Activists in disarray over Kerr racism saga
Would it be asking too much for commentators to stop carrying on as if Sam Kerr is the female version of a young Nelson Mandela?
Womens Sport
‘A huge honour’: 20yo stepping up to lead Steelers to HNWP glory
Lily Rogan has had the chance to learn from the game’s best centres at the Roosters, and now the 20-year-old steps up for her most important season yet after being announced Steelers HNWP captain.
Kerr’s big night out invokes UK’s bad race laws
Anyone can call someone a bastard, but call them a white, black, brown, yellow or mint-green bastard – or cop – and suddenly you’re facing a prosecutorial sledge hammer.
Football civil war: Explosive fallout from Kerr charge
A bitter falling out is looming between Sam Kerr and Football Australia amid questions over the captain’s failure to inform key officials of her criminal charge for racial abuse of a policeman.
Changing the narrative: channelling 112 years of female Olympians
Sport for women has evolved. As a media company, we have to keep pace with those changes – by recognising history, and looking to the future, writes our new women’s sports editor Emma Greenwood
The key issue relegating women’s sport to a ‘second-tier novelty’
Women’s sport faces all manner of barriers when it comes to getting the respect it deserves. But one obstacle, according to Australian Olympic champion Cate Campbell, stands above all others.
‘I leave the house with pride’: Busiest and bravest woman in NRL
Parramatta Eels supporter, and volunteer Jan Bryen could be the bravest woman in the NRL. She’s definitely been one of the busiest for the last 44 odd years.
Athletes v boardroom: Which women wield power in Aussie sport?
They hold some of the most important positions in Australian sport – but who wields the most power? We reveal all in this year’s Power 100.
What Sam Kerr allegedly called police officer
As The Sun reveals the slur that led to the Matildas captain being charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, Chelsea says she has club’s ‘full support’.
‘GOAT status’: Vintage Jackson ignites WNBL finals
Embarrassed by a game-two semi final capitulation, legendary Lauren Jackson wound back the clock with a vintage 38-point explosion that booked Southside into the WNBL grand final.
Reputation damage ‘will stick’ to Kerr after racism allegations
Sam Kerr was Australia’s hero of the 2023 World Cup campaign, but the allegations of racism will stick to her reputation, impacting her marketability according to a leading expert.
Stats, results putting Waratahs rugby rivals on alert for Super W
They are the results and stats that should have the Waratahs opposition on high alert as the Super W season approaches. Gallery, result wrap from their latest outing.
Olympic star’s fat-shaming hell
Olympic champion Michelle Ford has revealed fat-shaming and misogyny was rife during her swimming career in the 1970s and 1980s.
‘Structural imbalance’ plagues women’s sport in Australia
2023 was a banner year for women’s sport in Australia, with the rise of the Matildas and the domination of our swimmers. But to those behind the scenes, there’s still plenty more to do.
Video: Meet Australia’s cutest and fastest six-year-old world champion
Some spend their life chasing an elusive world title but this little champion and daughter of an AFL player has one at the ripe age of six.
Embarrassing crowd sours epic GOAT v MVP semi final
It was an epic WNBL semi-final opener that featured the sport’s greatest player and the league’s best. It should have been the hottest ticket in town. So why did no one show up?
Fire v Ferr-Aari: Why all the finals pressure’s on reigning champs
Townsville goes into its WNBL semi final clash with Perth a heavy favourite but the Lynx’s fully-fit Ferr-Aari McDonald looms as a major roadblock in the Fire’s quest to go back-to-back.
League of her own: Boomer the only choice for WNBL MVP
When Jordin Canada arrived in Melbourne from the WNBA, it wasn’t quite the role she envisioned but it soon became clear the brilliant Melbourne Boomers was the best player in the league.
‘My coachs calls me Ferrari’: Why teen need for speed in Tarsha Gale
When this talented teen started playing footy she wanted to be like her rugby league gun brother. Now she wants to be like the fastest women in the NRLW.
‘Came here to win’: Olympic champs golden opportunity in Paris
Kayaker Tom Green could match the two-medal Olympic performance of the man who helped discover him in surf life saving after winning a second major Paris Games selection race
Busting the biggest myth about women’s sport
Last year’s Women’s World Cup didn’t just break records – it tore down several tropes associated with women’s sport. But the biggest myth that needs busting remains.
Teen surf star Olivia clued in on ironwoman and Olympic goals
She a rising star of surf with an Olympic dream in a different sport who has found an exhausting and punishing way to fast-track herself. And it’s working.
Waratahs to unleash red-hot teens in battle with old foes
With a new coach at the helm and a rejigged line-up, the Waratahs will preview a gang of schoolgirls to help them foil the Queensland Reds at the Santos rugby festival. SQUAD NAMED
It’s serious! Guns, rising stars to watch at NSW rowing titles as Olympics loom
It’s a crucial regatta for Australia’s best ahead of Olympic trials but also for the young guns of rowing aiming at the LA and Brisbane games. Rowers to watch at the NSW championships.
Heroic ironwoman’s new battle after saving 25 people
It’s not a normal lead-up to a major race – helping rescue 25 people on your day off. But it’s what this young iron woman did ahead of one of her biggest events this summer.
Diamond coach’s ominous warning to rivals after England thrashing
Australia has cemented its position as the premier netball team in the world after a dominant display to win the Netball Nations Cup – but coach Stacey Marinkovich still believes there’s room for improvement.
‘Feels like you’re dead’: Inside Olympics’ toughest sport
Olympic rowing has never been a sport for the faint hearted, with even the fittest rowers living in a world of excruciating pain. But gold medal hopeful Tara Rigney is a glutton for punishment, writes Julian Linden.
LIST: ‘A rare talent’ – 30 country, regional rugby girls to watch out for
Fast, ferocious and with talent to burn. Meet 30 top under 14 and under 16s rugby girls to watch from country and regional NSW now and in the future.
Singing the blues! Top country, city girls to vie for new rugby rep jersey
Country and city players will vie for spots in two new state rugby teams set to play in a new series against a Pasifika team from NSW and a big name interstate visitor in 2024.
Tomljanovic victory very sweet post rehab battle
Ajla Tomljanovic was uncharacteristically relishing her marathon win over Petra Martic, a ‘big one’ after being forced out of the sport by a knee injury.
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