September 2021 - The Inner Sanctum

Julian Alaphilippe celebrates as he crosses the line.

Julian Alaphilippe goes back to back in style

27/09/2021 Daniel Coppel 0

Julian Alaphilippe was the defending world champion coming into Flanders 2021. Despite a huge effort from the home Belgian team, he won again in style.

Russian GP: Lewis Hamilton makes it 100 race wins in Sochi

27/09/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Lewis Hamilton has made more history becoming the first driver to win 100 Grand Prix’s after taking home the Russian Grand Prix

Alexander Volkanovski retains his title in an instant classic with Brian Ortega

26/09/2021 Dominic Criniti 0

Alexander Volkanovski has extended his winning streak to 20, with an impressive victory over Brian Ortega in a fight of the year contender.

Gretel Bueta to remain in purple as Firebirds shooting circle is complete

26/09/2021 Elly McNerney 0

The Queensland Firebirds have announced that Diamonds sharpshooter Gretel Bueta will remain in purple until the end of 2023.

New Dwan in Adelaide Thunderbirds’ attack as Tippah signs

26/09/2021 Sarah Wildy 0

Ex-Firebird Tippah Dwan is heading to South Australia. Her addition will change the dynamic of the Thunderbirds’ goal circle, potentially pushing Georgie Horjus into a new attacking role.

2021 SANFL Season Review: A title fight for the best two teams

26/09/2021 Patrick Goldsmith 0

The 2021 SANFL season had everything – from hauls to lockdowns – so let’s take a look back at the year that was in the local league.

Dan Hooker victorious at UFC 266

26/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

New Zealand’s Dan Hooker is back in the win column after a dominant display against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 266 in Las Vegas.

Craine and Kerry qualify for Australia in singles for Beijing 2022

26/09/2021 Jacqui Dodd 0

Kailani Craine and Brendan Kerry successfully earned two Olympic qualification spots for Australia in the Men’s and Women’s Singles Figure Skating for Beijing 2022.

Lenize Potgeiter, Kadie-Ann Dehaney, Tara Hinchliffe and Allie Smith (clockwise) are some of the unanswered questions of the SSN Signing Period.

The puzzle pieces are falling into place for Super Netball 2022

26/09/2021 Daniel Coppel 0

As the Suncorp Super Netball signing period hurtles towards its conclusion, the picture for the 2022 season is starting to become clearer.

Elisa Balsamo finished ahead of Marianne Vos to win the World Championship.

Balsamo outsprints Vos to break the Dutch streak

26/09/2021 Daniel Coppel 0

Elisa Balsamo has won the Women’s Road World Championship in a thrilling sprint finish, after a gruelling and exciting race, in Flanders, Belgium.

Anna Kiesenhofer (L) and Annamiek van Vleuten (R) both celebrate as they crossed the line at Tokyo 2020.

The race that got away – Olympics Women’s Road Race

25/09/2021 Daniel Coppel 0

The Women’s Olympic Road Race at Tokyo 2020 was an unpredictable race, with a shock gold medal winner. The Australian team recap the race from their view.

Australian Diamonds and England Roses series cancelled

25/09/2021 Elly McNerney 0

The series between the Australian Diamonds and the England Roses has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Picks: Who will win the AFL Grand Final?

25/09/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Our experts at The Inner Sanctum help you find you a winner on Grand Final day

Australian boxing ends the year on a high after September lull

25/09/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

After a quiet period, there will be no shortage of Australian boxing action to round out 2021. Here’s what fans should keep an eye out for in coming weeks.

Martin Nguyen suffers second straight knockout defeat at ONE Revolution

25/09/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Former ONE Championship featherweight champion and Aussie Martin Nguyen has suffered his second straight knock out defeat at ONE Revolution.