STUMPED ’EM ARMY has reclaimed the Queensland Interservice Cricket Trophy after four years following their win over Air Force in the South East Queensland Interservice cricket carnival at Ipswich.
Records tumble at 10km FLEET-footed Army runners dominated the Australian Defence 10km Road Championship held at Holsworthy Barracks – where new records were set in the five race categories.
Hall helps overhaul “HALL of fame” has become a significant catch phrase for the Australian Army Rugby Union (AARU) as it schemes to become the dominant force in Services rugby.
Running in the family CHAMPION blood surges through the veins of Pte Catherine Brown as she hurdles her way towards success.
Golfing duo win for ADF
WO2 Kim Johansen and CPL Marty Evans were the only undefeated ADF Golf Association players as ADFGA had a narrow squeak for a 12.5 to 11.5 win against the Victorian Golf Association in mid-March.
Best in the west
ARMY made light of its lack of preparation to vanquish both Navy and Air Force and win the Western Australian Triservice Australian Football Championship at Rockingham in Perth in March.
NOTICEBOARD League curtain-raiser
ARMY and Air Force rugby league teams will compete in a curtain-raiser to the Anzac Test match between Australia and New Zealand at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on April 20 at 5.30pm. The match will be a useful lead-up to the Combined Australian Services Rugby League Championships at Sydney’s Randwick Barracks from May 21-27.
Army humbled at Kapooka 12s
ARMY teams had to be content with playing second and third fiddle to Navy at the Kapooka 12s Australian football competition.
New blood at hockey trials
WHILE several old stars were missed at the Victorian Combined Services hockey trials at HMAS Cerberus, several newcomers seized the chance to show their potential.