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Latest news results and what happened on the field this week
Townsville sides posted decisive scores across rugby and soccer matches played at local grounds from July 6 to July 11.
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Townsville's under-20 rugby league team defeated the Cairns Marlins 24-17 at Townsville Stadium on July 10 after trailing 10-7 at halftime.
The win lifts the side into the top four of the Queensland under-20 ladder with two rounds left before finals begin on July 25. Local coaches had focused training sessions on set-piece accuracy following a narrow loss the previous week.
Matches at Murray Sports Complex and The Strand
North Queensland United recorded a 3-1 win over Mackay Magpies in the National Premier Leagues Queensland on July 9 at Murray Sports Complex. Forward Liam Torres scored twice in the second half after a 1-1 draw at the break. The result keeps United three points clear of the drop zone with nine matches remaining.
Junior soccer programs run by Townsville Football also staged round-robin games along The Strand foreshore on July 8. Under-12 teams from the Ross River and Hermit Park clubs combined for 14 goals across four fixtures played on temporary pitches set up near the rockpool.
Attendance at the Murray Sports Complex match reached 1,850, with gate receipts listed at $12 per adult ticket. The complex recorded its highest midweek crowd since the May 2025 NPL season opener.
Next fixtures and ticket details
Townsville Stadium hosts the senior Cowboys development squad against the Brisbane Tigers on July 18. Gates open at 5:30 pm with reserved seating priced from $25.
Supporters seeking updates can visit the Townsville City Council sports office on Walker Street or check the North Queensland United website for live score feeds and parking instructions at Murray Sports Complex.