite spirit: Extra reward for Jets netball champions, coach

THE history-making Ipswich Jets netballers celebrated their latest awards with a massive announcement. Grand final-winning mentor Paula Stuart has been appointed assistant coach of the Queensland Firebirds national league team. “It’s so...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Grand final glory: History-making Jets give region a lift

HIGH-achieving Ipswich Jets coach Paula Stuart hopes her history-making team helps build a new regional pathway to elite netball. But first it was time to celebrate after the Jets won their maiden Netball Queensland Sapphire Series championship in...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Time to help Jets secure grand final glory

HISTORY-seeking Jets netball mentor Paula Stuart would love to see an army of Ipswich green and white supporters at Sunday night’s Sapphire Series grand final. The extra cheering might just provide the winning edge. After being involved in...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024

Sport

Jets’ netball goal to become final victors

IPSWICH Jets head coach Paula Stuart hopes it’s third time lucky on August 4 when her mighty netball side challenges for another grand final victory. However, it’s anything but luck the astute Stuart and her accomplished team needs in the...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Jets netballers fit for next grand final shot

EVER focused Ipswich Jets captain Steph O’Brien is confident her team is peaking at the right time preparing for another Sapphire Series finals’ campaign. The Jets face the Gold Coast Titans in Sunday night’s major semi-final having finished...

David Lems

17 Jul 2024

Sport

Jets netballers keep eyes on final prize

THE competition-leading Ipswich Jets will wrap up the Sapphire Series netball minor premiership if they beat top two challengers Titans or Thunder in the next fortnight. However, head coach Paula Stuart is more concerned about maintaining winning...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024

Sport

Jets netballers keep rising above challenges

IPSWICH Jets netballer Chloe Litherland had an added reason to enjoy her team’s second Sapphire Series victory in five days. Apart from back playing full games after recovering from knee surgery, Litherland was proud of how her team keeps finding...

David Lems

26 Jun 2024

Sport

Jets still on top after doubleheader fatigue

THE competition-leading Ipswich Jets have 22 days to recover and refocus after splitting their latest fatigue-creating doubleheader series. The Jets suffered their first loss of the Sapphire netball season in going down 56-41 to Thunder at the...

David Lems

29 May 2024

Sport

Jets coach accepts wrong call in late draw

IPSWICH Jets head coach Paula Stuart blamed herself after her competition-leading side was involved in a dramatic draw in the latest Sapphire Series netball duel. The Jets and Bull Sharks finished 66-66 after Stuart said she misjudged the final...

David Lems

22 May 2024

Sport

Unbeaten Jets sharpen up team’s versatility

WHEN you are an astute coach like Paula Stuart and your team has established a solid lead, it’s time to display your experience. Enhancing your team’s versatility by playing people in different positions is one way to achieve that goal. That is...

David Lems

15 May 2024

Sport

St Peters Lutheran College students showcase star qualities

SIX dedicated St Peters Lutheran College Springfield students have been rewarded with recent national and international successes. Fresh from their outstanding performances, there’s more elite opportunities to come. Olivia Galea, Allira Takau...

David Lems

15 May 2024

Sport

Unbeaten Jets rise above 21st party in doubleheader success

A QUALITY Tongan helper, 21st birthday player’s vital return and dependable shooter rising again. The Ipswich Jets faced a testing Sapphire Series netball doubleheader and came up trumps. The Jets remain on top of the ladder after beating last...

David Lems

08 May 2024

Sport

Jets display early character rising to netball victory

A WIN is always welcome, especially when it’s a grand final rematch and you were the team that lost a nail-biter. However, Ipswich Jets netball head coach Paula Stuart was already looking ahead after her team’s season-opening 49-47 Sapphire...

David Lems

24 Apr 2024