Ruck and roll: Vixens make call on Mannix replacement player
A former AFLW player has waited in the wings as a training partner for the Melbourne Vixens for almost four years, but now gets her chance after a Super Netball promotion.
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Richardson backs Kelpies’ first UK tour to broaden horizons
With the Kelpies set to travel to England for the first time for a best-of-three series, wing attack Riley Richardson is confident men’s netball’s international appeal is strengthening.
‘Scary’ Kiwi netball recruit in Aussie coup
The NSW Swifts head into the 2025 Super Netball season as one of the premiership favourites after signing New Zealand’s best player.
Games moved, postponed: How TC Alfred has sidelined sport
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has wreaked havoc on sports across all levels in Queensland, with AFL and NRL among those forced to reconsider their plans for this weekend.
Perry poised to make big state move next season
The landscape of women’s state cricket is set for a major shift, with champion Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry to make a bombshell move.
Asics v Nike: Which brand is winning netball’s shoe wars?
Australia’s biggest sport for women and girls presents a huge market for the shoe manufacturers battling to dominate from the Super Netball floor to the weekend court. So which brand wins the war?
Young mum’s agonising call to kickstart netball career
She’s a world star and one of the most exciting imports to grace Super Netball in the history of the competition, but Mary Cholhok had to make a ‘hard decision’ to ignite her career.
AFLW star joins South Freo after young gun walks out on club
An AFLW premiership player has signed with South Fremantle after an emerging star quit for a rival club more than halfway through pre-season.
League star’s remarkable journey from Roma to Las Vegas
League convert shares her remarkable journey from country Queensland and cattle mustering to the bright lights of Vegas. See inside Kayla Jackson’s amazing journey here.
The new Geitz: Is Izzy Shearer the Firebirds finals hopes’ missing link?
It’d be tough to label Izzy Shearer the “new Geitzy” but if anyone can shoulder the burden of following in the footsteps of the premiership-winning former Firebirds and Diamonds captain, it’s the second-year wonder.
‘Couldn’t escape it’: The injury comeback Cats’ top pick faced head on
Alexis Gregor was one of the AFLW’s biggest draft bolters to land at Geelong in the top 10, despite injury robbing her of more than a year of her junior career. Plus, the Cats’ crystal clear draft strategy.
Regional Victoria pitched as home of AFLW Gather Round
The AFLW could soon have its own AFLW Gather Round and Geelong has launched its bid to host the event alongside another major regional Victorian city.
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.
Star’s plea for more after award glory
After being crowned the best player in the country days after making history at the MCG, Annabel Sutherland says her all-conquering Australian team deserves more respect.
Sweet 16-0: England humiliated in historic Aussie Ashes whitewash
Spinners Alana King and Ash Gardner have terrorised England, sealing the first women’s Ashes whitewash with more than a day to spare in the MCG Test.
Sutherland punishes sloppy Poms with MCG masterclass
Annabel Sutherland made history as the first woman to score a Test century at the MCG, putting Australia within reach of a historic Ashes whitewash on a day where England produced a fielding horror show.
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.
NRLW Market Watch: Dragons closing in on ex-Origin prop
The Dragons are slowly rebuilding their roster for the upcoming NRLW season, with one off-contract star preparing to sign on the dotted line.
Women’s NSW Origin chances over for injured Cowboys star
After making her way back into the frame for a NSW Origin jersey, an untimely injury has forced Cowboys star Kirra Dibb to go under the knife. See what it means for the Sky Blues.
Rugby league star’s traumatic, life-saving open heart surgery
Kennedy Cherrington is a NSWRL star and captain of the Maori All-Stars but at the age of eight she required open heart surgery to save her life.
NRLW Market Watch: Chase for game’s leading tryscorer heats up
The leading tryscorer in NRLW history, Teagan Berry, will make a decision on her future within the next fortnight amid a hot chase from several heavyweight NRLW clubs – and she’s not the only sought-after star.
‘Shouldn’t of played’: National duties left Mav worse for wear
Melbourne Mavericks goaler Eleanor Cardwell has conceded that she should not have lined up for national duties at last year’s Test Series, revealing she instead needed knee surgery.
‘Unique’ by name and nature: Palavi paving way for next gen
Uneeq Palavi is using the PacificAus Netball Series to inspire the next generation of Tongans to dream big while using the inspiration of playing for her family and culture to remind Super Netball officials of her enormous talent.
‘Back as that fierce opponent’: Fretwell eager to contend for the title
Lightning head coach Belinda Reynolds has praised two key players for spearheading their new aggressive on-court approach while Steph Fretwell will return as captain for 2025.
Swifts elevate natural leader after shining through dark period
She’s stood tall through some of the darkest days for her club and sport but Maddy Turner hopes there are calmer waters ahead when she steps into a captaincy role with the Swifts.
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‘Takes its toll’: AFLW’s best player’s radical season shift idea
Reigning AFLW best-and-fairest Ebony Marinoff has conceded the league is yet to “nail” the perfect season start date and has thrown up her own idea which would impact the AFL fixture. HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘Standing on ancestors’: The Black Swans trailblazer playing for family
Playing for her cancer-stricken mother, ‘hero’ father and a generation of Torres Strait Islander girls, this Black Swans player is blazing a trail she hopes others will follow.
Media vitriol, homophobic slurs: Life as an elite male netballer
Being a men’s netball player costs tens of thousands of dollars – and yet Jordon Webb is best known for a viral dance and a controversial junior competition. Here’s the inside story on life as an elite male star.
Super Netball’s tallest ever player on her way Down Under
She’s the tallest player ever to take the Super Netball court but Mary Cholhok, who arrives in Queensland this week, won’t be the only focus of the revived Super Netball strugglers.
The Vixens’ ’burning desire’ for redemption after 2024 heartache
Melbourne defender Rudi Ellis says the Vixens have not been lacking for motivation during the pre-season and has opened up on the heartache from their 2024 grand final loss that’s fuelling their redemption.
Star T-bird brings the thunder in wild full circle moment
Georgie Horjus was a kid cheering on her favourite team to a premiership in 2013. A decade later, she was a driving force helping the Thunderbirds break their premiership drought.
‘Intensity and ferocity’: Male training partners an upward trend
As Super Netball looks to lift its “intensity and ferocity” across the league, the signing of male training partners are increasing in popularity, with West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan leading the way.
Gus Gould move that eased Bulldogs’ coachless NRLW side
Canterbury star Holli Wheeler has spoken for the first time since the sudden departure of head coach Blake Cavallaro, revealing how Bulldogs boss Phil Gould galvanised the squad.
The First Nations program saving netball talents from footy raiders
Tierrah Miller is one of five potential debutants for the Black Swans in their PacificAus Netball Series after her footy defection was halted by the First Nations program.
Jillaroos coach sensationally quits just before Las Vegas Test
The Jillaroos will head to Las Vegas for their historic Test match against England with a new coach, after a turbulent six months finally caught up with long-standing coach Brad Donald.
Super Netball 2025: Local star joins Fever as sides shuffle players
West Coast Fever have named Caitlyn Brown as a training partner as teams continue to shuffle their lists due to injury and maternity leave as the pre-season gets underway.
Brave NRLW coaching call the Bulldogs must make
The Bulldogs have a groundbreaking NRLW opportunity. There are two obvious candidates for the vacant coaching job if they’re brave enough to make a big decision for the future, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
‘Learning to walk again’: Netball star’s incredible comeback
Goaler Sasha Glasgow has pencilled in her return date from the sickening broken leg which ended her debut season with the Melbourne Mavericks before it started. She opens up on her recovery.
Harvey Norman countdown: Looking at Redcliffe’s U17, U19 key players
Harvey Norman rugby league countdown: The Redcliffe Dolphins were set to make a splash in the 2025 junior representative season. The club’s U19 and U17 leading players here.
Nweke’s Swifts era starts with win over her former national team
After a horror 2024 season, the NSW Swifts have signalled their intention to return to the finals with a pre-season win against a stacked New Zealand side.
Ranked: Who should really be named SA’s top sporting hero?
We’ve named the top 100 athletes, teams and sporting icons from South Australia. But did we get it right? Rate our full list here.
Bulldogs begin urgent coach search after exit confirmed
Canterbury will embark on a desperate search for a new head coach four months before the start of the NRLW pre-season after confirming Blake Cavallaro has departed the club.
Fever rally around star after heartbreaking loss
West Cover Fever super shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has suffered a heartbreaking tragedy.
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.
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.
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
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.
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