Wheel deal! Jess Fox comeback rewarded with strange – but edible – ‘trophy’
Olympic champion Jess Fox has recovered from a rare off day to win a World Cup C1 crown and a ‘trophy’ that ranks as one of the more unusual in world sport.
Women's Sport
NRLW, Jillaroos: How many of the 2021 U19s Origin players kicked on
As Women’s State of Origin introduced the U19s in 2021, the likes of Jaime Chapman and Keilee Joseph featured. We take a look back at the inaugural fixture and see who has made it to the big time.
Who’s who: The top females to watch in Founders Cup club rugby
Players to watch: Here’s 25 reasons why the Founders Cup first grade women’s rugby competition is sure to entertain this season. See who is shaping up as key talents from all eight clubs.
‘Honour of a lifetime’: New Matildas coach named
Football Australia has finally confirmed the new coach of the Matildas after a lengthy wait.
European glory has Catley hungry for Matildas success
Matildas captain Steph Catley believes the national team can achieve ‘something special’ at next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Champions League winners to bring energy to Matildas
Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross will be on ‘cloud nine’ when they arrive in Melbourne this week for Matildas duty.
‘Don’t care’: Fowler’s surprising admission
As much as injured Matildas star Mary Fowler enjoys playing football, there are other things in life she feels more “passionate” about.
Trans-Tasman takeover: How Kiwi stars can flip Cowboys’ NRLW fortunes
Cowboys recruit Rosie Kelly is one of four New Zealand players with international experience joining Kiwi Ferns coach Ricky Henry in North Queensland for the 2025 NRLW season. Find out how the Cowboys landed the code-hopping star.
League’s top 50: Form guide ahead of the NRL Schoolgirls Cup
NRL Schoolgirls Cup top 50 form guide: How leading players from the expanded rugby league competition are shaping up ahead of the season.
Essendon at war as Windy Hill stoush blows up
An incensed Essendon Cricket Club is considering legal action amid a growing stoush with Essendon Football Club over the use of the iconic Windy Hill.
‘Off the charts’: AFLW prospect shatters WAFLW records
Jack Schwarze says every AFL club that misses out on Juliet Kelly will rue their mistake after the Claremont star pressed her draft claims by shattering the WAFLW disposals record.
AFLW shock in fixture release
There’s a few standout omissions in the 2025 AFLW fixture that has been finally released just months out from the start of the season.
Shock call as full AFLW fixture revealed
It’s finally arrived! See the full AFLW draw here — and there’s been a surprise decision on the number of games scheduled at major stadiums before men’s matches.
WATCH: Origin star reveals ‘lucky’ break after cancer diagnosis
Emma Verran has encouraged skin checks and sunscreen use after revealing the lucky break which led to an early diagnosis of melanoma.
Sevens superstar Levi reveals her World Cup and NRLW dreams
Australia’s all-time leading rugby sevens tryscorer Maddi Levi has revealed she dreams of one-day swapping rugby sevens to compete in two other codes at the elite level. Details inside.
NRLW Casualty Ward: Eels reveal positive Cherrington diagnosis
The Parramatta Eels have hope that star Kennedy Cherrington will be available for their season opener, while the Broncos have been dealt another blow. Latest injury news here
‘Bravest person’: Teammates rally around Origin star after tragic loss
Players and staff from the Tigers, Blues and wider NRLW have rallied around beloved player Sarah Togatuki after the unspeakable tragedy of losing her sister just days before State of Origin Game III.
‘Not up for it’: Why Thunderbirds three-peat is out of reach
The loss of a key talent, and the rise of two serious contenders for the Super Netball title, have conspired to put a line through the Thunderbirds’ three-peat hopes, according to former Diamonds great Cath Cox. Read what she said inside.
Diamonds trio leads Lightning’s blitz of the Firebirds
Diamonds trio Cara Koenen, Liz Watson and Courtney Bruce led the charge as Sunshine Coast Lightning blitzed Firebirds 72-62 to claim the Queensland Cup and Battle of the Bruce.
Alexander: Super Netball stars who should command six figures
Netball is a team sport but a player can be the difference between a good side, and a Super Netball premiership winner. LISA ALEXANDER reveals the players she believes should earn six figures, and the two stars who stand above all else.
Super Netball star’s personal experience with MND heartbreak
Hannah Mundy’s family is one of thousands of Australians impacted by the insidious motor neurone disease. This is her family’s heartbreaking story.
Time to evolve: Voll hints at new-look power game for 2025 season
A stunning international debut last year announced Georgia Voll as a future superstar of Australian cricket. The best however is yet to come for the 21-year-old batting powerhouse.
World Cup winner loses CA contract
A six-time World Cup winner who for a long time was the world’s No.1 T20 bowler couldn’t make her way onto Cricket Australia’s contract list.
Gardner ruled out of T20 series
A Queensland all-rounder has been rewarded for her good form by being named as the replacement for the injured Ashleigh Gardner in Australia’s T20 squad.
Breakers land major coup as rich get richer ahead of title defence
The rich are getting richer. Fresh from bringing superstar Ellyse Perry back to NSW, the Breakers are on the verge of adding another high-profile recruit for their title defence.
Watch now: Netball SA Country Championships, Day 2
South Australia’s regional talents have hit the courts as the 2025 Country Championships began with a bang on Saturday. Watch all the Day 2 action LIVE from 10.15am.
Live stream: Titans out for revenge in Sapphire grand final rematch
The Gold Coast Titans are out for revenge ahead of their blockbuster HPNL Sapphire season-opening clash with reigning premier Ipswich Jets. Watch a double-header LIVE here on Sunday.
HPNL Sapphire insider: Players to watch, big movers, coach calls and more
With the HPNL Sapphire campaign quickly approaching all eight head coaches have revealed their key players to watch, squad excitement factor and aims for 2025. Read the full season preview.
Watch replay: Boroondara hold off brave Bendigo in VNL thriller
Boroondara and Bendigo battled it out in a second-straight VNL thriller on Wednesday night, with the contest once again going right down to the wire. Watch the REPLAY here.
Insight
Government called in to save historic WNBL team
All Adelaide Lightning players have been released from their contracts as the prospect of a WNBL season without a South Australian club reaches the state’s highest level of government.
‘A crucial step’: WNBL boss breaks silence on ownership battle
After months of negotiation between new ownership and WNBL clubs, CEO Jennie Sager has broken her silence, declaring the next era ‘a crucial step’ in unlocking basketball’s full potential.
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.
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