Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth.
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth.
Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.
England will play Australia for a place in the Women's World Cup final after defeating Colombia 2-1 in Sydney.
Unwell Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold delivered a heroic performance against France to steer Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France.
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.
The Matildas have drawn on their past heartbreaks and the path laid by those before them to deliver when it counts in a penalty shootout.
Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England.
Wayne Bennett has renewed his calls for the NRL to overhaul its independent doctor rules as the finals series approaches.
Harry Kane, whose departure has left a massive hole for Ange Postecoglou, has wished the Australian good luck - but who's going to score for Spurs?
Harry Kane's debut for Bayern Munich has ended in a 3-0 Super Cup defeat against RB Leipzig after he received a rapturous welcome in Munich
If not for some good advice from former teammate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dylan Napa may not have landed back at his beloved Sydney Roosters.
Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has booted an impressive 38 goals so far this season, but he's not rated much of a chance to win the AFL's Rising Star award.
Brisbane's NRLW depth is set for a test with news Brianna Clark and Jasmine Fogavini will both miss a game due to suspension.
Tim Cahill says Australia's dream of winning the Women's World Cup is now a reality after a drama-filled shootout win over France sent them to the semi-final.
Australia has gone Matildas mad after they smashed television ratings on their way to a pulsating penalty shootout win over France.
Reigning NRLW champions Newcastle have snapped Gold Coast's unbeaten start to 2023, while the Sydney Roosters continue to find their mojo, smashing Cronulla.
Melbourne have cruised to a 48-2 win against Canberra at AAMI Park with the Storm back inside the NRL's top four.
Melbourne have cruised to a 48-2 win against Canberra at AAMI Park to charge back into the NRL's top four.
Canberra champion Jarrod Croker won't play on beyond this season, having failed to trigger a one-year extension on his contract.
Newcastle have continued their fairytale push to the NRL finals but look set to lose their organising halfback Jackson Hastings to an ankle injury.
Max King kicked six goals as St Kilda strengthened their grip on a top-eight spot with a 36-point win over Richmond, whose AFL finals dream is all but over.
The run home for teams still in contention for the NRL finals.
Port Adelaide have locked in a top-four spot entering the AFL finals by thrashing Greater Western Sydney by 51 points at Adelaide Oval.
Chelsea and Liverpool have drawn 1-1 to begin their EPL campaigns, while Spurs started life under Australian manager Ange Postecoglou with a draw at Brentford.
The Matildas face a tight turnaround before their Women's World Cup semi-final against England and will have minimal time on the training track.
With two rounds remaining, three AFL clubs are assured of a top-four finish but the finals picture remains unclear for the rest seeking to make the playoffs.
Cameron Ciraldo says Canterbury prepared for a clash with Newcastle at an "elite level" and he was surprised they were on the wrong side of a 42-6 scoreline.
Football Australia CEO James Johnson says Australia has work to do if it is to follow up the success of the Women's World Cup by hosting a men's edition.
Australian tennis ace Alex de Minaur is only drawing positives after earning a career-high ranking with his maiden appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
The Matildas have named an unchanged starting line-up for their Women's World Cup quarter-final against France, with captain Sam Kerr on the bench.