2025 IGSA Sport Regatta — Schoolgirl First Eight Preview
February 21, 2025
In the final hit-out before the Schoolgirl Head of the River, the 2025 IGSA regatta will be a fascinating insight into this field’s form in
Author: Chris McCarthy
Chris McCarthy
Involved in the sport of rowing since 2012, Chris has found himself more at home in the finish tower, commentating major Australian regattas since 2019. A journalism student, Chris joined the JRN team in 2024 covering all things Australian rowing. In 2025, alongside co-host Stuart John, Chris launched 'Rowing Down Under', a JRN Podcast to cover all things Australian Rowing.
2025 Riverview Gold Cup Regatta – Men’s Open Eights Preview
February 13, 2025
The Riverview Gold Cup divides opinions. Some argue that a 1400m river race at the height of racing season bears no relevance and can’t possibly
New South Wales State Championships 2025 – Men’s School Quad Preview
February 5, 2025
Photo Credit: Rowing NSW Despite Australian men’s sculling going through a tumultuous period at the senior level, the competition at the schoolboy level is possibly
New South Wales State Championships 2025 – Women’s Elite Eight Preview
February 4, 2025
Photo Credit: Rowing NSW The NSW Sports Club Centenary Trophy for Championship Women’s Elite Eights has been a hotly contested one over the years, with
New South Wales State Championships 2025 – Men’s Elite Eight Preview
February 4, 2025
The Q.L. Deloitte Trophy is one of the most cherished prizes in Australian rowing. The 100+ year-old trophy has seen some close-fought battles over its
NSW Small Boats Regatta 2025 – U23 Women’s Single Preview
January 24, 2025
The NSW Small Boats Regatta is the first hit out on home waters for (mostly) NSW crews, often following extensive time away from Sydney on
NSW Small Boats Regatta 2025 – U23 Men’s Single Preview
January 24, 2025
The NSW Small Boats Regatta serves as the first hit out on home waters for (mostly) NSW crews, often following extensive time away from Sydney
NSW Small Boats Regatta 2025 – Men’s U21 Singles Preview
January 23, 2025
In some regions, the first regatta of the calendar year is regarded as an opening hit-out, a speed check after a long holiday training camp.
2025 Australian Men’s Crews to Watch
January 8, 2025
As clubs and schools travel across cities, states, and even oceans in search of secluded water for January training camps, the Australian rowing community waits
RNSW Reindeer Regatta 2024 – Men’s Eights
December 6, 2024
The Rowing NSW Reindeer Regatta is often considered a slightly more relaxed event, where crews decorate their boats for one last hit-out before the Christmas
2024 APS Regatta – Schoolboy First Eight Preview
November 22, 2024
The 2024 APS Regatta marks the first 2000m hit-out of the season in the long run-up to the oldest schoolboy rowing event in the world,
Head of the Yarra 2024 – Men’s Open Eight Preview
November 21, 2024
Photo Credit: Rowing New South Wales The Head of The Yarra is undoubtedly Australia’s premier head race. Open only to eights, the eight-kilometre course winds
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