Category: Headline Sport

Contracting a potentially deadly bacterial infection could prove a pre-season blessing for one of the Gold Coast Titans’ best young players. Esi Tonga was hospitalised last week after feasting on under-cooked chicken, but it has helped the hulking Centre shed close to 10 kilos of excess body fat.

Gold Coast fighter Nathan “carnage” Corbett says Saturday night’s Muay Thai bout at Broadbeach is a stepping stone to his next world title. The eight-time world champion’s looking for a ninth, in the Heavyweight division.

United’s been dealt another blow in the lead up to its grudge match against early A-League pace-setters, Adelaide. Michael Thwaite will join shot-stopper, Glen Moss on the sidelines.

From now on, fans can expect to hear a whole lot more from their favourite Gold Coast United stars. In a landmark move, administrators have finally given players the green light to speak out about decisions and incidents in games.

Joel Parkinson’s the toast of the surfing scene tonight.. after carving his way to victory in the Hawaiian Pro. In his first competitive hit-out since recovering from a career-threatening foot injury.. the Coolangatta kid proved he’s serious about defending the Triple Crown.

In the NBL, Gold Coast Blaze has lost its third game in a row, going down to the Melbourne Tigers 85 points to 82. Better news for Gold Coast United, though, now third on the A-League ladder, after a 3 – 2 defeat of Central Coast Mariners. But it could come at a high price,…

Gold Coast Blaze Coach Joey Wright believes he has the team to challenge for the NBL championship. It follows an impressive display by the two new imports,despite the side’s 20 point loss to the Taipans.

Titans young gun Jordan Rankin is among those vying for the coveted number six jersey as the Titans look to season 2011. But he’ll have to beat a swag of others, including Kangaroo Greg Bird and formers Rabbitoh Luke Capewell for the pivotal role.

Gold Coast Rugby Union is looking to secure the Australian leg of the IRB Rugby Sevens after its Adelaide contract finishes next year. Over the weekend the sport’s best competed in the second Gold Coast International Rugby 7s’ tournament.

Coolangatta Gold winner Alicia Marriott has joined a groundswell of calls for the women to go the same distance as the men. She claims the extra kilometres would make the event the ultimate endurance race.