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(it's not) Rocket Science....

Greetings from the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire. I was tempted to title this article "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World". Tempted but resisted! Sturt [...]

Rink Of Day, Saturday 10 January 2026

Sturt IV are motoring in Division 6 East this season and no gears were lowered in their 63-29 demolition of Payneham V @ headquarters. The inspiration for this came in the guise of skipper Ralph [...]

The stand-out rink was led by ever-dependable Ralph Hounslow, says Derrick Witt

Derrick Witt, Team Leader of Sturt IV versus Payneham V, Saturday 10 January 2025, reports that "the playing conditions on the day were testing for all players". But despite the various challenges [...]

Manglaras and Parker rinks demolished their opponents, says Bruce Williams

Bruce Williams, Team Leader of Sturt V in the game against Beaumont VI on Saturday 10 January 2026, was delighted that, "following a great away win against Marion prior to the Christmas break, Sturt [...]

Thursday Round 12 Pennant Selections, 15 January 2026

Sturt I (1st) host Beaumont III (9th) in a match we need to be positive but cautious. Consolidating top spot is paramount from now. The 2nd side (6th) have a tough assignment away to Glenelg I (1st). [...]

Wednesday Round 12 Pennant Selections, 14 January 2026

The top side (6th) hosts Para Hills I (10th) in a match that maybe season defining. I am tipping a huge outcome where our bowlers will put us well and truly in touch with March action. Go for it! Our [...]

There was great camaraderie within our side, says Julie Short

Julie Short, from Sturt VI in the game against Toorak Burnside III on Saturday 10 January 2026, said "it was a delightful way to start the year, with perfect weather setting the scene." "We were also [...]

It was a strong win against the top side, says Martin Fry

Martin Fry, Team Leader of Sturt VII in the win over Colonel Light Gardens II on Saturday 10 January 2026 said he "only found out after the game that they were the top side in our division so it was [...]

Thursday Night Owls, Week 8 Results, Week 9 Fixture

Again, extreme heat has reared its ugly head, forcing the abandonment of the 8 January 2026 fixture. As there will be no opportunity to reschedule, all matches are deemed a 10-10 result with each [...]

Tuesday Night Owls, Week 7 Results, Week 8 Fixture

Warm conditions greeted bowlers last evening as Tuesday Night Owls 2026 edition launched. 2 draws, a one shot and two shot margin saw most games as tightly held contests. 8intheditch and Bias [...]