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Wise advice behind Ipswich club’s outstanding successes

IPSWICH athletics supremo Vic Pascoe has little trouble keeping motivated as he leads one of Queensland’s most successful clubs. “As president I believe it is the athletes, parents and supporters plus their coaches who have made this club to be...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Ipswich’s ‘future stars’ chasing national goals

AN outstanding contingent of Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) “budding future stars” are preparing for this weekend’s Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. The annual competition showcases the talents of promising athletes...

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...

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...

Ipswich Super Schools Cup expands rugby nursery

QUEENSLAND Rugby Union (QRU) regional manager Joel Finnis had every reason to be excited about the future of the Ipswich Super Schools Cup competition. After a successful inaugural series at Woodend last year, the latest program was played over...

Ipswich Grammar club’s premier swimming boost

IPSWICH Grammar Swimming Club competitors have started the new Brisbane Premier Division season in excellent shape, inspired by recent performances and the Paris Olympics. Training through the winter months, 21-swimmers competed in 73 events at the...

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.

‘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...

‘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...

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...

Dakota on right track for more success

IPSWICH and District Athletic Club competitor Dakota Stewart enjoys steeplechase events because they are “something different”. But it was a recent 1600m victory that gave Stewart a timely boost for future club and school events. Stewart, 16...

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...

Golden Gloves winner Ariki rated Qld Academy prospect

WITH growing boxing skills and a promising record in the ring, Ariki Cliffe is being backed to pursue higher level opportunities. Rebels Boxing Club manager and trainer Robbie Sbeghen is hoping to secure Ariki a place in the Queensland Academy of...

Valuable lessons for Ipswich schoolgirls in national final

DIRECTOR of Rugby League Josh Bretherton is “super excited” to see an Ipswich State High School (ISHS) senior team advance to the national final twice in two years. He is planning to share knowledge from the Open boys team’s 2022 Australian...

Hall of Fame praise for Ipswich State High champion girls

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) players, coaches and supporters have shared in an emotional rollercoaster ride, capped by praise from an NRL Hall of Fame inductee. ISHS’s Open Girls team advanced to this week’s state final after a gritty 16-10...

Ipswich girls to showcase rugby league skills in final

IPSWICH State High’s powerhouse Open girls’ rugby league side has already done the school proud making back-to-back Titans Schoolgirls Cup grand finals. But they have a final mission against Marsden in today’s [Wednesday] title decider at...

Defending Ipswich champions face finals foe

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS)’s hard-working Langer Reserves team is looking to make back-to-back grand finals when they tackle Palm Beach Currumbin in today’s [Wednesday] semi-final. ISHS will earn the opportunity to successfully defend last...

Ipswich school’s fine record for finals quest

IPSWICH State High is the only school in the elite South East Queensland schoolboys competition to have a team qualify in every final series across the grades. That’s a feat Ipswich State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton...