Sport
Stories about sports events, people and achievements in the Royal Australian Navy.
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Navy members succeed against Army, Air Force and veteran teams in the ADF Lawn Bowls Championship in South Australia.
By LAC Chris Tsakisiris
3 min read
Navy's fancy footwork wins two titles at the Australian Defence Force Football Federation National Football Tournament.
By LCDR Ryan Latty
3 min read
The ADF Swimming Carnival gives members a chance to compete, reconnect with swimming and meet others.
By LAC Chris Tsakisiris
3 min read
The ADF Drone Racing Team flies high with another win at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament.
By CAPT Sarah Vesey
2 min read
Defence members develop climbing and alpine skills and overcome their fears at Rock and Ice 2026.
By LAC Chris Tsakisiris
2 min read
Expedition planning, navigation and group-management skills are the focus of Army’s multi-day Paddlefest26.
By MAJ Lyle Dahms
3 min read
Sports events
Upcoming ADF Sport
To get involved email: defence.sports@defence.gov.au.
| Date | Sport | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Cricket | National Carnival | RAAF Richmond, NSW |
| - | Rugby Union | Rugby 7’s Competition Bayside 7’s Queensland Senior 7’s | Brisbane |
| - | Surf Riders | Intermediate Development Camp | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| - | Football | Adelaide United Training Camp A-League Curtain Raiser | Adelaide |
| - | Football | Newcastle Jets Training Camp A-League Women’s Curtain Raiser | Newcastle, NSW |
| - | Sailing | Moth World Championships | Perth |
| - | Combat Sports | Judo Australia Veterans National Training Camp | Melbourne |
| - | Lawn Bowls | Remembrance Test Series | Queanbeyan, NSW |
| - | Basketball | Pan Pacific Masters Games | Gold Coast |
| - | Netball | Pan Pacific Masters Games | Gold Coast |
| - | Touch Football | Pan Pacific Masters Games | Gold Coast |
| - | Football | Pan Pacific Masters Games | Gold Coast |
