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Caboolture SFC face one of their biggest matches of the season so far on Saturday evening, welcoming Ipswich FC to the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex in a clash with significant implications for the playoff race.

For weeks it looked like Newcastle were beginning to pull away from the pack. Week 7 changed that in a hurry. The Northstars suffered a shock home defeat, the Ice Dogs piled on 19 goals across two games, and Brisbane reminded everyone they are capable of troubling anyone on their day. With the standings tightening rapidly, the race at the top suddenly looks far more interesting.

Round 12 produced a mix of statement victories, tense finishes and one of the stories of the season, with St George Illawarra finally breaking through for their first win of 2026. Elsewhere, Cronulla overcame adversity to hold off Manly, Newcastle continued its surge up the ladder, and Penrith reclaimed top spot after surviving a late Warriors fightback.

Caboolture FC left it late on Saturday night, overcoming a stubborn Capalaba Bulldogs side 2-1 to claim an important three points and strengthen their position inside the top four. Coming into the match, the Snakes were widely expected to defeat a Capalaba team sitting in the relegation zone and struggling for form. While the result ultimately went to plan, the visitors made Caboolture work much harder than many would have anticipated.

Super Rugby Round 16 wrapped up the regular season and locked in the finals picture. The Crusaders surged into third place with a statement win over the Hurricanes, the Chiefs demolished the Blues to secure second, and the Reds held onto fifth after overcoming the Drua. Elsewhere, Moana Pasifika signed off with a memorable upset of the Brumbies, while the Force finished their campaign on a high by denying the Waratahs in Perth.

Caboolture FC return to league action on Saturday evening, hosting Capalaba Bulldogs at 6:00pm in a fixture that presents a major opportunity to strengthen their position inside the top four. The Snakes enter the round sitting fourth on the table and carrying momentum after a comfortable 4-0 cup victory over AC Carina during the week.

Caboolture safely booked their place in the next round on Tuesday night with a controlled 4-0 victory over AC Carina at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex. Facing lower-division opposition, the Snakes were expected to take command of the contest, and they did exactly that, rarely looking troubled throughout the evening.

Caboolture turn their attention back to cup competition on Tuesday night, hosting AC Carina at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex in a matchup that, on paper, heavily favours the Snakes.

Week 6 delivered one of the most bizarre double-headers of the AIHL season so far. Newcastle and Brisbane somehow produced both the most entertaining game of the round and one of the most lopsided, all within 24 hours. Elsewhere, Perth’s offence continued to terrorise Melbourne Ice, the Bears kept climbing, and the Rhinos bounced back after a split weekend.

Round 11 produced another chaotic weekend of NRL action, with the Dolphins continuing their surge up the ladder, the Bulldogs finally breaking through against Melbourne, and the Warriors extending both their own winning streak and the Dragons’ nightmare season. Elsewhere, Manly survived a major scare from the Titans while the Cowboys handled South Sydney in Townsville.