Cricket Australia snare global giant in hunt for new boss
Cricket Australia is pulling out all the stops in its attempt to find a successor to CEO Nick Hockley, though one hopeful seems to be the standout candidate.
Cricket Australia is pulling out all the stops in its attempt to find a successor to CEO Nick Hockley, though one hopeful seems to be the standout candidate.
Gary Rohan was delisted by Geelong last week, but he was back at Kardinia Park the next day with the Cats’ AFLW program like nothing had happened.
Australia has won the past three T20 World Cups with Meg Lanning in charge and the new skipper is ready to make her mark as they go for number four.
It got heated between the Bombers and Swans, but it was Essendon grabbing a valuable four points in a thriller, meanwhile the Hawks kept themselves in the thick of the top four race.
NRLW star Isabelle Kelly has opened up on the heartache of losing her mum, and how the tragedy changed her relationship with pain, as she carries a busted elbow into the grand final.
With eyes set on a rare chance at Olympic gold, stars from AFL, NRL, Super Rugby and Super Netball have been making secret queries over the prospect of surprise code switches.
From an inconceivable technology failure to what two memorable clashes taught us about the premiership race, Eliza Reilly runs through the week’s hits and misses in AFLW Agenda.
After a touching pre-match jumper presentation from dad and ex-Cat Ray, Bryde O’Rourke’s debut in hoops took a sour turn just minutes after she stepped on field.
Geelong’s finals hopes may be hanging by the barest of threads after a third lost first-half lead came back to haunt them at GMHBA Stadium on Tuesday but the Cats are determined to push on.
All-rounders are like gold in T20 cricket and among Australia’s list of them at the World Cup is a world class youngster showing what she can do.
The AFL has explained how its new ball tracking technology failed after overturning a Jamie Stanton goal. But it hasn’t appeased Gold Coast.
Geelong midfielder Amy McDonald’s strong start to the 2024 AFLW season has been halted with a hamstring injury while another Cat will miss multiple games due to the condensed fixture.‘
The AFL wants average crowds of 6000 at AFLW matches to expand the season, but an email reveals the league has agreed to leave some matches out of this year’s tally.
Brisbane and Adelaide have played another AFLW epic while North Melbourne, West Coast and Port Adelaide saluted on Sunday. See all the AFLW news and results here.
When she had to drive her dog to the park and let it run around for exercise because she couldn’t even walk, the T20 World Cup seemed a long way away for Darcie Brown.
Australia easily won its first warm-up game in the UAE, but a pair of explosive batters are in doubt for the start of the T20 World Cup.
The Australian Women’s Cricket team has once again shown why they’re the side to beat at the upcoming ICC WT20 World Cup.
Injuries from vigorous ball games in the warm-up aren’t new to international cricket, but the latest one has been enough to cause a change.
The Sydney Roosters have named a number of star players to start the grand final who are battling injuries, while the Sharks are set to be boosted by the return of a star forward. See the full NRLW teams analysis.
NRLW star Tamika Upton is in the race another Dally M Medal but her place it the top is under threat by a breakout star. See all the contenders, as well as every nominee for the Dally M Team of the Year.
A courageous performance from injured skipper Isabelle Kelly has inspired the Sydney Roosters to a record fourth NRLW grand final, ending Newcastle’s two-year reign at the top.
From try scoring records on the verge of being broken, to star players racing the clock to be fit to play, there’s plenty of stories still to ride out this NRLW season. Hear from the players and see the biggest storylines ahead of NRLW finals.
The Super Netball grand final will be played in Melbourne in 2025 with the venue still to be decided. But will sellout crowds and last season’s viewership records push it to a new venue?
The Diamonds had to dig deep to win their three-Test series against England and prevent the Roses from taking their first overall win on Aussie soil. We rate the top 20 series players.
A commanding performance from goal attack Kiera Austin has helped power Australia to a series win against the Roses with a 69-56 victory in Bendigo on Wednesday night.
The Diamonds will welcome back some familiar names, while a new player continues a sparkling run with selection in the squad for the Constellation Cup series in Australia and New Zealand.
A North Melbourne star has been dealt a cruel injury blow which could shape the top of the AFLW ladder.
Fremantle has its fourth win of the year after accounting for St Kilda in a low-scoring arm wrestle. Meanwhile, the Bombers snared a September win and the Pies broke their drought.
Hawthorn’s charge towards a maiden AFLW finals berth has continued after they overcame an injury-hit Geelong in one of the most entertaining AFLW games of the season at Kardinia Park.
From a clutch effort after the siren to widespread fixture criticism, Eliza Reilly runs through the hits and misses from Week 4 in the AFLW Agenda.
A Carlton AFLW recruit will make her club debut 48 hours after turning heads with Harley Reid at the Brownlow Medal.
ELIZA REILLY brings you up to speed with the latest AFLW news out of Western Australia as Fremantle navigates Aine Tighe’s season-ending injury and a young Eagle waits for a call on when she can return.
An 6’3” Australian volleyballer has reportedly attracted high interest from multiple AFLW clubs, Geelong included.
The Broncos know all too well that a minor premiership doesn’t book you an automatic ticket to the grand final. Learning from past heartbreak, skipper Ali Brigginshaw has vowed her side won’t fall into the trap again.
The Diamonds have hit back at the Roses’ suggestion that they’re under pressure heading into Wednesday night’s deciding match against England, despite a loss would handing them their first series loss in years.
It was meant to be Corban Baxter’s year, but an untimely ACL injury and a series of rehab setbacks have made it anything but that. Hear from the Roosters star as she opens up on her complicated recovery.
Roosters star centre Isabelle Kelly has been cleared of a fractured elbow and has been named for the Roosters, while another injured duo are among the reserves and are a chance of returning. See the full NRLW semi-finals teams analysis.
The AFLW season is set to get longer in 2025, but could the kick-off date change too? For some players, a return to the hotter months would be a welcome idea.
In the space of only five weeks, a retired 36-year-old ruck has become an important cog in Richmond’s AFLW finals push.
Cronulla have stumbled into the NRLW finals after three losses on the trot. However, Emma Tonegato insists the Sharks aren’t sinking and that they can book a grand final ticket at the expense of the minor premiers Brisbane.
The Knights and Roosters will play the game of the year in this weekend’s sudden-death semi-final, while the Broncos and Sharks will battle for the second grand final spot. These are the players who hold victory in their hands.
Four big games of AFLW took place on Sunday, and the Sydney Derby stole the show as the Swans capped a terrific weekend for the club with a close win. Recap the action here.
England has claimed a thrilling two-goal win over Australia in a huge upset to stun the home side and keep the series alive.
England has shocked Australia with a second half burst from their next-gen to claim their first win in Sydney since the 1980s, with the Roses firing a warning to the Diamonds ahead of the next World Cup.
Irishwoman Aishling Moloney showed glimpses of what she can do in Geelong’s first three rounds. On Saturday, she unleashed her athletic weapons in great force in what was one of her best game in hoops.
The Knights have fired another warning shot to their NRLW rivals as they prepare for a third straight title, scoring 84-points in two games, after crushing the Cowboys.
Fremantle has a new AFLW hero after coming from the clouds to pinch an after-the-siren win over Melbourne. Meanwhile, Geelong made an emphatic statement against Gold Coast.
England has suffered a massive blow after losing one of their best shooters and big-game performers for the final two games of the series against the Diamonds.
Australia can wrap up victory in its three-Test series against England with a win in the second Test in Sydney on Sunday but the Diamonds can’t allow the Roses to put the brakes on their slick play.
The daughter of a St Kilda legend says something special is brewing at Moorabbin ahead of a big test for the Saints’ AFLW side.
World Netball holds its showcase event once every four years, but knows this is too long between drinks. Its president opens up on future event plans, the Commonwealth Games, Brisbane Olympics and more.
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