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Subscriber only FACING the defending Langer Cup champions first up is a tough assignment for any schoolboy rugby league team. However, Ipswich State High hopes to use the testing early schedule to their advantage. Preparing to tackle Palm Beach Currumbin at the North Ipswich Reserve on Wednesday afternoon, Ipswich State High s Langer Cup side has a core of quality players returning after a long wait and measured preparation. They are always very kind to us with the draw, Ipswich State High head coach Josh Bretherton joked. It s a tough game to start. There s no secret they (Palm Beach Currumbin) have been the benchmark in Queensland for a number of years now. So for us, we see it as just a really great opportunity to give ourselves a rugby league test.
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Subscriber only WHEN you have achieved what Ipswich teacher Veronica White has in rugby league, the next logical step is helping young people. That s exactly what White continues to do in her many roles developing the sport for girls. Apart from her teaching commitments in recent weeks, White has been working with Ipswich State High teams involved in the current Titans Cup competition. The Ipswich teams are progressing well with three Division 1 competition victories in last weekend s second round where some matches are being televised on the QT website. Ipswich State High s Year 7/8 side beat Beenleigh 32-4. The school s Year 9/10 combination held out Stretton 16-8.