Gold Coast United defeats Brisbane Roar 3-1

Gold Coast United posted a 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar reserves at the Gold Coast Sports Centre on July 6, with striker Liam Vargas scoring twice in the second half.

The result lifts United to third on the Queensland Premier League table with five rounds left, a position that matters now because national league scouts are already circling for August transfer windows.

Players trained at the club’s base on Bundall Road before the match, then cooled down on the grass beside the Nerang River path used by the Gold Coast Rugby League under-20s squad.

Attendance hit 4,872, up 18 percent from the same fixture last season, according to club figures released on July 7.

Wallabies training impact felt locally

Wallabies assistant coach sessions at Carrara Sports Precinct drew 120 local juniors on July 8, sharpening defensive drills that mirrored the France test preparation outlined in national reports.

Burleigh Bears recorded a 28-22 victory over Souths Logan at Pizzey Park on July 5, with winger Mia Torres crossing twice inside the final ten minutes.

The win keeps Bears inside the top four for the Queensland Rugby League women’s competition, where a top-two finish guarantees home finals at the same venue starting August 15.

Next fixtures and ticket details

United hosts Sunshine Coast Wanderers at 3pm on July 13 at the same Bundall Road ground, with general admission set at $22 for adults and $12 for juniors. Bears travel to Norths Devils on July 12, needing a win to secure a home semi-final berth.

Supporters can buy passes online through the Gold Coast Sports Centre portal or at the gate from 1pm on match days.