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American Football Australia and NFL launch partnership to expand national flag football Sporting Schools program
American Football Australia and the NFL have announced a national partnership bringing NFL Flag branded programs into schools through ASC's Sporting Schools program.

AFA Media
1 day ago3 min read


Australian flag football player Liz Lomu-Stewart featured in NFL Flag campaign
Australian flag football athlete Liz Lomu-Stewart has been featured in the newly released NFL Flag promotional campaign, putting one of the country's top prospects in front of a global audience ahead of the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in August. The campaign, featured on NFL AUNZ digital platforms this week, brings together flag football athletes from around the world to mark the sport's rapid international growth. Lomu-Stewart appears as one of its internatio

Brock Bentley
Jul 173 min read


History Made: Tessa Davis and Amelie Prosser-Shaw earn first NCAA Division 1 flag football scholarships
Tessa Davis and Amelie Prosser-Shaw are the first Australians to earn NCAA Division 1 flag football scholarships, joining the University of Texas Arlington.

Brock Bentley
Jun 94 min read


Bunnings East Gardens backs AFA flag football at Heffron Park
Bunnings East Gardens has backed American Football Australia's flag football community with a donation of game-day equipment for its season at Heffron Park.

AFA Media
Jun 51 min read


Pier Pritchard named to inaugural IFAF Women's Leadership Programme
Australian flag football representative Pier Pritchard has been named one of 16 women worldwide in the inaugural IFAF Women's Leadership Programme.

AFA Media
May 282 min read


2026 Flag Football Worlds schedule confirmed for Australia's LA 2028 campaign
Both Australian squads head to Düsseldorf in August ranked inside the world's top ten, with Olympic qualification on the line for medalling teams.

AFA Media
May 252 min read


Breuer and Woellner confirmed as Australia's Tackle Head Coaches for 2026
American Football Australia is pleased to confirm that Pete Breuer and Mitch Woellner will continue in their roles as Head Coaches of Australia's Senior and Junior Tackle programs respectively, as the organisation builds towards its second year of international tackle competition. Breuer returns as Senior Tackle Head Coach for a second consecutive campaign. In 2025, he led the senior men's tackle squad, the first to be assembled in 10 years. His appointment came as part of

AFA Media
Feb 111 min read


Festival of Football Set to Ignite the Gold Coast
Australia, New Zealand & Pasifika face off in two-day American Football showcase on the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast will come alive with international American Football action this weekend as the Festival of Football lands at the NFL Academy, hosted at A.B. Paterson College in Arundel. Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, this exciting event brings together elite players from Australia, New Zealand (NZAFF), along with the Pasifika All-Stars, highlighting the best of

AFA Media
Jul 9, 20251 min read


International Flag Bowl Games Announced!
The International Bowl® returns in 2025 with an exciting showcase of Flag Football talent, as Australia lines up against the world’s...

AFA Media
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Australian Flag Football Teams Announced for USA Tour and Clash with World Champions
Australian Flag Football national squad announcement.

AFA Media
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Gridiron Australia Rebrands To American Football Australia
Rebranding Marks New Era for the Sport’s Growth and Inclusivity Across the Nation Gridiron Australia is proud to announce its...

AFA Media
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Outback Show True Aussie Spirit At U20's Tackle World Championships
The Australian "Outback" Under 20's Tackle team recently showcased their talent and determination at the World Championships held in...

AFA Media
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Chief Executive Officer Appointment
Gridiron Australia is pleased to announce its appointment of its Chief Executive Officer as the organisation embarks on an exciting new...

AFA Media
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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