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Fiji announce preliminary rugby sevens squad for Gold Coast 2018

  • Gold Coast 2018

Fiji have announced a preliminary rugby sevens squad for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, with 10-members of the Rio 2016 Olympic team included.

club teams, which would mean permission would need to be granted for them to be able to compete in Australia


England finalise Gold Coast 2018 swimming and athletics squads

  • Gold Coast 2018

England have revealed the final selections for their swimming squad and alterations to their athletics squad, which will both travel to Australia's Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games.

Team England Leader Grant Robins said he was optimistic about his side’s chances in Australia."

Hopefully by the end of the six days of competition in Australia this April we will have a few medals

youth and experience and I am sure they will do the nation proud, competing for team and country in Australia


Germany reach Hopman Cup final

  • Tennis

Germany will meet Switzerland in tomorrow's Hopman Cup Final at Perth Arena after they beat hosts Australia

Prior to the tie between Germany and Australia, Belgium had been hoping to book their place in the final

withdrawal of Bouchard through injury.However, the 3-0 win was not enough as Germany's victory against Australia


Calgary to host first Moguls World Cup of 2018

  • Freestyle

Calgary is poised to stage the first International Ski Federation (FIS) Moguls World Cup competition of 2018.

ultimately saw the Australian secure the overall World Cup title.It completed a double success for Australia


WFDF elect seven new board members

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) have announced the results of their recent elections, with seven new members appointed to the board of directors.

on the WFDF calendar is the 2018 World U-24 Ultimate Championships, which will take place in Perth, Australia




Switzerland enjoy perfect day at Hopman Cup to qualify for final

  • Tennis

Switzerland's Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic won both of their singles matches and the mixed doubles against the United States to make it two wins from two group matches at the Hopman Cup in Perth, putting them in the final on Saturday (January 6). 

the final round of group matches take place with Belgium taking on Canada and Germany facing hosts Australia



Dubler and Pearson test out Gold Coast 2018 athletics track

  • Gold Coast 2018

Sally Pearson and Cedric Dubler have become the first athletes to test the Gold Coast 2018 athletics track at the Carrara Stadium prior to the Commonwealth Games.

The track has recently been installed at the venue converted from an Australia Football League stadium

It does feel amazing when they call out your name and from Australia, doing it in your hometown and home



Australian swimming great carries Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton on Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • Gold Coast 2018

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has become the latest sporting star to hold the Gold Coast 2018 Baton as it visits Sydney.

moment for me to be carrying the Queen’s Baton this evening and showcasing Sydney, my hometown, and Australia

Games.It is due to be taken the Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow for the final Ashes Test Match between Australia


Germany continue good form at Hopman Cup

  • Tennis

Germany's Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber won their respective clashes against their Canadian opponents to make it two wins out of two from their Group A matches so far at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

I'm feeling so well on the court since I arrived here in Australia," said Goffin."

Grand Slam, managed to come from a set down to beat Gavrilova, who switched allegiance from Russia to Australia


Team England participate in indigenous cultural training before Gold Coast 2018

  • Gold Coast 2018

Team England took part in indigenous cultural training at Dreamworld Corroboree on the Gold Coast, as part of their preparation for this year's Commonwealth Games.

the Gold Coast ©Dreamworld"It was an honour to learn about the history of the indigenous people in Australia

, Aunty Di, Ethan and Stacey really brought home the importance of respecting indigenous culture in Australia