Tara Rushton
International Broadcasting Career
Tara Rushton is a respected Australian sports presenter and television host who has built an impressive career in both Australia and overseas. In 2010, Tara Rushton relocated to Singapore, where she secured a television presenting role with Singtel TV’s Mio Stadium channel.
During her time in Singapore, Tara hosted Tiger Goals on Sunday, a football program focused on the English Premier League. Her engaging presentation style and extensive sports knowledge quickly made her a popular figure among football fans throughout the region.
In recognition of her achievements and influence, Tara Rushton was nominated in 2011 as one of Singapore’s “Most Inspiring Real Women” as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
Return to Australia and Fox Sports
In 2013, Tara Rushton returned to Australia and joined Fox Sports, replacing fellow sports presenter Mel McLaughlin. Her appointment marked a significant step forward in her broadcasting career and established her as one of Australia’s leading female sports presenters.
At Fox Sports, Tara Rushton became a familiar face across a range of major football broadcasts, including the Hyundai A-League, English Premier League and Socceroos coverage. Her versatility as a presenter enabled her to work across studio hosting, match-day coverage and sideline reporting roles.
Sunday Shootout and Football Coverage
As part of her growing role at Fox Sports, Tara Rushton became the host of Sunday Shootout, the network’s weekly Hyundai A-League wrap-up program. The show featured analysis and discussion alongside respected football commentators including Mark Bosnich, John Kosmina and Ned Zelic.
In addition to her studio hosting duties, Tara Rushton regularly worked as a sideline reporter during live football broadcasts, providing viewers with exclusive interviews, match insights and behind-the-scenes coverage.
Industry Recognition
Tara Rushton’s professionalism and contribution to sports broadcasting earned widespread recognition throughout the media industry. In 2015, she was nominated for an ASTRA Award in the category of Most Outstanding Female Presenter.
The nomination highlighted her growing influence in Australian sports media and reinforced her reputation as one of the country’s most accomplished television presenters.
UFC Fight Week
In 2015, Tara Rushton expanded her broadcasting portfolio beyond football when she was selected to co-anchor UFC Fight Week for Fox Sports and Foxtel. The program was developed in a similar format to the popular UFC Tonight show and provided comprehensive coverage of mixed martial arts events, fighter interviews and UFC news.
The launch of UFC Fight Week demonstrated Tara Rushton’s ability to successfully present a variety of sporting codes and further strengthened her standing as a versatile and highly respected sports broadcaster.
Tara Rushton Today
Today, Tara Rushton is recognised as one of Australia’s leading sports presenters. Through her work covering football, mixed martial arts and major sporting events, she has built a successful career based on professionalism, expertise and a genuine passion for sport.
