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.
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro wants to “set the tone” for the future with his first squad.
New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is seeking the right ‘balance’ in his squad ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
A year after missing a dream medal at the Paris Olympics schoolgirl skate sensation Chloe Covell has lived up to the raves of the legendary Tony Hawk to achieve a remarkable feat.
The Townsville Fire have made their first big splash of the WNBL free agency period, signing up an Australian Opal to a two-year contract. Find out why coach Shannon Seebohm was “ecstatic” to get her on board.
An A-League title-winning mentor has left her club to reunite with new Matildas coach Joe Montemurro.
Code Sports and KommunityTV are joining forces to exclusively live stream every match of the Super Netball Reserves finals and play-in tournament. Find out what you need to know.
Olympic champion Jess Fox has recovered from a rare off day to win a World Cup C1 crown and a ‘trophy’ that ranks as one of the more unusual in world sport.
As Women’s State of Origin introduced the U19s in 2021, the likes of Jaime Chapman and Keilee Joseph featured. We take a look back at the inaugural fixture and see who has made it to the big time.
Olympian and NRLW star Emma Verran is one of the lucky ones. She opens up about playing State of Origin after being diagnosed with melanoma and her warning for young girls who idolise her.
They’re the very best the NRLW has to offer, and in a newly expanded competition player rankings are tougher than ever. See who clinched top spot – and who missed out – in the women’s rugby league’s power rankings.
The NRLW stars of tomorrow were on display as the Blues claimed victory over Maroons in the under-19s Origin, with playmakers Kasey Reh and Evie McGrath giving Dragons and Tigers fans reasons to be excited for the future.
The ARL Commission informed NRL clubs it has taken the extraordinary step of giving itself the power to charge players for offences on the field. SEE THE EMAIL.
Geelong’s AFLW players hit the road for pre-season camp, with several new faces already making a strong impression on their new teammates. Plus, could a second-year Cat explode in 2025?
Non-binary Hawthorn star Tilly Lucas-Rodd has spoken about undergoing gender-affirming top surgery during the AFLW off-season.
The next generation of talent will take centre stage when the U18 Girls AFLW National Championships kicks off on Sunday. Here are the best 35 draft-eligible players to watch.
Geelong star Chloe Scheer missed the 2024 AFLW season through injury, and while off-season surgery has seen her start pre-season in the rehab group, a teammate has backed her in to push for an early season return.
Super Netball cellar dweller Queensland Firebirds have been dealt a cruel blow with one of the club’s most important players set to be sidelined for 12 months.
Rugby’s $5 million man Joseph-Aukuso Sualii is off the market, confirming his relationship with a netballer after going Insta Official on Thursday evening.
The Melbourne Vixens are on a five-game winning streak as they storm towards the Super Netball finals, but they have now been dealt a big injury blow.
Liv Lewis has opened up on how netball helped her embrace her sexuality and how she wants to use her profile to help other young women be their true selves.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A member of the Aussie U19 World Cup squad is shining in Darwin’s T20 Strike League. Watch the live stream here.
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.
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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