‘Proud’ Caslick ready for Wallaroos debut
Charlotte Caslick’s switch from sevens to the Wallaroos has been “daunting” but rewarding as she prepares for a likely Test debut.
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Caslick set for Wallaroos debut
Six uncapped players, including Sevens star Charlotte Caslick, have been named in the Wallaroos squad for Saturday’s Test against Fijiana in Suva.
Government called in to save historic WNBL team
All Adelaide Lightning players have been released from their contracts as the prospect of a WNBL season without a South Australian club reaches the state’s highest level of government.
Caslick edging closer to World Cup dream
Sevens great Charlotte Caslick could make her Test debut for the Wallaroos on Saturday in Suva.
Top Aussie surfer’s big call on teen wildcard – as Bells round of 16 calls
Aussie surfer Molly Picklum was on the receiving end of Ellie Harrison’s breakout Rip Curl Pro performance last year – with the 19-year-old picking up where she left off during Friday’s opening heats.
‘Skinniest is best’: Cate Campbell’s body image, self loathing demons
Olympic swimming legend Cate Campbell has opened up about how she fell into a spiral of disordered eating as a teenager where it was a constant battle to have “more than a carrot for dinner”.
‘A crucial step’: WNBL boss breaks silence on ownership battle
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.
Matildas star suffers ruptured ACL injury
Mary Fowler has vowed to ‘stay positive’ following confirmation that the Matildas star has suffered a ruptured ACL injury.
Consolation win for Australia
Playing for pride, Australia bounced back from its loss to Kazakhstan with a win over Colombia in the Billie Jean King Cup Group D qualifier in Brisbane.
Storm’s historic triple-header Mother’s Day play
Melbourne Storm will host a historic triple-header this weekend, featuring the club’s first-ever female footy match at AAMI Park.
Millie Elliott’s new role won’t change her Origin spirit
State of Origin II will have a similar feel for Millie Elliott despite playing a very different role. She may not be playing, but she’ll still tie up her boots and take the field.
Maroons forced to make changes in bid to save Origin series
After humiliation on home turf in the series opener, Queensland coach Tahnee Norris has been forced to shuffle her team for Origin II, including a recall for a star forward. SEE THE TEAMS.
Blues stars cleared of injury concerns ahead of Origin II
NSW are set to be full strength for State of Origin II next Thursday night as they prepare to claim the shield for the first time in three years.
More double-headers planned for early part of AFLW season
The AFLW will aim for more double-headers during the six-week crossover with the men’s season, but the fixture won’t be revealed for another month – leaving clubs and players livid.
AFLW fixture still weeks away as season nears
The AFLW season will start in 100 days but the full fixture is weeks away from being finalised although one key change has been confirmed.
Melbourne footy powerhouse in danger of folding amid exodus
Melbourne University Women’s Football Club is one of the oldest and most influential women’s clubs in the country – but yet it may have folded if not for unprecedented intervention from the league.
Slip-up, media storm, redemption: Ex-Swan on AFLW drug ban
Paige Sheppard was the first AFLW player charged with drug possession, but with best mate Lisa Steane by her side the duo has gone from delisted Swans to reborn stars in WA. She breaks her silence to Eliza Reilly.
Fever into Super Netball’s top four after Mavs lose star
West Coast Fever are into Super Netball’s top four for the first time this season after beating a Mavericks side without their captain, as the Thunderbirds bounced back against Firebirds.
Milestone coach brushes aside contract speculation
After 199 matches as a head coach, Simone McKinnis still holds the same passion for netball coaching and is not going to let contract talks distract from another Melbourne Vixens’ title tilt.
Thunderbirds rookie ready to step into shoes of world’s best
She’s made her international debut, moved across the world and started a Super Netball career all in a whirlwind few months but Sanmarie Visser is ready for the challenge.
‘Urgent’ call for Netball Australia to better handle complaints
The Australian Netball Players Association says it has been contacted by other players making complaints about their ‘treatment in netball’ following Remi Kamo detailing her experience of the complaints process.
Time to evolve: Voll hints at new-look power game for 2025 season
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.
World Cup winner loses CA contract
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.
Gardner ruled out of T20 series
A Queensland all-rounder has been rewarded for her good form by being named as the replacement for the injured Ashleigh Gardner in Australia’s T20 squad.
Breakers land major coup as rich get richer ahead of title defence
The rich are getting richer. Fresh from bringing superstar Ellyse Perry back to NSW, the Breakers are on the verge of adding another high-profile recruit for their title defence.
Club cricket: Boys become men in first grade milestone matches
Club cricket: Two boys became men in first grade cricket milestone matches over the weekend. Full story here, along with our regular 3-2-1 votes across Tav, grade and women’s teams.
Former cricket star benches horror year to help flood victims
Former Aussie cricketer Stuart MacGill has taken a break from his horror year to play in a T20 match to help out those who have had an even worse time in his mate Adam Gilchrist’s home town.
AIC First XI cricket premiership race thrown open
The AIC First XI cricket premiership race has been thrown wide open after Saints marched in and Marist won during an exciting round 5 of action.
T20 Strike League: City Cyclones v Northern Tide
A member of the Aussie U19 World Cup squad is shining in Darwin’s T20 Strike League. Watch the live stream here.
Insight
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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