GREAT LEAP FORWARD
Women’s rugby union in the RAN will take its first great leap forward when a squad of 17 ventures to the Bangkok International Sevens tournament from October 24-29.

Sharp-shooter eyes Commonwealth prize
A sharp-shooting submariner based at HMAS Stirling is taking aim at an international shooting event in England next year.

STARDEX success for some
In Singapore for STARDEX 02, HMA Ships Success, Adelaide, Norman, Diamantina, Geelong and Cessnock were all part of a gala day of Australian football put on by the Singapore Wombats.

Navy kings of Kosciusko Tour
For the first time in five years, Navy has won the inter-Service trophy for cross-country skiing in the classic Kosciusko Tour race.

Notts tangles with the Knights
The rugby side from “Notts” — HMS Nottingham — put last season’s premiership-winning Newcastle Knights to the test in Newcastle last month.

ADF team aims to become masters
An over-50s men’s team featuring six touch footballers from the Australian Defence Force Touch Association is set to play at the World Masters Games in Melbourne from October 8-12.

ADF Sports Noticeboard
Notices for Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Golf, Netball, Running, Softball, Touch Football and Yachting.

Dubious in Dubai
During its last port visit to Dubai, HMAS Melbourne accepted the challenge issued by the Seven Seas Shipchandlers Cricket Team, made up of Indian and Pakistani expats.

Navy rules the turf in Cairns
The annual Mayor’s XI v Navy XI cricket competition was held on Tuesday, September 10 at Griffith’s Park Oval at part of Navy Week celebrations for HMAS Cairns.