Matildas want coaching ‘surety’ from Football Australia
The Matildas have lost a third successive match in a ‘massive wake-up call’ ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Women's Sport
‘Show up every night’: Fire sink Perth in revenge
The Townsville Fire have locked in a third WNBL grand final appearance in five seasons after an emphatic 106-76 victory over Perth. Here’s how they did it.
Identity crisis! Twins out to confuse rivals – and refs – in Super Rugby W
They are sisters who share an identical goal with the Waratahs and will be the bane of referees across their sport as they live out a dream of playing Super Rugby W together.
Triple M sacks Marty Sheargold after Matildas furore
Comedian and radio presenter Marty Sheargold has agreed to ‘part ways’ with Triple M after a furore followed his disparaging comments on the Matildas and women’s sport.
‘Unnecessary’ comments won’t faze Matildas
The Matildas aren’t being distracted from their task of beating Colombia despite “over the edge” comments made by a leading radio presenter.
‘Back to her best’: Why Kerr won’t miss a beat when she returns
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
Kerr backed to return to her best
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
‘Un-Australian’: Matildas’ ‘huge wake-up call’
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni hasn’t held back in his criticism of Australia’s poor effort against Japan.
Coach calls Kerr captaincy call ‘irrelevant’
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has played down the importance of whether Sam Kerr should wear the captain’s armband.
AFLW star joins South Freo after young gun walks out on club
An AFLW premiership player has signed with South Fremantle after an emerging star quit for a rival club more than halfway through pre-season.
‘Takes its toll’: AFLW’s best player’s radical season shift idea
Reigning AFLW best-and-fairest Ebony Marinoff has conceded the league is yet to “nail” the perfect season start date and has thrown up her own idea which would impact the AFL fixture. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Seventh heaven: Shelley, McDonald among latest Cats signings
Geelong has further cemented its list for the 2025 AFLW season, signing up to seven players on one-year deals. See who is sticking around.
‘Lit something in me’: The spark that inspired Shaw’s coaching return
Incoming Gold Coast Suns AFLW coach Rhyce Shaw has revealed what inspired his senior coaching comeback four years after parting ways with North Melbourne.
League star’s remarkable journey from Roma to Las Vegas
League convert shares her remarkable journey from country Queensland and cattle mustering to the bright lights of Vegas. See inside Kayla Jackson’s amazing journey here.
NRLW Market Watch: Dragons closing in on ex-Origin prop
The Dragons are slowly rebuilding their roster for the upcoming NRLW season, with one off-contract star preparing to sign on the dotted line.
Women’s NSW Origin chances over for injured Cowboys star
After making her way back into the frame for a NSW Origin jersey, an untimely injury has forced Cowboys star Kirra Dibb to go under the knife. See what it means for the Sky Blues.
Rugby league star’s traumatic, life-saving open heart surgery
Kennedy Cherrington is a NSWRL star and captain of the Maori All-Stars but at the age of eight she required open heart surgery to save her life.
Asics v Nike: Which brand is winning netball’s shoe wars?
Australia’s biggest sport for women and girls presents a huge market for the shoe manufacturers battling to dominate from the Super Netball floor to the weekend court. So which brand wins the war?
Young mum’s agonising call to kickstart netball career
She’s a world star and one of the most exciting imports to grace Super Netball in the history of the competition, but Mary Cholhok had to make a ‘hard decision’ to ignite her career.
The new Geitz: Is Izzy Shearer the Firebirds finals hopes’ missing link?
It’d be tough to label Izzy Shearer the “new Geitzy” but if anyone can shoulder the burden of following in the footsteps of the premiership-winning former Firebirds and Diamonds captain, it’s the second-year wonder.
‘Unique’ by name and nature: Palavi paving way for next gen
Uneeq Palavi is using the PacificAus Netball Series to inspire the next generation of Tongans to dream big while using the inspiration of playing for her family and culture to remind Super Netball officials of her enormous talent.
Perry poised to make big state move next season
The landscape of women’s state cricket is set for a major shift, with champion Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry to make a bombshell move.
Proof ex-Aussie captain has still got it
Meg Lanning is younger than the Australian captain who replaced her after her shock retirement and continues to show she could still be an international force.
Star’s plea for more after award glory
After being crowned the best player in the country days after making history at the MCG, Annabel Sutherland says her all-conquering Australian team deserves more respect.
Sweet 16-0: England humiliated in historic Aussie Ashes whitewash
Spinners Alana King and Ash Gardner have terrorised England, sealing the first women’s Ashes whitewash with more than a day to spare in the MCG Test.
Live stream: Victoria’s top junior netball talents aim for glory
Almost 200 games across three massive days are set to be live streamed when the annual Netball Victoria State Titles return in March. See how to watch exclusively here.
Live stream: How to watch the 2025 Victorian Netball League
The Victorian Netball League is back and set to take over Wednesday nights with weekly live streamed double-headers on KommunityTV. See how to watch the exclusive matches here.
Live stream: Kingston hoping to put tough start behind them
After a less than ideal start to the season, Kingston’s coach has revealed the last minute squad changes they faced in round 1 and why she believes they can turn things around with a second straight win against Suns this Saturday.
Watch replays: Commanding Cavs claim third-straight TNL scalp
A massive 58-goal individual display has led the Cavaliers to another victory as their hot start to the season continued against the Suns. Watcg the double-header REPLAYS here.
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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