The Ipswich Rugby League is a rugby league football competition based in Ipswich, Queensland. It is under the administration of the Queensland Rugby League through the South East Queensland Division, which also administers the Brisbane and Gold Coast competitions.[1]
Current season or competition: 2023 Rugby League Ipswich Season | |
| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Formerly known as | Ipswich Rugby League (IRL) |
| Instituted | 1910 |
| Inaugural season | 1910 |
| Number of teams | 13 |
| Country | Ipswich, Queensland, Australia |
| Premiers |  Redbank Plains Bears (2023) |
| Most titles |  Ipswich Brothers (28 titles) |
| Website | www.rugbyleagueipswich.com.au |
| Related competition | Queensland Cup |
Representative team
editSelected players from the Ipswich Rugby League, represented Ipswich in a representative side called Combined Ipswich, also called Ipswich Diggers, whose teams compete in the statewide competitions the Cyril Connell Cup and the Mal Meninga Cup.
Ipswich Rugby League Club Teams
editThe Ipswich Rugby League currently has 14 clubs, for senior and junior. All clubs are in the junior division aside from the Ipswich Jets, but not all are in the senior division. [2]
The clubs currently in the senior division include:
- Fassifern Bombers
- Ipswich Jets
- Karalee Tornadoes
- Goodna Eagles
- Ipswich Brothers
- Swifts Bluebirds
- North Ipswich Tigers
- Rosewood Roosters
- West End Bulldogs
- Laidley Lions
- Redbank Plains Bears
- Springfield Panthers
These clubs are currently fielding teams just in the junior division, however, some have fielded senior teams in the past:
- Brisbane Valley Bulls
- Lowood Stags
Previous clubs in the league include Tivoli, the Eastern Suburbs Cobras, Boonah Rabbitohs, South Burnett Eagles and Gatton Hawks; the latter now competing in the Toowoomba Rugby League.
| Colours | Club | Nickname | Founded | Homeground | Suburb | Seniors | Juniors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brisbane Valley | Bulls | 1962 | RJ Rashford Recreation Ground | Esk | No | Yes |
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Fassifern | Bombers | 1975 | Hayes Oval | Harrisville | Yes | Yes |
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Goodna | Eagles | 1912 | Richardson Park | Goodna | Yes | Yes |
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Ipswich Brothers | Leprechauns | 1914 | Blue Ribbon Motors Field Wildey St. | Raceview | Yes | Yes |
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Ipswich | Jets | 1982 | North Ipswich Reserve | North Ipswich | Yes | No |
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Karalee | Tornadoes | 1994 | Bluegum Reserve | Karalee | Yes | Yes |
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Laidley | Lions | 1976 | Laidley Recreation Reserve | Laidley | Yes | Yes |
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Lowood | Stags | 1991 | Lowood Recreational Reserve | Lowood | No | Yes |
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North Ipswich | Tigers | 1971 | Keith Sternberg Oval | North Ipswich | Yes | Yes |
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Redbank Plains | Bears | 1986 | Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve | Redbank Plains | Yes | Yes |
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Rosewood | Roosters | 1977 | Anzac Oval | Rosewood | Yes | Yes |
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Springfield | Panthers | 1998 | Bob Gibbs Park | Springfield | Yes | Yes |
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Swifts | Swifts Bluebirds | 1919 | Fernbrook Reserve | Redbank | Yes | Yes |
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West End | Bulldogs | 1914 | Daniel's Park | Basin Pocket | Yes | Yes |
Senior Division
edit| Colours | Club | Nickname | Founded | Homeground | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fassifern | Bombers | 1975 | Hayes Oval | Harrisville |
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Ipswich Brothers | Leprechauns | 1914 | Blue Ribbon Motors Field Wildey St. | Raceview |
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Laidley | Lions | 1976 | Laidley Recreation Reserve | Laidley |
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North Ipswich | Tigers | 1971 | Keith Sternberg Oval | North Ipswich |
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Redbank Plains | Bears | 1986 | Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve | Redbank Plains |
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Rosewood | Roosters | 1977 | Anzac Oval | Rosewood |
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Springfield | Panthers | 1998 | Bob Gibbs Park | Springfield |
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Ipswich Swifts | Swifts Bluebirds | 1919 | N/A | Purga |
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West End | Bulldogs | 1914 | Daniel's Park | Basin Pocket |
Junior Division
edit| Colours | Club | Nickname | Founded | Homeground | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brisbane Valley | Bulls | 1962 | RJ Rashford Recreation Ground | Esk |
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Fassifern | Bombers | 1975 | Hayes Oval | Harrisville |
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Goodna | Eagles | 1912 | Richardson Park | Goodna |
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Ipswich Brothers | Leprechauns | 1914 | Blue Ribbon Motors Field Wildey St. | Raceview |
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Karalee | Tornadoes | 1994 | Bluegum Reserve | Karalee |
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Laidley | Lions | 1976 | Laidley Recreation Reserve | Laidley |
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Lowood | Stags | 1991 | Lowood Recreational Reserve | Lowood |
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North Ipswich | Tigers | 1971 | Keith Sternberg Oval | North Ipswich |
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Redbank Plains | Bears | 1986 | Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve | Redbank Plains |
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Rosewood | Roosters | 1977 | Anzac Oval | Rosewood |
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Springfield | Panthers | 1998 | Bob Gibbs Park | Springfield |
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Ipswich Swifts | Swifts Bluebirds | 1919 | N/A | Purga |
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West End | Bulldogs | 1914 | Daniel's Park | Basin Pocket |
Seasons
editPremiership winners
editA list of premiers and Grand Final results since 1980.
| Season | Grand Final Information | Minor Premiers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiers | Score | Runners-up | Report | ||
| 1980 | North Ipswich Tigers
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18 – 5 | Goodna Eagles
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North Ipswich Tigers
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| 1981 |  Booval Swifts
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9 – 7 | Goodna Eagles
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North Ipswich Tigers
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| 1982 | North Ipswich Tigers
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18 – 10 |  Gatton Hawks
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North Ipswich Tigers
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| 1983 | Gatton Hawks
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32 – 8 |  Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 1984 | Gatton Hawks
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13 – 0 | West End Bulldogs
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| 1985 | Gatton Hawks
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18 – 14 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Goodna Eagles
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| 1986 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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20 – 8 | North Ipswich Tigers
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 1987 | North Ipswich Tigers
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24 – 18 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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North Ipswich Tigers
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| 1988 | West End Bulldogs
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35 – 14 | Goodna Eagles
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| 1989 | Goodna Eagles
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20 – 12 | Fassifern Bombers
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| 1990 | West End Bulldogs
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19 – 18 | Booval Swifts
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| 1991 | Booval Swifts
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41 – 16 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Booval Swifts
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| 1992 | North Ipswich Tigers
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24 – 14 | West End Bulldogs
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North Ipswich Tigers
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| 1993 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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34 – 22 | Booval Swifts
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 1994 | North Ipswich Tigers
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44 – 8 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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North Ipswich Tigers
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| 1995 | North Ipswich Tigers
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22 – 10 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 1996 | Booval Swifts
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16 – 12 | Redbank Plains
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| 1997 | Booval Swifts
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38 – 6 | Fassifern Bombers
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| 1998 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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38 – 10 | Booval Swifts
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 1999 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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38 – 10 | Booval Swifts
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2000 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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17 – 15 | West End Bulldogs
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2001 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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24 – 12 | Fassifern Bombers
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2002 | Booval Swifts
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18 – 12 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Booval Swifts
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| 2003 | Goodna Eagles
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33 – 12 | Fassifern Bombers
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West End Bulldogs
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| 2004 | Goodna Eagles
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40 – 24 | Booval Swifts
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Goodna Eagles
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| 2005 | Goodna Eagles
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36 – 18 | Booval Swifts
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Goodna Eagles
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| 2006 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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32 – 18 | North Ipswich Tigers
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2007 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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40 – 16 |  South Burnett Eagles
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Goodna Eagles
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| 2008 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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34 – 24 | Goodna Eagles
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2009 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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35 – 22 | Goodna Eagles
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Goodna Eagles
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| 2010 | Booval Swifts
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30 – 18 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Booval Swifts
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| 2011 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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4 – 16 | Fassifern Bombers
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QT[3] | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2012 | Fassifern Bombers
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30 – 22 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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QT[4] | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2013 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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32 – 24 | Goodna Eagles
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QT[5] | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2014 | North Ipswich Tigers
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42 – 16 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2015 | North Ipswich Tigers
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24 – 22 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Goodna Eagles
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| 2016 | Goodna Eagles
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30 – 18 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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YT[6] | Goodna Eagles
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| 2017 | Goodna Eagles
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32 – 14 | Fassifern Bombers
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PMH[7] | Fassifern Bombers
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| 2018 | Fassifern Bombers
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32 – 10 | North Ipswich Tigers
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PMH[8] | |
| 2019 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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35 – 10 | Ipswich Swifts
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Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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| 2020 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 | ||||
| 2021 | Ipswich Swifts
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42 – 22 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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Ipswich Swifts
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| 2022 | Ipswich Brothers Leprechauns
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24 – 20 | Ipswich Swifts
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Ipswich Swifts
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| 2023 | Redbank Plains Bears
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42 – 12 | Fassifern Bombers
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Redbank Plains Bears
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See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Overview - Rugby League Ipswich - SportsTG". websites.sportstg.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Club Websites - SportsTG". websites.sportstg.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2018.
- ^ Buchan, Jay (12 September 2011). "Brothers' IRL sweep". The Queensland Times. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ Meaton, P.S. (17 September 2012). "Fassifern's day of glory". The Courier Mail. The Queensland Times. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ Buchan, Jay (9 September 2013). "Brothers best IRL club in city". The Courier Mail. The Queensland Times. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "Ipswich Rugby League Grand Final - September 10 2016". YouTube. Phoenix Media. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "RLI Grand Final". Facebook. Phoenix Media. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ "RLI Grand Final - Fassifern Bombers vs Norths Tigers". Facebook. Phoenix Media. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
External links and Sources
edit- Official website
- Rugby League Week at State Library of NSW Research and Collections
- Ipswich Rugby League : Senior A Grade Premiers 1910-2009, Compiled by J.E. Christison, 2010, ISBN 9780980607413.
- The centenary of the greatest game under the sun : one hundred years of Rugby League in Queensland, Prof. Maxwell Howell, Celebrity Books, 2008.