Even on the playing field, we still diminish women
Imagine the irony if one of the mighty Matildas was benched for a biological male. It’s a hypothetical scenario but shows why female athletes need our help fighting on yet another front.
Womens Sport
‘Unbelievable’: Teen nabs shock world title after strange finish
It was all a little strange but NSW has a new world champion on the track after a Central Coast teenager shocked on a day of drama in Colombia.
Balancing act for teen paddler in Paris Olympics tilt
She’s a young paddler with enough talent at just 18 to be a contender for the Paris Olympics in 2024. But another Games sport is helping her achieve the childhood dream.
Why Jack must ‘keep secrets’ from teammates for Olympics debut
As Shayna Jack continues here incredible comeback in the lead up to the Paris Olympics, the Aussie star admits she is facing some serious competiton every day at training.
How a social media post triggered a female rugby revolution
Australia’s female rugby team the Wallaroos have breached their contracts to expose Rugby Australia’s funding inequality.
57 years of hurt: England crushed in brutal final
The wait goes on for England who were left heartbroken after going down in the World Cup final to Spain. Through tears their captain simply admitted, they weren’t good enough.
Matildas’ loss caps off ratings bonanza
The Matildas ended their World Cup series with a loss but the FIFA World Cup proved a ratings winner for broadcasters after smashing TV viewing records.
Peacock: What Matildas must get right to edge Sweden
Australia will likely adhere to their high-octane approach but there are plenty of hurdles to clear in Brisbane. ADAM PEACOCK unpacks the tactical battle ahead in the World Cup third-place playoff.
‘Sarina could do anything’: How Dutch coach made England click
Sarina Wiegman has enhanced her reputation as one of the world’s best managers, with speculation swirling she could succeed Gareth Southgate. MATT DICKINSON unpacks what makes her such a powerful coach.
Money on offer in football, cricket … but AFLW in strife
While some sports now offer a solid financial reward, AFL execs say they can’t justify big AFLW contracts, with ratings down 70pc and crowds falling 60pc.
‘Jinxed’: Barnaby Joyce’s Matildas confession
Death, taxes and Barnaby Joyce gaffes. Fresh from the Matildas defeat to England in the World Cup, the Nationals MP made another shocking confession on live TV.
Talented teen dreaming big thanks to Matildas World Cup heroics
She’s the 15-year-old Young Matilda who has played a small and special role in the success of the FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia but who you may not know – yet.
VAR drama & ‘94 seconds of madness’ rock World Cup
If the Matildas beat England they’ll face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. There was drama at the death in a ridiculous finish to the first semi-final that saw three goals at the death.
‘Wrong game’: Barnaby roasted over shocking Matildas gaffe
Barnaby Joyce is no stranger to an on-air gaffe but his latest will take some beating. The Nationals MP made a stunning confession about the Matildas on live television.
How a snake almost ruined Aussie’s Olympics plans
Aussie pole voler Nina Kennedy was told to stay still for a month to allow her back to heal. Then something made her forget everything and run for her life.
Why Brazill wants to be one of the last cross-code stars
Ash Brazill will focus on her footy career after retiring as a world champion netballer. And while she feels bad saying it, she hopes other women don’t follow her dual-code example.
NRL sexism: Double standards of league coaching
NRL players walk into jobs when they retire but it’s totally different for women. Queensland coach Tahnee Norris lifts the lid on the hypocritical treatment female coaches get.
Sexist crap: Sad reality of life after Serena
Rennae Stubbs says Australia is too sexist of a nation to be ready for a club in one of its major codes to be coached by a woman and opens up on life after coaching Serena Williams.
AFL blokey culture exposed: Abuse I copped for North job
Lisa Alexander is one of the most accomplished coaches in Australia yet she was subjected to horrific abuse for wanting to coach AFL. She takes us inside the North Melbourne application.
How Matildas overcame panic and doubt to stand on brink of history
The backs-to-the-wall scenario has suited the Matildas all tournament, and their glorious run so far has been the perfect tonic for fans across the country, writes Adam Peacock.
The blueprint: Matildas’ best chance for historic France win
The Matildas beat France on the eve of this World Cup but, writes ADAM PEACOCK, much has changed since then.
Matildas stars like you’ve never seen them before
Most of our Australian squad had never heard of the ‘Matildas’ when they first found football. Find out who they were before their World Cup dreams were realised.
$0 for winning World Cup: Netball exposed
Despite winning the Netball World Cup the Diamonds will get paid nothing exposing the massive disadvantage female athletes are facing.
Full circle: Dual WNBA champion finally set for Flyers return
Mercedes Russell led Southside to the WNBL grand final and won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year gong in 2020. But the pandemic scotched hopes for a return — until now.
‘Are you serious?’: Football great horrified by Kerr question
In a competitive field, she owns the most talked about calf in all of Australian sport – and her return has lifted a nation. But one question about Sam Kerr left football great Ian Wright aghast.
Billion-dollar boots: Nike bonanza of Matilda stars
Every young girl taking up football is asking – what does Sam Kerr wear? For the global boss of the $255bn Nike empire, who’s in town for the FIFA women’s world cup, that is a big deal.
How long until a woman coaches an NRL team?
To crack an environment with every advantage afforded to men is difficult, let alone to do it as a woman. We reveal the biggest issues facing women in rugby league.
‘Gifted, loves the contact’: Girls to watch at Sydney v Country rugby
They are the Sydney and Country impact players. Physical, dynamic, skilled and creative girls expected to cause trouble for their rivals at the junior rugby tournament in Maitland. LIST
Waratahs women’s coach on lookout for bolters at Sydney v Country
Last year two young guns emerged from the wings at Sydney v Country to make his squad. Now Waratahs coach Campbell Aitken is looking for more new blood at Maitland on Sunday.
Why NRL can’t compete with Matildas
Rugby league tends to endure a flat period after State of Origin — and in a worrying sign for the NRL it has coincided with the Women’s World Cup landing in Australia, writes BRENT READ.
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