Aussie World Cup allrounders put England to the sword
Annabel Sutherland and centurion Ash Gardner have steered Australia to yet another win over their perennial victims England in a six-wicket World Cup rout.
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Popovic takes positives out of first Socceroos defeat
The Socceroos have suffered a 2-1 loss to the United States, marking their first defeat in the 12 matches since Tony Popovic took over the reins.
Mooney to the rescue as champs overcome World Cup scare
Beth Mooney has scored a match-turning hundred as Australia overcame a big scare before overcoming Pakistan by 107 runs in their World Cup clash in Colombo.
Glorious Healy ton powers Australia to world-record win
Skipper Alyssa Healy has scored a super ton as Australia pulled off a world-record women's ODI chase to beat India by three wickets in a World Cup thriller.
Cool-headed Socceroo ready to protect Irankunda
Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati expects teams to keep trying to get under Nestory Irankunda's skin, but says his teammates will protect him.
Socceroos star suffers another injury setback
Socceroos star Jackson Irvine has been on the sidelines for almost six months with a foot injury and now has suffered a fresh setback.
Silverware the goal as Wallabies plot World Cup assault
The draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held on December 3, and the No.7-ranked Wallabies will be desperate to rise into the top six before then.
Gardner mows down NZ to give Aussies World Cup lift off
Ash Gardner has hit a landmark ton to set Australia on their way to an 89-run victory over New Zealand, a striking lift-off to their World Cup title defence.
The country, scrunchie defining Sharks winger’s season
Speedster Cassie Staples is already looking past the conclusion of the NRLW season with the possibility of a maiden World Cup berth on the cards.
‘Weighed on me’: Constant noise pushed Brigginshaw out
The NRLW's most recognisable player says constant pressure to make a call on her playing future was the major factor in the decision to announce her retirement.
Defeated Wallaroos still battle into World Cup quarters
Australia's rugby women have made it into the World Cup quarter-finals despite suffering a 47-7 defeat to hosts England in their crucial group qualifier.
Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo
New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.
Wallaroos still alive after epic World Cup draw with US
The Wallaroos can still qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but their fate is in the balance after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the US.
Miller time: Desiree grabs Wallaroos’ World Cup treble
Winger Desiree Miller has flown over for a hat-trick as Australia's rugby women opened their World Cup bid in Manchester with a 73-0 trouncing of Samoa.
Wallaroos hope World Cup hero is fit for US showdown
The Wallaroos are hoping match-winning winger Desiree Miller will be cleared to fly again next weekend for the showdown that will define their World Cup.
More than just a World Cup for star rugby winger
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and Wallaroos sit on different sides of the globe, but Desiree Miller sees a way they can relate to each other.
Superb Socceroos sink Indonesia in major qualifying win
Australia have dismantled Indonesia in a 5-1 World Cup qualifier win that moves Tony Popovic's side closer to next year's tournament.
Japanese trailblazer, World Cup winner hangs up boots
Japanese soccer star Yuki Nagasato, who once signed on loan for a men's team, has hung up her boots after a glittering 24-year professional career.
Indonesia eye Kluivert ahead of crunch Socceroos clash
Sharpshooting Dutch great Patrick Kluivert is in line to face the Socceroos as he looks set to take over as manager of the Indonesian national team.
Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier
With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.
Aloisi backs Socceroos to seal direct World Cup spot
The Socceroos' hopes of direct World Cup qualification remain firmly in the balance but John Aloisi is confident they can get the job done.
Momentous March awaits for Socceroos after ‘crazy’ draw
Australia have recovered from conceding two goals in two minutes to snatch a draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bahrain and stay second in the group.
Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos
A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis
The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.
No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is determined to get the team back to winning ways, while Sam Kerr won't be joining her teammates in camp in Europe.
Healy still hopes to lead Australia into World Cup semi
Injured captain Alyssa Healy hasn't given up hope of playing in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
Wallaroos embrace England challenge in Rugby World Cup
Australia's resurgent Wallaroos have been given a tough Women's Rugby World Cup draw, in a group alongside hosts and favourites England.
Pelite stars as Samoa keep World Cup hopes alive
Evania Pelite has starred in her first match since switching from Australia to Samoa, leading her side to a 30-16 win over arch-rivals Tonga in Fiji.
Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.
Deputy McGrath leads Australia past India into T20 semi
Champions Australia have beaten India by nine runs to reach the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster
Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.