Representative sport

Representative sport

Represent RMIT against other universities nationally in a variety of sporting events throughout the year.

Join the RMIT Redbacks and compete against student athletes from across Australia at major national sporting events. Our teams are celebrated not only for their competitive success but also for their inclusive culture and strong sense of community. 

The Redbacks have a proud tradition of achievement. In 2023, we dominated Nationals by sweeping all possible gold medals in Tenpin Bowling and Men’s Cycling. The momentum continued in 2024 with Men’s Beach Volleyball and Tenpin Bowling crowned overall champions, Taekwondo athletes all medaling, Men’s Hockey claiming silver, and Lacrosse securing bronze. In 2025, the Redbacks delivered another standout performance: Taekwondo competitors earned three gold and three bronze individual medals, the Women’s Basketball team captured gold in Division 2, Lacrosse claimed silver, and Tenpin Bowling achieved bronze in the overall individual standings. 

Be part of an award-winning team that combines excellence, inclusivity, and team spirit. Represent RMIT and make your mark at Nationals this year.

Browse and join a team in 2025
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Representative sport events

Join us in 2026 in Perth from 26 September to 3 October.

Sports offered

  • AFL 9s
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Basketball 3x3
  • Beach volleyball
  • Cheer and dance
  • Cycling
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Futsal
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Judo
  • Kendo
  • Lacrosse
  • Lawn bowls
  • League 9s
  • Netball
  • Oztag
  • Pickleball
  • Rowing
  • Rugby 7s
  • Sailing
  • Squash
  • Surfing
  • Table tennis
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Tenpin bowling
  • Touch football
  • Ultimate frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Waterpolo

Watch or listen to the 2025 Redbacks Pod Nationals team culture episode from our Men’s Basketball team.

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Apply to join a Nationals team

Join a representative Redbacks team in a National University League.

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In 2025, RMIT was host to the inaugural Uni of the Court 3x3 Street Basketball Competition.

2026 is sure to be bigger and better!

More details to come – follow @rmitactive on Instagram for the latest developments on how to get involved.

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RMIT Redbacks

The Redbacks represent RMIT University in sport both nationally and internationally. Whether you are a student, alumni, staff member, participant, or a passionate fan, you are considered a Redback as part of the wider RMIT community!

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Funding for Elite and High Performance Athletes

High Performance Athlete funding may be available for students who have excelled in their sport or are classified as elite athletes.

50% and 100% sponsorships are available to successful candidates representing RMIT at UniSport Nationals.

Email active@rmit.edu.au to find out more.

Now recruiting – Off the field roles

The Redbacks don't just need players, they need support and leadership off the field too – and your skills could be the key to Redbacks success. We are currently accepting applications for the following paid and volunteer positions:

Email active@rmit.edu.au to find out more.

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RMIT students showcase talent and teamwork at 2025 UniSport Nationals

In late September, over 220 RMIT students travelled to the Gold Coast for the 2025 UniSport Nationals. With 40 universities competing across a wide range of sports, the event is the largest on the university sporting calendar. RMIT’s presence was strong—on the field and in the community.

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RMIT Redbacks team wins Spirit Trophy

In 2019, the Redbacks won the John White Spirit Trophy of the Division 1 Nationals competition for the second-straight year. This trophy is given to the university whose team has displayed exemplary behaviour, excellent team spirit and fair competition.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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