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.
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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.
Lay day called at Sunset Beach WSL event
Organisers have postponed action at the World Surf League's Sunset Beach stop for at least a day as they wait for better conditions on Hawaii's North Shore.
Robinson wins Pipeline World Surf League title
Jack Robinson has won the opening World Surf League event in Hawaii while fellow Australian Tyler Wright was forced to settle for second in the women's event.
Stephanie Gilmore suffers shock early exit at Pipeline
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore's world-title defence has started with a shock early elimination at Pipeline in Hawaii.
Gilmore focuses in on ‘scary’ Pipe dream
Stephanie Gilmore has worked with Australian big-wave surfer Mark Visser on underwater breath-holding techniques to prepare for the WSL opener at Pipeline.
Ironwoman Miller secures winning hat-trick
Northcliffe's Georgia Miller is "on top of the world" after another win in the Nutri-Grain Series that entrenches her lead ahead of the final rounds.
McCulloch’s Hawaii win seals WSL tour spot
Australian surfer Sophie McCulloch has won the final qualifying event to join Molly Picklum and Macy Callaghan in the World Surf League's top tour next year.
Calf tear can’t stop Aussie Ironman star
Australian Ali Day carried a seven centimetre calf tear into Sunday's multi-disciplined surf race, but his sheer determination got him over the line.
Ironmen inspiring a Cooly Gold boilover
Matt Bevilacqua has found inspiration in the methods of Hawaiian Ironman champions as he attempts to end Ali Day's Coolangatta Gold reign.
Aussie women advance in El Salvador surf
Stephanie Gilmore has survived the elimination round to join Sally Fitzgibbons and Isabella Nichols in the quarter-finals of surfing's El Salvador Pro
Gabriel Medina ready for WSL Tour return
A happy and energised Gabriel Medina is all set to make his return to the WSL Championship Tour at the G-Land Pro event in Indonesia.
Gilmore after surf win in Indonesia jungle
Stephanie Gilmore is on a quest to finding surfing treasure in the depth of an Asian jungle as the WSL makes its return to Indonesia's G-Land.
Callum Robson surfs to Gold Coast victory
Australian surfer Callum Robson has gained some consolation for his Bells Beach runner-up finish with victory in the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks.