V8 Supercars championship contender Jamie Whincup says his rivals need to catch him first before he starts worrying about drivers seeking to settle old scores.

A son of flood-ravaged Queensland and quake-hit Christchurch, Brad Thorn's last game of Super rugby could hardly mean more to him.

Before embarking on their history-making season, the Reds watched video footage of the deadly floods which swamped their state.

The claws are out over a Gold Coast beauty salon's poster campaign to help raise funds for an animal welfare group.

Queensland State of Origin coach Mal Meninga wants to take it to a new level with a fulltime position.

The skies over Bundaberg are set to ignite with a massive aviation spectacular.

Former All Blacks winger Caleb Ralph is a shock inclusion in the Reds' 23-man squad for Saturday's match against the Chiefs.