Picklum’s ‘screw loose’ foundation for WSL title tilt
Being urged onto the big waves by the "screw loose" North Shelly Boardriders has a lot to do with Molly Picklum's rise to world title contention.
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Ewing offers update in fight to surf WSL Finals
Ethan Ewing is hopeful of competing in the WSL Finals, offering an encouraging update on his rehabilitation after breaking his back earlier this month.
World surfing’s Tahiti Pro back under way
Surfers have returned to the water at the WSL's Tahiti Pro, although Australia's Stephanie Gilmore faces a longer wait to discover her finals fate.
Gilmore’s world-title defence over after Tahiti exit
Stephanie Gilmore's hopes of reaching the world surf finals are over, while fellow Tahiti Pro casualty Molly Picklum has qualified for next year's Olympics.
Ewing fractures back, WSL finals tilt in doubt
Ethan Ewing has suffered two fractures of his vertebrae while surfing in the lead-up to the Tahiti Pro, putting his world title shot in severe doubt.
One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Aussie surf hopes on hold as lay-day called at Rio Pro
Poor conditions have put the second day of the WSL's Rio Pro on hold, with several Australian surfers waiting for their chance to progress to the next round.
Storm scuppers El Salvador surf event for fourth day
The wait goes on for Aussie surfers Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Liam O'Brien, with their El Salvador Pro semi-finals delayed for a fourth-straight day.
Robinson, Slater make early exits at El Salvador Pro
The fine margins of the World Surf League's new cut-throat format were on show as the El Salvador Pro claimed a host of big scalps on the first day of action.
Gilmore topples Picklum in El Salvador Pro WSL defence
Stephanie Gilmore will surf against Tyler Wright for a spot in the El Salvador Pro final after the Australian pair both carved up the Punta Roca break.
Surf City start delayed as WSL hits El Salvador
Officials have declared a lay day as the window opened on the Surf City El Salvador Pro in Central America.
Ewing targeted as Medina and Brazilian fans attack WSL
Australian surfer Ethan Ewing has received a death threat on social media by a Brazilian fan after Gabriel Medina questioned WSL judging.
Nichols downs Fitzgibbons to win Sydney Surf Pro
With her confidence down after missing the World Surf League tour cut, Sydney Surf Pro winner Isabella Nichols thought about not even competing in the event.
Fitzgibbons finds some treasure at Sydney Surf Pro
Star Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is desperate to win her way back onto the WSL's Championship Tour, and she's making quick progress.
Rankings leader Robinson leads surf charge in Sydney
After winning the Challenger Series event at Snapper Rocks, and beating Stephanie Gilmore along the way, India Robinson will lead the local charge in Narrabeen.
Fire still burns for surf queen Sally Fitzgibbons
Sally Fitzgibbons says missing the World Surf League mid-season cut and also Olympic selection rocked her, but she's ready to fight her way back to the top.
Medina wins Margaret River Pro for first time
Brazil's Gabriel Medina has pulled off a stunning ride in the final of the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro to defeat American Griffin Colapinto.
Tyler Wright falls short in Margaret River Pro final
Australia's two-time world champion surfer Tyler Wright has been beaten by Carissa Moore in the women's final at the Margaret River Pro.
World Surf League wait goes on at Margaret River Pro
A third consecutive lay day has been called at the Margaret River Pro, where a number of Australians remain in contention to win the event.
Slater coy on future after missing WSL’s mid-season cut
Surfing superstar Kelly Slater has fallen short of making the WSL mid-season cut after being eliminated by Australian Liam O'Brien at the Margaret River Pro.
Fitzgibbons misses mid-season cut in World Surf League
Australian Sally Fitzgibbons has missed the World Surf League's mid-season cut, but there was better news for countrywoman Stephanie Gilmore.
Slater snaps back into WSL form at Margaret River
A broken board wasn't about to derail Kelly Slater's World Surf League season rescue mission at the Margaret River Pro.
Nichols, Callaghan relegated at Margaret River cut-off
Defending event champion Isabella Nichols and fellow Australian Macy Callaghan have been relegated after day-one eliminations at the WSL's Margaret River Pro.
Slater on cusp as WSL cut-off looms at Margaret River
Kelly Slater and Sally Fitzgibbons are among the high-profile surfers needing positive results at WA's Margaret River to make the WSL's mid-season cut.
Aussies Ewing, Wright win Bells Beach crowns
Ethan Ewing has beaten Ryan Callinan in the final at Bells Beach, winning the title 40 years after his mother did, while Tyler Wright has defended her crown.
Gilmore digs deep as Aussies progress at Bells Beach
Stephanie Gilmore has been forced to dig deep into her bag of tricks to beat rival Lakey Peterson before the Bells Beach action was again placed on hold.
Picklum returns to Bells Beach a much-changed surfer
Plenty has changed for Australian surfer and world No.1 Molly Picklum since she was a first-round elimination a year ago at Bells Beach.
Owen Wright forced to wait for Bells Beach swansong
Owen Wright's Bells Beach farewell is on hold for at least a day, with the the Rip Curl Pro having a lay day because of the conditions.
Wright feeling blessed ahead of Bells Beach swansong
Australian surfing star Owen Wright will compete for the last time at Bells Beach and says he feels lucky, despite his well-publicised head health issues.
Olympic surfer Wright to retire after Bells Beach
Claiming Australia's first Olympic surfing medal in Tokyo, Owen Wright will retire after next month's Bells Beach classic, unwilling to further risk his health.
Picklum wins Hawaii surf final to share rankings lead
Australian rookie Molly Picklum has won her first world tour final, beating American Caroline Marks in a heart-stopping duel at Hawaii's Sunset Beach.