Hidden battles Matildas and women face to succeed
Cortnee Vine will play a pivotal role in the Matildas’ World Cup hopes, yet the speedy winger almost never made it to the highest level, revealing how she almost gave it all away.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Inside story: 24 hours leading into Kerr’s withdrawal
The Matildas kept Sam Kerr’s injury bombshell a secret right until the moment it had to be disclosed. ADAM PEACOCK reveals exactly what happened,
Rival code weighs in on Kerr controversy
Trent Robinson knows how important it is to keep an injury secret, which is why he has no issue with how the Matildas handled Sam Kerr’s setback.
World Cup’s great divide exposed amid penalty farce
Two countries failed to register a shot on target as Spain fired 46 attempts at Costa Rica’s goal on day two of the World Cup. Plus after five penalties in five games, are referees getting too involved?
Revealed: Matildas’ monstrous TV ratings make history
The Matildas pledge to create a lasting legacy at this World Cup is well on the way, after Australia created history in their win over Ireland.
Calf-time break: we’re at Sam’s Beck and call
Sam Kerr’s calf injury may take up to six weeks to heal. That would spell the end of the World Cup for the Matildas captain.
Nigeria set to test Matildas
The Matildas have been reminded not to underestimate Nigeria when the teams meet in Brisbane next week.
‘Heartbroken’ Matildas will rally for Kerr
Sam Kerr walked through Sydney airport with a bandage on her injured calf which has ptu the World Cup campaign of the Matildas captain under a cloud.
Disjointed Matildas stare down curse of hosting World Cup
With or without Sam Kerr, the Matildas will need to ride their luck and buck a curiosity, or curse, of sporting history to win the World Cup.
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.
Slater: Rushing Kerr back could prove devastating
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson needs to be smart in deciding when Sam Kerr should return. Emotions cannot get the better of him, writes Robbie Slater.
Coach reveals why Kerr’s injury was kept a secret
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has pleaded with the public to trust him despite hiding the fact that Sam Kerr would miss the opening two World Cup games.
‘Spiritual leader’ Kerr’s key role in World Cup win
Knowing she wasn’t going to play in the opening World Cup clash for the Matildas, superstar captain Sam Kerr delivered in other key ways.
‘We can do better’: Win just the start for Matildas
The Matildas were scratchy without superstar Sam Kerr, but the blowout of World Cup nerves is over and the campaign will get better.
Player ratings: Matildas star ‘lost without Kerr’
The Matildas got through their World Cup opener but it wasn’t clinical. One star looked lost without Sam Kerr, should we be worried about the next match?
Poetic justice: Matildas win wasn’t pretty but it was significant
Four years after they had their hearts broken by penalties, the Matildas overcame a savage pre-match blow to secure a nail-biting opening victory.
No Sam, no sweat as Matildas start wild ride
The Matildas had the bulk of scoring chances but something was missing in the finishing as Australia beat Ireland 1-0. Someone. The absence of Kerr was a twist nobody saw coming.
How Matildas triumphed as biggest night flirted with disaster
A World Cup opening night that promised nerves and tension delivered them by the tonne, from Sam Kerr’s injury bombshell to an Ireland side intent on wrecking the party, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
‘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.
Crash sparks World Cup headache
A crash between two trams has brought one light rail service to a halt just ahead of the Matildas World Cup opener.
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