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Jamaica complete Gold Coast 2018 rugby sevens line-up after winning final qualifier

  • Gold Coast 2018

Jamaica will make their debut appearance in Commonwealth Games rugby sevens at Gold Coast 2018 after becoming the final nation to qualify.

Scotland, Canada, Wales, Kenya and Samoa automatically qualified due to their world rankings, while Australia

were assured of a place as hosts.The women’s event will feature Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Fiji


International Hockey Federation release London World Cup 2018 schedule

  • Hockey

The pools and timetable for the 2018 Hockey Women’s World Cup, taking place at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, have been announced by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

Argentina, along with European rivals Germany and Spain.Pool D will contain Oceania rivals New Zealand and Australia


Northern Ireland netball on look-out for Gold Coast 2018 donations

  • Gold Coast 2018

Northern Ireland's netball team have launched a fundraising drive in a bid to raise £23,000 to send 12 players, coach Elaine Rice and four support staff to Gold Coast 2018.

really behind it - they liked the idea of having their families, friends and supporters with them in Australia


France land Davis Cup after Pouille thrashes Darcis in one-sided deciding rubber

  • Tennis

Hosts France lifted the 2017 Davis Cup after Lucas Pouille thrashed Belgium's hapless Steve Darcis 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in as one-sided a contest as you are ever likely to see, in Lille.

it three times in the last 85 years: in 1991, 1996 and 2001.Both remain a long way behind the US and Australia

in overall wins with the US on 32 and Australia on 28.



Egypt strong favourites to lift the Men's World Team Squash title in France

  • Squash

Three-time champions and top seeds Egypt head into the Men's World Team Squash Championships in Marseille as strong favourites to reclaim their crown with four of the world's top 11 players making up their squad.

repeat of the 2011 and 2013 finals.Indeed, the tournament may have been dominated in the early years by Australia


Channel Islanders announce teams for 2018 Commonwealth Games

  • Gold Coast 2018

Guernsey and Jersey have announced their full and provisional lineups for next year's Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast. 

Commonwealth Games Association’s (GCGA) announcement published the final lineup that will travel to Australia


France and Australia celebrate success at Inas World Basketball Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

France and Australia earned victories as the International Federation for Intellectual Impairment Sport

Palagarassini Stadium in Loano.France came through the encounter, the round robin stage winners overcoming Australia

performance in the final as the French team emerged 66-31 winners.BThe bronze medal was earned by Australia

France has triumphed in the men's tournament and Australia 1 in the women's tournament !!!

in the group stage.Australia Gold secured victory at the tournament, courtesy of a 17-7 win over the Australia


Australia and New Zealand easily win semi-finals at Women's Rugby League World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Defending champions Australia will face three-time winners New Zealand in the final of the Women’s Rugby

 Australia ran out 58-6 winners over Canada in the same venue.They led 42-0 at half-time and never

teams will now meet for a third consecutive final.New Zealand triumphed 34-0 in the 2008 final before Australia

on Saturday (December 2).It will be part of a double header with the men's World Cup final between Australia


England survive Tonga fightback to reach Rugby League World Cup final

  • Non-Olympic Sports

England booked their place in the Rugby League World Cup final but were forced to hold off a spirited late effort by Tonga in Auckland.

were beaten by the Tongans in the quarter-finals.England will now hope to overcome defending champions Australia

in the final, which is due to take place at Brisbane Stadium on December 2.Australia brushed aside Fiji


Barshim and Thiam are named IAAF World Athletes of the Year

  • Athletics

Mutaz Essa Barshim and Nafissatou Thiam have been named as the World Athletes of the Year at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) annual awards night here.

evening the President's Prize was given to the now retired Usain Bolt, who sent in a video message from Australia


CGF President rebuts Indian claims team for Gold Coast 2018 has been cut

  • Gold Coast 2018

Commonwealth Games Federation President Louise Martin has sought to allay the fears of India that they will only have 135 athletes competing at Gold Coast 2018.

Commonwealth Games debut at Kingston in 1966.The only country that has won more medals in the sport is Australia


Australia thrash Fiji to reach Rugby League World Cup final

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Valentine Holmes became the first man to score six tries in the same game at a Rugby League World Cup as Australia

the defending champions at the Brisbane Stadium.Billy Slater and Dane Gagai also went over twice for Australia

Australia will contest their 14th consecutive Rugby League World Cup final on December 2.Like their


South Korea names cities for 2023 Asian Cup bid

  • Football

The Korean Football Association (KFA) has named Suwon, Goyang, Hwaseong, Cheonan, Jeonju, Gwangju, Busan and Jeju as potential hosts for the 2023 Asian Cup - the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) most prestigious tournament.

United Arab Emirates.This edition will welcome a record high 24 teams, eight more than competed in Australia


India complain about athlete quota for Gold Coast 2018 and plans to drop shooting from 2022 Commonwealth Games

  • Gold Coast 2018

India's Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore has written to Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Louise Martin to complain about the fact that his country have had the number of athletes they are allowed to send to Gold Coast 2018 cut. 

Commonwealth Games debut at Kingston in 1966.The only country that has won more medals in the sport is Australia