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Ex-Welsh rugby player's four daughters being hailed as 'superstars' on other side of world

He featured in one of Welsh club rugby's most notable achievements of the past 25 years

Wales Online · May 7, 2023

Who is Andrew Dillon, the new AFL chief executive set to take over from Gillon McLachlan?

After a year-long search, the AFL has named its new chief executive. So, who is Andrew Dillon and what has he done in his 20-plus years with the league?

ABC News · May 1, 2023

For the Tiwi Islands, the future of footy is female

The Tiwi Islands is home to the most Australian Rules players per capita. Yet only two Tiwi Islander women are playing professionally. Is the AFLW ready to support First Nations women?

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan launches new campaign to combat racism

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan reveals his own encounters with racism, and how quickly they started after his family arrived in Australia, as he launches a new anti-racism campaign.

ABC News · Jul 11, 2022

Football players suspended in midair for NGV art installation recreating 2011 AFL mark of the year

Andrew Krakouer's famous mark, which won the 2011 AFL mark of the year, comes to life at the NGV in a live performance for the RISING festival.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2022

Boost for Dublin GAA as Lauren Magee staying home rather than returning to Australia for another AFLW season

She may well be the first in a wave of ladies football stars who have to now choose to play either football or Aussie Rules for 2022

Irish Mirror · May 31, 2022

Rugby Union convert reaches rare footy milestone in Pilbara as Aussie Rules helps build community

The "money and the work" lured Kevin Walsh from New Zealand to Australia in the 1990s, but the community connections, including the local footy team, have made him stay.

ABC News · May 28, 2022

Ireland's Kelly sisters cross the globe for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' to play in the AFLW

From Gaelic football to Aussie Rules for the West Coast Eagles, Grace and Niamh Kelly have overcome plenty of obstacles to get to Perth, and play in this year's AFLW competition.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2022