A snapshot of round four of the A-League Women season
Wellington scored their first win of the season, Matildas hopefuls went down injured and Brisbane hammered Western Sydney at the A-League Women's Unite Round.
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Mary Fowler withdraws from Matildas friendlies
Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.
Harris fails but Vics fight against Bulls in Shield
Queensland legspinner Mitch Swepson took four wickets before a Victorian fightback on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match at The Gabba.
Tough-tackling Conway ready for Roos
Midfielder Sophie Conway says Brisbane took valuable learnings from their round one belting by North Melbourne and are ready for the Roos in the grand final.
Renegades to host WBBL final despite another Heat win
The Melbourne Renegades will host the WBBL final as the Brisbane Heat downed the Sydney Sixers but fell short of pinching top spot.
Wallabies’ slam hopes slayed by Scots at Murrayfield
The Wallabies' dream of a British Isles tour 'grand slam' of victories has been dynamited by Scotland at Murrayfield in a 27-13 drubbing.
All you can eat: Mexican menu fuels Smylie Euro ticket
Elvis Smylie has said he can't eat enough burritos as he tries to put on weight to support the technical tweaks that have helped net him a European tour card.
Humbled Australia need to defy history to win series
Down and almost out after a nightmare two-and-a-half days, Australia will need to quickly regroup if they want to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff wins AFLW best and fairest
Adelaide star Ebony Marinoff has won the AFLW best and fairest award after finishing three votes ahead of North Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell.
Day all-in on Aussie PGA as ‘bigger guys’ on radar
Jason Day expects he'll make Australian visits more regular after ending a seven-year absence to play at the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane.
Hughes the friendly farmer who shot to cricket fame
Phillip Hughes will long be remembered for his record-breaking cricket talent but those close to him also remember the best of friends, an avid cattle farmer.
Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga
President Andy Gowers says Hawthorn wants to find the right way to repair relationships with Indigenous former players affected by the club's racism saga.
Dragons sign Ilias, insist his best is still to come
St George Illawarra have signed Lachlan Ilias from South Sydney on a two-year deal, leaving him to partner Kyle Flanagan in the halves in 2025.
Fowler break the reality of football’s demands: Yallop
Mary Fowler is skipping the Matildas' upcoming friendlies to prioritise her physical and mental health and teammate Tameka Yallop supports the decision.
Brisbane won’t suffer premiership hangover: Ashcroft
The AFL's reigning premiers Brisbane have returned to official training with Norm Smith medallist Will Ashcroft saying the Lions are hungry for more success.
India crush dismal Australia in Perth Test statement
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Reynolds keen to partner Hunt in halves as D-Day looms
Brisbane will soon know if Ben Hunt will rejoin the club in 2025 and skipper Adam Reynolds is relishing how he might improve the club.
Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos
North Melbourne recruit Luke Parker wants to bring belief and leadership to the Kangaroos after leaving Sydney for the AFL cellar-dwellers.
Aussie cycling defector Richardson avoids two-year ban
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson won't face a two-year ban after leaving for Great Britain, with AusCycling saying it's not legally enforceable.
Cummins ‘hurting’ after Australia’s crushing Test loss
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Harris makes runs as Victoria fight back against Bulls
Victoria opener Marcus Harris wants his Test spot back, and his unbeaten 50 in the second innings against Queensland is another step in the right direction.
Wallabies’ relief as Suaalii cleared of fractured arm
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's tour may not be over as first feared after a more positive update on the arm injury he suffered in the Wallabies' defeat to Scotland.
Bates accepted career may be over before her best WBBL
Sydney Thunder spinner Sam Bates started the WBBL believing it would likely be her last, before a career-best season earned her a new two-year contract.
John Longmire set to step down as Sydney Swans coach
Senior coach John Longmire is quitting AFL club Sydney after 14 seasons at the helm.
John Longmire unsure whether he will coach again
Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has handed the reins to long-time assistant Dean Cox, deciding to step down after his 14th season in charge of the AFL club.
Lions’ Farrell sure pal Schmidt has Wallabies on track
Nobody knows how Joe Schmidt operates better than Andy Farrell, the Ireland and Lions coach who's ready to pit his wits against his old boss for the first time.
Leishman’s major lure driving his Australian Open push
Ex-British Open runner-up Marc Leishman says the chance to earn a spot at Portrush in 2025 is added motivation to win this week's Australian Open in Melbourne.
Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business
Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.
Ex-Dog Bailey Smith set to immediately lift Cats
Geelong's reigning AFL best and fairest winner Max Holmes can't wait to start playing alongside boom recruit Bailey Smith.
Matildas ready to test mettle against Brazil
Star forward Caitlin Foord is raring for an opportunity for the Matildas to test themselves against Brazil in Queensland.
Saifiti hungry like the Woolf for Dolphins’ finals push
New Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti insists a close bond with coach Kristian Woolf from his Newcastle days can help revive his NSW career.