Quote jonny the leyther="jonny the leyther"Trying to find that out, what I have found is that only 17 sports are competed in at every games.'"
REGULATION 6
Factors and Criteria for New Sports and Disciplines in the Programme of the Commonwealth Games
In formulating recommendations on the Sports Programme for the Executive Board and the General Assembly, the Sports Committee will ensure that sports and events within the Commonwealth Games maintain high standards of excellence and pan-Commonwealth participation.
The Sports Committee and Executive Board shall consider a range of factors and criteria that will include, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. Participation levels within the Commonwealth: The Sports Programme includes sports and events that have a high rate of participation by Commonwealth athletes and nations, measured by:
(a) the number of Commonwealth nations affiliated with the International Federation;
(b) the number of affiliated nations active with their CGA;
(c) the number of participants (men & women) from Commonwealth nations at the last three World Championships and other major Games including the Olympics;
(d) the number of Commonwealth nations hosting international tournaments sanctioned by the relevant International Federation (i.e., over the last 4 years)
2. Excellence: The Commonwealth Games includes sports and events that have high profile Commonwealth athletes capable of excellence, with world-class performances and a supportive relationship with the International Federation, measured by:
(a) the number of medallists (men & women) from Commonwealth nations at last three World Championships & Olympic Games;
(b) the number of Commonwealth athletes ranked in the top 20 by the relevant International Federation; and
(c) a ‘best endeavours’ agreement by the International Federation not to hold world championships or other major fixtures within two weeks of the Commonwealth Games.
3. Equity: The Commonwealth Games retains its status as a leader in promoting gender equity. A factor that will be taken into account for future programme decisions is that sports have a balanced participation (World Championships and other International Federation recognised events) and profile (elected body) for males and females.
4. Marketability: The chosen sports/events shall be able to attract live and broadcast audiences, sponsorship and to generate media interest, in particular to World Championships & Olympic Games. This will be measured by:
(a) major sponsors;
(b) attendance and ticket sales;
(c) television coverage across the Commonwealth;
(d) television rights sales;
(e) media accreditation requests and written press coverage;
(f) website hits and visits.
5. Expense: The cost to host the sport/events and the cost to Commonwealth nations to participate in the sport/events shall be considered. In particular:
(a) competition & training venue costs versus use of existing facilities;
(b) equipment at venues e.g., sport specific, TSR and scoreboards;
(c) technology;
(d) security of venues and associated assets;
(e) television production.
6. Miscellaneous: Relevant information pertaining to the International Federation including; brief outline of the sport, HQ location, history, participation in other multi sport events, environment policies, development of the sport and anti doping policies and education.
im sure we could wing it with saying a few english players qualify for them , and i imagine that rugby league is watched in these places to a greater or lesser extent, even if only by people who moved there from the mainland UK. 
