Voll, Schutt, star as Australia rolls India in series opener
Debutant Georgia Voll was determined to “finish the job” with the bat as an Australian team inspired by a five-star performance from pace bowler Megan Schutt beat India by five wickets.
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‘Bold new direction’: Media guru set for WNBL’s top job
A leader in media and entertainment is set to take the reins on the WNBL’s top job, with incoming owners, Robyn Denholm’s Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the NBL taking a ‘bold’ approach.
Gold Coast skipper requests trade hours after club sacks coach
Just hours after sacking coach Cam Joyce, the Suns have been hit by a trade request from their captain. ELIZA REILLY and DAN CHERNY have the details.
Inside story: How North built AFLW’s greatest list
When North Melbourne entered the AFLW, they didn’t pull their punches in the recruiting space. JOSH BARNES looks at how the Roos planted the seeds for an undefeated premiership season.
Every player rated: Who starred, flopped on AFLW’s biggest stage
Who stood up in the decider and who struggled to have an impact? We rate every Kangaroo and Lion from the 2024 AFLW grand final.
WATCH: Every Kangaroos goal on way to maiden flag
North Melbourne flew out of the blocks in the opening term and never looked back on their way to premiership glory. Watch all of their goals from a historic night here.
Surf chic gives Steph ‘Happy’ Gilmore her big fashion break
The ultimate surf chick is releasing her own range of surf chic for Rip Curl – wetsuits, swimsuits, boardshorts – that hit the shelves when the seasons change this weekend.
Brisbane trio set to shatter ‘eye-wateringly unbelievable’ GF record
Two mid-range draftees and a free agent are set to break their own AFLW record in Saturday night’s grand final as Brisbane eyes a slice of history.
Strange way Sydney to Hobart sailing guns found their yacht
There’s no cat or celebrities but women will be ruling the waves, two Sydney to Hobart supermaxis will resume hostilities and an adventurous pair will race on a yacht they sourced on WhatsApp.
AFLW trade: Three rivals circling talented Swans spearhead
A breakout Swan has interest from across the country, with three clubs leading the race to prise her out of Sydney. ELIZA REILLY has the latestg AFLW trade buzz.
‘It’s frigging awesome’: Aussie guru backs first female SailGP skipper to fly high
Multiple America’s Cup winner James Spithill has backed the first female skipper in the SailGP series Martine Grael to be a force, labelling the ground breaking move ‘a cool turning point’.
‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero breaks silence on Matildas absence
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine has revealed the reason why she has withdrawn herself from a second national team camp. ERIN SMITH has the story.
AFLW Agenda: Hawks-Lions post-siren brawl good for the game
The Hawks and Lions clashing post-game on Saturday raised eyebrows, but ELIZA REILLY says that just enhanced the epic contest. See more hits and misses from week 1 of the finals here.
What Cleary and Fowler really got up to on their European getaway
Between hiking the Swiss Alps and hitting Europe’s beaches, sporting power couple Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler enjoyed some unusual down time.
From bottom four to finals: Inside Power’s AFLW ascent
Port looked a mile off their AFLW rivals when they slumped to a second consecutive bottom-four finish last year. The Power coach and one of their stars reveal how they’ve turned it all around.
Pens down, boots on: Young gun goes from HSC to A-League in hours
Before Western United’s teen star Avaani Prakash can take the field for their opening A-League clash she has to finish her final HSC exam – 880km away from the rest of her class.
How Canberra locked in reborn Matildas strike weapon’s return
She was the most sought after player in the A-League Women’s off-season but while everyone else was scrambling to secure Michelle Heyman’s signature, new Canberra United coach Antoni Jagarinec was driving her to the airport.
’It was awful’: Wedding stress trumps grand final for football star
With four A-League grand finals under her belt, Sydney FC captain Natalie Tobin is no stranger to stress. But she says the pressure of organising a wedding topped them all.
Matildas gun shows what she can do without Fowler shackles
Having taken the World Cup by storm last year, Kyra Cooney-Cross has reminded us all just how special she can be during the Matildas’ shock win over Germany, scoring one of the goals of the year.
Sevens heaven! Australian schoolgirl footy guns on special mission
They are small but mighty – a group of schoolgirls aiming to be at the LA and Brisbane Olympics on a rugby sevens mission. Australian schoolgirls players to watch, new squad.
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