Matildas loss rugby’s gain as teens help Aussies end long Sevens drought
Grit, a fighting spirit and a pair of young guns – including one that was touted as a future Matilda – have helped Australia end a seven-year-long drought in rugby sevens.
Women's Sport
NRLW gun Keeley Davis keeping close tabs on future teammates – and rivals
She is one of the pioneers of NRLW but now this rugby league talent is playing a hand in the development of her future teammates – and potential rivals.
Incredible 15 minute purple patch sounds Super Rugby warning
It was a 15 minute purple patch that stunned both their rivals and even the players as the Waratahs amped up their preparations for the Super Rugby season.
Mooney magic lifts Aussies to Ashes win
A superb unbeaten half-century to Beth Mooney propelled Australia to a commanding 72-run win in Saturday night’s T20 International against England at Adelaide Oval, the result continuing the visitors’ Women’s Ashes nightmare.
Top 100 SA athletes and teams of 2024 ranked: Rate the full list
See who made the cut for 2024, who rose in the rankings, who fell and who made the list for the first time.
One question the Fox sisters can’t stop asking as focus shifts to LA
Jessica and Noemie Fox hit home waters for the first time since their Paris Olympic success after months of celebrations, honours, new opportunities and one very interesting conversation.
‘Pit of piranhas’: World title chase stirs Sally
Sally Fitzgibbons has been close to a world title in a rollercoaster career and the energetic Aussie can’t get enough of the ride as a 16th campaign begins.
Crazy regatta delivers Etchells sailing trio our first world title of 2025
2024 ended in disaster for this Sydney Hobart trio but they are now our first world champions of 2025 after an oddball regatta where they won only one race and a kid ended up on the podium.
How Perry fought from the brink to return to top of world cricket
Ellyse Perry has been an international cricketer for more than half of her life, but her career came close to ending three years ago. This is how she reclaimed her place among the world’s best.
Wally Lewis wedding turmoil over family rift
Rugby league icon Wally Lewis’ wedding day may turn into a day of anguish with rumours surrounding the family’s falling out.
Bulldogs set to part ways with inaugural NRLW coach
Preparations for Canterbury’s inaugural NRLW season have descended into chaos with the club to part ways with head coach Blake Cavallaro.
Jillaroos left waiting for answers over Vegas camp cancellation
Following the shock last minute axing of their Gold Coast camp, Jillaroos players have been left anxiously waiting for their Las Vegas preparations to be locked in.
Australia’s top 50 female athletes for 2024 revealed – Who’s No.1?
Australia’s sportswomen earned swathes of gold in 2024, but Paris was just the tip of the iceberg for accolades. Do we have the list right? VOTE for your favourites.
Seventh heaven: Shelley, McDonald among latest Cats signings
Geelong has further cemented its list for the 2025 AFLW season, signing up to seven players on one-year deals. See who is sticking around.
‘Lit something in me’: The spark that inspired Shaw’s coaching return
Incoming Gold Coast Suns AFLW coach Rhyce Shaw has revealed what inspired his senior coaching comeback four years after parting ways with North Melbourne.
AFL history as Rhyce Shaw’s return to senior coaching revealed
Rhyce Shaw is back coaching in the AFL, but it will be a new role for the former Kangaroos senior coach, as he makes some history with his newest gig.
Dare to dream? Daisy’s training cameo sets tongues wagging
West Coast coach and AFLW legend Daisy Pearce has popped up at a WAFLW training session in Perth, leading one coach to declare “it would be fantastic to have someone of her stature playing in the competition.”
The ‘cruel joke’ facing NSW Swifts’ former Silver Ferns star
Newly minted NSW Swifts goaler Grace Nweke heads into camp with her Super Netball side next week, where she will stare down the national side she is no longer eligible for.
‘Want to be a part of it’: Olympic dream driving latest Stinger
21-year-old Emma Putt has been named for her first Stingers squad at the World Cup and has a choice to make – between a potential Olympic team and an elite netball career.
Team Girls Cup heading to Adelaide in nod to netball hotspot
The pre-season Team Girls Cup is heading to Adelaide in a nod to South Australia’s standing in the sport after the Thunderbirds’ double premiership success.
Diamonds’ first step to World Cup glory starts at contentious camp
After several controversies — and triumphs — during a gruelling 18 months, it was expected Australia’s netballers would be given an extended break. Instead, they’ve returned driven to kickstart a World Cup push.
England captain’s tantrum after cruel blow
Australian’s women’s cricket team say they want to “embarrass” England in the Ashes after the Poms were cruelly denied a rare win.
Rain helps Aussies Ashes win with positive Healy news
Injured Australian captain Alyssa Healy made a bold declaration about her status for the Ashes Test in Melbourne as rain marred England’s hopes of a firts series win.
Australian selectors make big call on Healy ahead of Ashes Test
Australian selectors have made a massive call on Alyssa Healy’s availability for the Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG. See the verdict, and the full squad, here.
Aussie rookie in frame for Test call-up
All four of Georgia Voll’s internationals have come due to injuries to the Australian captain who remains under a cloud to see out the Ashes.
KTV Hall of Fame: The national champions we’ve watched in 2024
From a mind-boggling buzzer beater back in January to a team of champions who didn’t drop a single game all year – these are the national champions crowned on KommunityTV screens in 2024.
REPLAYS: Queensland crowned First Nations netball champions
Sienna Wilson hit a perfect 32 from 32 but it wasn’t enough as the Maroons kept their nerve under pressure to take the title honmours in the inaugural tournament. Check out the REPLAYS.
Live stream: Ground-breaking First Nations tournament can ‘open major pathways’
Fresh off a silver medal at the Marie Little Shield, Victoria are eyeing off more success this weekend in what is shaping as a huge moment for Indigenous talent. LIVE action starts at 5pm tonight.
Live stream: Family on the mind for Queensland’s golden girl
Lily Cubby will have one person on her mind when she takes the court to deliver a stacked Queensland line-up ultimate glory at the inaugural First Nations tournament. Find out how to watch LIVE from Friday.
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America’s Cup women gearing up for new fight after shock loss
Shocked Australian sailors hugged and cried when bundled out of the women’s America’s Cup. A quick reset and they were gearing up for a new fight – and another crack at winning the event
‘Structural imbalance’ plagues women’s sport in Australia
2023 was a banner year for women’s sport in Australia, with the rise of the Matildas and the domination of our swimmers. But to those behind the scenes, there’s still plenty more to do.
Watch replay: Lane steps up to drive Women in Sport agenda
AFLW legend Daisy Pearce has seen plenty of change for women in sport in her lifetime, but she believes there is a long way to go. Watch the sporting icon lead a discussion with sports greatest minds on Friday.
Busting the biggest myth about women’s sport
Last year’s Women’s World Cup didn’t just break records – it tore down several tropes associated with women’s sport. But the biggest myth that needs busting remains.
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