Surf star’s special Coolangatta Gold moment ahead of 40th anniversary
She was once dubbed the fittest woman in Australia but there’s no going back to the race that made her famous for surf star Hayley Bateup – not even for a special anniversary.
Womens Sport
Schutt makes World Cup history as Australia destroys New Zealand
Australia continued their march towards a seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title with a crushing over New Zealand that saw star seamer Megan Schutt register staggering figures.
Splashdown! Day of disaster for Aussies in women’s America’s Cup
The women’s America’s Cup dream of an Australian crew is over after just two days of racing, a disastrous touchdown, a broken start penalty and erratic conditions. How it played out.
‘We are incredibly excited’: Next Gen rugby 7s women turning heads
There were blowouts, close calls, a hot boot and multiple try-fectas in the opening round of the Next Gen Sevens rugby series in Sydney. Stars, great photos and Rd 1 result wrap.
Winds of change! Aussie sailor blazing new trail in America’s Cup waters
Growing up Annie Wilmot was surrounded by America’s Cup sailors and one very famous history-making uncle. Now she’s a Cup trailblazer herself.
Nailed it! Aussie women creating history at America’s Cup
Australian sailors in the first women’s America’s Cup are tapping into some famous inspiration for their history-making appearance in the famous regatta.
Splash not crash! Aussies vital intel for women’s America’s Cup debut
Watching and listening to teammates race in the youth America’s Cup has provided crucial intel for Australia’s first women’s team – including how not to make too much of a splash.
How the ‘spin sisters’ can help Australia win the T20 World Cup
All eyes will be on the pace duo of Tayla Vlaeminck and Darcie Brown, who have been named in the same World Cup squad for the first time, but it’s Australia’s spinners who are set to be the envy of the competition.
Super Netball host city confirmed but venue remains a mystery
The Super Netball grand final will be played in Melbourne in 2025 with the venue still to be decided. But will sellout crowds and last season’s viewership records push it to a new venue?
AFLW: Lions-Crows thriller, Daisy’s Eagles win again, Port snaps streak
Brisbane and Adelaide have played another AFLW epic while North Melbourne, West Coast and Port Adelaide saluted on Sunday. See all the AFLW news and results here.
AFLW: Sydney Derby thriller, Lions roar, No. 1 pick fires
Four big games of AFLW took place on Sunday, and the Sydney Derby stole the show as the Swans capped a terrific weekend for the club with a close win. Recap the action here.
“Invincibles”: How Edge Hill United women’s rose from despair
After an unprecedented past three years, Edge Hill United women’s have gone from domination, to down-and-out and winless, to now marking an invincible season in 2024.
AFLW: Bulldogs mauled in Springfield as Lions roar again
After a shaky start to the 2024 season, the Lions have now win three games on the trot, after dismantling the lowly Bulldogs in Springfield on Wednesday night.
‘I’ve hated them’: Rising Star braces for fiery Sydney Derby
A big week is about to get even bigger for Greater Western Sydney young gun Kaitlyn Srhoj after she received this week’s AFLW Rising Star nomination ahead of her first Sydney Derby.
AFLW: Thrilling post-siren draw, Crows and Roos flex muscle
The top three of the AFLW in Adelaide, North Melbourne and St Kilda all had victories on a day that seperated the best from the rest. Plus the Suns and Giants played out a thrilling draw.
Basketball icon Jackson reveals shock knee surgery
Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson may have played her final game, after revealing she has undergone surgery since the Olympics.
Sports warned: Address gender equality or lose funding
The federal sports minister has told all major sporting bodies to increase diversity on their boards or risk losing crucial funding. SHANNON GILL reports that from the country’s biggest sports, half don’t reach the quota.
Exiled Super Netball star thrown career lifeline in England
Three months on from controversially parting ways with the NSW Swifts, Sam Wallace-Joseph has secured her next contract with an overseas club.
From combatants to mates on an Aussie America’s Cup mission
Some have been fierce rivals for almost two decades but this Olympian is tasked with turning a crew of old combatants into one of the best teams in world sailing at the America’s Cup.
Geelong cop baptism of Fire to open new WNBL season
The WNBL’s newest club will be in the spotlight when the league opens its new season on October 30. See the full draw here.
AFLW: Upsets, thrillers galore in chaotic start to season
The AFLW season is only seven games old but there has been plenty of big talking points. Check out the match reports from every match so far.
AFLW Crystal Ball: Only two teams can win the premiership in 2024
The biggest season in AFLW history is upon us, and it promises to be a beauty as clubs battle to be crowned premier. Our experts make their predictions for the 2024 season.
Australia’s biggest ever Diamond factory revealed
One state stands alone as Australia’s greatest Diamond factory. REBECCA WILLIAMS reveals each state’s contribution to the national cause, and what separates the best from the rest.
Trans cricketer nominates for WBBL draft
Transgender cricketer Danielle McGahey has nominated for next weekend’s Women’s Big Bash League draft, and revealed the extreme personal toll of cricket’s gender eligibility storm.
Shyla finds sole purpose as Heal plots WNBA return
Three years after her brutal WNBA exit, Shyla Heal is plotting a return to the big league — and she’ll be doing it in her own signature shoe, tailor made for female hoopers.
The four year old Olympic dreamer now a silver Stinger
Australia Stinger Bronte Halligan was a toddler with an Olympic dream, now the daughter of NRL star, Daryl, is bringing a medal home.
How Fox’s hounding built an Australian whitewater legend
The untold story of how Richard Fox’s persistence to overturn a Sydney 2000 Olympics decision laid the groundwork for daughters, Jess and Noemie, to get gold in Paris.
Harris in Paris: Dees react to star’s trip just weeks out from Rd 1
Melbourne play their season opening AFLW match later this month, but Tayla Harris isn’t in the country. LAUREN WOOD asks the Dees what’s up with the star’s Olympic expedition.
Mavs make contract call on goaler as inaugural club champion named
Shimona Jok wasn’t sure what her netball future held at the end of last year after initially being overlooked for a 2024 Super Netball contract. Now, she’s got a new deal on the table and has been awarded a top club honour.
Bible verses and ratings: Inside Olyslagers’ medal inspiring journal
Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers has revealed the journal entry that fuelled her pursuit of a second consecutive medal at the Olympic Games.
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