‘Don’t worry about her’: Aussie skipper‘s typical Healy toughness
Nothing was going to stop Alyssa Healy leading Australia out for a historic MCG Test. As ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, it’s a stubbornness toward injury which is typical of her family.
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Whaley: Inglis’ NRLW switch a landmark moment for league
Not long ago NRLW stars were begging for media coverage, now two NRL greats are jumping head first into the action. There’s a long way to go but this is a massive leap, writes Pamela Whaley.
Aussie gun under cloud as spinner rolls Poms
Australia will sweat on the fitness of its greatest women’s Test player despite another dominant day against England at the MCG.
Injury scare rocks Aus in whitewash chase
Australia will sweat on the fitness of its greatest women’s Test player despite another dominant day at the MCG.
From VCE to full time Giant: Teen set for Super Netball debut
Giants rookie Hope White thought her netball dream was over before it started, but that wasn’t the case at all. She just finished VCE, and now the teenager is set for her Super Netball debut.
Lightning on hunt for new star as horror ACL run continues
Sunshine Coast Lightning are on the hunt for a new star after a key player suffered a season-ending injury at training.
NRLW Market Watch: Olympic gold medallist departs Dragons
The Dragons have lost a dual international star from their roster after she opted out of the final year of her NRLW contract. However, it should see the development of one of the game’s brightest stars fast-tracked.
‘Such a joy’: Pioneer elevated to Hall of Fame
Australia has its latest induction to the cricket hall of fame, with Christina Matthews completing her rise from sewn-on baggy green to the highest accolade in Australian Cricket.
Crash: For Ashes sake, please show something England
When England toured Australia three years ago, the Ashes produced a Test match which had two nations of the edge of their seats. Now, as ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, all we want it England to show a semblance of fight.
Bring on Joey: Parker calls on NRL legends to coach Jillaroos
Amid uncertainty over the future of Jillaroos head coach Brad Donald, Corey Parker has nominated a number of NRL legends he believes could take the women’s game to a new level in the role.
The midfielder top Suns draftee ‘idolised’
Just days after being selected at No.2 in the AFLW draft Havana Harris is dreaming of a ‘team up’ she hopes will make the Suns shine in 2025. Find out about her AFLW goals here.
Australia’s top 50 female athletes for 2024 revealed – Who’s No.1?
Australia’s sportswomen earned swathes of gold in 2024, but Paris was just the tip of the iceberg for accolades. Do we have the list right? VOTE for your favourites.
Giant coup: Geelong draft gun striving to ‘earn respect’ at GWS
Top Geelong Falcons talent Sara Howley’s reaction said it all when she became a top five pick, as she opens up about her impending move north. Plus, a St Joseph’s star finally gets their AFLW shot.
How Tigers’ heist handed them draft’s biggest steal
Paige Scott’s future was in the air when they delisted themself from Essendon after a botched trade request. Every club passed them by, until Richmond pounced on the former No.8 pick.
Game of groans: King rules dismal England as whitewash looms
Alana King owned the opening day of the historic women’s Test at the MCG, taking four wickets to have Australia dreaming of a historic Ashes whitewash. RECAP THE KEY MOMENTS
Mooney magic lifts Aussies to Ashes win
A superb unbeaten half-century to Beth Mooney propelled Australia to a commanding 72-run win in Saturday night’s T20 International against England at Adelaide Oval, the result continuing the visitors’ Women’s Ashes nightmare.
England captain’s tantrum after cruel blow
Australian’s women’s cricket team say they want to “embarrass” England in the Ashes after the Poms were cruelly denied a rare win.
Rain helps Aussies Ashes win with positive Healy news
Injured Australian captain Alyssa Healy made a bold declaration about her status for the Ashes Test in Melbourne as rain marred England’s hopes of a firts series win.
Harvey Norman U19 countdown: Redcliffe Dolphins’ squad
Harvey Norman U19 rugby league countdown: The Redcliffe Dolphins were set to make a splash in the 2025 junior representative season. The full squad here.
NRLW gun Keeley Davis keeping close tabs on future teammates – and rivals
She is one of the pioneers of NRLW but now this rugby league talent is playing a hand in the development of her future teammates – and potential rivals.
Wally Lewis wedding turmoil over family rift
Rugby league icon Wally Lewis’ wedding day may turn into a day of anguish with rumours surrounding the family’s falling out.
Bulldogs set to part ways with inaugural NRLW coach
Preparations for Canterbury’s inaugural NRLW season have descended into chaos with the club to part ways with head coach Blake Cavallaro.
Stars on notice as Diamonds changing of guard looms
The Super Netball season has never been this important for Diamonds hopefuls, with a potential shake-up looming large ahead of a tilt at Commonwealth Games gold.
The ‘cruel joke’ facing NSW Swifts’ former Silver Ferns star
Newly minted NSW Swifts goaler Grace Nweke heads into camp with her Super Netball side next week, where she will stare down the national side she is no longer eligible for.
Top 100 SA athletes and teams of 2024 ranked: Rate the full list
See who made the cut for 2024, who rose in the rankings, who fell and who made the list for the first time.
‘Want to be a part of it’: Olympic dream driving latest Stinger
21-year-old Emma Putt has been named for her first Stingers squad at the World Cup and has a choice to make – between a potential Olympic team and an elite netball career.
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Australian selectors make big call on Healy ahead of Ashes Test
Australian selectors have made a massive call on Alyssa Healy’s availability for the Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG. See the verdict, and the full squad, here.
Seventh heaven: Shelley, McDonald among latest Cats signings
Geelong has further cemented its list for the 2025 AFLW season, signing up to seven players on one-year deals. See who is sticking around.
‘Lit something in me’: The spark that inspired Shaw’s coaching return
Incoming Gold Coast Suns AFLW coach Rhyce Shaw has revealed what inspired his senior coaching comeback four years after parting ways with North Melbourne.
Aussie rookie in frame for Test call-up
All four of Georgia Voll’s internationals have come due to injuries to the Australian captain who remains under a cloud to see out the Ashes.
‘Haven’t looked at me’: Cricket storm erupts
A former English player has revealed she has been “hung out to dry” by the current women’s cricket team in their horror Ashes campaign.
AFL history as Rhyce Shaw’s return to senior coaching revealed
Rhyce Shaw is back coaching in the AFL, but it will be a new role for the former Kangaroos senior coach, as he makes some history with his newest gig.
Jillaroos left waiting for answers over Vegas camp cancellation
Following the shock last minute axing of their Gold Coast camp, Jillaroos players have been left anxiously waiting for their Las Vegas preparations to be locked in.
‘Well-oiled machine’: Injuries won’t stop Aussies
Four games into the Ashes and Australia has dominated England, a trend one star says will continue despite injury clouds over two key players.
Aussies secure Ashes despite shock injury news
The Ashes will stay in Australia after a fourth victory in a row over England, but the news was not all good for the home side with three games to go.
Teammate’s telling David Warner comment
After beating his captaincy ban, David Warner has dived into leadership in the Big Bash and urprised some opponents turned teammates.
Aussie star’s claim for best catch of the summer
Australian women’s cricket star Ash Gardner has laid claim to taking the best catch of the summer after a stunner against England. But was it better than Glenn Maxwell’s BBL effort? See them both.
Team Girls Cup heading to Adelaide in nod to netball hotspot
The pre-season Team Girls Cup is heading to Adelaide in a nod to South Australia’s standing in the sport after the Thunderbirds’ double premiership success.
‘In the mix’: Aussies to spin Ashes selection move
England came to Australia expecting fast and bouncy Ashes wickets but spinning pitches so far have even surprised the home team who could swing a change to try and increase their lead in the series.
Perry’s urgings with Ashes up for grabs
Australia has arguably got out of jail, as England crumbled, in the opening two matches of the Ashes and there’s one thing superstar Ellyse Perry is urging her teammates to do in order to keep the pressure up.
Dare to dream? Daisy’s training cameo sets tongues wagging
West Coast coach and AFLW legend Daisy Pearce has popped up at a WAFLW training session in Perth, leading one coach to declare “it would be fantastic to have someone of her stature playing in the competition.”
Spirit of Warnie lives on in ‘bloody gutsy’ Ashes win
Bowling in front of the Shane Warne stand in Melbourne another leg-spinner did the King proud bowling Australia to a memorable win to put the Ashes within reach.
Diamonds’ first step to World Cup glory starts at contentious camp
After several controversies — and triumphs — during a gruelling 18 months, it was expected Australia’s netballers would be given an extended break. Instead, they’ve returned driven to kickstart a World Cup push.
1-0: Aussie veterans crush England in Women’s Ashes opener
Aussie captain Alyssa Healy put any concerns about her troublesome knee to rest with a matchwinning display to open the Women’s Ashes against England while Ash Gardner was also influential.
Healy on navigating Australian cricket’s generational divide
A lot has changed since Alyssa Healy was a newbie on the international cricket scene 15 years ago. For the Aussie captain, it’s a transition from tradition as she looks to bridge the gap from the old generation to the new.
‘Feels like a novelty’: Rivals united over change to Ashes format
Australia and England’s women may be preparing to battle it out for the Ashes, but they are united in their call to make future series three Tests to avoid the one-off match become a ‘novelty’.
‘Seam straight down my head’: How Healy fell in love with cricket
In the latest episode of Little Chats, Tayla sits down with the stars of the Women’s International Test team ahead of the blockbuster Ashes series.
‘Been so successful’: Aussie gun’s call for Ashes love
The Australian women’s cricket team is arguably the most successful of any sport and going into a blockbuster series players want their time in the spotlight.
How Perry fought from the brink to return to top of world cricket
Ellyse Perry has been an international cricketer for more than half of her life, but her career came close to ending three years ago. This is how she reclaimed her place among the world’s best.
Why Sydney Sixers’ Ellyse Perry is unstoppable
The heroics of the seven-time World Cup winner, as well as those of her fellow female greats, are about to be celebrated in a special way.
Kyrgios, Kerr, Tszyu, Ricciardo: The Aussie athletes on comeback trail in 2025
Self-imposed gap years, injuries, shock setbacks, retirement backflips – these are the Australian athletes and coaches on the comeback to their respective sports in 2025.
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