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Seven World Titles, Three World Champions, One Wall: The MadSteez Mural
May 1, 2019 Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina and Tyler Wright discuss how it feels to be immortalised by MadSteez on the biggest wall in Torquay.
Down South Lay Days With Mason Ho And Co
April 23, 2019 Driving the Great Ocean Road, on The Search for empty lineups during the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach...
Behind The Scenes At Rip Curl’s 50th Birthday Party
April 14, 2019 A night to remember for Rip Curl crew, held at the RACV Resort in Torquay, Victoria.
The Best Bikini For Your Body Type, With Surfer Rosy Hodge And Swimwear Designer Nat Bortolotto
February 28, 2019  
Stephanie Gilmore And Italo Ferreira Win The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
April 5, 2018 BELLS BEACH, Victoria/AUS (Thursday, April 5, 2018) - Today, Stephanie Gilmore and Italo Ferreira won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop No. 2 of the World Tour.
The Typhoon | The Search
February 22, 2018 Tom Curren, Mason Ho and one week spent scouring the coastline of a wave-drenched, storm-ridden island in the North Pacific… This is #TheSearch
Alana Blanchard Talks Motherhood And Baby Banks
January 17, 2018 On December 1st, at 7.29pm, at her home in Kauai, Hawaii, Alana Blanchard
Rip Curl Women Take Over The North Shore
December 4, 2017 Welcome to My Bikini, Hawaii, with the next generation of Rip Curl surfers… well, the gals, that is.
Tyler Wright Wins The 2017 WSL World Title, Becomes 2x World Champion
December 1, 2017  
Win Maui, Win The World Title... Again
November 24, 2017
Gabriel Medina Wins The 2017 Rip Curl Pro Portugal
October 26, 2017  
The Rip Curl Pro Portugal Is Set To Kick Off In All-Time Conditions
October 23, 2017  
Gabriel Medina Wins The Quiksilver Pro France, Jumps To Thirds On The Rankings
October 20, 2017  
Mason Ho Scores The Wildcard To Rip Curl Pro Portugal
October 20, 2017  
Bikini Talk With Alana, Gigi & Gabby
October 13, 2017 What IS the essential bikini? How much cheek is TOO much cheek? Cups, or NO cups?
Interview: Bethany Hamilton, On Baby Number Two
October 10, 2017  
Matt Biolos Talks Padang Quivers For Rip Curl Cup
July 13, 2017 Master shaper Matt Biolos explains the latest weapons he’s crafted specifically for the world’s best barrel riders at Padang Padang.
2017 Rip Curl Cup Opening Ceremony Kicks-Off Waiting Period
July 10, 2017  
Matt Wilkinson Wins The 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro, Takes Yellow Jersey
June 15, 2017 In one of the most entertaining and unforeseen, finals of the year, Matt Wilkinson has taken the win at the Outerknown Fiji Pro over rookie Connor O’Leary.
Tyler Wright wins 2017 Oi Rio Women's Pro
May 16, 2017 ...and moves in to the number one position on the WSL Jeep Leaderboard.
Ain't No Wave Pool - The Search
February 15, 2017 Mick Fanning has done a lot in his life. He's chased slabs in Ireland, ridden icebergs in Alaska, won World Titles and spent months scouring the glove on The Search.
Meet Westen Hirst, Our Youngest Rider!
February 8, 2017 Westen Hirst, at only 8 years of age is already placing himself in the line-up to the very top!
Gabriel Medina opens his Institute of Surf, the first of its kind
February 7, 2017 Giving back to the surf community, in the biggest way possible.
Mick Fanning Becomes An Officer Of The Order Of Australia
January 26, 2017 This Australia Day, Mick Fanning has becomes an Officer of the Order of Australia – one of the highest honours an Australian can receive.
Mick Fanning's - Irish Crossroads
January 19, 2017 Mick Fanning revisits his past and looks toward his future in Ireland. 
Welcome Conner
January 17, 2017 Rip Curl Welcomes USA’s Conner Coffin To Their Elite Team  
Quintessential Europe
January 10, 2017 Quintessential Europe | The Search By Rip Curl
World Champion Tyler Wright Wins The 2016 Maui Women’s Pro
December 4, 2016 Newly crowned 2016 World Champion Tyler Wright has just won the Maui Women's Pro, the tenth and final stop on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League Women’s
Made For Waves: The Boardshort Road Test
November 27, 2016 What works and what doesn't, from your friends at Empire Ave. Here at Rip Curl we're strong believers in the road test.
Around The Corner | The Search By Rip Curl
November 24, 2016  
WSL Sportscaster Rosy Hodge Joins The Rip Curl Crew
November 22, 2016 "I'm so excited about starting a new chapter with Rip Curl," says Rosy.
The Rip Curl Hell Team Head To Portugal
November 18, 2016 The Rip Curl Hell Team is a tradition that’s been in place within our company since 2012, and it’s a huge part of the future development of our elite team.
Stuck In Reception: Tyler Wright, Alana Blanchard And Nikki Van Dijk
October 25, 2016 Unexpected. Distant. Isolated. Unknown.
Pumping Surf Forecast For Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal (Oct 18 – 29)
October 19, 2016  
Tyler Wright Becomes 2016 WSL World Champion
October 13, 2016 60 World Tour events. Six full years on tour.
Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2016
July 26, 2016 Padang Padang - It's on... When it's on!
Mick Fanning claims victory at the J-Bay Open
July 19, 2016 Three-time WSL Champion Mick Fanning has returned to South Africa to win the WSL J'Bay Open in challenging conditions.
Game On! Medina claims victory at the Fiji Pro
June 21, 2016 Gabriel Medina takes the win over team mate Matt Wilkinson in firing conditions at the Fiji Pro.
Wright wins Rio Pro and moves to number one
May 22, 2016 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – A heated final day at the Oi Rio Women’s Pro, the fourth stop on the Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour, saw Tyler Wright (AUS)
Back to back CT wins for Wilko
April 4, 2016 April 3, 2016 - Matt Wilkinson (AUS) has won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach today, utilizing his electric backhand to best fellow Finalist Jordy Smith (ZAF)
Rip Curl claims 5 SIMA Image Awards
February 11, 2016 Costa Mesa, CA (February 12, 2016)
Bethany Hamilton Extends Contract With Long-Time Sponsor Rip Curl
January 21, 2016 Rip Curl Head Office - Torquay, Australia: Hawaiian charger Bethany Hamilton has extended her contract with long-time sponsor Rip Curl, renewing a partn
World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina Extends Rip Curl Relationship
November 20, 2015 World Surfing Champion Gabriel Medina this week signed a new contract with long time sponsor Rip Curl, extending his relationship with the surfing compa
Gabriel Medina and Tyler Wright win in France
October 16, 2015 SEIGNOSSE/HOSSEGOR/CAPBRETON, France (Thursday, October 15, 2015) - Gabriel Medina (BRA), 21, reigning WSL Champion, and Tyler Wright (AUS)
Rip Curl GromSearch SE Asia finals to be held at Keramas, October 10th – 11th !
October 7, 2015 The 12th Annual Rip Curl GromSearch South East Asia Final will honor its legacy of finding the best waves for young competitors by holding the event in the perfect barrels
Fanning takes out Hurley Pro and clinches leader jersey
September 18, 2015 SAN CLEMENTE, CA/USA (Friday, September 18, 2015) - Three-time Wor
Tube Camp Wraps Up
September 10, 2015 Rip Curl’s best junior surfers from around the world scored insane waves all over Bali, over two huge weeks for Tube Camp 2015.
Groms continue tear across Bali
August 31, 2015 The second batch of groms from across the globe shipped in to score new swell, caverns and master classes from the pro’s
The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Returns!
July 18, 2015 After 11 years of awesome the Rip Curl Cup is back with a fresh format and new invitees, held at the same incredible wave, Padang Padang.
Wright makes history winning Fiji Pro with perfect score
June 16, 2015 TAVARUA, Fiji (Tuesday, 
Pupo And McGonagle Crowned International Champions
May 5, 2015
Medina listed in Time's Magazine 100 Most Influential people
April 18, 2015 Current WSL World Champion and Rip Curl Pro Team 
Fanning Wins Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
April 9, 2015 April 9, 2015, Mick Fanning (AUS) has won the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach after battling 2013 Bells Beach winner Adriano de Souza (BRA) for the right to ring the Bell.
Wake phenom Daniel Grant goes head to head with legendary DJ GOLDIE
April 6, 2015 Wake phenom Daniel Grant goes head to head with legendary DJ GOLDIE at Rip Curl Summer Carnival, Thailand.
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Set To Start Tomorrow
March 31, 2015 March 31, 2015, The second stop on the 2015 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach gets underway tomorrow with a competitive window of
Rip Curl Renews With Owen Wright And Tom Curren
February 25, 2015 Torquay, AUSTRALIA - Wednesday, 25 February 2015 - On the eve of the World Surf League kick-off on the Gold Coast this week, Rip Curl is stoked to announce new long term sponsorship agreements with hard-ripping
Rip Curl ‘Stoked’ To Sign Partnership With Surf Snowdonia
February 19, 2015 Surf Snowdonia, the world’s first ever publicly accessible Wavegarden Surfing lagoon,
Rip Curl's My Bikini Claims Top Honors at SIMA Image Awards for Women's Marketing Campaign of the Year.
February 13, 2015 Rip Curl is honored to be recognized at the SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) Image Awards with the Women's Marketing Campaign of the Year for MY BIKINI.
Gabriel Medina Claims 2014 World Surfing Title
December 20, 2014 Rip Curl’s Gabriel Medina made history today, clinching Brazil’s first ever surfing World Title and a runner-up finish to Julian Wi
Gabriel Medina | Mick Fanning vie for World Title
December 10, 2014 #VaiMedina #GoMick !! The Pipe Masters, the final event of the 2014 ASP World Tour, starts this week, and two of the three surfers
Thousands of skate and music fans flock to Makassar for Rip Curl City Slam
November 30, 2014 Makassar Sulawesi, Indonesia; 30 November 2014
Rip Curl Releases the world's first GPS Surf Watch & Digital Platform
October 21, 2014 Rip Curl, founders of tide watch technology in surfing, announce the release to market of the SearchGPS watch.
Mick Fanning wins in Portugal!
October 20, 2014 Fanning looked in form throughout the contest, winning all but his Round 1 heat. The Australian surfed five separate heats on the final day, dispatching Alejo Muniz (BRA), Filipe Toledo (BRA) and Kai Otton (AUS), en route to the Final, where he faced Jordy Smith (ZAF).
Tyler Wright Wins Roxy Pro France
September 29, 2014 HOSSEGOR/SEIGNOSSE, Southwest Coast/France (Sunday, September 28, 2014) - Tyler Wright (AUS) has claimed victory at the Roxy Pro France, besting Courtney Conlogue (USA) in a hard-fought Final as a
Gabriel Medina Triumphs in Tahiti
August 26, 2014 Gabriel Medina has defeated Kelly Slater in monster 12-15 foot barrelling Teahupo'o to win stop # 7 of the ASP World Tour and extend his 2014 rankings lead.
Tyler Wrights Take Out US Open
August 3, 2014 Tyler Wright (AUS), 20, reigned supreme on the final day of the Vans US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach, California.
Rip Curl pro team dominates at J-Bay
July 21, 2014 The Rip Curl pro team dominates at the J-Bay Open, with all four impressive in the finals.  
Mick Fanning crowned J-Bay champ
July 19, 2014 Reigning three-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning has bagged his second WCT win of the season, defeating childhood friend Joel Park