UOW, NRL renew student mentor program
University students juggling study with a rugby career will have an easier time getting into the swing of things after the University of Wollongong and the NRL signed a five-year renewal of a program aimed at mentoring players off the field. Dragons reserve grade...
Matildas say ‘Our Goal Is Now’ for pay equity in women’s sport
Professional Footballers Australia has teamed up with Australia’s representative team for the Women’s World Cup, the Matildas, to call on FIFA to address the pay inequities in world football. The campaign, Our Goal Is Now, aims to close the pay inequities in...
No lights, no play, no Coledale Waves training today
The Illawarra's Coledale Waves football club has called Wollongong City Council to upgrade the amenities of St James Park. The club claims the work should include the installation of flood lights and the refurbishment of the change rooms. Lighting at the soccer field...
Focus on women in sport after Foord named in Matildas World Cup team
Shellharbour Matildas star Caitlin Foord has been named to play in her third World Cup, as the focus on women in sport accelerates in Australia. Foord burst on the international scene at age 16, when she was given the best young player of the tournament award at the...
Locals reject former Wallabies coach’s call for assistant refs to play more involved role in game
A prominent rugby union personality has called for assistant referees to be on the field and more involved in offside decisions, but local rugby club members disagree. Former Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen said the defensive line falling offside is a common issue in the...
Advocacy groups barracking for sensory rooms at Aust stadiums
For many sports fans, the sights and sounds of their favourite team running out onto a pitch in a packed stadium sparks jubilation, but for some people with disability, including Autistic people, the sensory experience can quickly become overwhelming. Autism advocacy...
Coledale Waves face Wollongong Wolves in monumental game
The Coledale Waves are just hours away from facing up against their toughest Rivals yet, the mighty Wollongong Wolves. Tonight's game marks a historical milestone for the community league team as they compete in round 5 of the Football Federation...
Quidditch – it’s the magic touch
The Quidditch Cup is back in full swing, and the Wollongong Warriors have snitched up their first win. The Warriors grabbed their brooms and took flight in Minto over the weekend to battle teams across NSW. They worked their magic with a win against the Macarthur...
Gym the thing for Aust physical activity: Report
Australians are more physically active, according to new survey results. The AusPlay revealed a three per cent increase in activity on 2016 figures. While walking was the most common form of exercise, gym and fitness classes came a close second. The University of...
Coledale Waves first Illawarra side to qualify for FFA Cup fifth round
The Coledale Waves have become the first Illawarra team to move through to the fifth round of this year's FFA Cup. In a nail-bitting match at Ian McClennan Park in Wollongong last night, the Waves snared victory with a 1–0 win over favourites Manly Allambie United FC....