Rebecca Ruthven, Author at The Inner Sanctum

Nic Naitanui soars to go back-to-back and win Eagles’ top honour

16/09/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Ruckman Nic Naitanui takes out the West Coast Eagles’ John Worsfold Medal for a second consecutive season after a dominant 2021.

2021 Season Review: West Coast Eagles – Wings clipped

02/09/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

The high-flying West Coast Eagles plummeted back to earth in 2021, left with nothing but an exposed game plan and some pressing concerns.

Teacher to teammate: How Parris Laurie helped a new Eagle earn her wings

11/08/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Parris Laurie has reunited with her former high school student at the West Coast Eagles after inspiring her to pursue her AFLW dream.

Tokyo 2020: Closing ceremony recap – Sayonara Tokyo, Bonjour Paris!

09/08/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Sayonara Tokyo, Bonjour Paris! The Tokyo 2020 Olympics came to a close on Sunday night as the world together watching the closing ceremony.

Tokyo 2020: Athletics Recap – Friday August 6

07/08/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

As Tokyo 2020 begins to wrap up, plenty of Athletics medals were decided by the slimmest of margins and there was déjà vu all around.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Men’s Hockey – Australia vs Belgium

05/08/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Australia has brought home silver in the men’s hockey at Tokyo 2020.

See how the action went down.

Premiership Eagle Daniel Venables forced into retirement

04/08/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Eagle Daniel Venables has been forced into early retirement following recommendations to avoid all contact sport from an AFL medical panel.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Men’s Hockey – Australia v New Zealand

29/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Oceania rivals Australia and New Zealand fiercely battled, with Australia prevailing to keep its winning streak and Hockey gold hopes alive.

Courtney Rowley set to inspire in a league inaccessible to her years ago

27/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Courtney Rowley looks to be a star of the future and inspire a new generation in a league that was non-existent when she was a young girl.

Amy Franklin embraces curveballs to be one of WA’s top talents

27/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Four years ago, Amy Franklin hadn’t picked up a Burley, but tonight, she’s set to join the AFLW after an unexpected, but exciting two years.

2021 AFLW Draft: Western Australia – Who are the best out West?

26/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Ahead of the 2021 NAB AFLW draft next Tuesday, The Inner Sanctum looks at who’s the best in the West.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Men’s Hockey- Australia vs India

26/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

The Australia men put on a seven goal clinic to dismantle India as their search for Olympic gold continues at Tokyo 2020.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Women’s Hockey- Australia vs Spain

25/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

In the sweltering heat, Australia started their Tokyo 2020 campaign with a two-goal win for the Hockeyroos over Spain after slow start and a lively third quarter.

Tokyo 2020 Recap: Men’s Hockey- Japan vs Australia

24/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

The Kookaburras overcame a second quarter scare to kickstart their Olympic campaign with a two goal win against host nation Japan.

Tokyo 2020: Australian Recap – Friday July 23

23/07/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Archery and Rowing got underway on Day 0 of Tokyo 2020, with the Australian men doing everything right to better their medal odds in Rowing.