FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Sam Kerr walks during an Australia Matilda's training session during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Perry Park on July 26, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Matildas continue Kerr circus

Those wanting a proper update on Matildas captain Sam Kerr’s calf injury are likely going to have to wait until Sunday for some news.

Marco Monteverde

Sport

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Mary Fowler of Australia and Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland compete for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Matildas mystery deepens as coach backs selection gamble

Coach Tony Gustavsson has been forced to defend his World Cup squad selection after two freak training blows rocked the Matildas ahead of their match against Nigeria.

Erin Smith

BreakingNewsWire

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Mary Fowler of Australia shoots at goal while Ruesha Littlejohn of Republic of Ireland attempts to block during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Normal training’: Matildas coach explains World Cup blow

Already without Sam Kerr, the Matildas have copped a massive injury blow ahead of their World Cup clash with Nigeria.

Marco Monteverde

TechnologyTechnology

Cisco vice president Ben Dawson with students. Source: Supplied.

All-female team behind World Cup’s tech challenge

The IT sector has a problem attracting women and girls but this team of network engineers is kicking goals off field while the best women footballers weave their magic on the pitch.

David Swan

OpinionFootball

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the International womens friendly match between the Australia Matildas and the New Zealand at GIO Stadium on April 12, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Slater: How Matildas can defy injury crisis against Nigeria

The Matildas only have themselves to blame for the current injury crisis, writes ROBBIE SLATER. He reveals the plan Australia should deploy to cover for the loss of Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler.

Robbie Slater

Netball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Cara Koenen (L) and Steph Wood of Australia pose during the Australian Diamonds World Cup Uniform Launch at the Royal Botanic Gardens on July 10, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Netball Australia)

The Diamonds under most pressure at World Cup

With pregnant star Gretel Bueta missing the World Cup, two Diamonds players will carry the most pressure for Australia. But, just like Sam Kerr, they want to embrace it as a privilege.

Emma Greenwood

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - July 20: Caitlin Foord of Australia in action during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

Analysis: Why Foord is now critical to Matildas’ WC hopes

A triple injury blow has made Caitlin Foord priceless to Australia’s World Cup stocks. ADAM PEACOCK sifts through the carnage for answers as the Matildas prepare to face a dangerous Nigeria side.

Adam Peacock

Football

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 21: Alen Stajcic of Philippines looks o during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between Philippines and Switzerland at Dunedin Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Watch: Ex-Matildas coach’s moving interview after upset win

Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has led the Philippines to a massive upset in Wellington, leaving New Zealand stunned and their plans for progression into the knockout stages in tatters.

Staff writers

World CupFootball

Australia's goalkeeper #18 Mackenzie Arnold (C) makes a save during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia, also known as Olympic Stadium, in Sydney on July 20, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Matildas ‘Great Wall’ is a keeper. Honestly

If Mackenzie Arnold has an enviable record in the making, and if it continues the Matildas will make it through to the next round.

Will Swanton

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Mary Fowler of Australia poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 17, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Peacock: Immediate mission facing Matildas’ future star

Mary Fowler is the Matildas’ future but fate has meant she is very much needed in the present, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

Adam Peacock

Football

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‘Respect women’: Fury over divisive World Cup topic

A former Matilda is pleading for female athletes to be treated with respect after controversial comments about motherhood went viral.

Staff writers

Football:Football

Katrina Gorry and the Australian Matildas 2023 World Cup Soccer squad train at QSAC stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

Gorry rips into life like she does rivals

As a single mother via IVF, Katrina Gorry promised her daughter she’d try to make the World Cup for the Matildas.

Will Swanton

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Steph Catley of the Matildas celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Revealed: The one team the Broncos just can’t beat

Move aside Broncos, there’s a bigger star in town. The NRL has clearly underestimated the pulling power of the Matildas, who are set to dominate the Brisbane box office after a stunning clash.

Robert Craddock

FootballNewsWire

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Katrina Gorry in action during an Australia Matildas open training session at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on July 24, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Gorry reacts to ‘competitive’ comment

Matildas star and mum Katrina Gorry isn’t concerned by a “motherhood” comment that was made on live television during Australia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup win over Ireland.

Marco Monteverde

FootballNewsWire

Kerr’s injury concerns laid bare at training

As the Matildas continue to prepare for Thursday night’s clash with Nigeria, injured captain Sam Kerr can only look on from the sideline.

Marco Monteverde

Football

TOPSHOT - Brazil's defender Leticia Santos (down) tackles Australia's midfielder Chloe Logarzo (up) during the France 2019 Women's World Cup Group C football match between Australia and Brazil, on June 13, 2019, at the Mosson Stadium in Montpellier, southern France. (Photo by Pascal GUYOT / AFP)

‘It just wasn’t my time’: Logarzo’s World Cup heartbreak

Sam Kerr wasn’t the only Matilda to shed a tear during the World Cup opener. Chloe Logarzo opens up to ADAM PEACOCK about coming agonisingly close to a home World Cup.

Adam Peacock

World CupNation

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Sam Kerr is seen having a laugh with team mate Steph Catley during an Australia Matildas open training session at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on July 23, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Laugh or cry? Calf-time Kerr picks ‘laugh’

Sam Kerr-watch is up and running in Brisbane. Prediction: she will play at the World Cup.

Will Swanton

World CupFootball

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Mary Fowler of the Matildas breaks away from the defence of Ruesha Littlejohn of Ireland during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Time for Fowler’s gloves to come off

Mary Fowler needs to do a Sam Kerr for the Matildas. She’s only 20. Too much to ask of her, too soon?

Will Swanton

FootballNewsWire

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Sam Kerr is seen during an Australia Matildas open training session at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on July 23, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Injured Kerr watches Matildas train

The Matildas returned to training on Sunday, with captain Sam Kerr stuck watching from the sidelines because of a calf injury.

Marco Monteverde

OpinionNRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Sam Kerr during an Australia Matildas training session ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on July 17, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘Sneaky and deceitful’: Matildas’ ‘up yours’ to Australia

The Matildas’ last-minute withdrawal of superstar Sam Kerr was calculating and conniving, and has made all the fans waiting for this historic contest feel pretty foolish, writes Dean Ritchie.

Dean Ritchie

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