Category: Gold Coast Sport

An emotional Nathan Sharpe has thanked his close-knit family while accepting his induction into the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame- at his old school, T-S-S. The rugby legend was honoured alongside inspirational motorcycle speedway champion Jason Crump.

Hundreds of squash players have gravitated to the Gold Coast for a weekend of intense competition. In the professional womens’ final, Sarah Cardwell ousted Lisa Camilleri, while in the men’s Zach Alexander come out ahead of Joshua Larkin.  

Snapper Rocks might be the two-time defending champions, but today it was Point Lookout who took out the Queensland series of the Australian Boardriders Battle. The Gold Coast team now also Australian record holders; after securing the highest team score ever in the competition.

Local Ironmen will test their endurance in enemy territory this Saturday, as they chase qualification for next year’s national series. TJ Hendy’s eager for the challenge – he feels fighting fit after the Coolangatta Gold.

Mermaid Waters triathlete Emma Moffatt believes she should have received a warning- not punishment- for drafting in the bike leg of the Noosa Triathlon. The Olympic Bronze medallist says it’s the first blemish in her 11 year career.

‘Be at your best, be organised, and be consistent’ – they’re the key attributes Titans coach Neil Henry wants his troops to possess in 20-16. Players were back on deck today – taking in new faces and new coaches.  

Little training might not be how most go into a competition, but it seems to be the secret for the Cabarita Boardriders. The club has just taken out the New South Wales Boardrider Battle.  

As competition began at the Southport FINA Diving Grand Prix everyone was excited to see Olympic gold medallist Matthew Mitcham making a comeback. The world class event launched in sizzling fashion.

Returning to surfing, and Joel Parkinson has pep in his step in Portugal, after carving his way into the quarterfinals of the Rip Curl Pro. The 20-12 world champion is desperate to improve his 18th ranking.