premium_iconWhat Diamonds think about Kiwi arch-rivalsComeback THEY are the words every New Zealand sports fans wants to hear and, strangely, they come from Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander. Combined Shape0
Netball’s fun and GamesNetball Guide WHO stands in the way of Australia defending their Commonwealth Games crown on the Gold Coast? Our ultimate guide to the teams, favourites, draw, tips and latest news. Combined Shape0
premium_iconShake up to netball’s world orderShake Up THE world order of netball has undergone a major shake-up with England - not New Zealand - looming as Australia’s biggest danger at the Commonwealth Games.
premium_iconCommonwealth Games cyclist ‘death trap’Worries A MAJOR Gold Coast Commonwealth Games road has been branded ‘an accident waiting to happen’, as cyclists take to the road in droves to tick it off their riding bucket list. Combined Shape0
Games trials races for man, 99Record quest SPECIAL races will be staged at the Commonwealth Games swimming trials to give a 99-year-old man the chance to set world records. Combined Shape0
premium_iconGames athletes told: You can run but you can’t hideGC 2018 HOME Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has launched a pre-emptive strike on visiting Commonwealth Games athletes, warning them they will be monitored to ensure they leave once the Gold Coast event closes. Combined Shape0
Pearson chasing season-best timeDisappointed SALLY Pearson will chase a season-best time at the Queensland athletics championships in Brisbane on Sunday in her third 100m hurdles event of the season. Combined Shape0
Diamonds ready for battling Silver FernsQuad Series A FORMER coach says the Silver Ferns can no longer consider themselves the second best team in netball but Australian won’t be taking them any less seriously. Combined Shape0
De Rozario’s nervous wait for 10km testNervous SHE’S a multiple world champion, Paralympic medallist and the defending champion of the Oz Day 10km but none of that is helping quell wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario’s nerves. Combined Shape0
New mum Geitz praises netball for supportDream DIAMOND great Laura Geitz has praised netball’s support of her dream to return to the highest level of the game as a new mother as an “amazing step forward for women’s sport”. Combined Shape0
‘I do like a good Comm Games buffet’Beast WEIGHTLIFTER Damon Kelly will compete in his fourth Commonwealth Games this year and it’s lucky his love for the tournament buffets is matched by his love of gold medals. Combined Shape0
premium_iconDiamonds want Quad series cleansweepNetball goal AUSTRALIAN captain Caitlin Bassett says the Diamonds have targeted a Quad series cleansweep after beating England in London. Combined Shape0
Diamonds Games selection ‘difficult’Strong squad DIAMONDS coach Lisa Alexander says she is working with the strongest Australian squad she has ever seen, making the selection of the Commonwealth Games 12 the most difficult ever. Combined Shape0
Teenager Page McGregor in Sevens heavenDream job WHEN Australia beat New Zealand for the historic women’s rugby sevens gold at the Rio Olympics, Bankstown’s Page McGregor and her sister were the only two in the room cheering. Combined Shape0
premium_iconBeattie’s message to whingers: ‘Suck it up’Traffic pain GOLD Coast Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie has told locals whingeing about the expected traffic chaos during the mega-event to “suck it up” amid worries of negative publicity being picked up overseas. Combined Shape0
Diamonds lifting to new levelQuad Series Australian Gabi Simpson says the looming selection for the Commonwealth Games is lifting the Diamond to a new level as they open the Quad series with a 36th straight victory over South Africa — but by their smallest margin in more than half a century.
Missile ticking over just nicely for Games trialsCommonwealth Games JAMES Magnussen is confident he will be back near his best by next month’s Commonwealth Games trials, in a position to qualify for a championship he considers as important as any he’s ever competed in. Combined Shape0
McKeon flying but real deal still to comeImpressive form EMMA McKeon’s breakout year in the pool got even better on Saturday and has forced her to re-evaluate her standards as she targets success at a home Commonwealth Games. Combined Shape0
Swifts, Giants to spar with England netballPre-season THE NSW Swifts and Giants will limber up for the Super Netball season with matches against an England side hoping to pull off a major netball sting at the Commonwealth Games. Combined Shape0
Games frustration as Hale’s fast time won’t countWind assisted AUSSIE teen sprint star Jack Hale might have been the fourth-fastest Australian man over 100m in history but for a bad blunder by Western Australian athletics officials. Combined Shape0
Sydney Sevens a lesson for Games pressurePractice AUSTRALIA’S rugby sevens women will use next week’s Sydney Sevens as a practice run for dealing with the home pressures of playing at a Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April. Combined Shape0
premium_iconComm Games staff get invite to ‘Invasion Day'PC insanity IN A move slammed as PC gone mad, organisers of the Commonwealth Games weighs in on Australia Day controversy with invitation to Invasion Day barbecue. Combined Shape0
premium_iconSporting events you don’t want to miss in 2018QWeekend THERE is no shortage of big-ticket sporting events in Queensland this year. Sports columnist Mike Colman lists his top 10 not to miss. Combined Shape0
Rejuvenated Campbell adds fly to repertoireAll-rounder CATE Campbell is almost certain to add butterfly to her Commonwealth Games program after a stunning outing in the stroke at the NSW state championships. Combined Shape0