Womens Basketball

What's next for the WNBL under its new ownership?

New era is now: WNBL changes could see clubs left behind

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and NBL boss Larry Kestelman have officially taken charge of the WNBL, and the next era could go on with or without the eight incumbents. All the questions answered.

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Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach

She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Bendigo Spirit hold the championship trophy after winning game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on March 09, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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WNBL owners set for crisis talks with Basketball Australia

WNBL club owners will meet Basketball Australia for 11th-hour crisis talks after a second deadline to sign revamped license agreements with the league’s new ownership consortium lapsed.

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Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport

Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Sami Whitcomb of the Spirit takes the ball past Nia Coffey of the Fire during game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on March 09, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Spirit of success: Bendigo claims first WNBL title in over a decade

Bendigo claimed its first WNBL championship in over a decade with a clutch 63-55 victory over Townsville in front of 5,400 fans inside a heaving sold-out Fire Pit.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Abbey Ellis of the Fire talks to the team during a break in play during game one of the WNBL Semi Final series between Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on February 22, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Townsville signing spree continues ahead of must-win GF game 2

The Townsville Fire have locked in another key piece for the 2025/26 campaign ahead of Sunday’s must-win grand final clash with Bendigo. Read the latest news coming out of Fire HQ.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Flames head coach Guy Molloy speaks to players in a time out during game two of the WNBL Semi Final series between Sydney Flames and Bendigo Spirit at Quay Centre, on February 27, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals

Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydney Flames from the ground up.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Lauren Cox of the Fire drives to the basket past Miela Sowah of the Lynx during game two of the WNBL Semi Final series between Townsville Fire and Perth Lynx at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on February 26, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Cox commitment fires up Townsville for finals fight

The Townsville Fire secure the services of superb shot blocker and Texan import Lauren Cox for another season on the eve of their first grand final clash. DETAILS.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Courtney Woods of the Fire in action during game two of the WNBL Semi Final series between Townsville Fire and Perth Lynx at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on February 26, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Townsville Fire stars earn Opals call-up as Woods hits WNBL milestone

Two Townsville Fire players have been named in the Australian Opals squad after Courtney Woods became a WNBL centurion on Wednesday night. Find out why it was such a special night for the captain.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: The Fire celebrate after winning game two of the WNBL Semi Final series between Townsville Fire and Perth Lynx at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on February 26, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

‘Show up every night’: Fire sink Perth in revenge

The Townsville Fire have locked in a third WNBL grand final appearance in five seasons after an emphatic 106-76 victory over Perth. Here’s how they did it.

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Townsville Fire co-captains Courtney Woods, Lauren Mansfield and Alicia Froling and their team mates are fired up for the semifinal game against Perth Lynx at the Firepit. Picture: Evan Morgan

WNBL finals: Townsville braced for Perth to ‘come out swinging’

Shannon Seebohm has warned his team to be prepared for a physical battle on the eve Townsville’s most important game of the season. Read all about the game, including key match-ups and Kate Gaze’s take on the semis.

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LILLE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Team Australia head coach Sandy Brondello gives instructions during the Women's Group Phase - B match between Team Nigeria and Team Australia on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Brondello wants gold: Opals lock in top coach for LA charge

Basketball Australia has rewarded Opals coach Sandy Brondello with another four years in the top job and a chance at back-to-back Olympic podiums, MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.

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