Soccer

Hat-trick boost, lessons for Ipswich FC

IPSWICH FC’s top team is looking to rebound quickly after the club shared in two vastly different results at the Briggs Road Sporting Complex. The senior side never really got into the game, losing 4-2 to Capalaba in Saturday night’s Football...

David Lems

17 hours ago

Sport

Fitter, faster Ripley Valley on top in local derby

EXPERIENCED Ripley Valley FC goalkeeper Brent Witney seized his opportunity with a tidy performance in his team’s latest 6-1 Football Queensland Premier League 4 (FQPL4) Metro victory. On a night ever-energetic striker James Holden scored four goals, Witney made the most of his call-up to guard the net in the local derby against Ipswich FC.

David Lems

17 hours ago

Sport

Father-son share Ipswich football loyalty

FORMER Ipswich Knights captain and coach Stewart Drinkeld is happy spending time on the sidelines watching football these days. After many years as a leading player for the Knights, Lions and Strikers before coaching regional teams, Drinkeld still...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Rosewood coach Kim boxing on helping Crusaders mums

ROSEWOOD United Crusaders women’s coach Kim Bennett is keen to continue helping mums learn and enjoy their sport in this year’s Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) competition. After a successful 2024 season guiding the Crusaders to...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Loyal Ipswich family helping next generation

AFTER years as a leading Ipswich footballer, Shaun Kitching is thriving on his latest goal. Kitching is working with Knights under-23 co-coach Trent Griffiths in developing a team of the future. The youth-laden side has started the Football...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Ipswich FC tackles early challenge

IPSWICH FC players received an early reminder of how tough the Football Queensland Premier League 1 competition is during their latest trip to the Gold Coast. After an impressive 3-1 first-round win over Logan Lightning, Ipswich FC lost 2-0 to...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Acrobatic effort: Ripley Valley achieves first goal

ENTHUSIASTIC striker James Holden has scored a number of handy goals for Ripley Valley FC. He was one of the club’s top goal-getters last year.

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

MBN

Country support for Ipswich football growth

THAGOONA-based Ipswich FC head coach Andrew Catton gains immense satisfaction working with some of the region’s most talented footballers. “They are good lads . . . just the buy-in, they are right into what we’re trying to do,” he said...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Ipswich captain’s inspired return after two knee reconstructions

NEW Ipswich Grammar School teacher Ben Piper has already delivered an inspired lesson and received a deserved reward. The first-time Ipswich FC captain scored two goals in leading his side to a season-opening 3-1 victory over Logan Lightning in the...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Growing ambitions: Springfield United aims for ‘The Summit’

AS Springfield United’s growing number of teams launch into a new football season, it’s fitting the club has called its home base “The Summit”. That’s exactly where the rapidly expanding club hopes to be one day with more sides playing in...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Under-23 Ipswich football talents need time to gel

IPSWICH FC under-23 coach Jason Ball has a completely different side to the one he guided to last year’s Football Queensland competition finals. However, his expectations are the same as he works to blend a new-look side together. Ipswich FC’s...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Crusaders ‘boots’ kick on at family Rosewood club

IT’S a slogan the Rosewood United Crusaders are using to generate even more excitement in a fast-approaching soccer season. Energetic club president Tammy Crawford has led the way with her “Boots at the ready’’ catchcry as multiple teams prepare for the latest Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) competitions.

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Ipswich FC eager to impress at home

IPSWICH FC players are focused on making a winning start on home soil this weekend after gaining some recent pre-season benefits. Ipswich FC lost 4-2 to Easts in their latest Queensland Kappa Pro Series match at Heath Park last Friday night. That...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Rosewood clubs share precious sporting history

Opinion AS Rosewood rugby league and soccer officials gear up for 2025 seasons, it’s timely to see the region’s sporting history being celebrated. Rosewood Bowls Club members and supporters recently shared in a 70th anniversary “Cobbers...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Joe’s renewed Spirit for exciting club future

OVER many years helping Ipswich regional football clubs, Joe Fenech has injected incredible enthusiasm and energy into teams he has worked with. His latest approach at Western Spirit FC has reinvigorated the master mentor for another season. Fenech...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Ripley Valley’s refreshed football approach

TWO of Ipswich’s most experienced footballers are uniting with new talent eager to build Ripley Valley FC’s senior sides. Versatile sportsman Paul Milne has accepted the Ripley Valley FC presidency for the first time, linking with long-time...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

Sport

New Ipswich Knights coach sets fresh goals

NEWLY-appointed Ipswich Knights head coach Vadim Bendin has launched his new role aware of the region’s proud football traditions. “It is a very strong football town,” he said, keen to make the most of his head coaching role after gaining 20...

David Lems

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Ipswich footballer Henry’s goal expanding English career

AFTER celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Day in England, Ipswich footballer Henry Blackledge is gearing up for a major return from an injury setback. Heading into a short break, the Luton Town recruit had played in nine games for the club’s...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

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

David Lems

18 Dec 2024