Dutch defy USA in Women’s World Cup final rematch
The United States and the Netherlands have played out a 1-1 draw in the Women's World Cup, with a Lindsey Horan header cancelling out Jill Roord's opener.
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Socceroos learn 2026 World Cup qualification opponents
The Socceroos face two tough trips to the Middle East for their first round of World Cup qualifiers after they were drawn in a pool with Lebanon and Palestine.
Matildas’ WWC in peril after disastrous Nigeria loss
The Matildas' hopes of reaching the knockout stage of their home Women's World Cup are hanging by a thread after suffering a disastrous 3-2 loss to Nigeria.
Script torn up as Matildas let slip golden chance
The Matildas had 28 shots to Nigeria's 11 but were left to rue defensive lapses in a costly loss that leaves them scrambling to avoid an early World Cup exit.
Matildas coach to review ‘strange’ substitute tactics
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson isn't sure whether he left it too long to make changes as his side were shocked 3-2 by Nigeria in the Women's World Cup.
Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game
Beating Canada would secure the Matildas a spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16 and they hope they can finally call on Sam Kerr to help them do it.
‘Dark place’: Wallabies Tupou considered quitting rugby
Ahead of the Bledisloe Cup, Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou says he had to learn to ask for help as he questioned his rugby future during his return from injury.
US captain Horan driven by missing 2019 WWC final
The Netherlands will be out for revenge when they play two-time reigning champions USA in Wellington in a rematch of the 2019 Women's World Cup final.
Nigeria won’t be swayed by Kerr, Fowler absences
Nigeria will hope to frustrate the Matildas like Ireland did first-up and insist they won't let Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr's absence make them complacent.
Coach backs Matildas’ attack without concussed Fowler
The Matildas are prepared to reshuffle when they take on Nigeria in the Women's World Cup without concussed young gun Mary Fowler and star striker Sam Kerr.
Canada and Ireland to face off in crucial WWC clash
The Matildas' Women's World Cup Group B rivals Ireland and Canada will face off in Perth aiming to take a step towards progressing to the knockouts.
Matildas play down Fowler knock ahead of Nigeria clash
The Matildas have moved to allay fears over a knock Mary Fowler suffered at the end of Tuesday's training session ahead of facing Nigeria.
Irish fighting fit as O’Sullivan cleared for WWC opener
Coach Vera Pauw says midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for selection for Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia on Thursday night.
Brazil changes work hours for Women’s World Cup
Brazil's government has changed work hours for civil servants to allow them to watch their team in action at the Women's World Cup in Australia and NZ.
Anzac XV with a twist part of Lions’ 2025 rugby tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.
Football Ferns’ rallying cry from rugby star Ruby Tui
A sold out Eden Park roared the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup glory last year, now Kiwis have been urged to give their female footballers a similar lift.
Matildas ready to contend at home Women’s World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.
Matildas to embrace crowd fervour in World Cup opener
The Matildas will kick off their Women's World Cup tilt in front of their biggest-ever crowd and superstar captain Sam Kerr says they will welcome the noise.
World Cup goes on as Norway swept up in NZ shooting
The Norwegian football team have been placed in lockdown following a shooting in Auckland prior to the opening match at the Women's World Cup.
Reigning World Cup champs US kick off three-peat charge
The much-feared world No.1 United States start their Women's World Cup campaign in Auckland against Vietnam.
France clash the perfect World Cup tune-up for Matildas
The looming friendly match against France in Melbourne is the perfect tune-up for the Matildas' tilt at the Women's World Cup, forward Caitlin Foord says.
Matildas’ WWC rivals Ireland urged to ‘outbelieve’
Australia's first opponents in the Women's World Cup are relishing their role as underdogs and are confident they can make an impact at the tournament.
Matildas, France raring for bumper pre-World Cup clash
The Matildas and France consider their sold-out friendly match in Melbourne the perfect warm-up for their respective tilts at Women's World Cup glory.
Our players feared for their bodies: Ireland WWC coach
After the shock of their aborted "overly physical" World Cup warmup against Colombia, Ireland's eyes are turning to their tournament opener against Australia.
Ireland’s wait on star after abandoned warm up clash
A Women's World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Colombia was called off after 20 minutes with Ireland claiming reckless play by Colombia.
New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas’ WWC bid
The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup.
Matildas warrior Katrina Gorry primed to star at WWC
Matildas dynamo Katrina Gorry is playing with greater freedom since the birth of daughter Harper and is a crucial part of Australia's Women's World Cup tilt.
Mary Fowler ready for her moment in World Cup spotlight
Matildas young gun Mary Fowler is ready to seize her chance on the global stage in Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland.
England players pause dispute for Women’s World Cup
"Disappointed" England players have put their dispute over with their national body over bonuses on hold until the Women's World Cup concludes.
Matildas ready to get down to business at World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time.
Clubs, Anzac XV to play Lions on Australian 2025 tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.