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Burleigh had a tough trial against Easts Tigers, missing their key stars, the Bears fell 24 points to 4. But Coach Jimmy Lenihan believes a bolstered forward pack, and stronger links to the Titans, will build on their solid 2018 season.

Only a few of the Titans players who featured in the All Stars clash are expected to play in the trial game against the Cowboys on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, with Garth Brennan preferring to rest his key stars for the Broncos hit-out. Meanwhile, AJ Brimson has been uncovered as the Titans ‘barber.’ He runs ‘Che Cut’s’ out of his garage and his customers include Jai Arrow and Ryan James. (no audio)

Titans skipper and Blues hopeful Ryan James has revealed his playing career could have taken a completely different path. He was twice approached by Wigan to play in the UK Super League- the club’s first offer was made when James was still in the Junior ranks. James says the interest made him believe he could do anything in the NRL. Meanwhile, another Titans player has welcomed their first baby- Dale Copley sharing this photo of daughter Amari Willow. (VISION ONLY)

Stephanie Gilmore has won a seventh world title, to move alongside Layne Beachley as women’s surfing’s greatest of all time. The title race came down to the final event in Maui, but no one expected it would be resolved on the opening day.

Australia’s Steph Gilmore has claimed a record equalling seventh world surfing title. The Tweed Heads local dominated her round one heat at the Maui Pro in Hawaii yesterday, with her only remaining challenger Lakey Peterson knocked out in the second round. Peterson’s exit from the event secured the natural footer the title, which she last won in 2014. The only other female surfer to lift the trophy on seven occasions was fellow Aussie Layne Beachley.

If you take your car through a ‘Hoppys Car Wash’ on the Coast this week, keep your eyes peeled for Titans stars with bucket and sponge in hand. Coach Garth Brennan has put his players to work, to remind them how lucky they are.

He’s not back at training yet, but Titan Dale Copley will be back in time for round one. The injury-prone centre previously suffered a hamstring problem which ended his season.

Coolangatta’s Joel Parkinson might be winding down his career, but he’s still going full throttle in the surf. He finished on top in the Hawaii Pro over the weekend, promising big things in his final two events.

2012 World Champion Joel Parkinson, has turned back the clock to win the first event of this year’s triple crown, the Hawaiian Pro. The 37 year old outclassed much younger rivals in the final. Set to retire in just over a month, an emotional Parko celebrated his first win since 2013. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

The Titans have named an unchanged line-up for the clash with the Storm. But they’ve also announced a new partnership with the NRRRL, helping support players of the future.