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Eagles fend off a Bombers raid

Eagles fend off a Bombers raid

AFTER 80 minutes of play, the two in-form teams of the Ipswich Rugby League competition could hardly be split.

Jets convert a weekend triple

MASTER CLASS: Hayden Lipp’s kicking proved crucial to the Ipswich Jets 16-14 win over Norths at Bishop Park on Saturday.

Ipswich Jets enjoy success at all levels

Extra time on the road yields one Force success

Ipswich Force captain James Legan scored 76 points in two games on the road trip.

Bonding helps Ipswich men beat Bundie

Hat-trick secures West End victory

FINE RUN: West End find form at home.

Bulldogs bite back at home

Springfield call on reserves to continue Barber Cup winning run

UNDEFEATED: Springfield continued their impressive run with a 50-6 win over Everton Park on Friday night.

Understrength Hawks continue strong run

Pride’s promising depth to be tested against leaders

Western Pride goal scorer Joe Duckworth.

Losing four key players opens up new opportunities

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Origin
Boy oh Boyd, Darius is the one to watch

Boy oh Boyd, Darius is the one to watch

Wayne Bennett confided in me several years ago that he saw a lot of Darren Lockyer in a young and an up-and-coming Darius Boyd.

Door open for Blues to get a gig for game two

POSSIBLE CHOICE: Tyson Frizell of the Dragons is in line to replace the injured Boyd Cordner for Origin II.

Blues coach Laurie Daley has hung the Origin hook out.

Beau chucks a blue jersey in Maroons’ Fan Day

The Footy Show star Beau Ryan is on his way to Gladstone for a two-day visit that will feature on Wednesday night's show on Channel Nine.

Footy show star comes to Gladstone

Corey Oates all smiles on his Maroons debut

Gotchya ... Josh Morris of the Blues is tackled by big Queenslander Corey Oates (left). Photo: AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts.

Queensland winger Corey Oates should have been shaking in his boots.

Gillett still “sorting out” future

STAYING OR GOING? Matt Gillett is weighing up his playing future.

Gillett still sorting out future

Laurie’s acting like some sort of Bozo

NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley.

Laurie's acting like a bit of a Bozo

Laurie Daley calls for new refs after Blues loss

NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley.

QUEENSLAND has taken out a dour Origin slug-fest, winning 6-4.

National Sport
Pocock’s eye injury forces Cheika into rethink

Pocock’s eye injury forces Cheika into rethink

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is undecided who will replace David Pocock after the star back-rower was ruled out of the rest of the Test series with England.

Warner whacks Proteas in Aussie win

David Warner hits his first ODI century on foreign soil.

Warner whacks Proteas in victory for Australia.

Late goal costs England Euro victory

Eric Dier of England (centre) celebrates after scoring against Russia with teammates Dele Alli (left) and Wayne Rooney (right).

A late goal has cost England victory in its Euro 2016 opener.

David Pocock injury blow for Wallabies

BIG BLOW: David Pocock in action against England.

A fractured eye socket is set sidelines David Pocock.

Cheika rues missed opportunities

Wallabies coach Michael Chieka.

Wallabies coach rues missed opportunities

Hampson enjoying new lease of life

ON THE UP: Shaun Hampson has made a promising return from two ankle reconstructions to average a career-high 31 hitouts a match.

Shaun Hampson's enjoying a new lease on life.

Wallabies v England: Expect an explosive match tonight

It is going to be an explosive match when the Wallabies take on England at Suncorp Stadium

“We’re always expecting fireworks in the scrums."

Features
In tune for retirement

In tune for retirement

After almost 20 years playing at the highest level, the cheering has stopped for Shane Stefanutto who admits he is now just another “regular Joe".

Rod Davies rocketing to stardom

Former Queensland Reds speedster Rod Davies in flight.

A LOOK back on "Rockhampton Rocket" Rod Davies' remarkable journey.

Sam Thaiday, the NRL’s gentle giant

TYPICAL POSE: Sam Thaiday in action for the Broncos.

The many sides of Sam Thaiday

Solomon Haumono's redemption in the ring

Solomon Haumono in action against Manuel Pucheta.

Solomon Haumono is finding redemption in the ring

Legendary commentator picks boxing favourites

SPEAKING OUT: Bob Sheridan during the welterweight bout between Jeff Horn and Randall Bailey.

Colonel Bob Sheridan loves boxing so much he would die for it.

This Origin hero backs Kevvie

FRENCH SORTIE: Adam Mogg during his stint with Catalan Dragons in the English Super League.

This Origin hero backs Kevvie

Brad Thorn's cross-code success all down to his dad

FLASHBACK: Brad Thorn in action for the Broncos in 2007.

Brad Thorn's success is due to some tough love from his late father.

Opinion
Bank on accounts to keep players honest

Bank on accounts to keep players honest

RUGBY league seemingly thrives on its own transgressions, and even the resultant negative publicity.

Who’s most in need of being spoon fed?

FORMALITY? Essendon looks set to receive its first wooden spoon since 1933.

Who's most in need of being spoon fed?

One Aussie we won’t have to cheer on in Rio

GOOD THING OR BAD THING? Nick Kyrgios has opted not to play in Rio.

The week that was

Selling off game could be good for grassroots

The MCG should be used as a neutral venue for Origin.

Selling off game could be good for grassroots.

Players going weak at the knees for frees

Dairy industry could seek out Lindsay Thomas for its next campaign

Origin fact: Artie did not punch Magic Mick

Time is opportune to debunk an inaccuracy.

What’s next in rep football for DCE?

WHERE NEXT? Daly Cherry-Evans.

What's next in rep football for DCE?

NRL
Must-win for wobbly Warriors against Knights

Must-win for wobbly Warriors against Knights

Seem strange to say a game against the last-placed Newcastle Knights is the biggest the Warriors will have played this season.

Rested and ready to rumble on

UTILITY PLAYER: West End will rely on Shane Gibson’s ability to fill in any vacancy with another stint in the Bulldogs halves.

West End and Norths to fight for top four IRL finish

Boy oh Boyd, Darius is the one to watch

TOP PERFORMANCE: Darius Boyd enjoyed a stellar game for the Broncos against Canberra.

Darius Boyd is in rare form for the Broncos.

Swifts and Fassifern up against rested opposition

Ipswich Rugby League returns after wet weather cancelled two games last week.

Rugby league returns after wet weather bye

Redbank Plains challenge gender divide

CLOSING GAP: The Redbank Plains Bears continue to grow the number of women in rugby league.

Women in league lead the way at Redbank Plains

Ipswich’s Billy the kid a weapon on the wing

Ipswich Jets Colts winger Billy Jackwitz leaps for the ball against Easts Tigers.

Country kid brings try-scoring record to the Jets Colts

Bank on accounts to keep players honest

Manly has been caught up in alleged match-fixing.

Bank on accounts to keep players honest

AFL
Surprise return helps Eagles kick back into winning form

Surprise return helps Eagles kick back into winning form

IPSWICH Eagles welcomed back livewire vice-captain Justin Cummings and held on for an exciting victory that kept their Aussie rules finals hopes alive.

Docker Hill’s climb to summit is still on

Not giving up hope ... Stephen Hill of the Dockers looks for someone to pass to.

Hill still hopes to emulate younger brother Brad.

Soccer
Spirit’s up again, bring on the local derby

Spirit’s up again, bring on the local derby

AFTER a much improved performance by the Western Spirit players, it didn’t take long to start thinking about their next football match.

WATCH: Matildas swap the pitch for the tarmac

Westfield Matildas players Katrina Gorry (left) and Clare Polkinghorne swapped the football pitch for the tarmac as they took a tour of RAAF Base Amberley before jetting off to Rio next month.

MATILDA stars take a break from training before heading to Rio.

Smalling all set for the Russian giant

Chris Smalling is ready for the big Russian.

Chris Smalling is ready for the big Russian.

Spirit’s home ground test after Pride push Olympic

Western Pride's Ella Jewell Roosen watches, along with the Olympic defence, as Nikki Dawes’ strike goes in.

Kippen Park battle follows gritty women's effort

Western Pride signs player watched by overseas clubs

Western Pride signing Anthony Poljak

Key recruit bolsters NPL team's stocks

Knights suffer promotion setback in the rain

The Ipswich Knights women must win on Friday night to keep their promotion hopes alive.

Ipswich team left in must-win situation

Pride captain excited by mid-week NPL challenge

Western Pride captain and goalkeeper Kirsten Veeren.

Custodian keen to blunt Olympic's attack

Cricket
FEATURE: Michael Kasprowicz goes from bowling to business

FEATURE: Michael Kasprowicz goes from bowling to business

Michael Kasprowicz has gone from once mastering the Little Master to mastering business.

Flexibility order of the day for Usman Khawaja

Wherever skipper ... Usman Khawaja is just happy to be playing for Australia.

Khawaja will be happy to bat anywhere.

Gabba set to host pink-ball Shield game

AUSTRALIAN quick bowler James Pattinson with the pink ball before the historic day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide last summer. Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.

BRISBANE is set for plenty of day-night cricket in the longer format

Hornets academy focuses on looking after juniors

Former Queensland and international cricketer Andy Bichel

Winter program to give young players representative boost

Erring on the side of caution

SAD DEATH: Phillip Hughes died two days after he was struck by a short-pitch ball.

Erring on the side of caution

OPINION: One-off Test more like a big yawn fest

Sunshine Coast Daily staff journalists.Scott SawyerPhoto: Warren Lynam / Sunshine Coast Daily

I’m going to do something I don’t tend to do much.

The two batsmen who'll decide tonight's T20 world final

They're the two batsmen who'll decide the T20 World Cup

Netball

Ipswich’s players of the future to showcase skills

IPSWICH 12 years representative netball teams prepared for their first home carnival on Sunday at Limestone Park by teaching Miss Piggy a few tips.

Positive victory gives Flyers an early SEQ Challenge lift

Ipswich Flyers co-captain Liz Hales.

Ipswich netballers get down to business

Honest Firebirds on the rebound

Romelda Aiken in action.

Honest Firebirds on the rebound after losing first game.

Flyers ready to rise with coach back from China

Ipswich Flyers coach Tricia McInally accepting the award for Volunteer of the Year at the Ipswich Sports Awards dinner.

McInally happier with new SEQ Challenge format

Injection of youth keeps Flyers rising

The Ipswich Flyers under-16 netball team playing in this year’s SEQ Challenge competition.

Under-16 side boosts reprsesentative netball

Friends stick together with victory goals

The Ipswich Flyers netball team preparing for this year’s SEQ Challenge competition.

Flyers prepare well for new season

NRL player spotted at Rockhampton netball courts

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Roosters is tackled during the NRL qualifying final match between the Sydney Roosters and the Melbourne Storm at Allianz Stadium on September 11, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Who was spotted at Rockhampton netball courts last night?

Golf
Horse Racing

Top three going head to head

Jason Day will head a top-class field at the Memorial tournament starting tomorrow morning (AEST).

Top three golfers in the world going head to head.

Time for stable ‘bracketing’?

Denis Smith

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