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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’ 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.