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Oct 14

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.

Alpine Renault to end F1 Engine Program after 2025 as Aussie Jack Doohan prepares to join the team

Jack Huggett

Oct 7

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.

Where to Next? Popovic faces hard task ahead as Socceroos’ new Head Coach

Jack Huggett

Oct 2

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.

Thomas Colasante

Sep 24

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...

A new challenger: Toyota to join Supercars in 2026

Jack Huggett

Sep 23

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.

AFL 2024 Finals Series - Week Two Review

Thomas Colasante

Sep 21

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.

Back again: Tom Sermanni named as Matildas’ interim Coach

Jack Huggett

Sep 19

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.

Lost their bounce: Socceroos draw 0-0 with Indonesia in dull display

Jack Huggett

Sep 12

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...

Thomas Colasante

Sep 10

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,...

Jack Huggett

Aug 31

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.

Dustin Martin: Richmond’s Shakespearean Hero

Dash Spencer-White

Aug 24

Dustin Martin: Richmond’s Shakespearean Hero

In the mourning for his official retirement, this is a eulogy for a star's career.

Matildas Mania ignites interest in grassroots football

Keely Howe

Aug 24

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...

Jack Huggett

Aug 20

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...

Dustin Martin: The game that immortalised his career

Justin Schwarze

Aug 19

Dustin Martin: The game that immortalised his career

Last week Martin decided to hang up the boots, and what a career it’s been.

Matilda McDermott

Aug 13

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.

Do or Die: The Opal's Olympic dreams barely there

Justin Schwarze

Aug 4

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.

A deep-dive into the Boomers at the Olympic Games

Justin Schwarze

Aug 1

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.

Thomas Colasante

Jul 14

Euros Final preview: Spain vs England

Spain will take on England in the 2024 European Championship Final, what form are both nations in?

Young girls abandoning sport links to gender inequality in youth teams

Poppy Knight

Jun 20

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.

Melbourne is leading Australia’s esports scene

Patrick Lyne

Jun 4

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.

Men’s football continues to be undermined and fans are losing interest

Aisha Ambesi

May 22

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.

Matildas vs England: KNOCKOUT match or KNOCKOUT ticket prices for young Matildas fans?

Jerry Ng

Sep 6, 2023

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...

Thomas Colasante

May 27, 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...

The Bintangs: Aussie rules football in Jakarta

Gera Kazakov

May 23, 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...

Hillsborough: 33 Years of Red and White Tears

Adam Miller

May 20, 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...

Liam Cole

Apr 27, 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...

Gera Kazakov

Apr 10, 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...

Liam Cole

Apr 5, 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?...

Australia Pull Off ODI Series Win Against India

Gera Kazakov

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...

Veteran Looks Nostalgically Back on The Past While Dreaming Big For The Future

Adam Miller

Mar 31, 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...

WA Retain Sheffield Shield After Repeat Victory Against Victoria

Gera Kazakov

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:...

Frida-Grace Mediero

Mar 30, 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...

Excitement and Nerves Build in MotoGPPaddock as Opening Round Approaches

Frida-Grace Mediero

Mar 17, 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...

Reese Mautone

Jul 21, 2022

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...

Student-Athlete Suicide Rates Skyrocket Causing Traumatic Crisis in the US.

Luxe (Lulu) Tomkinson

Jun 9, 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...

MATCH REPORT: Redbacks fall short in first UBL home encounter

Adam Miller

Apr 7, 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...

Madison Lee

Oct 7, 2021

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...

During the pandemic, sports have continued to produce feel-good stories

Caspar McLeod

Sep 9, 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...

RMIT Redbacks return after massive layoff

Paddy Grindlay

Apr 23, 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,...

Ban evasions, a stood down captain, and the near dissolving of a team: unpacking the latest scandal

Jeremy Gan

Apr 1, 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...

Liam Webster-Mcallister

Oct 29, 2020

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...

AFL Grand Final Preview: Richmond v Geelong

Liam Webster-Mcallister

Oct 21, 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 16, 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 9, 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...

RMIT win inaugural UniSport Australia Esports Championships

Ethan Dean

Oct 5, 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...

Caley Manzie – a lifetime of family, pride and sport

Sean Mortell

Sep 4, 2020

Caley Manzie – a lifetime of family, pride and sport

Sport courses through Caley Manzie’s blood. It’s worked its way into her bloodstream, pumping its way through her veins every time she...

Who takes pole for the greatest era of dominance?

Jordan Zoch

Aug 27, 2020

Who takes pole for the greatest era of dominance?

Image: Getty Images Is Hamilton the greatest? And no, I am not talking about the musical. After his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix,...

Socceroos’ World Cup qualifiers a chance to clash with A-League

Monica Di Battista

Aug 16, 2020

Socceroos’ World Cup qualifiers a chance to clash with A-League

Image: Flickr The Socceroos’ World Cup campaign has been put on hold yet again – with a big possiblity it will collide with the A-League...

Should we look to sports for role models in the time of the Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter?

Caspar McLeod

Jul 10, 2020

Should we look to sports for role models in the time of the Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter?

Photo by Vienna Reyes, Unsplash. Last year, I wrote an article exploring whether or not we should look to athletes as role models. A lot...

Cricket match to bring RMIT first year students together

Ben Tenaglia

Jun 15, 2020

Cricket match to bring RMIT first year students together

Illustration: Cindy Chen The cancellation of sport due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been a tough sacrifice for many sports fans including...

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