Cameron Cowan claimed the restricted Masters title on debut
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Bowling over the competition

Cramps, a pounding headache and 15 games of ten-pin bowling were not enough to stop Beaudesert bowler Cameron Cowan from claiming the Masters title by more than 150 pins on debut. Cowan competed at the Disability League Regional Tournament at Tweed Heads on July 23, where he finished third in […]

Beaudesert Warriors senior men’s coach Rodney Small
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Warriors build for future after semi finals

Beaudesert Warriors senior men’s coach Rodney Small says the club has taken significant steps forward this season despite its campaign ending with a semi-final defeat. The Warriors were beaten 25–7 by Mustangs 2nd XVs in the Normanby Wyatt Scottney Cup semi-final at Forest Lake Rugby Club on August 7, bringing […]

Beaudesert Kingfishers Womens team. Supplied image
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A spotlight on women in league

A passionate home crowd, a 100-game milestone and a sea of pink jerseys made July 25 a memorable day for the Beaudesert Kingfishers as the club celebrated Desree Fogarty’s 100th game and the continued rise of women’s rugby league.  Fogarty’s remarkable achievement is the latest chapter in the club’s growing women’s […]

Evie playing for McAuley College
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Regional reward for McAuley girls

The McAuley College and Emmaus College Open Girls rugby league team has capped a breakthrough season by qualifying for the 2026 Karyn Murphy Cup SEQ Quad Series after finishing runners-up in the Titans Challenge. The combined side fell 24-4 to Bellbird State Secondary College in the Titans Challenge grand final […]

Dylan Biggs
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Biggs returns home as world title wait continues

The Beaudesert Storm is rolling home, with boxing star Dylan Biggs set to return to the ring on August 30 when he headlines a homecoming showdown against Turkey’s Kenan Guzel at Ipswich Turf Club. The bout comes after months of uncertainty surrounding a proposed World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver title […]

Jessica and Geordie Lavers-McBain
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When teacher becomes student

Black Dragon Kai owners Geordie and Jessica Lavers-McBain have built their martial arts journey on one simple belief: the best instructors never stop learning. “To me, the natural progression is from learning something to being qualified in it so you can pass it on to other people,” Geordie said. That […]

Jared Borghero and Boston Leather. Credit to State of Origin II Brisbane
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Queensland chasing PBR Origin sweep after reclaiming shield

Queensland coach and Beaudesert born Jared Borghero says his side is already looking towards a series sweep after reclaiming the PBR Origin shield with a thrilling victory in Brisbane. The Maroons wrapped up the 2026 series with a 7-6 win over New South Wales at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, overturning […]

Tupou Francis. Supplied QRL Media
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Former Kingfisher named in Queensland Under 19 side

Former Beaudesert Kingfishers junior Tupou Francis has reflected on the journey that took him from local rugby league to representing Queensland Under 19s. The talented forward progressed through the Kingfishers and Marsden State High School pathways before joining the Brisbane Broncos system, with his selection in the Queensland Under 19 […]

Michelle Dansey, Lucas Dansey and John Lawson. Credit to HM14 Photography
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Three generations make speedway history

Former Queensland champion John Lawson has helped create a unique piece of motorsport history, with three generations of his family claiming the top three places in a micro sprint feature race at the Lockyer Valley Speedway in Gatton. Competing under the Lawson Racing banner, grandson Lucas Dansey took victory in […]

Jayden Fairhead celebrated 100 games for the Kingfishers
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100 games for Kingfisher

A century of games is a milestone many players dream of, but for Beaudesert Kingfishers dummy-half Jayden Fairhead, bringing up 100 matches for his hometown club made the occasion even more special. Fairhead reached the milestone at a packed R.S. Willis Park on May 10, with the club intentionally resting […]