Rugby League

Finchie, Isi, Shane unite in new-look Bombers approach

NEW Fassifern Bombers A-Grade coach Wayne “Finchie” Finch is eager to launch pre-season training this week, reuniting with another rugby league warrior. Finchie is part of a new-look senior coaching team with experienced clubman Shane Gillett...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Bombers secure one of best coaches from Swifts

THE Fassifern Bombers have completed a major coup, securing the services of master coach Wayne Finch for the 2025 Rugby League Ipswich season. Finch has accepted the head coaching role, taking over from former Bombers mentor Luke Pollock who is off...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Winning Ipswich school’s ongoing player care

AFTER Ipswich State High School (ISHS) ’s most successful rugby league year, one respected leader is already planning how to best look after his players moving into 2025. Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton is proud of how his ISHS Academy...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Jets on rise with pre-season boost

THE Ipswich Jets started pre-season training this week searching for a new captain, backed by impressive recruiting and with revitalized state league prospects for 2025. Head coach Tye Ingebrigtsen had every reason to feel upbeat launching his first...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Coaching stability: Brothers out to improve on rare feat

BROTHERS face a mighty challenge in 2025 replicating this year’s Rugby League Ipswich grand final grand slam achievement. Winning the A, Reserve and C-Grade men’s deciders on the same afternoon was a remarkable feat. However, Brothers are aiming...

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

C Grade vital to building club strength

BROTHERS C-Grade co-coach Jordan Oldfield knows the importance of lower division teams in maintaining club strength and unity. From past seasons where the C-Grade division often attracted older or more social players, recent competitions have featured younger and faster footballers.

David Lems

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Ronnie’s richly deserved reward after ‘amazing job’

IN an auditorium with people recognizing a national feat, one elated spectator said quietly smiling and full of pride. However, NRL Hall of Fame recipient Veronica “Ronnie” White didn’t expect to receive a medallion honouring her outstanding contribution.

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

‘Exceptional’ Shalom plots exciting future

SHE’S the Ipswich schoolgirls sensation destined to play for the Brisbane Broncos and in more Queensland Reds games in the near future. She also possesses the football qualities required to represent national teams in rugby league and rugby union...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Great photos: Samoan teams celebrate at Ipswich carnival

HUNDREDS of players from regions around Queensland and overseas showcased their talents at the fourth annual Rugby League Samoa Queensland carnival at the Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve. The impressive array of skill was enjoyed by supportive...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Ipswich

‘Unique gift’ becomes ‘incredible’ for Ipswich school

BEING a Keys to the City recipient for the first time was “unique”. Having a second Ipswich State High School [ISHS] team also receive the elite honour was “incredible”. That’s how proud ISHS Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton summed...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Ipswich teacher’s amazing sporting lesson

INSPIRATIONAL sporting all-rounder Nikki Cox has a motto that continues driving her to historic feats. The Ipswich State High School (ISHS) teacher, utility player, coach and trainer uses sport to get in the zone and achieve multiple successes...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Photos to keep: Victorious teams celebrate magic moments

CELEBRATING as a team is one of the most enjoyable aspects of sport. Ipswich Tribune photographer LYLE RADFORD captured the winning emotion and some souvenir photos to keep during the recent Ipswich rugby league and hockey grand finals. Check out...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Mighty captain’s symbolic grand final embrace

IT was the post grand final hug that meant so much and highlighted the ongoing support of a respected Ipswich rugby league leader. Redbank Plains captain Ono So’oialo appreciated the gesture of Ipswich Jets chairman Steve Johnson after the Bears...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Brothers’ electric emotion in ‘grand slam’ milestone

BROTHERS added another “grand slam’’ success to the Ipswich club’s proud rugby league history, sending off four warriors amid emotional scenes. Brothers’ teams won all three Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) senior grand finals for the first time...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Popular clubman creates Brothers fan frenzy

AS the Reserve Grade competition’s top point scorer, Tyler Rabbitt couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate his team’s latest grand final triumph. The Brothers captain booted the final goal to secure a last-gasp 24-18 victory over...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Brothers rise above Panthers threat in Volunteers Cup decider

BROTHERS C-Grade captain Tom Belford rated his latest grand final-winning side one of the best he had played with during 20 years at the club. “It was not giving up until the bell,” Belford said, praising his teammates for rising above an...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

School buzzing: Ipswich girls conquer elite national feat

AS Ipswich State High School’s latest national champions celebrated with medals around their necks, the reaction was something to cherish. ISHS Open team coach Alex Nicholson said sharing in the National Schoolgirls Cup rugby league victory was...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Hungry Bears on twin historic grand final mission

THE Redbank Plains Bears have added motivation to conquer the might of Brothers in this weekend’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) grand finals. Bears players, officials and club supporters have received a timely boost celebrating a 30 year reunion with...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Brothers rally in thrilling finish to junior finals

MINOR premiers Brothers were headed for only their second loss of the under-18 season before an incredible last-gasp try sealed their grand final reward. Fullback Will Kartelo dived over in the final minute to secure Brothers a 24-22 Rugby League...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024