Representative sport

Representative sport

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

Compete against student athletes from all across Australia and represent RMIT University at various national sporting events. The RMIT Redbacks recent successes at Nationals include winning all possible gold medals in Tenpin Bowling and Men’s Cycling in 2023, and in 2024 Men’s Beach Volleyball and Tenpin Bowling being crowned overall champions, Taekwondo having every athlete medal, Men’s Hockey being crowned Silver, and Lacrosse being crowned Bronze. The Redbacks are not only known for their competitive edge but also for their inclusive culture and team spirit. Be part of the award winning Redbacks team this year.

Browse and join a team in 2025
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Representative sport events

Join us in 2025 on the Golf Coast! Dates to be confirmed.

Sports offered

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

Watch or listen to the 2024 Redbacks Pod Nationals recap from our Mixed Netball Team.

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Apply to join a Nationals team

National University Leagues

Join a representative Redbacks team in a National University League.

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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 is 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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Triumph in the sunshine: RMIT Redbacks Bite Back at the 2023 UniSport Nationals

Our mighty team of RMIT Redbacks student-athletes ascended on the Gold Coast (Kombumerri) to battle it out for glory at the 2023 UniSport Nationals, 24-30 September.

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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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