QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
Team Sports
Draws, squads, latest news: Ultimate guide to Opals, Boomers
Australia’s strong history of results at the Olympic Games goes on the line again in Paris 2024.
Aussie beach volleyballers continue impressive run in Paris
Reigning beach volleyball silver medallists Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar have continued their streak of good form in Paris.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
What country is AIN at the Olympics?
There’s a small team of athletes competing under a new banner at the Paris Olympics. This is everything you need to know about the AIN.
Male athlete remarks simply ‘not ok’
Comments about the physiques of male Olympians have gone viral in recent days. Experts say it just isn’t good enough.
Draw, profiles, latest news: Ultimate guide to Matildas in Paris
The Matildas will hope to build on their World Cup legacy at the Olympic Games – this is everything you need to know.
Squads, times, latest news: Ultimate guide to Hockeyroos, Kookaburras
Australia’s hopes of returning to medal glory at the Paris Olympics looks bright. This is everything you need to know.
Paris dreams: Get to know our Rugby Sevens stars
Australia’s men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens sides enter Paris 2024 with similar ambitions but vastly different histories.
Interactive: Meet Australia’s 2024 Olympic team
The Australian Olympic team is ready to chase gold as the Paris Games officially start on Saturday morning. Meet every Aussie athlete and see which athletes hail from your local area with our interactive map.
Matildas new fight ahead of Olympics
The Matildas have taken on a new fight after new research revealed a grim truth about the future of sport in Australia.
Aussie win cements Olympic favouritism
The Australians blitzed their rivals for Olympic gold with a confidence-building win on the back of a try-scoring star.
Sharks gamble on rookies to end water polo Olympic medal drought
The men’s water polo team has shaken things up ahead of the Olympics, with selectors hoping 10 fresh Sharks will make history in Paris and bring home the men’s first ever Olympic medal.
Star’s painful journey from outsider to Indigenous crusader
When Maurice Longbottom steps foot on the field at the Paris Olympics, his boots will tell the story of his journey from feeling shame about his heritage, to proudly displaying it to the world.
‘Embrace individuality’: Stingers’ mantra to end 24-year drought
The Australian women’s water polo team has continued to come close without securing an elusive gold medal in 24-years, however a golden opportunity may present in Paris under new coach Bec Rippon.
Australia skipper anoints GOAT’s Opals successor
In the latest episode of En Route to Paris, Opals captain Tess Madgen has revealed the player she expects to carry the torch after Lauren Jackson hangs up the boots. Watch the episode here.
Simmons cops brutal Olympics blow
There will be 10 players from Australia’s historic bronze medal winning team in Tokyo trying to get to Paris but that team won’t include Ben Simmons.
‘Can bring a lot more’: Fowler’s warning
Matildas star Mary Fowler says there’s a key reason she’s a more mature and impactful player than at the last Olympic Games.
Aussies name strong hockey squads for Olympic tune-ups in Perth
Ahead of the Paris Games both the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have names strong squads for their April Perth-based hitouts, with team legends in both squads set to celebrate milestones.
Huge Olympics step for Wallabies great
An Olympic medal is the dream for a former Wallabies captain who will finally get to debut in his new chosen code.
Olyroos coach laments schedule farce
The Australian men’s Olympic qualification bid has been dealt a blow with several young stars unavailable for a key lead-in tournament.
Matildas’ perfect pair ‘still growing’
The Matildas did not concede a single goal in Olympic qualifying, but Alanna Kennedy says the defence can improve further.
Striker’s big Olympics call after goal-fest
A new Matildas hero says she will back herself to make a difference in Paris as a huge selection headache emerges for the coach.
Bold Matildas plans to help Olympic hopeful
The Matildas are in the box seat to qualify for the Olympic but the ever-attacking coach won’t be parking the defensive bus in Melbourne.
Aussies make big Olympic statement
After the shock of a poor showing at the Tokyo Olympics the Opals have shown once again they will be a medal threat in Paris.
‘This is shameful’: Outrage over Aussie jersey
An Aussie Olympics crisis has been exposed with one star coming forward to reveal sad details months out from the Paris Games.
Coach’s ominous Paris warning as Kookaburras squad unveiled
As they try to go one better from their Tokyo silver, the Kookaburras have named a 27-player squad — with an ominous Paris warning from their hard-nosed coach. SEE THE SQUAD
Hockey One: Likes and dislikes from Round 1
While Brisbane looked unstoppable against Adelaide, Canberra and Melbourne struggled to finish in their season openers. See all the likes and dislikes from Round 1 of Hockey One.
Hockeyroos, Kookaburras fluff chance to seal Olympic berth
The equation was easy — win, and the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras would be on the plane to Paris. New Zealand had other ideas. Can the Aussies bounce back?
‘Unprecedented’ backing puts Aussie water polo back on map
The stars of Australia’s water polo teams have hailed the arrival of a breakthrough sponsorship deal that will hopefully aid a climb back onto the podium at the biggest events in world sport.
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