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.
Womens Sport
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.
Dangerous Next Gen Sevens players you need to know about
There are former elite netballers, touch footballers, the daughter of a gun and a teens with speed. New faces and rising stars you need to know about in the Next Gen Sevens series. SQUADS
Rising Star or MOTY? Port young gun one step closer to both
Fresh from taking one of the greatest marks the AFLW has seen, Matilda Scholz has received a Rising Star nomination. She reveals which award she would prefer to ELIZA REILLY.
Olympic kayak prospect rules Coolangatta Gold as champ Ali Day calls time
Five years after missing a win on debut by 39 seconds, this ironwoman returned for one of the most dominating Coolangatta Gold performances in recent times as a champion called time.
AFLW snoozefest orchestrated ‘on purpose’ – and this is no one-off
The Western Bulldogs failed to kick a goal in one of the AFLW’s worst ever games on Friday night. LAUREN WOOD looks at why we are seeing low scores, with coaching and the league to blame.
AFLW: Hawks go top, Blues claim big scalp, contenders grind wins
Carlton have pulled off a thrilling win in Perth as the AFLW’s top-four race intensified on super Saturday. See all the results and news here.
Super Scholz lifts Power into AFLW finals mix
A stellar performance from star ruck Matilda Scholz propelled Port Adelaide to a history-making win against Collingwood, as the Power storm into the AFLW finals picture.
America’s Cup women gearing up for new fight after shock loss
Shocked Australian sailors hugged and cried when bundled out of the women’s America’s Cup. A quick reset and they were gearing up for a new fight – and another crack at winning the event
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.
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.
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