Sutherland graduates from life on the selection edge
Annabel Sutherland has narrowly missed selection in three World Cup finals. She speaks about the frustration and education on the fringe, with a permanent Australian spot now within her grasp.
Womens Sport
The awkward chat women’s sport must have on concussion
Men’s sport is making great progress in taking concussion seriously. Why is female sport lagging behind? Read Diamonds star Maddy Proud’s exclusive column.
Male athletes are dying from CTE – we must act now to save women
Evidence of CTE in deceased male athletes has caused a major rethink in male sport. An Insight investigation has found a record number of women have now pledged to donate their brains too.
Rubiales’ uncle slams football chief’s ‘sexism, arrogance’
Juan Rubiales, who was fired by Spanish football federation boss Luis Rubiales in 2020, claims his nephew is obsessed with power.
‘Seeing men watching women’s sports at the pub makes me so happy’
AFLW star Ally Anderson on the ‘ripple effect’ of the Matildas for her sport, taking her game to the next level and her Indigenous roots.
Rubiales ordered to quit as sex assault probe starts
The Spanish football federation’s regional presidents say they will give Jenni Hermoso 15 days to file a lawsuit against Luis Rubiales over the unwanted kiss.
Spanish football chief can kiss his career goodbye
A government minister has declared Luis Rubiales ‘cannot run Spanish football again’, as sponsors of the women’s team get jittery and allies abandon him after his World Cup kiss.
Special gold as Aussie canoe sprint paddlers qualify spots at Paris Olympics
Paddler Aly Bull has emerged from a bleak 12 months of injury and mourning to claim a special world title and a crucial Olympic qualifying spot for an Aussie crew at the Paris Olympics. Wrap
World Cup kiss crisis takes ugly turn with star accused of ‘lies’
Spanish football authorities have threatened legal action and accused World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso of “lies” as the crisis over Luis Rubiales’ kiss took another ugly turn.
Even on the playing field, we still diminish women
Imagine the irony if one of the mighty Matildas was benched for a biological male. It’s a hypothetical scenario but shows why female athletes need our help fighting on yet another front.
‘Unbelievable’: Teen nabs shock world title after strange finish
It was all a little strange but NSW has a new world champion on the track after a Central Coast teenager shocked on a day of drama in Colombia.
Balancing act for teen paddler in Paris Olympics tilt
She’s a young paddler with enough talent at just 18 to be a contender for the Paris Olympics in 2024. But another Games sport is helping her achieve the childhood dream.
Why Jack must ‘keep secrets’ from teammates for Olympics debut
As Shayna Jack continues here incredible comeback in the lead up to the Paris Olympics, the Aussie star admits she is facing some serious competiton every day at training.
How a social media post triggered a female rugby revolution
Australia’s female rugby team the Wallaroos have breached their contracts to expose Rugby Australia’s funding inequality.
57 years of hurt: England crushed in brutal final
The wait goes on for England who were left heartbroken after going down in the World Cup final to Spain. Through tears their captain simply admitted, they weren’t good enough.
Matildas’ loss caps off ratings bonanza
The Matildas ended their World Cup series with a loss but the FIFA World Cup proved a ratings winner for broadcasters after smashing TV viewing records.
Peacock: What Matildas must get right to edge Sweden
Australia will likely adhere to their high-octane approach but there are plenty of hurdles to clear in Brisbane. ADAM PEACOCK unpacks the tactical battle ahead in the World Cup third-place playoff.
‘Sarina could do anything’: How Dutch coach made England click
Sarina Wiegman has enhanced her reputation as one of the world’s best managers, with speculation swirling she could succeed Gareth Southgate. MATT DICKINSON unpacks what makes her such a powerful coach.
Money on offer in football, cricket … but AFLW in strife
While some sports now offer a solid financial reward, AFL execs say they can’t justify big AFLW contracts, with ratings down 70pc and crowds falling 60pc.
‘Jinxed’: Barnaby Joyce’s Matildas confession
Death, taxes and Barnaby Joyce gaffes. Fresh from the Matildas defeat to England in the World Cup, the Nationals MP made another shocking confession on live TV.
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