The Latest Breaking News from Cairns

Taipans win NBL thriller over Breakers

The Cairns Taipans have overturned an 11-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the New Zealand Breakers by two to leap into the NBL's top four.

AAP · 3h ago

Phoenix deliver crushing reality check on Cairns

Nathan Sobey has inspired South East Melbourne, who overcame some early issues to trounce the visiting Cairns Taipans by 32 points.

AAP · Oct 17

Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL

Dark horse Cairns have made it three consecutive wins, knocking down 18 three-pointers to see off the plucky Illawarra by 10 points in Wollongong.

AAP · Oct 11

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.

AAP · Sep 1

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Talented wing Jaylin Galloway has signed a one-year deal to join his older brother Kyrin at the NBL's Cairns Taipans.

AAP · Aug 15

'That's not good enough': Wallabies make desires clear

The injury-hit Wallabies will debut another flyhalf against a French team full of familiar faces as the hosts aim to snap a five-Test losing run.

AAP · Jul 10

Breakers end NBL campaign by trouncing Taipans

Sam Mennenga has made a spectacular return from injury as the New Zealand Breakers tuned up for the Ignite Cup final with a 31-point demolition of Cairns.

AAP · Feb 19

Bullets handed wooden spoon by NBL rivals Cairns

Brisbane will finish last on the NBL ladder after suffering a home defeat to rivals Cairns in the "Sunshine Stoush''.

AAP · Feb 8

Doolittle, Lual-Acuil shine as Wildcats hold off Cairns

Kristian Doolittle scored a season-high 32 points to steer the Perth Wildcats into fourth spot on the NBL ladder with a home win over Cairns.

AAP · Feb 6

Kings rally in 'destiny' game to run down Taipans

Kendric Davis took over as Sydney came from 24 points behind to beat Cairns by 14 and notch a seventh-straight NBL win.

AAP · Feb 1