In this week’s episode, hear from:
Ireland’s Eilish O’Dowd and Australia’s Sophie Conway ahead of the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland clash.
Wests Tigers NRLW captain Kezie Apps shares why Magic Round in a regional area is so important

Plus the usual look at some of what’s been making news, and some thoughts on the subject of ‘gatekeeping’ in sport.

In this week&rsquo;s episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Ireland&rsquo;s Eilish O&rsquo;Dowd and Australia&rsquo;s Sophie Conway ahead of the inaugural AFLW Australia v Ireland clash.</li>
<li>Wests Tigers NRLW captain Kezie Apps shares why Magic Round in a regional area is so important</li>
</ul>
Plus the usual look at some of what&rsquo;s been making news, and some thoughts on the subject of &lsquo;gatekeeping&rsquo; in sport.

The podcast for accredited media outlet HER WAY Sports Media. 
HWSM is where you can find high school journalist and founder Abbie’s chats with women from across the sporting spectrum, a weekly rapid fire preview of what’s on each weekend, as well as reports direct from sports events that you often won’t find anywhere else.

The podcast for accredited media outlet HER WAY Sports Media.&nbsp; HWSM is where you can find high school journalist and founder Abbie&rsquo;s chats with women from across the sporting spectrum, a weekly rapid fire preview of what&rsquo;s on each weekend, as well as reports direct from sports events that you often won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.

HWSM: HER WAY Sports Media

Join Australian schoolgirl Abbie as she interviews female sporting figures from Australia and around the world. 

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Join Australian schoolgirl Abbie as she interviews female sporting figures from Australia and around the world. <a href="https://herwaysportsmedia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">herwaysportsmedia.substack.com</a>

The Whistle 30.7.26 - AFLW International stars, Kezie Apps 

It’s a massive time in sport, and ‘The Whistle’ covers it off.
Jess Fox from Oklahoma chatting Canoe Slalom World Championships, and how that event differs to a World Cup or Olympic Games
Aussie Stingers Water Polo captain Bronte Halligan reflects on the seasons of her Australian teammates in European leagues, and how that contributes to Stingers success
On the eve of the Commonwealth Games, Para Powerlifter Hani Watson recalls her experience in Birmingham 2022, and how the expanded Aussie team is coming together, especially the resilience and determination of Tash Price

In addition, Stingers coach Bec Rippon shares about being the only female head coach out of all the teams at this week’s Water Polo World Cup Finals.

Plus the regular look at what’s happening, and a monster preview of this weekend in sport.

It&rsquo;s a massive time in sport, and &lsquo;The Whistle&rsquo; covers it off.
<ul>
<li>Jess Fox from Oklahoma chatting Canoe Slalom World Championships, and how that event differs to a World Cup or Olympic Games</li>
<li>Aussie Stingers Water Polo captain Bronte Halligan reflects on the seasons of her Australian teammates in European leagues, and how that contributes to Stingers success</li>
<li>On the eve of the Commonwealth Games, Para Powerlifter Hani Watson recalls her experience in Birmingham 2022, and how the expanded Aussie team is coming together, especially the resilience and determination of Tash Price</li>
</ul>
In addition, Stingers coach Bec Rippon shares about being the only female head coach out of all the teams at this week&rsquo;s Water Polo World Cup Finals.
Plus the regular look at what&rsquo;s happening, and a monster preview of this weekend in sport.

The Whistle 23.7.26 - Jess Fox, Bronte Halligan, Hani Watson

Ahead of her return to the Canoe Slalom World Championships, triple Olympic champion Jess joins the podcast direct from the team training camp in Oklahoma to talk through her tumultuous 2025, where she was forced to miss the World Champs in her hometown of Sydney after the detection of a tumour on one of her kidneys.

We chat about how she dealt with the enforced layoff, the response of the Australian and paddling community, and how the experience gave her a new perspective.

We also talk about a busy start to 2026 which included being cheerleader for the Australian Winter Olympics team in Milano Cortina, before a successful return to Canoe Slalom at the World Cup.

Hear more from Jess specifically about the 2026 World Champs in Oklahama on Thursday’s episode of ‘The Whistle’.

Recorded July, 2026.

Cover image: Romain Bruneau/Paddle Photography

Ahead of her return to the Canoe Slalom World Championships, triple Olympic champion Jess joins the podcast direct from the team training camp in Oklahoma to talk through her tumultuous 2025, where she was forced to miss the World Champs in her hometown of Sydney after the detection of a tumour on one of her kidneys.
We chat about how she dealt with the enforced layoff, the response of the Australian and paddling community, and how the experience gave her a new perspective.
We also talk about a busy start to 2026 which included being cheerleader for the Australian Winter Olympics team in Milano Cortina, before a successful return to Canoe Slalom at the World Cup.
Hear more from Jess specifically about the 2026 World Champs in Oklahama on Thursday&rsquo;s episode of &lsquo;The Whistle&rsquo;.
Recorded July, 2026.
Cover image: Romain Bruneau/Paddle Photography

Quick Chat with Jess Fox

On this week’s episode:
2024 Junior World Champion BMX Racer Teya Rufus on the UCI World Championships this weekend in Brisbane, and the lifelong inspiration of Olympic champ Saya Sakakibara. 
Australian squash player Joanne Joseph ahead of next week’s World Junior Championships in Canada.
Commonwealth Games 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball duo Georgia Munro-Cook and Ebony Stevenson.

Plus we discuss the pathways for female coaches, and the regular guide to the weekend ahead in sport.

On this week&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>2024 Junior World Champion BMX Racer Teya Rufus on the UCI World Championships this weekend in Brisbane, and the lifelong inspiration of Olympic champ Saya Sakakibara.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Australian squash player Joanne Joseph ahead of next week&rsquo;s World Junior Championships in Canada.</li>
<li>Commonwealth Games 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball duo Georgia Munro-Cook and Ebony Stevenson.</li>
</ul>
Plus we discuss the pathways for female coaches, and the regular guide to the weekend ahead in sport.

The Whistle 30.7.26 - AFLW International stars, Kezie Apps

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