Matildas seeking momentum
With next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaching, the Matildas want to turn winning into a habit.
Women's Sport
Queensland’s top under 17 players league revealed for City v Country clash
Many of Queensland rugby league’s leading under-17 players can be revealed here following the announcement of the City-Country boys and girls teams. Read a three word analysis on the players chosen and other selection highlights here.
Montemurro backed to coach Matildas
The search continues for a permanent Matildas coach as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup fast approaches.
The teen sensation about to make dual-code history
There aren’t many teenagers in the land as gifted as 17-year-old dual-code phenom Shalom Sauaso. She is one of a rare breed of Australian-born females to ever play professional rugby and rugby league in the same calendar year. More here on her rise.
Who is the GOAT sporting family in Australia?
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
Season preview: Club rugby’s ultimate guide, players to watch
Qld Premier Rugby: Here’s your ultimate club rugby guide to the new season.
Kiwi duo, Tigers’ terror headline harvey 17, 19 teams of the week
The round 6 Harvey Norman U17, U19 Teams of the Week includes a three code wonder who remains an uncontracted NRLW prospect just waiting to be snapped up. More here.
Qld Junior reps: Broncos signee among Wednesday night wonders
Qld junior reps round 4: A Broncos junior signing scored the matchwinner for Wynnum while a slick Bears fullback scored on the hooter against the competition’s best side. See who else starred in Wednesday’s clashes league here.
Jessica, Noemie Fox go from hugs in Paris to rivals on home waters at Penrith
In Paris Jessica and Noemie Fox watched each other win gold medals from the shoreline. In Penrith later this year the sisters will be pitted against each other in the search for world crowns
The groundbreaker shattering sport’s glass ceiling
Carolyn Campbell may not be a household name just yet, but that’s sure to change with the new chair of the NSWRL insisting she is here to promote change – not tick a box, writes PAMELA WHALEY.
Dragons gun knocks back big offers from NRLW rivals
The Dragons have scored a huge win under new coach Nathan Cross, with star fullback Teagan Berry shunning offers from rivals to stay loyal to the club. NRLW SIGNINGS NEWS
NSW overhaul: Teen star called up in Origin halves shake-up
On the back of last year’s humiliating series defeat, new Sky Blues coach John Strange is poised to make mass changes to the NSW squad, ushering in an under-19s Origin star as part of a halves overhaul.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Why Erin Phillips doesn’t want to be an AFLW coach
She’s one of the most decorated players in the history of AFLW, but this former Crow and Power star has no aspirations to return as a coach.
AFL icon reveals heartbreaking diagnosis
AFL icon Dani Laidley has revealed she has been diagnosed with a ‘very rare’ brain tumour after suffering a spate of bad headaches.
Scouting notes: Cats add ex-AFLW talent, Falcons grads to VFLW list
Fans got their first look at Geelong’s VFLW list in a pre-season scratch match, the new-look side aided by the experience of two ex-AFLW names. Plus, a Geelong champion lines up for the opposition.
The Ashcroft prophecy: Meet the sibling who might be best of all
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
‘Brought a fresh air’: Why Swifts can be contenders in 2025
The Swifts started 2024 as hot favourites but it came crumbling down after they lost two key players – for very different reasons. Paige Hadley believes this is the year for their fortunes to change.
Thunderbirds are go in Super Netball premiership defence
Thunderbirds quashed any questions of their chances of going for a three-peat with a demolition of the Vixens, as the Lightning overcame the Mavericks.
‘Big change’: Past issues of no concern for new Firebirds’ coach
Following a horror 2024 Super Netball season for Queensland’s Firebirds, the club has undergone a ‘big change’ heading into the new campaign.
From being unable to walk, star goaler fights her way back
A horrific fracture in her leg, not only threatened Sasha Glasgow’s netball career, but her overall lifestyle. This is a story of ‘mental resilience’ to a long-awaited club debut.
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.
Proof ex-Aussie captain has still got it
Meg Lanning is younger than the Australian captain who replaced her after her shock retirement and continues to show she could still be an international force.
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.
Watch the replays: Kingston v Hawks U19s, TNL Round 9
Sharp shooting from Kingston secured a 47-37 win over Northern Hawks and second place on the ladder in Round 9 of the Tasmanian Netball League. Watch the Opens and U19 REPLAYs.
Live stream: Australia’s top young netballers set for national title fight
Future Diamonds and Super Netball stars will look to make their mark when the 2025 National Netball Championships is exclusively live streamed here. See how to watch every match.
Watch replay: Contax kick off premiership defence in style
It shaped as the perfect way to kick off a new Netball SA Premier League season and the opening round clash between Contax and South Adelaide lived up to all the hype. Watch the REPLAY here.
Watch replay: Magnificent Mawer dominates in Hawks rout
She was the off-season recruit that dominated interstate and Ash Mawer was at her brilliant best in the Hawks big win over Western Warriors on Wednesday night. Watch the REPLAY 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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