Big name first retiree of Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The first big name is out of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race but it’s not one of the line honours contenders. Latest news
Women's Sport
Beauty and the Beast! Sydney to Hobart yacht race odd couple
One is a pugnacious and hi tech racing machine built to maul and destroy records. The other an old beauty who “hugs” her crew. These opposites are part of the magic of the Sydney to Hobart.
‘Moving forward’: Next gen of Aussie women tennis stars on the up
Former US Open champion Sam Stosur acknowledges that Australia’s elite male players are “hot right now”, but she cautions against discounting the wave of women on the horizon.
‘I was cut off’: Surf champ Fitzgibbons climbs off the canvas
When Sally Fitzgibbons was demoted to Challenger Series, the champion surfer felt like someone else was controlling the fate of her career.
Two-handed crews’ incredible $17,500 loo for Sydney to Hobart
It might look like an average toilet and even operate like one but the price tag makes this the ultimate Royal Throne in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race fleet.
Jessica Watson in awe of ‘rock star’ crewmates on Sydney to Hobart yacht
Jessica Watson thought she had seen plenty at sea as a teenager sailing solo round the world. But after a few races with two top guns doing the Sydney to Hobart she has changed her mind.
Shocks, comebacks and rising stars stun as new iron surf series kicks off
A trio of teens threw down the gauntlet to the established guns of ironman while Lana Rogers revealed what went wrong in the Coolangatta Gold – and how she fixed it for the series opener
Teenager nails art of crossing codes to play rugby and league
She’s the cross code footy gun who was a big hit at the Australian schools rugby champs and the Koori knockout. But this young gun also has a super talent off the footy field.
‘Honour’: Matildas legend’s $7.5m legacy
Matildas legend Clare Polkinghorne’s legacy will include a multimillion-dollar football centre named in her honour.
Australia’s top 50 female athletes for 2024 revealed – Who’s No.1?
Australia’s sportswomen earned swathes of gold in 2024, but Paris was just the tip of the iceberg for accolades. Do we have the list right? VOTE for your favourites.
‘A bit surreal’: Aussie gun shocked by award
She was the best player in the NRLW grand final and starred for her state and country, but Tarryn Aiken still couldn’t believe this honour.
Roosters star caps off dream season with ultimate honour
It’s just her year. Sydney Roosters star Tarryn Aiken could not have asked for anything more in 2024, after adding one of rugby league’s most prestigious trophies to her collection.
Upton reveals the private pain that drove her back to Broncos
Isolated and alone, Tamika Upton was struggling with her own grief while living in Newcastle. For the first time, the NRLW star opens up on what drove her back to Queensland.
From hoops to hoops: Inside Cats recruit’s footy rebirth
Piper Dunlop traded one elite sport for another as Geelong plucked the rookie ruck from their VFLW side at last week’s AFLW draft. The former hooper opens up on her decision to pursue footy.
Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
‘Couldn’t escape it’: The injury comeback Cats’ top pick faced head on
Alexis Gregor was one of the AFLW’s biggest draft bolters to land at Geelong in the top 10, despite injury robbing her of more than a year of her junior career. Plus, the Cats’ crystal clear draft strategy.
Regional Victoria pitched as home of AFLW Gather Round
The AFLW could soon have its own AFLW Gather Round and Geelong has launched its bid to host the event alongside another major regional Victorian city.
Ricciardo’s harshest F1 critic ‘proven right’
The fortunes of Daniel Ricciardo have mirrored Australia’s battle with a nation that thoroughly outclassed Australia in sport in 2024.
Swifts call upon retired champion to replace co-captain for 2025
A dual premiership midcourter and code-switcher will come out of retirement to play with the NSW Swifts for the 2025 season, replacing the expecting co-captain, Maddy Proud.
How Aussie sport star turned a passion project into $1m idea
She’s the Mavericks’ fearless leader but off the court Amy Parmenter’s impact spreads far and wide. Here’s how she turned a passion project into a million dollars for cancer research.
‘Big market’: Victoria’s push for third Super Netball team
Expansion remains a big talking point in Super Netball and Netball Victoria is pushing the case for a third Victorian team in the state’s biggest growth area.
15 in a row! Aussies cruise to dominant win over NZ
Australia’s stranglehold over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the 50-over format has continued after the reigning world champions secured a 75-run victory.
Aussie star’s warning shot to Ashes foe
An Australian star has come into superb batting touch at just the right time as the champion side played its final game before the Ashes.
‘Fine line’: Aussie cricket star’s secret weapon
She already holds the position of Australian women’s cricket team captain, but Alyssa Healy says watching the game has taught her just as much as playing it.
Captain question answered for Aussies
Australia will play three ODIs against New Zealand over just five days and may not have the captain for all of them.
KTV Hall of Fame: The national champions we’ve watched in 2024
From a mind-boggling buzzer beater back in January to a team of champions who didn’t drop a single game all year – these are the national champions crowned on KommunityTV screens in 2024.
REPLAYS: Queensland crowned First Nations netball champions
Sienna Wilson hit a perfect 32 from 32 but it wasn’t enough as the Maroons kept their nerve under pressure to take the title honmours in the inaugural tournament. Check out the REPLAYS.
Live stream: Ground-breaking First Nations tournament can ‘open major pathways’
Fresh off a silver medal at the Marie Little Shield, Victoria are eyeing off more success this weekend in what is shaping as a huge moment for Indigenous talent. LIVE action starts at 5pm tonight.
Live stream: Family on the mind for Queensland’s golden girl
Lily Cubby will have one person on her mind when she takes the court to deliver a stacked Queensland line-up ultimate glory at the inaugural First Nations tournament. Find out how to watch LIVE from Friday.
Insight
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
‘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.
Watch replay: Lane steps up to drive Women in Sport agenda
AFLW legend Daisy Pearce has seen plenty of change for women in sport in her lifetime, but she believes there is a long way to go. Watch the sporting icon lead a discussion with sports greatest minds on Friday.
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.
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