Mark Milligan wants his Jets to put in the work to create history in the A-League Men. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP
NEWCASTLE Jets coach Mark Milligan is urging his players to write their name into the history books as the minor premiers look to seal an A-League Men grand final berth on home soil. The two-legged semi-final showdown between Sydney and Newcastle is delicately poised after they fought out a 1-1 draw at Allianz Stadium on […]
THE Gloucester Cockies Rugby Union Club has announced that both their men’s and women’s teams will return to the field in 2026. “2025 was a year of team rebuilding for the club,” said Club President Jamie Searle. “We are thrilled to have two teams competing again, especially as we celebrate the Club’s 50th anniversary.” The […]
BETTY Pearson has been nominated as a Gloucester Sports Committee Local Legend in recognition of an extraordinary 60 years of unwavering dedication and service to the Gloucester & District Netball Club. “Betty’s journey began as a player aged 16, from where her passion for the game and commitment to her teammates quickly became evident,” said […]
THE late Colin Weismantel will be recognised as a Local Legend at the annual Gloucester Sports Awards presentation to be held on Saturday, 9 May at Gloucester Bowling Club. Colin joined the Gloucester Croquet Club in 2010 at the tender age of 83. With determination and enthusiasm he quickly mastered the game, becoming a very […]
Gloucester clubs enjoyed success in 2025. Photos: supplied.
Gloucester clubs enjoyed success in 2025. Photos: supplied. Gloucester clubs enjoyed success in 2025. Photos: supplied. THE local hockey season is now underway with a Hook in 2 Hockey program starting on Monday 9 March from 3:30-5pm at Cook Park. Gloucester hockey coach Ollie Rinkin has been running this successful grassroots initiative for many years, […]
GLOUCESTER’S annual Sports Awards presentation will be held on Saturday, 9 May at the Gloucester Bowling and Recreation Club, highlighting the achievements of local sporting groups for the 2025 year. Nominations are being accepted for all categories including Local Legend up until the closing date of Friday, 27 March. Each nomination must include a digital […]
Maroons and Kangaroos star Kalyn Ponga is a step closer to also being able to play for New Zealand. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
THE NRL has made the biggest change to State of Origin in years, opening the door for New Zealand and England internationals to play if they hail from NSW or Queensland. Under previous rules, no player was able to run out on the interstate arena if they had chosen to represent the Kiwis or Lions […]
Young and old were keen to get started. Photo: supplied.
Young and old were keen to get started. Photo: supplied. Did someone say ‘park-fun’. Photo: supplied. The two Johns keep up the pace. Photo: supplied. THE storms that had been rolling through Gloucester during the week stayed away for the duration of Gloucester’s 242nd parkrun last Saturday. The ground was damp and the humidity […]
THE course was looking greener after the recent rain when the Gloucester Golf Ladies played their last event for the year, with the 12-hole Summer Competition last Wednesday, 17 December. Rhonda Nightingale was the player of the day, winning with 27 points. Balls went to Susie Higgins on 25 points, and Karen Howarth and Moya […]
SALLY Higgins and Gary Peters combined well for a Four Ball Aggregate Stableford win at the Gloucester Veteran Golfers outing on Tuesday 16 December. The event, sponsored by Gai and Greg Falla, was played in cool and cloudy conditions and managed to attract a good field accordingly. The winners were Sally Higgins and Gary Peters […]
