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Gillett back on deck for crucial home run

WITH just three games left in the regular season, the Brisbane Broncos should enjoy a rare luxury this weekend.

From Ipswich to Newtown, Jets duo still impressing

JETS DUO: Kurt Capewell and Josh Cleeland have starred for the Newtown Jets in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW competition since leaving the Ipswich Jets during the off-season.

Former Ipswich player pushes for NRL berths in NSW

Ipswich regional student leaps into elite focus

Westside Christian College student Kelsea Williams has been chosen for an elite camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Kelsea recognised as promising athlete

Lockyer club keen to see runners accept country challenge

Trying out the course around Laidley are (from left) Mitch Mellor, Brianna Mellor, Brandon Wood and Emma Veber.

Chance to test cross country skills

Chip and chase for the ages

BOY 'BISHO': Ipswich's rugby league community turned out in support of Max Bishop's last game.

Bench Banter with Ben Wilmott

'Best' effort gives CYs boost for new season

CYMS swimmers Aiden Tuihalaningie, Elly Burling and Brit Summerville.

Top efforts at Brisbane short course meet

OPINION: Hayne roars to life on the Goldie

JARRYD HAYNE (Gold Coast Titans) - PHOTO: Scott Powick Daily News - 7th August 2016 - Action from the National Rugby League (NRL) Round 22 clash between the Gold Coast Titans v New Zealand Warriors played at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina on the Gold Coast.

Jarryd Hayne's comeback couldn't have been scripted any better.

Hit-outs vital for Hancocks to retain Ipswich titles

Hancocks A-grade hockey player Layla Eleison tries to advance her team's position during Sunday's 6-0 loss to Norths Toowoomba in the Combined Competition final.

Losses to keep defending premiers focused

Ipswich sportsman endures pleasure and pain

Ipswich-based Australian baseball representative Andrew Campbell.

Campbell's scare after successful Dutch tour

Luck of Irish in rare Ipswich win

Delighted jockey Michael Murphy guides Beaumaris into the Ipswich enclosure after his winning ride.

Murphy shares in day of multiple winners

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Rio 2016

Media hurt at Rio 2016 as bus comes under attack

The area has notoriously high crime, where on Saturday a bullet was fired into the press centre.

RIO 2016: 'Robel the Whale' causes stir in swim heats

REMEMBER Eric the Eel?

RIO 2016: Aussie riders take bronze medal

Shane Rose, Stuart Tinney, Sam Griffiths and Christopher Burton of Australia celebrate winning a bronze in Rio.

Aussies win bronze in the Rio Olympics team eventing.

RIO 2016: Serena, Stosur dumped out of singles

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina celebrates defeating Serena Williams.

Serena Williams and Sam Stosur lose in Rio Olympics singles.

RIO 2016: Matildas make quarter-finals

Michelle Heyman scored twice as Australia made the last eight of the Rio Olympics.

Aussies into Olympics last eight.

RIO 2016: Shocks on day one of sevens

Sonny Bill Williams is out of the Olympics with injury.

Aussies struggle on day one of rugby sevens.

Sonny Bill Williams out of Olympics as All Blacks falter

"I'm still shocked to be honest."

National Sport

RIO 2016: 'Robel the Whale' causes stir in swim heats

Habte's physique came in for a little attention afterwards. The Daily Mail even dubbed him "Robel the Whale".

RIO 2016: Aussie riders take bronze medal

Aussies win bronze in the Rio Olympics team eventing.

RIO 2016: Serena, Stosur dumped out of singles

Serena Williams and Sam Stosur lose in Rio Olympics singles.

RIO 2016: Matildas make quarter-finals

Aussies into Olympics last eight.

RIO 2016: Shocks on day one of sevens

Aussies struggle on day one of rugby sevens.

Sonny Bill Williams out of Olympics as All Blacks falter

"I'm still shocked to be honest."

RIO 2016: Opals keep up unbeaten run

Australia captain Penny Taylor scored 31 points against France.

Unbeaten run continues for Opals.

Features

Mary Hanna set to Boogie at fifth Olympic Games

Hanna is already planning to compete at the Tokyo 2020

Prince's hoop dreams

FINE TUNING: Danielle Prince competes in the rhythmic gymnastics at the 2016 national titles.

Rhythmic gymnast leaving no stone unturned in her preparation.

Rayner fighting fit for Rio

POWER-PACKED: Chloe Rayner in action during competition at the national titles.

Teen tore hamstring tendon off her pelvic bone in lead-up.

Worth aiming high in archery competition

ALL FOCUS: Australia's Taylor Worth at the 2012 Games.

Selection bitter-sweet after great mate missed out.

Denny takes the long road to Rio

WINDING UP: Queenslander Matthew Denny competes in the men's discus throw during the Australian Athletics Championships in April.

Queenslander claimed national title in April.

'Old man' takes up challenge of his fifth Olympics

AGE SHALL NOT WEARY HIM: Martin Marinov (left) will partner Ferenc Szekszardi in the C2 1000m in Rio, as well as taking on the C1 1000m.

Aussie the oldest canoeing athlete to compete at an Olympics.

Former gymnast dives in at the deep end

MAKING A SPLASH: Domonic Bedggood is making his Olympic debut in Rio.

Bedggood lining up in the 10m platform.

Opinion

Leppitsch role to be reviewed at season's end

It doesn't get any easier for Justin Leppitsch

Hayne Plane will be manna from heaven

CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF: Former Parramatta Eels NRL player Jarryd Hayne poses with his new Titans jersey after a press conference on the Gold Coast.

News of Hayne's signing should have the Gold Coast buzzing.

Decision that's touch and go

HOT WATER: Josh Reynolds of the Bulldogs will escape a ban for tripping with an early guilty plea.

Serial tripper needs to be given a clear message.

Broncos must soon start their charge to the finals

FALLING FLAT: Josh McGuire of the Brisbane Broncos is suspended for tonight's clash with the Roosters.

Team three points adrift of a vital top-four berth.

Big Mal is the man to quell any disharmony

EXPERIENCED CAMPAIGNER: Former Queensland State of Origin coach and player Mal Meninga answers a question after being announced as the new Kangaroos coach in December.

Talk of division in Kangaroos team pure bunkum.

Players might have to start using their heads

SAFETY CONCERNS: Lachie Henderson of the Cats is stretchered from the ground during the round 17 AFL match between Fremantle and Geelong at Domain Stadium.

Coaches and players have role to play to prevent concussion.

Blues got rub of the green from whistleblowers

UNDER PRESSURE: Matt Scott of the Maroons offloads the ball as he is tackled by Michael Jennings and Tyson Frizell during State of Origin game three.

NSW coach changed tune from games one to three.

NRL

By Josh, Roosters need to stop him

They will have to find a way to stop the Penrith powerhouse

Bishop bids farewell

Brothers junior rugby league player Max Bishop played his last game of rugby league yesterday (6-8-16) with many of Ipswich's rugby league community who turned out in support.

Told he must have a liver transplant, junior rugby league die-hard Max Bishop got...

Tigers bite back to stay in hunt

TIGHT TUSSLE: With one round remaining, Norths and Swifts are locked in an arm wrestle for the last remaining IRL A Grade finals position.

Defending premiers tame 'Dogs to keep finals hopes alive

Hayne shows he'll boost the Titans' title hopes

HE'S BACK: Jarryd Hayne gave more than 25,000 fans a display of what is to come in his first NRL game in more than 700 days.

Hayne took just two minutes to show his stuff

Understated Cooper flies under the radar

Hidden away in Melbourne and far from the maddening league crowd.

Brothers close in on Colts premiers

Colts competition heats up with finals football in view

Brothers confident of stopping ten-game streak

FINAL CLASH: Tomorrow Brothers will take on Goodna for the Ipswich Rugby League Second Division premiership at Karalee.

Three-way tie means tight finish

AFL

Leppitsch role to be reviewed at season's end

It doesn't get any easier for Justin Leppitsch

Hawkins is the pattern for Giant

GAMES MILESTONE: Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL player Jonathon Patton takes part in a training session.

Giant inspired by Geelong star.

Swans veteran to retire at season's end

SWANSONG: Swan Ted Richards is hoping to have more milestones to celebrate before he retires at the end of the season.

Richards still fighting for a place in team.

Crows out to prove a lot of points against Lions

A percentage-boosting win is on the Crows' menu.

Soccer

PNG striker boosts Pride's international goals

DEBUTANT Nigel Dabinyaba added a touch of international class to Western Pride's 1-0 football win over Moreton Bay United on Saturday night.

Breakthrough win at home rewards Pride's effort

Western Pride defender Corey Lucas clears the ball during Saturday night's 1-0 NPL win over Moreton Bay United.

Bird's timely goal ends victory drought

Matildas let three points slip away

Caitlin Foord was on target for the Matildas

Matildas let in late goal to drop two points.

Hot issue: 'Developing players, not results, is most important'

Pride coach focused on progressing teenagers

Rising star Holly chasing Matildas dream

Ipswich-based Western Pride footballer Holly McQueen (right) has been training with the national under-17 team.

Ipswich teenager benefits from national under-17 camp

Matildas young gun wants to ‘stay in the moment’

RISING STAR: Ellie Carpenter of Australia controls the ball during a women’s international friendly match against New Zealand.

Aussie women seeking first Olympic medal in football.

Shooting for silverware keeps Ipswich team focused

Knights keen to make chances count

Cricket

Aussies in spin after Herath takes hat-trick

A hat-trick for Rangana Herath put the skids under Australia on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Consistent state rep at his best after dark

QT-City of Ipswich senior sportstar for May Nicholas Stallan.

Stallan an All Star at national level

Holland set to replace injured O'Keefe

TEST CALL-UP: Jon Holland celebrates a wicket with his Victorian teammates in the Sheffield Shield.

Tourists look to fight back after losing the first Test.

Naidoc cricket contest a hit

Action from the Inaugural NAIDOC Cricket Cup.

Indigenous teams put on run-scoring show after rain delays play

Johnson set for a debut in Big Bash at long last

STILL FIRING: Former Australian Test quick Mitchell Johnson will play for the Scorchers in the Big Bash.

Former Aussie bowler signs with Scorchers.

Smith looks to put spin on loss

REGROUPING: Australia's Steve Smith reacts after complaining about fading light on day four of the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Australians look to regroup after capitulation in first Test.

Recharged Burns ready for Sri Lanka challenge

FEELING REFRESHED: Australian cricketer Joe Burns pads up for a practice session in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sides set for first Test in Kandy.

Netball

Firebirds become Qld's new fan favourite

ALTHOUGH Queensland's State of Origin rugby league team has held the mantle as the state's favourite sporting side, a new side is winning fans.

Twin SEQ wins timely as Flyers seek revenge

Ipswich's open and U16 teams enjoy success

Birds pull win over Swifts out of the fire

CHAMPIONS AGAIN: The Firebirds celebrate their extra-time grand final win over the Swifts yesterday.

There's no win quite like an extra-time win

Geitz focused on grand final, not what future may hold

STRONG DEFENCE: Laura Geitz will hope to lead her Firebirds to a second-straight ANZ Championship title.

Firebirds and Swifts to play in decider for second year in a row.

Second time around, Flyers ready to reach new heights

Ipswich women on mission to rise

Boys verse girls in epic school showdown

Ipswich Girls Grammar School Vs Ipswich Grammar School prefect netball match at IGGS (boys vs girls). IGGS player Shannon Trigger dominates her opponent.

Tensions were high at Ipswich Girls Grammar School

Firebirds recover from jitters to make grand final

SUPER INTENSE: The pressure got to the Firebirds Romelda Aiken, but she recovered to get the Queenslanders into next week’s final.

The Firebirds are the first team through to next Sunday’s final

Horse Racing

'Addo' life provides high point

THE roll call of former stars of the light harness game is ever diminishing.

History suggests Capitalist might struggle

Capitalist set to start Missile Stakes as short-priced favourite.

Double success has jockey riding high

Jockey Ryan Wiggins guides Gorada to victory at Bundamba.

Winning link to champion stayer

Animal issues: State event worth watching

Harness competition at Gatton

Bletchingly a springboard for big races

Bletchingly Stakes considered a good pointer for spring carnival.

Dittman rides double before sharing track concerns

Jockey Luke Dittman guides Secret Code into the Ipswich enclosure after his winning ride. He was later part of some track controversy.

Jockey has busy day out at Ipswich

Kenny keen to stay positive after brain bleed

Long-serving reinsman turns focus to Marburg

Golf

STRIKING DISTANCE: Jason Day, of Australia, is three off the lead at the US PGA Championship.

Day keeps his cool to remain in the hunt

World No.1 Jason Day endured the heat in the first round of the PGA Championship to be in the hunt for the final major of the year.

Check out this great sporting feat, achieved twice

Golfer Neil Devene has hit two hole-in-ones within a week.

At 74, Neil thrilled at remarkable effort

Day intent on winning, not defending

CRAVING SUCCESS: World No.1 Jason Day, of Australia, is the defending US PGA champion.

World No.1 wants to add to his only major.

Day upbeat about defending US PGA title

CONFIDENCE BOOST: Jason Day, of Australia, watches a tee shot at the Canadian Open golf tournament in Oakville, Ontario.

World No.1 desperate to secure a second major.