Rugby League

Craig’s valuable sports trainer role extends into final

HAVING grown up and lived on farms at Warrill View and Harrisville, Craig Harsant is proud of his Fassifern upbringing. “I’m always a Bomber first and foremost,” Harsant said, having played for 11 years and coached juniors at the Fassifern...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

Bombers’ president shares highlights in tough footy year

AFTER a season where Fassifern Bombers senior club president Paul Roderick had “never” seen so many injuries, he shared the highlights looking ahead. The experienced administrator said decisions would be made after an annual debrief in coming...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bombers give all tackling final hurdle

FASSIFERN Bombers playmaker Harold Mosby sat quietly on the North Ipswich Reserve turf exhausted after a frustrating end to the 2025 Rugby League Ipswich season. Mosby had given everything trying to mastermind a late comeback in the A-Grade...

David Lems

03 Sep 2025

Sport

Time for Bombers young guns ‘to stick together’

STAND-IN Fassifern Bombers captain James Lewis is confident his young side will rise again after an injury-riddled Reserve Grade season. The fourth-placed Bombers bowed out of the Rugby League Ipswich finals’ race after going down 42-10 to Norths...

David Lems

03 Sep 2025

Sport

Exciting future for Bombers women after finals’ quest

FASSIFERN Bombers captain Gemma Range is keen to return next season buoyed by her team’s impressive progress and the club’s rising junior girls’ talent. “We’re hoping everyone sticks to it another year especially, because then we will have...

David Lems

03 Sep 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bombers searching for rugby league finals’ miracle

THE Fassifern Bombers need a miracle to advance through this weekend’s Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) elimination finals. Even fielding two competitive A and Reserve Grade sides will be an achievement. Coaches and officials involved in the proud...

David Lems

27 Aug 2025

Sport

‘Clinical’ Fassifern Bombers women build finals’ momentum

THE Fassifern Bombers women are bracing for a do-or-die finals’ showdown with Brothers having received a timely shot of confidence. The Bombers displayed their defensive might in their 30-0 elimination final victory in the first week of QRL South...

David Lems

27 Aug 2025

Sport

RLI finals: Ongoing junior development helps clubs

WITH 10 different clubs represented in the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) junior finals starting this weekend, David Nugent is a contented chairman. Clubs with sides playing in the first round of playoffs are Springfield, Brothers, Redbank Plains...

David Lems

27 Aug 2025

Sport

Club icon delivers: Fassifern Bombers in finals after mighty duel

PLAYER depleted and desperate to make the finals, the Fassifern Bombers A-Grade side displayed their amazing character. The Fassifern players repelled a relentless Norths’ surge to somehow hold out the Tigers to win 28-26 on a massive day for the...

David Lems

20 Aug 2025

Sport

Gritty Bombers juniors building fine culture, attracting attention

WITH tenacious and talented under-13 and under-15 players on the rise, the Fassifern Bombers junior rugby league club has a bright future set to expand further. Although both teams lost their finals in QRL South East Community North competitions...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Bombers women make finals’ charge in second season

WITH one match left before the finals, the Fassifern Bombers women are already winners. Their latest 26-0 shutout against Easts Mt Gravatt at Hayes Oval showed the Bombers have the defensive prowess to match their attacking might. In only their...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Community

Erika’s community spirit honours mum on Ladies Day

FASSIFERN Bombers supporter Erika Torresi becomes emotional seeing her mother’s initials on the club training jerseys and special gear prepared for this year’s Ladies Day. Erika’s mum Aleeta Wozencroft was a wonderful fundraiser and popular...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Bombers girls to showcase talent on huge day at Hayes Oval

FASSIFERN Bombers under-13 girls’ coach Troy Bone couldn’t be more proud of his consistent side with one title-deciding match to go. The young Bombers head into Saturday’s SE Community North grand final at Hayes Oval in tip-top shape having...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Historic weekend for Bombers hosting finals, opening new field

THE Fassifern Bombers are bracing for a massive weekend with two days of historic rugby league action at Hayes Oval. Six QRL South East Community under-13 girls’ finals are scheduled for the Harrisville venue on Saturday before Bombers officials...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Bombers share coach’s grief in tough footy grind

EMOTIONAL Fassifern Bombers players missed an ideal opportunity to improve their third place standing on the Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade ladder. With top four threats Norths outclassed 42-4 by Redbank Plains, the Bombers could have strengthened...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Female force: Fassifern’s wet weather victory treble

FASSIFERN’S female forces showcased their skills in tough conditions to complete another winning treble preparing for SE Community rugby league finals. The Bombers women’s side capped the successful afternoon by beating Aspley 12-0 in the rain...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Resurgent Bombers deliver vital win among surprises

HARD-working Fassifern Bombers try scorer Joel Carr summed up the major turnaround perfectly after sharing in his team’s much-needed A-Grade victory. “This week, we came back with a different attitude at training and it definitely paid off,”...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Bombers juniors grow, surge ahead with confidence

FASSIFERN Bombers under-11 Maroon coach Andrew Gill has many reasons to enjoy spending time at the progressive junior club this season. Among them is having strong family ties to the sport. “Last year I coached my other son’s team, so it was...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

‘Resilient’ Bombers under-13 girls step closer to final

THE tenacious Fassifern Bombers under-13 girls side highlighted why they deserve a spot in the upcoming SE Community North final after their latest rugby league victory. The Bombers came from 8-0 down against Norths to win 34-14 and consolidate...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025