Patrick Woods

The Kirwan Bears have firmed as favourites to win the 2025 Aaron Payne Cup after outclassing St Patrick’s College 28-6 in a rematch of last year’s decider.

Townsville captain Courtney Woods has been named in her first Australian Opals squad after she became a WNBL centurion in the Fire’s 106-76 thumping of Perth on Wednesday night.

The Fire were handed a brutal reality check on Saturday night, suffering their first defeat of the season as Bendigo extended its unbeaten streak to five games with a 84-76 triumph in Townsville.

Australian Opals guard Sami Whitcomb will step into the Fire Pit on Saturday night for the first time since Townsville’s shock semi-final defeat to Perth last season.

Elsie Thompson Memorial Team coach Troy Kennedy says the team’s namesake would be smiling down on the side’s success after it won the Bindal Sharks All Blacks rugby league carnival.

Brisbane Lions captain Breanna Koenen’s journey to the AFLW is a quintessential example of North Queenslanders’ resilience and dedication.

Townsville is set to host the Queensland Country Rugby Union (QCRU) Country Championships for the next two years in an exciting move for local rugby players.

Two of Townsville’s top coaches are on their way to Paris this week, via Spain, to join the Australian women’s basketball team for the Olympic Games.

In a match so heavily built around the staunch defence of the two sides, it was always going to take a piece of magic to break it wide open.

Four of Townsville’s junior footballers have earnt national selection to represent Australia at upcoming overseas tournaments in Malaysia and the Philippines.

Maori All Stars prop Shannon Mato has opened up on the decision to honour her heritage despite having represented Australia in two codes and why the annual All Stars series is her favourite time of year.

After an admittedly frustrating start to her WNBL return, Alice Kunek is ready to show the league – and Australian selectors – why she’s regarded as one of the best forwards in Australia.

The Townsville Fire’s championship hopes have taken a major hit just five days out from their opening game after it was announced star forward Tianna Hawkins would not join the team for season 2023/24.

Townsville’s AFL Masters have proved you’re never too old to pick up a Sherrin, with a huge North Queensland representation reaping the rewards at the AFL Masters National Carnival in Adelaide earlier this year.