Rugby League
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A cold drink with . . . sidestepping try whiz
IF I wanted to sit down for a cool drink with a glamour player from the 1970’s, Alan Mills would be a good choice with…
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Jets brace for fierce rivals who often secure Ipswich talent
RUGBY league is built on rivalry, especially rival players, rival cities. The Tigers are the guys up the road from Ipswich we don’t like too…
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Jets young guns stepping up, lift club hopes for future
AS the rebuilding Ipswich Jets regroup following another state league lesson, a major boost looms large in the junior ranks. The Jets top side showed…
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Jets fix-it man needs help to set up much-needed win
THE winless Ipswich Jets head into round three against the Capras as underdogs. The Capras are riding high after two victories. The Jets lost 52-12…
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Mums urged to share rewards with smiling footy kids
SEEING how much the youngest rugby league players get excited brings a smile to the face of Fassifern Bombers junior coach Juanita Abbott. However, as…
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New-look Jets brace for battle with northern enemy
THE Ipswich Jets enter round one against the Northern Pride at home with more wins against their enemy from the north. The Jets have won…
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Historic day for Jets as club embraces footy, netball in 40th year
EXPECT a different style of play. Expect new talents to rise and a stronger rugby league pathway. But above all, expect a fiercely proud Ipswich…
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Jets focus: Smallest improvements make biggest difference
BRITISH cycling was at a low point. They had won one gold medal since 1908 when they hired Dave Brailsford in 2003 as their head…
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Rebuilding Diggers tackle major challenge with professional focus
PRIDE and professionalism are the buzz words for this year’s Ipswich Diggers squads as two loyal coaches and their support staff focus on reviving representative…
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‘No fear’ education as young footballers learn to tackle safely
WITH the youngest Ipswich and Fassifern rugby league teams preparing for a new season, an NRL-backed program is helping to remove fear from tackling. Ipswich…










