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Vale Ken McCaffery: League communities mourn loss

New South Wales junior made his name in Toowoomba

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16th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

LEGENDARY DUO: Ken McCaffery (left) takes advice from coach Duncan Thompson. Historical Rugby League

BIG READ: Rogan’s road back from horror motorbike crash

The former state league footballer has set himself some lofty goals, including the Paralympics and running the New York...

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31st Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Former Sarina Crocodiles junior Rogan Dean had his left foot ripped off in a motorbike accident in August, forcing doctors to amputate his leg. He's now planning to run the New York Marathon and compete in the Paralympics to prove he's still able to do everything he used to do. Picture: Jamie Hanson

Falcons eye future with women’s NRL team swoop

The Sunshine Coast Falcons are preparing to spread the organisation’s wings with a women’s NRL team of its own.

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11th Nov. 2020 12:11 PM

Sunshine Coast Falcons CEO Chris Flannery. Picture: Patrick Woods

Tigers make it 2 from 3, welcome ‘best in NQ’ crown

Wests Tigers redeemed themselves for last season’s grand final capitulation with a dominant display on Sunday night.

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05th Oct. 2020 11:10 AM

Wests Tigers winger Evander Cummins gets the party started early following the 42-18 RLMD A-Grade grand final victory over Townsville Brothers. Photo: Callum Dick

‘Dougy’ hailed as one of league’s MVPs after 50+ years

Souths stalwart Doug Knight has been a guiding hand in the footballing lives of thousands of Mackay juniors.

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23rd Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Souths stalwart Doug Knight has been involved in rugby league in Mackay for more than 50 years. Photo: Callum Dick

’Mad Monday can wait’ as Red Devils ready for finals run

Carltons are finally back among the finals contenders and their president believes they can go all the way.

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19th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Darcy Wright is expected to miss the elimination final against Souths. Picture: Evan Morgan

Goldsworthy unveils Swans’ ultimate dream team

Speed freaks and sharp shooters, to a man who deserves a statue on Wises Rd, Maroochydore Swans workhorse Murray...

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22nd Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Maroochydore Swans stalwarts Murray Goldsworthy and Joshua Buckland lift the premiership trophy back in 2016. Photo: John McCutcheon

‘Deadset joke’: QRL won’t let NRL sell game’s soul

QRL chairman Bruce Hatcher has slammed the concept of private equity in the NRL and insists his organisation will torpedo...

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04th Aug. 2020 8:08 PM

QRL boss Bruce Hatcher slams proposals for private equity firm to buy stake in NRL

Roma to kick off first league match in Qld post COVID-19

ROMA was the first town in all of Queensland to kick start rugby league competitions post COVID-19. “It was never about...

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17th July 2020 6:07 PM

A cold beer with . . . Medal winner from tough footy era

He would leave for Sydney and play for Penrith, Canterbury, and Origin for Queensland becoming FOG number 35.

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08th July 2020 8:07 AM

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