Just when it looked like Australia would cruise to a first-ever Asia Cup gold, a Japan salvo threatened to cruelly rip away history. Here’s how a new Aussie hero beat the clock and rescued the Opals.
The Australian Schools rugby championships threw up a clear winner in the battle between NSW and Queensland’s rising stars. Top players from every team and award winners.
A year on from becoming the first Warlpiri woman to compete at the Paralympics teenager Telaya Blacksmith is continuing her dream of competing at the top level with her sights now on the World Champs.
Nova and Brooke Peris, Lorelle Morrissey, Mariah Williams — and now Jamie-Lee Surha. Tears fell as the youngster became just the fifth Indigenous Hockeyroo. Here’s what made it even more poignant.
Tough girls with a penchant for physicality is just one of the traits the national schools coach is hunting for at the Australian schools sevens titles. But there’s one thing he considers most important.
Some are already making a mark. Others are waiting to be discovered. The hunt is on for Brisbane Olympic prospects – and budding Wallaroos – at the Australian girls rugby tournament
There are sisters, tough nuts, weapons and daughters of rugby guns out to make their own marl. The NSW Sydney and County teens ready to unleash at the girls Australian rugby juniors
A 26-year-old high diver has officially withdrawn from her latest competition following a terrifying fall that sent her plunging several stories into the ocean.
Isabelle Bourne defied the turmoil in Adelaide to become one of the WNBL’s most-sought-after young free agents. On the cusp of her Opals dream, she’s found a new home under a familiar face.
Cowboys pair add to list of epic try celebrations in 2025, debutant’s family’s 4000km dash from Darwin, Rooster’s lucky break – check out all the talking points from Round 3 of the NRLW season.
The Bulldogs undefeated run to start their inaugural NRLW campaign has come to an end, as teen sensation Kasey Reh claimed victory for the Dragons in the final play of the game.
They’ve played their whole lives together, but powerful Tauaneai sisters Trinity and Alexis will clash for the first time when the Bulldogs face the Dragons on Saturday.
A shocking send off, a cross code star’s stunning performance and a Dragons star’s humble act. NRLW Tackle looks at all the biggest news and talking points from Round 2.
Mikayla Bowen knows the impact Adam Selwood had on kick-starting her own AFLW career. On the eve of a seventh season, the Cats forward opens up on her mission to speak up on mental health.
Before AFLW, there was Darebin vs Diamond Creek. It was the bitter rivalry fought in Melbourne’s northern suburbs which culminated in seven Grand Final battles across nine years.
Position changes, injury news and the draftees who will change the AFLW – this is your one-stop shop for all the latest pre-season intel ahead of season 10.
The AFL concedes its “breakneck-speed” expansion of the AFLW will slow – but insists there is a clear way forward for the competition.
She’s only managed 25 minutes of Super Netball action this season, yet Thunderbirds goaler Lucy Austin remains firmly in the Diamonds’ future plans. Plus, the prelim final preview and more in Net Gains.
Mavericks have made a move to lock in a senior star as the Melbourne side eyes a rise up the Super Netball ladder in 2026. See every player’s status, and the key target for each club, here.
Netball New Zealand’s decision to relax strict eligibility rules has opened the door for more Kiwi stars to feature in Super Netball. Here are the five top targets Australian clubs should chase.
Right now, it’s the West Coast Fever’s crown to lose, but their remaining title rivals – Swifts and Vixens – have shown how they could spoil the party if they earn the chance. These are the big talking points from the Super Netball semi finals.
One of the country’s most successful cricketers has opened up about living with a debilitating disease – and how she’s continued playing sport at the highest level.
A WBBL off-spinner has revealed she’s eyeing off a move to play with her sister at international level fresh off a career changing opportunity.
A stunning international debut last year announced Georgia Voll as a future superstar of Australian cricket. The best however is yet to come for the 21-year-old batting powerhouse.
A six-time World Cup winner who for a long time was the world’s No.1 T20 bowler couldn’t make her way onto Cricket Australia’s contract list.
While they may be strangers to post-season action, Bendigo will be out to create their own slice of VNL finals history when they face Casey in an elimination final. Watch every week 1 finals match LIVE.
The first week of Tasmanian Netball League finals produced plenty of highlights, with one clash set to be remembered as an all-time classic. Watch all four REPLAYS here.
Garville will head into the Netball SA Premier League finals full of momentum after another win over Oakdale in the final round of the season on Friday. Watch the REPLAY here.
The Casey Demons picked up a confidence-boosting win ahead of the finals, while the Blaze will be left to wonder if they can compete with the top six next week. Watch the VNL REPLAYS.
Premier Peter Malinauskas has addressed Adelaide Lightning’s crisis amid fear South Australia will be without a WNBL team for the first time in league history.
After months of negotiation between new ownership and WNBL clubs, CEO Jennie Sager has broken her silence, declaring the next era ‘a crucial step’ in unlocking basketball’s full potential.
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
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.
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