Ballina native signs short-term contract to play soccer Down Under 

Sarah Rowe has joined Central Coast Mariners on a short-term deal in the Australian Ninja A-League.

The multi-talented Ballina native previously played in the league with Melbourne Victory during the 2022/23 season.

Rowe enjoyed a stellar career at underage level in Irish soccer, being part of the team at U15, U17 and U19 as well as playing at senior level in 2016. She also has played for Shelbourne and Bohemians in the Women’s National League and was a part of the Castlebar Celtic side that reached the WNL Senior Cup Final in 2013.

She then committed to Gaelic football for Mayo, playing in an All-Ireland and three league finals with her county, before being a part of the Irish influx into the AFLW, playing for Collingwood since 2018.