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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection
The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.
Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win
Vice-captain Steph Wood has retired from international netball after Australia's latest World Cup win, bringing to an end seven years with the Diamonds.
Surprise force emerges to challenge Boomers’ Cup tilt
First-time USA coach Steve Kerr knows the world has caught up to them, even if some of the biggest foreign NBA stars won't play at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
France book date with Matildas after defeating Morocco
France have cruised past Morocco 4-0 to book a clash against Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
Striker James says sorry for stepping on Alozie’s back
England striker Lauren James has apologised to Michelle Alozie for the incident which led to her being sent off in their last-16 World Cup win over Nigeria.
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.
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.