Soccer

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

Sport

Ipswich FC strikes positives amid wet weather

AFTER a horrible run with the weather, Ipswich FC head coach Andrew Catton just wants a smooth start to the new year. Recent rain and field unavailability forced Catton and his squad to find a different training location preparing for the 2025...

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Just in time: Top Rosewood club soccer performers recognised

THE Rosewood United Soccer Club committee was re-elected after a superb effort to finish the latest awards presentation with two big storms threatening. Club president Tammy Crawford retained her role, along with treasurer-registrar Lisa Fairbridge...

David Lems

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Rosewood soccer carnival provides skilful challenge

ROSEWOOD United Soccer Club president Tammy Crawford has every reason for her club to continue hosting the Country Challenge Cup carnival at Thagoona. After her club offered to run last year’s inaugural event and made it a huge success, the latest...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Rosewood carnival caps top Crusaders soccer season

ROSEWOOD United Soccer Club president Tammy Crawford has an added reason to be excited about this weekend’s Country Challenge Cup carnival at Thagoona. Apart from her growing club hosting a “fantastic’’ end-of-season event on Saturday, Tammy...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Under 17 recruits provide boost for Ipswich Knights

LONG-serving Ipswich coach Ian Carson is stepping down from mentoring roles next year after watching the Ipswich Knights under-23 women’s side lose their latest football semi-final. “I’m going to have a really good break,” Carson said...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Fearless Ipswich Knights women on final mission

IPSWICH Knights under-23 women’s coach Ian Carson welcomes a sudden death showdown with FQPL1 competition leaders Virginia in this weekend’s football final. “We’re not worried about anyone above us,” the experienced mentor said. “You...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Go mums: Rosewood team’s second shot at final glory

THE Rosewood United Crusaders have a valuable ally supporting them as they strive to capitalise on a second opportunity to make their Senior Women’s grand final. The Crusaders finished the regular Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA)...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Painful lesson for Ipswich FC young guns

A LAST-gasp goal in injury time wasn’t enough to salvage the finals’ hopes of Ipswich FC’s spirited under-23 side. The youth team’s season looked over trailing Caboolture 4-2 before a missed penalty minutes from full-time gave them a chance...

David Lems

21 Aug 2024

Sport

Ipswich football teams looking for strong finishes

IPSWICH FC’s senior men and under-23 teams head into the final round of Football Queensland Premier League 1 matches in contrasting situations. The club’s top team moved clear of the relegation zone with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over home side...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Rosewood United Crusaders pride grows for final series

ROSEWOOD United’s senior women and under 15-16 boys teams are among club sides preparing for Queensland Christian Soccer Association finals. The Crusaders women wrapped up the Division 4 minor premiership, with 36 points, by beating St Catherines...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Praise for beaten Ipswich football side

IPSWICH FC head coach Andew Catton was confident his team was all but out of Football Queensland Premier League 1 relegation territory despite their latest 2-1 loss to Logan. Drawing with or beating top five sides Broadbeach United away on Saturday...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Gritty Knights women battling to make finals

IPSWICH Knights under-23 coach Ian Carson has endured plenty of tough battles over many years guiding regional teams. This season’s campaign in the Football Queensland Premier League 1 women’s competition has been among the most difficult...

David Lems

31 Jul 2024