Founded 1878 Address Portman Road IP1 2DA Ipswich, Suffolk Country England Phone +44 (1473) 400 500 Fax +44 (1473) 400 040 E-mail enquiries@itfc.co.uk Ipswich is one of the country’s fastest growing areas and is rugby league heartland, having produced a long list of top grade and international players. The city has been pushing for entry to the NRL since a Western Corridor NRL bid was launched in 2010. Ipswich study investigates health risks, Cuddle cot gives extra time with lost baby, Opportunity for Ipswich charities to share in Christmas Wonderland takings, $6 million renovation of hotel in growth area unveiled, Ipswich Sports Awards finalists announced, New library a hit with the Ipswich community, Ipswich on track for vital public transport corridor. An artist’s impression of North Ipswich Reserve Stadium. You get that inter-city rivalry which enhances tribalism and that’s ultimately what we want. >> Council progresses North Ipswich Reserve Stadium plan, Your email address will not be published. The council has committed $10 million towards the redevelopment of North Ipswich Reserve Stadium into a 20,000-seat venue if the bid was successful and is seeking State and Federal Government support. Johnson said the aim was to expand the academies across Queensland. Gefällt 20.161 Mal. “They love their rugby league in Brisbane and it seems a natural fit. The Llewellyn Motors Ipswich Jets proudly provides a pathway for Ipswich kids into the NRL without having to leave home; just like Allan Langer, Kevie Walters and now Matty Srama. If successful, Western Corridor NRL bid chief Steve Johnson said respectful discussions would be held with representatives of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People to help decide a name for the team.
The franchise opted for the name Titans instead and had to destroy all Gold Coast Dolphins merchandise. The Ipswich Diggers are the representative Ipswich team. The Western Corridor NRL bid was launched on 14 August 2010. Ipswich City Council is preparing a Strategic Business Case to help with project development and future government funding support. “That could come from another team being relocated there, or better still another club being discontinued and a new club established in Brisbane,” Mr Malone told, “They love their rugby league in Brisbane and it seems a natural fit. The Jets are currently coached by premiership-winning captain Keiron Lander, who helped create history as one of three Indigenous skippers - along with Thurston (Cowboys) and Penrith's Brent Naden - to lead their team to grand final glory at ANZ Stadium in 2015. All clubs are in the junior division but not all are in the senior division. broke the news on Sunday in an interview with Channel 9’s director of sport Tom Malone. “That could come from another team being relocated there, or better still another club being discontinued and a new club established in Brisbane,” Mr Malone told The Daily Telegraph. And certainly not a relocated one from the Newcastle Knights, the club where he won the 1997 premiership. The bid is associated with the Arthur Beetson Foundation to run academies for young Indigenous players in South-East Queensland, using Intrust Super Cup players as mentors. There is also the opportunity for the Warriors to play matches at Dolphin Stadium, while the staff at the two clubs will work closely together to create better opportunities for personal development. LEAGUE legend Matthew Johns insists Ipswich and the western corridor deserves its own NRL team and not a relocated one. Diggers teams compete in the statewide Cyril Connell Cup and Mal Meninga Cup competitions. The reports caused significant ructions in the rugby league world, with some pundits speculating that a second Brisbane side would come at the expense of a Sydney club – most likely the Cronulla Sharks or Manly Sea Eagles. Ipswich’s bid for an NRL team has been thrust back into the national spotlight amid calls from broadcasters and support from rugby league greats, including Jonathan Thurston, for a second Brisbane side in the competition. At 28 years-of-age, Ipswich-born Keary is a potential marquee recruit for the Western Corridor team, while the Bombers have declared Cameron Munster as their No.1 target.
"We are happy to play out of Suncorp Stadium until the State and Federal Government believe it is justifiable to put a new stadium out where there is going to be 700,000 people," Johnson said. Required fields are marked *, Ipswich NRL bid in the spotlight as footy finals fever ramps up. Former Cowboys champion and Queensland great, Jonathan Thurston is among those in favour of relocation over expansion, telling Macquarie Sports Radio he was “certainly a fan of that”. The Brisbane Bombers bid was launched in 2011 and have identified Munster as their No.1 target if they are given the greenlight to join the NRL. The stadium redevelopment would cost up to $220 million and could be done in five stages. The Brisbane Broncos also support the bid, and it is expected that the Newcastle Knights would back it as the club has an official partnership with the Ipswich Jets to develop local talent. The move follows the decision by the Warriors to withdraw from the NSWRL's Canterbury Cup competition, and the New Zealand club will now send players not required for NRL duty to the Dolphins. Mr Malone wants to see changes to the competition ahead of the next TV rights deal in 2023. "We intend to honour Arthur and his vision," Johnson said. Ipswich Jets Rugby League Team, Ipswich, QLD. The bid is based on a community ownership model and has been well supported by the community, including Ipswich City Council. 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]. Ipswich is noted for its strong contribution to sport at a state and national level. "If we have got an NRL club actively developing those players, as we will, then we will create more players for the game. "That will mean more Anthony Milfords, more David Fifitas, more Luke Kearys and more Bradman Bests. The Bombers are backed by a private consortium of wealthy investors and are the only bid not associated with an Intrust Super Cup team. It’s all about generating more fans and bigger TV audiences,” Mr Delany told, Former Cowboys champion and Queensland great, Jonathan Thurston is among those in favour of relocation over expansion, telling. The clubs currently in the senior division include: These clubs are currently fielding teams just in the junior division, however, some have fielded senior teams in the past: Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership, http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-2250-0-107596-0&sID=21859, "Ipswich Rugby League Grand Final - September 10 2016", "RLI Grand Final - Fassifern Bombers vs Norths Tigers", http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-2250-0-107596-0&a=CLUBS, State Library of NSW Research and Collections, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ipswich_Rugby_League&oldid=963293949, Recurring sporting events established in 1992, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 June 2020, at 00:19. Ipswich’s bid for an NRL team has been thrust back into the national spotlight amid calls from broadcasters and support from rugby league greats, including Jonathan Thurston, for a second Brisbane side in the competition. The Western Corridor NRL bid was launched by rugby league Immortal Arthur Beetson in 2010 and has the backing of another of the game's greatest Indigenous players, Johnathan Thurston. Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker - the 17-year-old son of Ben Walker, who co-coached Ipswich Jets to the 2015 Intrust Super Cup and State Championship with brother Shane – would be another Western Corridor target. At 28 years-of-age, Ipswich-born Keary is a potential marquee recruit for the Western Corridor team, while the Bombers have declared Cameron Munster as their No.1 target. The Ipswich Rugby League currently has 12 clubs, for senior and junior. The bid is headquartered in Ipswich, Queensland and is closely associated with the Ipswich Jets. 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. In May this year, Ipswich City Council committed $10 million – with conditions – towards redevelopment of North Ipswich Reserve Stadium into a 20,000-seat facility with the clear intent of supporting the entry of local teams to national sporting competitions. "We have got a whole of game bid that we believe, by connecting 19,075 rugby league participants directly to an NRL club, will add to the game, will add to bums on seats at Suncorp, will add TV viewers and we will keep growing those participation numbers.". A list of premiers and Grand Final results since 1980. "We have got one of the biggest bases in the country - if not the biggest - and come 2026 we are going to have 19,000 participants," Johnson said. "That means there will be an Indigenous element to our name, and we will definitely be proceeding with the Queensland Indigenous academies.". The commitment is subject to equal contributions from the State Government and Federal Government, and other conditions. We were the original bid so we have been waiting since 2009 for expansion.
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