This article was written by Natalie Akle. You would never guess that high-school student, Matisse Letherbarrow, has been hurled into the deep-end of a promising netball career. The 16-year-old’s relaxed demeanour displays no hint of worry as she juggles her netballing career and her education. The netball superstar trains a minimum of five days a […]
Author: Mary
Cate Campbell shines at the Women’s Health ‘Women in Sport’ Awards
This article was first written and published for the Roar. On Wednesday night, Women’s Health held their 8th annual ‘Women in Sport’ Awards at the Hordern Pavillion. Amongst a who’s who of prominent media personalities, advocates for women in sport, athletes and representatives from sporting governing bodies, it was another opportunity for supporters of women’s sport to […]
Return of the WNBL highlights a longtime supporter of women’s sport
This article was first written and published for The Roar. Tonight the 2018-19 season of the WNBL commences with the Sydney University Flames in action against the University of Canberra Capitals from 7pm. While sports like AFL and cricket have received plenty of attention in recent years for launching their women’s competitions and being at […]
Super Netball semis time highlights Sydney’s other venue problem
This article was first written and published for The Roar. With a 69-66 win over the West Coast Fever in the final round of the Super Netball competition, the Giants sealed the minor premiership and booked their place in the major semi-final, tomorrow at the Quay Centre. It was an incredible finish to the season, […]
Wendy Tuck makes sail history
This article was first written for and published by The Roar. Last Saturday evening when most Australians were in the middle of their bedtime routines, or perhaps already asleep, on the other side of the world another Australian was making history. On Saturday evening at approximately 10.52pm AEST, Australian sailor Wendy Tuck became the first […]
Women’s World Cups part of strategic bidding plans
This article was first written and published for The Roar. This week the New South Wales government signalled its intention to be a heavy hitter in the sporting event space over the next ten years with a strategic decision announced on Monday to bid for ten world cups in the next ten years. When it […]
Thanks, Sharni Layton
This article was first written and published for The Roar. Growing up, I went to an all-girls school. Each term, different sports would be on offer and if you opted in to playing sport, you had to make a choice. Often girls would switch from one sport to the other, but there was one term […]
Key retirements from the Australian Diamonds
This article was first written and published for The Roar. Tonight, the Young Matildas will play Thailand in the final of the 2018 AFF Women’s Championships in Indonesia. It’s set to be a thrilling finale to a competitive tournament, particularly considering that Thailand are the only team that have managed to beat the Australia so […]
Super Netball: Things are heating up at the top
This story was first written for and published by The Roar. There are only five regular rounds remaining in the Super Netball competition this year and the race is on to see who will get one of the top four positions and compete in the finals. At the moment, the top four is made up […]