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Subscriber only THE glint in Josh Cleeland s eye indicated the sense of relief the Ipswich Jets players felt after breaking their 2021 Intrust Cup season drought. The Ipswich born and bred five-eight responded with his trademark team-minded approach when asked what best summed up Saturday s 40-24 victory over the Capras at North Ipswich Reserve. There was a lot of emotion when we lost four in a row so it was good to get the win with the boys, Cleeland said. Most satisfying is we are working together. We are not going ourselves. We re making sure we are playing for each other.
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Subscriber only HEAD coach Keiron Lander paid tribute to retiring winger Peter Gubb as the Ipswich Jets medical team prepared for a busy week. The winless Jets were left with a number of injury concerns after tonight s latest 36-14 Intrust Super Cup loss to the Brisbane Tigers at the North Ipswich Reserve. In a game marred by rain in the final 40 minutes, the Jets were unable to capitalise on a strong first half finish. Among the players needing treatment were centre Ben White (cut under his eye), five-eight Josh Cleeland, fullback Jayden Connors (ankle) and substitute Hugh Sedger (concussion).
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With an easing of COVID restrictions this year, Queensland rugby league fans will once again have the chance to watch Queensland’s premier rugby league competition, the Intrust Super Cup.
Here’s why you should go along to a game this season.
The clubs
The Intrust Super Cup is stacked full of historic clubs, many of whom (particularly in the greater Brisbane region) have ambitions of joining the top flight of football.