Articles by Jason Irvine

About Jason Irvine

Jason is a sports journalist for The Inner Sanctum, based in Melbourne. They primarily focus on baseball, softball and Aussie Rules with an interest in cricket, basketball and netball also. They enjoy covering stories not just from Australia but takes delight in highlighting the successes of athletes worldwide as well.

Tevita Pangai Junior NRL Penrith Panthers

Pangai Junior prop-ared to contribute to Panthers success in brief appearance

16/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Experienced in finals and welcomed by the club, late-season Penrith Panthers recruit Tevita Pangai Junior is determined to help the club win the premiership.

Departing Capewell’s sudden death realisation spurring semi-final belief

16/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Penrith Panthers second rower Kurt Capewell says a premiership is the only option for him ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season.

2021/22 AWIHL season cancelled for the second year in a row

15/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

The 2021/22 Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League season has been cancelled following multiple discussions, though promises to hold exciting events in the new year.

2021/22 ABL season start date to be delayed by a month

15/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

The 2021/22 Australian Baseball League season’s start date has been pushed back by a month as the league navigates the COVID-19 situation across the country.

Paine-ful: Australian captain Tim Paine set for surgery ahead of Test series

13/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Australian men’s Test captain Tim Paine will undergo surgery on his neck, limiting his preparation for the upcoming Ashes series against England.

Arthur makes the tough calls as Eels reminded to remain in control

12/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Parramatta Eels head coach Brad Arthur says there’s been some tough decisions made at the selection table but has faith in being able to control the game against Newcastle.

Justin Holbrook points to 80-minute team effort to beat the Roosters

10/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Gold Coast Titans coach Justin Holbrook says young and experienced heads working together will contribute to a self-believing team confident of beating the Roosters.

Re-signed McDermott says developing consistency is key to BBL|11 success

09/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Ben McDermott has signed a new deal with the Hobart Hurricanes taking him to the end of BBL|13, anticipating that exciting and successful times are ahead.

A Gagai-ntic task ahead for a Souths side who want to progress straight to prelim

09/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Souths centre Dane Gagai says it’ll take a big effort to beat Penrith this weekend but believes any threat can be nullified as the side isn’t mulling on previous results.

Refreshed Eels ready for finals after seeing a taste of the future

08/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

The Parramatta Eels welcome back a host of players including Mitchell Moses in preparation for an elimination final after seeing glimpses of the future in Round 25.

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics – Closing Ceremony Recap

06/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony signified the end of 12 days of hard work with the focus now on Paris 2024.

Curtis McGrath Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Curtis McGrath makes it two from two in Tokyo with Va’a Singles gold

04/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Curtis McGrath has won his second gold medal of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after a come-from-behind finish in the Men’s Va’a Single 200m VL3 Final.

Day 10 Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Recap

Tokyo 2020: Paralympics Recap – Friday September 3

04/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Australia gained more medals on Day 10 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as some events finished up for another year while a new record was set for the number of medalling nations at the Games.

Curtis McGrath Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Canoe Sprint

Canoe Sprinter Curtis McGrath defends Rio 2016 gold medal at Tokyo 2020

03/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

Curtis McGrath has defended his Rio 2016 gold medal in the canoe sprint at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics after setting a new Paralympic best time earlier in the semi-final.

Rachael Watson defends Rio 2016 gold medal with new Paralympic Record

02/09/2021 Jason Irvine 0

In similar scenes to Rio 2016, Rachael Watson has won gold with a Paralympic Record race at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.