Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Spectator Sports
If you love sport then Sydney is your dream city. Most spectator sports are played here to the very highest professional level.
Sport is an important social and economical part of the... read more
Aussie Rules
Australian Rules Football began in Melbourne as a winter exercise for cricketers, which is why it’s played on an oval pitch. It’s similar to Gaelic Football but there are no direct links.... read more
Basketball
Basketball has substantial roots in Sydney; the first recorded game was played in 1905. Things began to get serious in 1938 with the formation of the NSW Basketball Association. Ten years... read more
Cricket
In Australia cricket is king and it’s been popular since the first ball was bowled in a senior match in February 1851. The country pours money and serious energy into training and... read more
Horse Racing
If you’re a fan of horseracing, make your way to Royal Randwick. This historic racecourse is home to the Australian Jockey Club (9663 8400, www.ajc.org.au). There is racing throughout the... read more
Netball
Thrills, spills and screaming fans; netball is one of the most exhilarating spectator sports in Australia. It’s an all-girl affair and there is fierce rivalry between the Australian team... read more
Rugby League
Rugby league is a hard, physical game born in the poor northern towns of England but is now more popular in Australia than in its country of origin. It was first played in Sydney in 1907.... read more
Rugby Union
Sydney and rugby union are closely linked; the first game played south of the equator was at Sydney’s Hyde Park in 1865.
The Sydney team, which is really a team for the whole of New... read more
Sailing
With the world’s most beautiful harbour on the doorstep, it is no surprise that Sydney has had sailing in its blood for years. A series of competitions are held throughout the year but... read more
Soccer
Historically soccer has been unpopular, because Aussie rules and rugby dominate the winter season. A switch to a summer season (August-February) means it is now the city’s fastest... read more
