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Jason GibbsSports editor

As the Chronicle’s Sports Editor Jason’s passion is sharing the achievements of the Darling Downs region’s best sporting talent and its various teams and clubs. Growing up in Oakey and Toowoomba, Jason’s journalism career began in Kingaroy at the South Burnett Times nearly 20 years ago. Jason also writes for CODE Sports.

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Leianne Tufuga. Western Clydesdales vs Tweed Seagulls, BMD Premiership 2024. Picture: Benny Hassum Photography

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Every way the Clydesdales can play finals footy

FINALS HOPE: Win, lose or draw the Western Clydesdales can play finals footy this season. Here’s how things need to play out for our stars to keep their premiership hopes alive this weekend.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Shenae Ciesiolka of the Maroons makes a break during game one of the Women's State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland at CommBank Stadium on June 01, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Darling Downs stars set to feature in State of Origin

In one of the most highly anticipated Women’s State of Origin series, Darling Downs rugby league fans will have plenty of players to watch from both teams, with Western Clydesdales and local players named in the Game One squads. See who is set to represent the region here.

Cooper Tate-Roche of Wattles against Brothers in TRL A grade round 4 rugby league at at Glenholme Park, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

RANKED: The Top 25 TRL male and female players of Round 5

TRL STARS: Round 5 of Toowoomba Rugby League action featured big scores and nailbiting finishes. Check out our list of the top 25 male and female players. DETAILS HERE.

Shenae Ciesiolka. Western Clydesdales vs Tweed Seagulls, BMD Premiership 2024. Picture: Benny Hassum Photography

Three code Australian rep star shares advice with NRLW hopefuls

Shenae Ciesiolka has represented Australia in three different ‘football’ codes but it is her league achievements which have made her a household name. Now she is sharing her knowledge with young female players eager to follow in her footsteps.

Herman Ene-Purcell fights Willie Nasio for Queensland heavyweight belt at TGW and Smithy Bring The Big Fights 21 at Rumours International, Saturday, November 3, 2018.

GONE IN FIVE SECONDS: Boxer lands brutal KO with one hit

Three and a half years after hanging up his gloves boxer Herman Ene-Purcell has returned to the ring in brutal fashion – securing a knockout win with one shot. Check out the devastating blow.

Steph Hancock. Western Clydesdales vs Tweed Seagulls, BMD Premiership 2024. Picture: Benny Hassum Photography

Why Clydesdales win over Seagulls has them primed for finals footy

TALKING POINTS: The Western Clydesdales secured a massive win at the weekend. Here’s our look at why the team is now primed to play finals football.

Alex Hinch of Valleys against Southern Suburbs in TRL A grade round 4 rugby league at John McDonald Sports Complex, Sunday, April 28, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The 25+ stars who made their mark in round 4 TRL action

With round 4 of the senior Toowoomba Rugby League season wrapped up here’s our look at the best male and female stars. Find out who topped our list of electrifying performances here.

Western Clydesdales origin promo

Clydesdales superstars stun club’s juniors with huge announcement

Western Clydesdales stars Shenae Ciesiolka and Ali Brigginshaw stunned the club’s juniors with a surprise announcement at training recently. Find out what the big news is here.

PRE 2024 RD01 Newcastle Knights v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks - David Armstrong, try, celeb. Picture: NRL Photos

REVEALED: Where TRL star David Armstrong will play this weekend

From a 38 try season with the Goondiwindi Boars to the Newcastle Knights – David Armstrong’s rise has been meteoric. Now we can reveal if he will make his NRL debut this weekend.

Dylan Chown of Valleys against Gatton in TRL Madsen-Rasmussen Trophy rugby league at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday, July 1, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

TRL STARS: The 15+ stars who made their mark in big weekend

With another exciting round of Toowoomba Rugby League senior action wrapped we’ve run the rule of the best male and female performances. Find out who from your club made our list here.

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