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Game that got away leaves Ipswich players with plenty to ponder before two crucial away matches.

Queensland rugby league great disappointed with team’s historic first win. New-look side yet to unleash true potential.

Premium Content Subscriber only AS Swifts celebrated like theyd just won a grand final, their player of the match had his own reason for being delighted. Flying Fijian winger Ratunaisa Vatuinaruku enjoyed a near perfect performance in Swifts stunning 52-18 A-Grade victory over Brothers at Purga. Vatuinaruku booted eight goals from nine attempts and scored a first-half try as the Bluebirds raced to a 24-6 halftime advantage before continuing to outclass the 2019 premiers after the break. "It...

Premium Content Subscriber only STRANDED for two years unable to play a sport you love is enough to make most people look for other pursuits. But not inspirational Ipswich Jets rugby league forward Seb Pandia. Despite some uncertain times and people looking to write him off, Pandia never gave up hope of returning to the Intrust Super Cup competition. Preparing for his third match after making an incredible comeback, Pandia shared how difficult it was being sidelined for so long and what mot...

Anthony Breeze THE Ipswich Rugby League fraternity and Brothers Football Club were saddened early in the week when news came through that Ian "Rodgo Rodgers had passed away after a long, tough fight. Everyone that knew this great man always had positive things to say about him. He will be a big loss to all those who had the honour of meeting or working with him. Rodgo had dedicated his early life to touch football where he is a life member. A huge part of his life was his beloved Brothers F...

"Walkers on!" is a phrase synonymous with State of Origin and Chris Walker, but one hes only too happy to pass down to his nephew Sam. After a blistering start to his NRL career, with nine try assists and three tries in five matches for the Roosters, 18-year-old Sam Walker has already shown himself to be a seriously gifted playmaker. Following a masterclass against the Knights last week in which he set up four tries, the Eels will be watching out for the lightweight No.7 in Friday nights top-f...

Premium Content Subscriber only GUTSY Ipswich Diggers halfback Jacob Teevan struggled to talk for much of the weekend after copping a nasty knock to the throat. However, he managed to play in both Diggers battles during the latest round of Chairmans Challenge rugby league encounters against Brisbane sides. Although the Diggers Open combination lost 50-12 to Brisbane Red on Saturday and 44-12 to Brisbane Blue this afternoon, Teevan enjoyed the Ipswich team experience despite his injury setbac...

Michael Nunn THE Ipswich Jets conquered their first win of the season in fine style against the CQ Capras. The Jets held the ball for huge amounts of time and the Capras chased the Jets all over the field trying to stop the momentum. Ipswich had the ball for 31 minutes compared to the Capras 16. The Jets completed their sets and Josh Cleelands kicking game was a thing of beauty as he turned the Capras around and got the Jets five repeat sets. The Jets made a staggering 2066 metres of groun...

Secret dossier reveals NRL revolution A bombshell proposal to re-form the NRL into a conference system competition has been presented to clubs and has the support of Wayne Bennett. Rugby League by Tyson Otto 27th Apr 2021 7:30 PM A secret dossier given to NRL clubs has revealed the bombshell plan to revolutionise the game. The NRL has taken a huge step forward in it plans to split the competition into two conferences as part...

Premium Content ELITE encouragement, a new gym and plenty of promise. The Ipswich State High School girls rugby league program is set to boom in this years Titans Cup competition. With former Jillaroo Veronica White and Ipswich Jets coach Steve Brown driving the program, three girls teams made their Division 1 debuts last Wednesday. Ipswich State High had a win and two losses from the opening round of games where the teams play five matches leading into semi-finals. Ipswich State Highs yea...