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Canberra’s Katrina Powell to coach Hockeyroos to Paris

Katrina Powell has been rewarded for coaching the Hockeyroos in Tokyo by being made permanent coach until at least the Paris Games.

CBR Sport Awards 2021 finalists announced

Representing a broad cross-section of Canberra’s elite athletes, the CBR Sport Awards 2021 celebrate and honour our local sporting talent.

Something for everyone at Little Athletics ACT!

For more than 50 years, all over the country, Saturday mornings through summer have become synonymous with the sounds of the starting gun and excited children, and the sights of kids jumping into sandpits, over hurdles and high jump bars, and throwing objects. That’s the sounds and sights of Little Athletics! 

ABL cancels season 2021/22

The Australian Baseball League (ABL) has today announced the cancellation of the upcoming 2021/22 ABL season.

Kyrgios wins Tennis ACT Player of the Year

Local star Nick Kyrgios has been named the ACT Player of the Year at the Tennis ACT annual awards held on Saturday night.

AIS to lead new concussion research

Research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of new project led by the AIS.

Lauren Keir re-signs with United

The signing spree continues for Canberra United with another home-grown star in Lauren Keir re-signing with the club for the upcoming W-League season.

ABL to delay 2021/22 season by a month

The Australian Baseball League has announced it is pushing back the start of the 2021/22 season by a month amid the ongoing COVID pandemic.

2021 Canberra rugby league seasons cancelled

The Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) have made the decision to cancel the remainder of the junior and senior rugby league seasons.

Canberra Cavalry building toward 2021/22 ABL season November start date

The Canberra Cavalry will kick off their 2021/22 ABL campaign with a home series against reigning premiers Melbourne Aces from 18 November.

Diamond ducks and diamond rings: cricket club ‘fines’ in the name of love

For every match Michael Pasqualone turned up without having proposed to long term partner, Jess, his teammates made him pay up $2.

On-field rivals come together for pride game

The Eastlake and Ainslie football clubs will set aside their long-standing rivalry for the inaugural Pride Game this weekend.

Busy weekend ahead for Hockey ACT mid-season

After the successful launch of the Senior Outdoor season, Hockey ACT are now half way through the competition and clubs are starting to shine through.

Michelle Heyman takes out W-League’s highest honour

Michelle Heyman has been named the most outstanding individual performer of the 2020/21 W-League campaign, awarded the Julie Dolan Medal.

‘Mediocre’ ultra-runners break Canberra Centenary Trail record

Earlier this month, local runners Matt Griggs, Justin Hiatt and Elliot Cooper ran the fastest known time on the Canberra Centenary Trail, traversing the 145km circuit in 16 hours 3 minutes and 53 seconds.

Brave skate over the top of Northstars

A fast-finishing CBR Brave have continued their winning ways with a thrilling 4-2 victory over the Newcastle Northstars at the Brave Cave.

New indoor sport arena headlines UC Sport Strategy

A state-of-the-art indoor sport facility as part of UC Sports Hub 2 heads up the University of Canberra’s new Sport Strategy.

Leonard to captain Brumbies Super W side

Wallaroos Lock Michaela Leonard will captain the Brumbies for this season’s Super W season.

AFL Canberra celebrates Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Australian Football Clubs across Canberra will be holding significant events this weekend to help acknowledge Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Sir Doug Nicholls Round is recongised from the elite level to grassroots and celebrates...

Brave prevail in long awaited return to Brave Cave

The CBR Brave had a hard-fought 5-2 victory over the Sydney Ice Dogs in their first home game of the 2021 McCormack Cup at the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre last night, Saturday 15 May.

Canberra Cavalry announce new licensees for 2021/22 and beyond

Infielder Pty Ltd has been announced as the new licensees of the Canberra Cavalry for the 2021/22 season and beyond.

Grants open to help sports upgrade facilities

Canberra sporting organisations can now apply for funding of up to $100,000 through the Capital Assistance Program to upgrade facilities, whether it be new LED lighting, solar power systems, upgrades to storage, or female-friendly bathroom renovations.

ACT local Charlie Camus claims junior title at Claycourt Championships

Local ACT tennis junior Charlie Camus has claimed the 14/u boys singles title at the 2021 Australian Junior Claycourt Championships.

Adrenaline rush: Motorsport rally this weekend

The CW got an exciting preview of Canberra’s biggest motorsport event, the Netier National Capital Rally, which will be held this weekend.

United to face top ranked Sydney FC in W-League Semi Final

Canberra United will face the newly crowned W-League Premiers Sydney FC in a Semi Final at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Monday 5 April at 3pm.

ACT sportsgrounds to close for two weeks

All ACT Government irrigated sportsgrounds will be closed from Thursday 18 March to Wednesday 31 March 2021.

Five Canberrans to feature in UTR Pro Tennis Tour

Canberra will have the opportunity to host four Universal Tennis Rating Pro Tennis Tour events, which get underway this Monday 15 March.

CBR Brave to honour Lachlan Seary in 2021 AIHL season

The CBR Brave will dedicate the 2021 AIHL season to the memory of Lachlan Seary, who died in a car accident over the weekend.

National Sheepdog Trials flock to Hall

Sheepdog triallists will travel from across Australia for the event in early March, to compete in a complex sport rich with history.

CRRL to host wheelchair rugby league come and try days ahead of autumn competition

Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) is holding a wheelchair rugby league come and try day this Sunday 28 February at QPRC Indoor Sports.