France’s Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels
France and Chelsea defender Eve Perriset will mark Caitlin Foord while giving her teammates tips on handling Sam Kerr in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.
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Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double
Eddie Jones says the Wallabies can win the World Cup in 2023 and 2027 after he named a squad bursting with youth but minus Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper.
Matildas’ belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia
Support for the Matildas is sweeping the country as Australia's players continue to believe they can do something special at the Women's World Cup.
Matildas’ Hunt ready to vanquish hero Wendie Renard
Matildas centre-back Clare Hunt idolised Wendie Renard as a kid but is ready to end the French star's World Cup when their teams meet in the quarter-final.
Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper
New Wallabies captain Will Skelton won't let his lack of leadership experience prevent him driving Australia's young side forward at the Rugby World Cup.
We won’t wilt under home World Cup pressure: Matildas
The Matildas insist they're embracing the pressure of their home World Cup as they look to avoid the fate of 2019 hosts France by bowing out in the last-eight.
Perennial underachievers France ready to deliver at WWC
France want to finally break their run of underachieving at the Women's World Cup, and are confident ahead of facing the Matildas in their quarter-final.
Kerr will start v France if fit to play 90: Gustavsson
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says if Sam Kerr is fit to start and play a full game against France in their Women's World Cup quarter-final, she will.
Wallabies can be Rugby World Cup contenders: Mortlock
Former World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock is a believer again and says the Wallabies are improving enough to challenge for the Webb Ellis trophy in France.
Sam Kerr’s minutes a mystery as Denmark clash looms
The Matildas are raring to take on Denmark for a spot in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals, but how much Sam Kerr will feature remains unclear.
Matildas daring to dream as ‘scary’ Kerr prospect looms
Australia head into their World Cup quarter-final believing they can beat anyone, with the return of skipper Sam Kerr further strengthening a potent attack.
Diamonds edge Jamaica to make netball World Cup final
Australia have booked a netball World Cup final clash with England after shading Jamaica 57-54 in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.
Penalty shootout won’t put Matildas’ Arnold on the spot
Matildas shotstopper Mackenzie Arnold insists she is ready to face a penalty shootout and won't be affected by a crackdown on goalkeepers' spot-kick antics.
Diamonds pipped by England at netball World Cup
Australia and NZ lost on the last day of preliminary play at the netball World Cup, with the Diamonds to face Jamaica in the semis after going down to England.
Two-time winners Germany in shock exit from World Cup
Germany have drawn 1-1 with South Korea in Brisbane to miss the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time.
Matildas ready to seize opportunity as WWC opens up
Australia are determined to seize the opportunity of a lifetime at their home Women's World Cup as big names bomb out early.
In-form Raso says ‘maturity’ can help down Danes in WWC
Matildas winger Hayley Raso is enjoying the form of her life and says her experience can help "get the job done" as Australia face Denmark in the WWC's last-16.
Fowler prepared to step up in Women’s World Cup
Young gun Mary Fowler will likely have a key role again in Australia's attack against Denmark and plans to take the opportunity with both hands.
Super South Africa send Italy packing from World Cup
South Africa have overcome a double from Arianna Caruso to beat Italy 3-2 in Wellington to qualify for the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup.
Firing without Kerr gives Matildas extra belief
Sam Kerr shapes as a welcome inclusion for the Matildas against Denmark in the World Cup last 16, to add to an attack that has found a way to fire without her.
Hunt ready to marshall Matildas defence against Denmark
The Matildas take on Denmark in the Women's World Cup round of 16 and relative newcomer Clare Hunt is ready to shine on the big stage.
Lifeless World Cup showing shows US fallibility
Vlatko Andonovski's side looked a shadow of the US team that won the World Cup at the last two tournaments in their 0-0 draw with Portugal on Tuesday.
Newfound maturity has Matildas daring to dream at WWC
With a 4-0 thumping of Canada, the Matildas went from the verge of crashing out of the Women's World Cup to believing they can go deep into the tournament.
Matildas buy Sam Kerr an extra week to prove fitness
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr is a chance to feature in the Women's World Cup knockout stages after sitting out a third straight game in the 4-0 win over Canada.
Brilliant Brazil face France in World Cup blockbuster
Heavyweights Brazil and France will face off in Brisbane in one of the most hotly anticipated group stage matches of the Women's World Cup.
Matildas star Sam Kerr available for Canada WWC clash
Superstar captain Sam Kerr has given Australia's Women's World Cup campaign a shot in the arm by declaring herself available for the must-win clash with Canada.
Honesty session helps Matildas move past Nigeria loss
The Matildas have a players-only team meeting immediately after games and Sam Kerr says it has helped them put losing to Nigeria behind them.
Renard inspires France past Brazil at World Cup
France have beaten Brazil 2-1 to earn their first win of the Women's World Cup, with skipper Wendie Renard scoring a late winner.
Sam Kerr mind games continue ahead of Canada clash
Sam Kerr's level of involvement in the Matildas' do-or-die Women's World Cup clash with Canada remains a mystery ahead of the game.
New book sheds light on Australian soccer origins
A book about Australian soccer that took 20 years to compile is being hailed as the "lived and loved" history of the men's and women's games in this country.
Diamonds determined to win back Netball World Cup
Australia will open their challenge for the Netball World Cup in South Africa against Zimbabwe, determined to regain the trophy they lost in 2019.