Matildas loss rugby’s gain as teens help Aussies end long Sevens drought
Grit, a fighting spirit and a pair of young guns – including one that was touted as a future Matilda – have helped Australia end a seven-year-long drought in rugby sevens.
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NRLW gun Keeley Davis keeping close tabs on future teammates – and rivals
She is one of the pioneers of NRLW but now this rugby league talent is playing a hand in the development of her future teammates – and potential rivals.
Incredible 15 minute purple patch sounds Super Rugby warning
It was a 15 minute purple patch that stunned both their rivals and even the players as the Waratahs amped up their preparations for the Super Rugby season.
The ‘heavy burden’ and ‘internal panic’ Keys had to overcome
After years of coming up short, Madison Keys had to overcome her internal demons to land one of the sport’s biggest trophies, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
One question the Fox sisters can’t stop asking as focus shifts to LA
Jessica and Noemie Fox hit home waters for the first time since their Paris Olympic success after months of celebrations, honours, new opportunities and one very interesting conversation.
‘Hung out to dry’: England unravel as former star gets cold shoulder
England’s struggling Ashes team have adopted a siege mentality, with a former teammate given the cold shoulder.
A high-flying warrior in and out of the Olympics arena
Olympic champion Nina Kennedy is renowned for her grit under pressure and her fight – and it is the very reason she is nominated as The Australian’s Australian of the Year.
Sloppy England add to uphill battle confronting MCG women’s Test
From hot air balloons to flaming cricket bats, Cricket Australia has tried everything it can to promote the women’s Ashes Test at the MCG, but fate has conspired against them, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Then and now: Every Australian women’s cricket star
This is the photo which sums up the stunning rise of women’s cricket in Australia. We look back on our Ashes stars and their rise from the backyard to the big stage.
‘Moving forward’: Next gen of Aussie women tennis stars on the up
Former US Open champion Sam Stosur acknowledges that Australia’s elite male players are “hot right now”, but she cautions against discounting the wave of women on the horizon.
How every club’s AFLW draft haul stacks up
The AFLW draft is done and dusted, with future superstars finding new homes across the league. Which clubs are most thrilled with their hauls? Our experts go over every club’s draft.
‘I was cut off’: Surf champ Fitzgibbons climbs off the canvas
When Sally Fitzgibbons was demoted to Challenger Series, the champion surfer felt like someone else was controlling the fate of her career.
Draft whispers: Full scouting notes on AFLW’s top young prospects
Want to get to know the top talent available in tonight’s AFLW Draft? Check out our full scouting reports on the best prospects, plus the latest whispers.
Two-handed crews’ incredible $17,500 loo for Sydney to Hobart
It might look like an average toilet and even operate like one but the price tag makes this the ultimate Royal Throne in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race fleet.
Jessica Watson in awe of ‘rock star’ crewmates on Sydney to Hobart yacht
Jessica Watson thought she had seen plenty at sea as a teenager sailing solo round the world. But after a few races with two top guns doing the Sydney to Hobart she has changed her mind.
Shocks, comebacks and rising stars stun as new iron surf series kicks off
A trio of teens threw down the gauntlet to the established guns of ironman while Lana Rogers revealed what went wrong in the Coolangatta Gold – and how she fixed it for the series opener
Teenager nails art of crossing codes to play rugby and league
She’s the cross code footy gun who was a big hit at the Australian schools rugby champs and the Koori knockout. But this young gun also has a super talent off the footy field.
Better than Zippy? South Freo star rockets into top five calculations
Zippy Fish was touted as a potential No. 1 pick, but after meeting with multiple clubs there’s now there’s a new candidate to be the first Western Australian taken in this year’s AFLW draft.
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.
‘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.
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