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June 2009

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XXXX Maroons Make History!

After a determined victory in Game 1 of the 2009 State of Origin Series, the Queensland Maroons were one win away from becoming the first side in the history of Origin to win four series straight. Locky and the boys had a lot to play for. Up the other end of the paddock, the NSW Blues had it all to play for too – none of their blokes wanted to be a part of the first team in history to lose four on...

May 2009

1 post

Two Late Tries Help the Titans Topple the...

Despite a gallant performance from Souths – who led the match 8-6 at halftime – the Gold Coast were able to scrape home with four-pointers from Matt Rogers and Anthony Laffranchi late in the game. Pic: Laffranchi crashes over to take victory The win puts the Titans on 6 wins and 2 losses for the season and up into 4th place on the ladder behind the Dragons and Broncos who only lead them on points...

March 2009

5 posts

Ford Clean-Sweep at Australian F1GP

There were no points at stake when the V8s hit the streets of Melbourne’s Albert Park at last weekend’s Australian F1GP, but you wouldn’t have known it based on the no-holds-barred racing the “Manufacturers Challenge” tossed up. TeamVodafone’s Craig Lowndes served notice of his Championship intentions to his teammate - XXXX GOLD Ambassador Driver Jamie WhinCup...

Bulls into Sheffield Shield Final

Last weekend’s draw against the undefeated Victorians has set up a classic season decider between two teams who’ve squared off on numerous occasions over the summer. The final match of the regular Shield season saw the Bushrangers - who rested several key players - amass an enormous first innings total of 8/806(dec) in reply to the Bulls 302. The insurmountable target set by the Vics...

XXXX Gold Hook 'n' Cook

If ya like XXXX GOLD and ya don’t mind a spot of angling of an arvo, you’ll know the two go together like XXXX GOLD and pretty much everything… like, er, XXXX GOLD battered fish! Speaking of a fry up, fishing and beer (it’s a bloody strange coincidence if ya ask me), XXXX GOLD have had a yarn to our mate’s at fishnet.com.au and they now feature the XXXX GOLD Hook...

Bulls in Box Seat

Last weekend’s demolition of the NSW Blues by an innings and 129 runs, has the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls with one foot in the 2009 Weet Bix Sheffield Shield Final against the Victorians on March 13. A stunning double-century from Bulls veteran Martin Love in his Gabba swansong was the highlight of the match. Love arrived at the crease with Queensland at 1/10 and, after nine hours of...

Broncos, Cowboys & Titans' Final Pre-Season...

No Queensland-based NRL club has recorded a victory in their final pre-season match before the regular season kicks off on March 13. Darren Lockyer returned to the Broncos line-up to “blow out the cobwebs” in preparation for their opening round derby against “Bitter Rivals” the North Queensland Cowboys. Lockyer had intended to sit out all three of the side’s...

February 2009

20 posts

Watson Back for Bulls

Injury-prone Aussie all-rounder, Shane Watson has made his return to first class cricket for the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls this morning, after a two-month lay-off with a stress fracture in his back. Selected only as a batsman, Watson failed to trouble the scorers, lasting only three balls before heading back to the pavilion. The penultimate match of the Bulls’ regular season is delicately...

Bulls Crush Bushrangers

Congratulations to the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls - 2008-09 Ford Ranger Cup Champions! The XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls have put together an astonishing performance in the field to defend a meagre total of 8/187 and claim their second one-day domestic title in three seasons at the MCG last night. Despite winning the toss, the Bulls’ top order crumbled to 5/56 before Glen Batticciotto (40)...

XXXX Queensland Maroons team announced

QRL Chairman John McDonald and Chairman of Selectors Des Morris today announced the XXXX Maroons team to play New South Wales in the opening match of the Harvey Norman State of Origin Series in Sydney. Read more here

Queensland Rugby League

Keep up to date with all the Rugby League news and events. See more here: http://www.qrl.com.au/

Queensland Rugby League - Trial Matches for...

A BUMPER program of trial matches have been pencilled in for February. See more here:http://www.qrl.com.au/display.php?pg_id=4405

XXXX Timber Creek Gunamu Tourist Park Easter...

Every Easter long weekend, the XXXX Timber Creek barra fishing competition attracts anglers from around Australia. See more information and book here

XXXX Boat Building Competition

The winners for the XXXX Boat Building Competition have been announced! Stay involved here: http://www.xxxxgold.com.au/boat/

XXXX Angels On Tour

The XXXX Angels are on Facebook. See photos of the Angels and see where they will be visiting soon. Find them here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19084349984

XXXX GOLD Retreat

This is one for all you beer and car lovers – you can now have your two favourite things together in one place! Find out more here: http://www.loconut.com.au/News/XXXX-Gold-Retreat-33696/default.aspx

XXXX GOLD GROUP 20 ANNOUCE NEW DRAW 2009

XXXX GOLD Group 20 Rugby League has confirmed the draw for 2009. Read more here: http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=7-2186-0-0-0&sID=19322&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=7315904&sectionID=19322

XXXX GOLD Northam Cup

Get ready for the biggest date on Northam’s racing calendar! With a nationwide audience, this one is not to be missed! Find out more here: https://www.northam.wa.gov.au/bulletin_board/upcoming_events/northamcup

Rising Star - Sam McNeil

With the XXXX GOLD One Day Cup Final the following day, fielding all day in the blistering sun wasn’t going to be the best preparation for any team. Luckily for the Browns, McNeil was thrown the ball and collected figures of 4/30 from 10.5 overs; taking the final wicket and dismissing East Torrens for 128 in the 57th over. Read more here: http://kensington_browns.sa.cricket.com.au/

XXXX GOLD ROMA CUP

GET YOUR BACKSIDE TRACKSIDE FOR ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING OUTBACK RACING EVENTS IN QUEENSLAND. See more here: http://www.outbacknow.com.au/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=6&pid=94

Welcome to the Bunbury Turf Club

Welcome to the Bunbury Turf Club, one of Western Australia’s leading provincial race clubs, and home of the $130,000 XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup - the South West’s biggest one day party. Read more here: http://www.bunburyturfclub.com.au/

Bunbury Carnaval

Bunbury Carnaval is an eight day event calendar designed around the iconic event, the XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup. Find out more here: http://www.westernaustralia.com/au/Pages/Event.aspx?n=Bunbury_Carnaval&pid=9008351

XXXX GOLD Barra Nationals

The XXXX Gold Barra Nationals is one of the premier fishing tournaments on the Australian fishing calendar. Each year up to 45 teams come from all over Australia (and some from overseas as well) to compete in a week full of fun, mayhem and fantastic fishing on the Daly River. Read more here: ...

2009 XXXX GOLD 20th Anniversary Queensland Variety...

Get away for 10 action-filled days celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Queensland Variety Bash – from Townsville to Alice Springs and everywhere in between, with 600 of your ‘closest’ mates. Read more here: http://www.varietyqld.org.au/bash

XXXX GOLD Gove Game Classic

Match your strength with that of a barracuda, sailfish or marlin. This is the major event of the year for the Nhulunbuy Regional Sports Fishing Club. See more here: http://australia.shopsafe.com.au/northern_territory_events/arnhem_land_area_events/nhulunbuy/xxxx_gold_gove_game_classic-sporting_events.htm

The 2009 Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Expo

XXXX GOLD and fishing go hand in hand so a trip to Fraser Island just wouldn’t be the same without an ice cold XXXX Gold from your most trusted esky. Read more here: http://www.toyota.com.au/toyota/events/Content/0,4906,2775_1106,00.html

XXXX Gold Announces V8 Supercar Sponsorship

XXXX GOLD has entered into a three year partnership with V8 Supercars Australia to become a Platform sponsor of the V8 Supercar Championship Series. Read more here: http://www.v8x.com.au/cms/A_109748/article.html

January 2009

2 posts

SOUTH AFRICA TAKE HOME XXXX GOLD BEACH CRICKET...

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SOUTH AFRICA TAKE HOME XXXX GOLD BEACH CRICKET...

The XXXX GOLD Beach Cricket Tri-Nations Series came to a close today, with South Africa taking down the Kiwis in the Grand Final at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold Coast. It seems there’s no stopping South Africa at the moment, as the newcomers to the tournament quickly grasped the concept of beach cricket, denying the Aussies of their first title and the Kiwis of retaining the trophy. The winning...

December 2008

1 post