How one of cricket’s top voices beat ‘downright brutal’ criticism
Rising through the ranks of cricket commentary, Isa Guha received criticism “just for existing as a female”. But it didn’t stop her becoming one of cricket’ most-respected voices.
Womens Sport
Why the wave in women’s sport is a game changer
Katie Page has been putting money behind sport in Australia for more than 25 years, and the leading businesswoman says the next wave of investment will be a game changer.
On-air equality: Why demand for women’s voices must be met
Women’s voices remain a minority when it comes to sport. Where there is a gender gap, there is a power gap.
‘Sneaky and cheeky’: Pint-house pioneer to NRLW powerhouse
In her first season of footy this NRLW pioneer had 10 black eyes. Now she’s the one dishing out the punishment as the women’s game moves to new levels of speed, skill and physicality.
Revealed: The Aussie female athletes earning millions
Australia’s top female athletes are, finally, making some real money. Which cash brackets do our top stars fall into? See the numbers here.
How AFLW star got caught out by shock tax crunch
AFLW star Chloe Molloy was the victim of her own success after a bracket creep left her with a massive tax bill to deal with. Check out her story here.
Sell drama or hide the truth? Risk of speaking out in women’s sport
It is time for women’s sport to be brave and stop thinking ‘what if’. Insight Sport guest editor Sharni Norder explains the dilemmas players face and why codes need to stop living in a box.
$1.7m v $430k: Sh***y reality of female sport
Rachel Brewster is a star in one of the best basketball leagues in the world with an important decision. Mortgage her future to continue playing, or give up on her dream?
Women’s sport equality: We need a fix not a bandaid
New Zealand is way ahead of Australia when it comes to a good strategy around the sustainability of women’s sport. Why is there a reluctance to take it seriously?
Salary shock: Why footy guns ‘felt sorry’ for superstar sister
Diamonds and Firebirds star Gretel Bueta has revealed the incredible disparity in sport’s gender pay gap, highlighted by the day her footy-playing brothers “felt sorry” for her.
Racing against the times: The duo flying female flag on the grid
Rising stars Courtney Prince and Elly Morrow refuse to see themselves as anything different to their male counterparts on the track. But it hasn’t always been easy.
Six-figure income: Equality sets up a comfortable life
There continues to be a significant gap between men’s and women’s wages in sport, but change is coming with some sports leading the way. See where women can earn a living wage.
Oh baby! Olympians put Australia back in America’s Cup game
Sailing mates – one a mum-to-be – will join forces in an Australian team of women competing for an America’s Cup trophy in 2024 with a countrywide search planned to find their crewmates.
Why haven’t more male athletes come out as gay?
It’s easy to think elite sport is a safe and welcoming place for gay athletes. Most of the time, now, that’s true – so why haven’t more male athletes come out?
Schutt hits out at Cricket Australia’s ‘half-arsed diversity’
Australian cricket star Megan Schutt says the nation’s cricketing body needs to do more to promote inclusivity across the sport and stand up for gay rights.
‘I cried every night’: Superstar’s battle with sexuality
The fear of losing her family was Ash Brazill’s greatest concern about coming out. The cross-code superstar reveals the inner turmoil that became a driving force.
‘Pride’ is more than just colours on a jersey
Matildas star Chloe Logarzo has opened up on the issues that queer athletes face and why it took her a long time to be secure in herself. Read the exclusive column
Sydney Olympic champ reveals fears of being a gay athlete
Olympian Natalie Cook didn’t feel safe enough to talk about her sexuality early on. She was very aware of whispers and bullying. Gay athletes were hidden away. Now she’s speaking out.
Why Matilda waited 10 years to come out
Tameka Yallop didn’t tell teammates she was gay until a decade into her international career. Now she wants to use her platform to make life better for other girls.
Opals legend: Hiding sexuality cost me a World Cup spot
Opals great Shelley Gorman’s internal battle with her sexuality was made even harder as she long thought she was straight and that it cost her a huge opportunity on the world stage.
Torture behind rugby star’s love: A family torn apart
Marrying the love of her life has cost Sevens champion Sharni Williams her family. The torture of them not accepting her and the lies which spread were hurtful, but didn’t destroy her.
Insight Sport Pride: Stars expose toll of gay stigmas
As the PRIDE edition of Insight Sport approaches, sixteen of the country’s top athletes have stepped forward as ambassadors for an inclusive sport program.
Inside story: How Matildas body image culture was blown up
Disordered eating habits. Body image issues. Obsession with weight at the cost of athletic performance. Inside the shocking body dysmorphia culture in Australian Football.
Para star: ‘Skinfold tests destroyed me but others celebrated’
Ellie Cole avoided the pool for almost two years after the London Games in 2012. Skin fold tests, pressure to lose weight and daily critiquing had taken its toll. Here’s how she survived.
Coach’s flawed logic could have turned deadly
Lani Pallister dreamt of being an Olympian. But it required a cost, according to Swimming Australia’s high performance staff. That cost lead to an eating disorder. She bravely shares her story.
Obsessive and compulsive: How the pill almost destroyed me
Kate Mclaren gained 10kg in three months after taking the pill. Before that she was a strict vegan who wouldn’t even pick up a chocolate bar. Now the professional boxer reveals her journey.
Revealed: Swim Aus blueprint to battle disordered eating
Australian swimming’s historic body shaming issues have forced a policy overhaul that the sport’s governing body says will safeguard swimmers for decades to come.
‘Bulk, butch, tomboy’: How rugby 7s is breaking stereotypes
Rugby Sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi are often approached by guys in bars asked for a number – of how many reps they do.
It’s time to change the mindset about muscly women
When netball star and Queensland Firebirds captain Kim Ravaillion was pushed around on the court she realised she had to change her approach to training off of it.
Quit at 25: Eating disorder made me hate cricket
World Cup-winning cricketer Sarah Coyte opens up on how the impacts of an eating disorder led to her loathe sport and how she bounced back.
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