Momentum

If you’ve ever watched women’s rugby, you’ll know it’s a game of relentless grit, extraordinary athleticism, and deep camaraderie. But what you might not see is the behind-the-scenes reality - the sacrifices, historical inequality, and tireless work it takes just to compete at the highest level in this country, and beyond.

In this episode, we sit down with the iconic Georgie Friedrichs - a Wallaroo and fierce advocate for women in s...

In case you can't tell, sports media is changing - and women like Georgia Rajic and Isha Singhal are leading that change.

From calling A-League Women’s and Super Netball matches to writing for leading newsrooms, they’ve built their own paths in a male-dominated industry that’s still catching up.

In this episode of Momentum, Georgia and Isha share what it takes to break through in sports media, the challenges they’ve faced...

If you’ve ever watched water polo, you’ll know it’s one of the toughest, most grueling sports on the planet - a brutal mix of endurance, strategy, and pure strength. And at the heart of it all are athletes like Matilda Kearns, who represent everything that's exciting about the next generation of Australian sport.

Tilly isn’t just an elite water polo player — she’s part of a powerful movement of young women making waves on and of...

Today’s guest is Lydia O’Donnell - elite runner, Head Nike Run Coach, and now CEO and co-founder of Femmi, a platform empowering women to train in sync with their bodies. 

In this episode, Lydia takes us back to where it all began, sharing how her passion for running evolved into a mission to challenge outdated approaches to training. She reflects on the lessons she’s carried from elite sport into coaching and business, and what it ...

Some athletes make it look easy — but behind every highlight reel, there’s a story of grit you don’t always see.

Shea Connors knows that better than most. Before she was lighting up the A-League Women’s competition with Sydney FC, Shea faced a massive hurdle early in her career: compartment syndrome.

At 18, she wasn’t just fighting for minutes on the pitch — she was fighting to keep playing at all.

What’s so inspiring about Shea isn...

If you've been keeping an eye on women’s basketball — both here in Australia and around the world — you’ll know we’re standing at a real tipping point.

For decades, women’s basketball has produced incredible athletes, passionate fans, and world-class competition, but it hasn’t always been matched by the media coverage, commercial backing, or opportunities it deserves.But now, something is changing.

In the US, we’ve seen the explosio...

WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 2!When you think about trailblazers in sport, it’s easy to picture the biggest stadiums, the biggest crowds, and the biggest moments.But sometimes the most important shifts happen in spaces that haven't always been given the spotlight they deserve — until now. Today’s guests are two incredible athletes who are helping lead that change.Shae Graham made history as the first woman to represent Australia in wheel...

This week on Momentum, we have an extraordinary guest who’s breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a young athlete. Ruby Trew is a 16-year-old Olympian skateboarder who’s already making waves on the international stage.

With her incredible talent, fierce determination, and passion for the sport, Ruby’s not just competing — she’s inspiring a new generation of skateboarders, especially young women, to chase their dreams...

This week, we sit down with rising star Imogen Radburn, one of Australia’s most promising up-and-coming race car drivers. From starting go-karting at 14 to becoming the only woman competing in both Formula Ford and Formula 4 Nationally, Imogen has broken barriers and defied expectations. She takes us through her journey, from heartbreaking setbacks to unexpected opportunities, including her remarkable rookie performance in the Aust...

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects one in ten women worldwide, yet for many, it's still shrouded in silence - and is still largely a taboo to talk about.For athletes, the physical and emotional toll can be particularly challenging, as the symptoms often overlap with the demands of high-performance training. From debilitating pain to the struggles of seeking a diagnosis, endometriosis remains a barrier not just to dai...

The story of the Afghan Women’s National Football Team is not an easy one to tell.

For years, they were forced to play in secret under Taliban rule. They then experienced a brief 14 years of normality, where the foundations of Afghan women's football began to flourish, with the support it rightfully deserved. Fatima was one of the young women growing up during this time, who was able to see a future, where football was an option.

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Climate change isn’t just a global crisis—it’s quickly becoming a game-changer in the world of sport.

In recent years, athletes across the globe have faced conditions that were once unthinkable, from heatwaves to snowstorms and everything in between.

Here in Australia, it’s a stark reality. We’ve seen the AFL, cricket and A-League matches postponed as temperatures soar to dangerous levels, while players from all codes are left to ba...

Today, we're going to explore the incredible journey of someone who's reinvented herself time and time again, from elite athlete to motorsport creator.

Amy Pejkovic, once a promising high jumper with her eyes set on the London 2012 Olympics, has since become a well known figure in the world of Formula One and motorsports media.But Amy's story is more than just about sports. It's about resilience in the face of unexpected challenges....

ICYMI: Momentum's latest guest Tina Rahimi made huge waves last year - for all the right reasons.

If she's not on your radar already, Tina is an Australian boxer who participated in the 2022 Commonwealth Games (winning Bronze in the Women's Featherweight Division), and later competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she won the hearts of fans around the world.

Tina was also the first woman to represent Australia in a hijab...

Valued at $250 million USD – the highest valuation ever for a women’s professional sports team globally – it goes without saying that Angel City Football Club is a team that stands apart from all other football teams. Kat Sasso sits down with Julie, ACFC's co-founder and President, and the club's Head of PR Stephanie Rudnick to talk about the origins of the team, how they are redefining women's sport and the way it's done - and the...