RABBS’ FOOTY TIPS ROUND 6

Last week didn’t go well for Mike Rabbitt.

Let’s see if he’s on the money this round.

UFC ON THE GC

One of the fiercest and fastest growing sports in the world will make its debut on the Gold Coast later this year.

Reality television series “The Ultimate Fighter’s” Finale will be staged at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in December.

Known as “The Smashes”, the event pits the best mixed marital artists from Australia and England against each other, in the Octagon.

ABLETT ALL AUSTRALIAN, AGAIN

Gold Coast Suns’ skipper, Gary Ablett has again secured All Australian selection.

The mid-fielder was named for an incredible sixth straight time in Melbourne last night.

“Gaz” will take on the Vice Captaincy.

Eagles’ hero, Darren Glass will lead the side.

Ablett remains firm favourite to snare a second Brownlow Medal this year, despite the Suns winning just three games.

COOLY KID THROUGH TO ROUND THREE OF HURLEY PRO

Cooly kid, Joel Parkinson has fought back from the brink of elimination to secure a spot in the third round of the Hurley Pro.

“Parko” pipped American up-and-comer, Conner Coffin in sudden death round two.

WEST TIGERS LOOK TO LIFE AFTER RYAN AT KEEBRA PARK

West Tigers are looking at life after Beau Ryan, with the star utility the fourth player expected to sign with the Sharks.

Today team mates were on the Coast putting the next generation of Keebra Park teens through their paces.

RUGBY SEVEN LAUNCHED ON BACK OF CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS

Organisers of the Gold Coast Rugby Sevens – Fever Pitch tournament hope to smash attendance records when the event kicks off next month.

The tournament was officially launched at Bond University today.

MIXED RESULTS IN HURLEY PRO

It’s been a motley day for local surfers at stop six on the world championship tour – the Hurley Pro.

Current world number one, Mick Fanning.. Bede Durbidge and Josh Kerr all cruised into round three – Joel Parkinson wasn’t so lucky.

BATEUP RETUNS TO IRONWOMAN SERIES WITH STEELY WIN

Hayley Bateup has signalled her return, to the Ironwoman series, with an emphatic win in the qualifying trials at Tugun this morning.

The 32-year-old stuck with the top four for the entire race, only to pull ahead and win the run.

“Whew, I just has a bit of a point to prove that I was back. My shoulder had it’s just been so bad the last couple of years and it’s just nice to have the body working well.”

In the men’s event, Mooloolaba’s Josh Minogue led the field home.
“It’s been a long five six months and long 12 months since the last trials so it’s good to come here and do well.”

The top five from each race qualify.

WALLABIES LINE UP CHANGES AHEAD OF PUMAS CLASH

Changes aplenty for the Wallabies before their historic test against Argentina on the Gold Coast this Saturday.

Coach Robbie Deans today appointed a new captain, a new halfback and a new second row combination.

NICK PHIPPS ADMITS TO NERVES

Wallabies’ scrumhalf Nick Phipps has admitted to a small case of nerves as he prepares to fill the big shoes of the injured Will Genia.

Australia takes on the Pumas in Saturday’s World Championship clash on the Gold Coast.

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