The Latest Breaking News from Taipans

Aron Baynes, Mayen ejected as Taipans beat Bullets

Aron Baynes and Lat Mayen were ejected following a physical confrontation on court before the Cairns Taipans beat the Brisbane Bullets 89-86 in the NBL.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury

Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

Breakers celebrate Abercrombie NBL milestone in style

The New Zealand Breakers have risen to the occasion of Tom Abercrombie's 400th NBL game with a season-opening 98-87 home win against the Cairns Taipans.

AAP · Sep 30, 2023

A-Leagues pride round can thrive: Cavallo

Gay footballer Josh Cavallo has lamented the Cairns Taipans' decision not to wear pride jerseys but thinks A-Leagues players will embrace a pride round.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023

Cairns Taipans opt out of wearing NBL Champion Pride Round jerseys due to 'barrage of abuse'

Speaking after the Taipans' defeat in Melbourne on Wednesday night, Forde said the team chose not to wear the jersey with a rainbow logo after they were subject to "targeted attacks".

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

Taipans defy NBL pride jersey backlash

Cairns coach Adam Forde insists his team is supportive of the NBL's inaugural pride round, despite their decision not to wear the one-off jersey.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Cairns Taipans in NBL pride round drama

Cairns Taipans have chosen not to wear the themed NBL pride round uniforms after some players who voiced concerns over the initiative were subjected to abuse.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

JackJumpers end Taipans winning NBL run

Tasmania JackJumpers produce big final quarter to defeat Cairns Taipans and boost their NBL playoff hopes.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023

Taipans nab crucial NBL win over Breakers

The Cairns Taipans are within touching distance of a ticket to the NBL semi-finals after recording a tense 85-83 win over the third-placed New Zealand Breakers.

AAP · Jan 15, 2023

Taipans edge gutsy Hawks at home in NBL

Cairns have been pushed all the way by an undermanned Illawarra Hawks outfit before scoring an 89-84 win, their fifth NBL victory in a row.

AAP · Jan 13, 2023