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The $2 million esports tournament: Intel Extreme Masters 2025
Colossal crowds, deafening chanting and drunk Australians. I was almost convinced I was at the AFL. The Intel Extreme Masters event...
Patrick Lyne
5 days ago
Socceroos slide five past Indonesia in dominant display
The Socceroos have hushed their doubters after an emphatic 5-1 win over Indonesia saw Australia inch closer to World Cup qualification....
Jack Huggett
Mar 23
Revved up and ready to race: Drive to Survive and social media boost F1 excitement
In the first episode of Netflix’s hit docuseries, Formula 1: Drive to Survive , drivers are compared to fighter pilots. They are...
Raia Flinos
Mar 21
AFL Recap: Round 1
As autumn leaves begin to drape our streets and evening winds start to nip against skin, the AFL season is finally back to its best with...
Jack Huggett
Mar 20
Casual Sexism: Radio Regular Isn’t Special
Just when Australia saw how great women’s sports is, a prime-time radio show had to bring them down a step and honestly, it isn’t...
Matilda McDermott
Feb 28
Socceroos come back to win against China in Popovic’s first game as coach
In a far-from-perfect first game for Tony Popovic, his side was able to gain crucial qualification points for the 2026 World Cup.
Jack Huggett
Oct 14, 2024
Alpine Renault to end F1 Engine Program after 2025 as Aussie Jack Doohan prepares to join the team
After months of speculation and rumours, Renault has confirmed they will no longer develop Formula One power units after the 2025 season.Â
Jack Huggett
Oct 7, 2024
Where to Next? Popovic faces hard task ahead as Socceroos’ new Head Coach
Tony Popovic was named Graham Arnold’s replacement, as Socceroos’ head coach after Australia’s poor start to World Cup qualification.Â
Jack Huggett
Oct 2, 2024
AFL 2024 Finals Series - Week Three
After a dominant performance by Sydney and a thrilling win from Brisbane, it is the first time since 1899 that the two sides will face...
Thomas Colasante
Sep 24, 2024
A new challenger: Toyota to join Supercars in 2026
On Wednesday morning, Toyota Australia announced the GR Supra will compete in the Repco Supercars Championship grid from 2026 onwards.Â
Jack Huggett
Sep 23, 2024
AFL 2024 Finals Series - Week Two Review
The preliminary final matchups now decided, four teams remain in the race for a chance to compete on the final Saturday in September.
Thomas Colasante
Sep 20, 2024
Back again: Tom Sermanni named as Matildas’ interim Coach
Football Australia appointed previous Matilda’s head coach, Tom Sermanni, as the team’s interim head coach.
Jack Huggett
Sep 19, 2024
Lost their bounce: Socceroos draw 0-0 with Indonesia in dull display
On Tuesday night, the Socceroos hoped to put last week’s shock loss to Bahrain behind them with a swift win over Indonesia, but Graham...
Jack Huggett
Sep 12, 2024
AFL 2024 Finals Series - Week One
After a scintillating first week of Finals action, two teams have been eliminated and four teams are set to battle it out this week,...
Thomas Colasante
Sep 10, 2024
Ollie Dempsey: A kitten becomes a Cat
On Thursday night Oliver Dempsey was crowned the 32nd AFL Rising-Star winner after a stellar season for the Geelong Cats.
Jack Huggett
Aug 31, 2024
Dustin Martin: Richmond’s Shakespearean Hero
In the mourning for his official retirement, this is a eulogy for a star's career.
Dash Spencer-White
Aug 24, 2024
Matildas Mania ignites interest in grassroots football
Following the Matildas’ 2023 World Cup campaign, the most successful ever, of any Australian football team, community football clubs have...
Keely Howe
Aug 24, 2024
Tom Hawkins: The gentle giant
As Tom Hawkins calls time on his 18-year career, he will be remembered as one of the greatest Cats and among the finest forwards to ever...
Jack Huggett
Aug 20, 2024
Dustin Martin: The game that immortalised his career
Last week Martin decided to hang up the boots, and what a career it’s been.
Justin Schwarze
Aug 19, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics recap
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have given the world a serve of surprises as the games have wrapped up after an exciting three weeks.
Matilda McDermott
Aug 13, 2024
Do or Die: The Opal's Olympic dreams barely there
This year’s Opals team has an undeniable buzz and excitement surrounding it. But in their last game, it's do or die for The Opals.
Justin Schwarze
Aug 3, 2024
A deep-dive into the Boomers at the Olympic Games
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games become the forefront of the sports world, the Australian Boomers find themselves among expectations.
Justin Schwarze
Aug 1, 2024
Euros Final preview: Spain vs England
Spain will take on England in the 2024 European Championship Final, what form are both nations in?
Thomas Colasante
Jul 14, 2024
Young girls abandoning sport links to gender inequality in youth teams
50% of Australian girls quit sports before they turn 17, according to Suncorp’s 2019 Youth Confidence Report.
Poppy Knight
Jun 20, 2024
Melbourne is leading Australia’s esports scene
Battle Arena Melbourne kicked off this June, making Melbourne the host of Australia’s biggest esports event by participation.
Patrick Lyne
Jun 4, 2024
Men’s football continues to be undermined and fans are losing interest
As the Iszuzu Men’s A-League is coming to its 20th year in Australia, issues still arise over the continuous decline in followership.
Aisha Ambesi
May 22, 2024
Matildas vs England: KNOCKOUT match or KNOCKOUT ticket prices for young Matildas fans?
The Matildas faced their biggest challenge yet when they became the first Australian national soccer team to qualify for a FWWC (FIFA...
Jerry Ng
Sep 6, 2023
ANZAC Day footy, Moore than just a game
Most Australians honour ANZAC Day with traditional morning ceremonies. But for 95,179 live fans and over 1 million watching on TV chose...
Thomas Colasante
May 26, 2023
The Bintangs: Aussie rules football in Jakarta
In a country ruled by soccer and badminton, an Aussie rules football club has quietly been operating for nearly 30 years now. For the...
Gera Kazakov
May 23, 2023
Hillsborough: 33 Years of Red and White Tears
Hillsborough may just be a stadium in the United Kingdom but what took place there on April 19, 1989, brings with it a story that is well...
Adam Miller
May 20, 2023
The Future of Test Cricket
Contracts are changing & players are moving... What's next? With the rise of several T20 leagues around the globe and massive amounts of...
Liam Cole
Apr 27, 2023
WAFL Scraps Bounce; Replaced By Ball-Up
WA’s domestic football competition the WAFL has removed the iconic centre bounce from all forms of domestic competition, replacing it...
Gera Kazakov
Apr 10, 2023
2023 AFL Season Preview
The 2023 AFL season is finally upon us. All 18 teams have their eyes on one prize, but which clubs are the most likely to achieve it?...
Liam Cole
Apr 5, 2023
Australia Pull Off ODI Series Win Against India
Coming off the back of a test series defeat and first game loss, Australia turned the tides and secured victory over India on their home...
Gera Kazakov
Apr 5, 2023
Veteran Looks Nostalgically Back on The Past While Dreaming Big For The Future
Matt Spencer (Photo: RMIT Redbacks) In the lead-up to his 200th Big V game for RMIT this weekend, RMIT Alumni Matthew Spencer sat down...
Adam Miller
Mar 31, 2023
WA Retain Sheffield Shield After Repeat Victory Against Victoria
WA wins a consecutive Sheffield Shield after a commanding performance at the WACA against Victoria The WACA Stadium, Perth (Photo:...
Gera Kazakov
Mar 31, 2023
Portugal GP Race Review
Lights out and away we go in Portimao (Photo: Unknown) The first GP of the year always promises excitement, but with five riders injured...
Frida-Grace Mediero
Mar 29, 2023
Excitement and Nerves Build in MotoGPPaddock as Opening Round Approaches
2023 shapes up to be a massive year in MotoGP. Photo: MotoGP With the introduction of "sprint races" on Saturdays, the entertainment...
Frida-Grace Mediero
Mar 17, 2023
2022 Formula 1 Mid-Season Recap
Photo credit: Unsplash The conclusion of the Austrian Grand Prix marks the point at which the 2022 F1 season has reached halfway. Along...
Reese Mautone
Jul 21, 2022
Student-Athlete Suicide Rates Skyrocket Causing Traumatic Crisis in the US.
Student-athletes Lauren Bernett, Sarah Schulz and Katie Meyer. 2022 has had a disheartening start to the year for student-athletes, as...
Luxe (Lulu) Tomkinson
Jun 9, 2022
MATCH REPORT: Redbacks fall short in first UBL home encounter
Photo credit: RMIT SPORT A spirited RMIT Women’s Redbacks outfit was defeated 84-27 by a dominant Victoria University at The Web (RMIT...
Adam Miller
Apr 7, 2022
The season that was
RMIT Redbacks Big V women's team during a game. (Credit: Samuel MacKinnon) On the rebound from a year that was cancelled by the Covid-19...
Madison Lee
Oct 6, 2021
During the pandemic, sports have continued to produce feel-good stories
Though it may not be the same as going to the MCG, watching the footy on TV and online offers a welcome distraction and source of hope...
Caspar McLeod
Sep 9, 2021
RMIT Redbacks return after massive layoff
The Redbacks training at Bundoora Oval. (Photo: Jose Gomez) After an interrupted and cautious preseason as football returns to Victoria,...
Paddy Grindlay
Apr 23, 2021
Ban evasions, a stood down captain, and the near dissolving of a team: unpacking the latest scandal
RMIT’s esports lab (Photo: Jeremy Gan) On the evening of 18 March, the Australian Esports League (AEL) Discord server was alight with...
Jeremy Gan
Mar 31, 2021
AFL Finals: week one preview
2020 has been a crazy year, featuring many results few would have predicted. At one point, it looked like we might not make it, but here...
Liam Webster-Mcallister
Oct 28, 2020
AFL Grand Final Preview: Richmond v Geelong
The 2019 AFL Grand Final. (Photo: Sean Mortell) 161 games, spanning over seven months, and we are finally here! The big day is almost...
Liam Webster-Mcallister
Oct 20, 2020
AFL Finals: Week Three Preview
Photo: Caspar McLeod. And then there were four. "Wow" is all that can be said after the previous weeks' games. St. Kilda’s Finals ...
Liam Webster-Mcallister
Oct 15, 2020
AFL Finals: week two preview
Photo: Caspar McLeod Safe to say, the finals series has not disappointed! The Eagles and Dogs crash out, Geelong’s finals struggle...
Liam Webster-Mcallister
Oct 8, 2020
RMIT win inaugural UniSport Australia Esports Championships
Image: Adobe Stock RMIT’s Esports and Games club has added to their successful year after recently winning the inaugural UniSport...
Ethan Dean
Oct 4, 2020
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