The Royal Navy’s football squad swept through a triumphant tour of Portugal – and managed to deliver coaching clinics to local youngsters along the way.

The Royal Navy cricket team plays host to the star-studded Lashings ‘World XI’ at Burnaby Road in Portsmouth tomorrow – Thursday July 1.

The Royal Navy’s Under 25s cricketers blew their chance of taking the Inter-Services crown with a dismal batting performance in the deciding match against the Army.

Record crowds of more than 4,000 turned out at Tidworth to watch the Navy polo team regain the Rundle Cup from the Army by winning a tense encounter by the odd goal in 11.

A yachting contest which seems to have faltered in the 1980s has been resurrected by a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship – but organisers are seeking a full set of results dating back more than 50 years.

An officer from HMS Raleigh has been selected to referee as England’s representative at the Junior Olympic Games in Louisiana.

The Royal Navy women’s rowing squad has had an impressive winter’s racing.

The new rugby league season got off to a flying start last month with convincing wins for both the RN First XIII and the Royal Marines corps side.

The Royal Navy women’s football team faced their toughest challenge of the season with the Inter-Services competition.

Royal Marines Commando boxer Jim Cusick grabbed his international chance with both fists as he beat Irish champion and European No 7 Alho Carlisle, staking a claim for a shot at the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games.

The Royal Navy boxing squad has rounded off an outstanding season with another win – a 4-1 victory over a Scotland Select.