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'Massive coup' as Kiwi to coach Wallabies

'Massive coup' as Kiwi to coach Wallabies

Rugby Australia have hired Kiwi Dave Rennie as the next coach of the Wallabies to replace Michael Cheika. 20 Nov 2019
Hapless Olyroos suffer striker injury blow

Hapless Olyroos suffer striker injury blow

The Olyroos have been dealt a blow on the road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with in-form Wolfsburg striker John Iredale sidelined indefinitely with an aggravated foot injury. 20 Nov 2019
Shock Olympic ban hits trio, McGree spared

Shock Olympic ban hits trio, McGree spared

Three Olyroos will miss Tokyo 2020 after Football Federation Australia suspended them until August 2020 over "unprofessional conduct" involving a woman in Cambodia in March. 19 Nov 2019
Championship clubs eye Aussie striker

Championship clubs eye Aussie striker

Australian striker Lyndon Dykes is attracting interest from six English Championship clubs. 19 Nov 2019
Lessons from a legend: Amy Sayer's Matildas' masterclass

Lessons from a legend: Amy Sayer's Matildas' masterclass

Sydney FC youngster Amy Sayer is set for a coming of age season at Sydney FC following her HSC exams and return from a lengthy foot injury, but it's a Matilda's legend who took her under her wing that have set her up for a spectacular career. 18 Nov 2019
Australia face questions before Thursday's Test at Gabba

Australia face questions before Thursday's Test at Gabba

Several members of the Australian cricket team took part in a coaching session for kids as part of the build-up to the First Test at the Gabba on Thursday. 18 Nov 2019
Jetset Socceroo Grant plays 200th Sydney FC game

Jetset Socceroo Grant plays 200th Sydney FC game

Barely 36 hours after touching down in Australia from Jordan, Socceroos star Rhyan Grant played his 200th A-League game for Sydney FC. 17 Nov 2019
Olyroos put five past China's U23s in Olympic qualification preperation

Olyroos put five past China's U23s in Olympic qualification preperation

The Olyroos have made a strong start to their three-game tour of China, downing their host nation 5-1 at the Chongqing City Dazu District Sports Centre Stadium on Friday night. 16 Nov 2019
Frustrated Arnold forced to tinker with Socceroos

Frustrated Arnold forced to tinker with Socceroos

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold is yet to field his strongest Socceroos side and wants to see competition for spots driving the squad's performance. 15 Nov 2019
Folami's fight for first team spot

Folami's fight for first team spot

Australian striker Ben Folami says he can make a difference to Ipswich Town's first-team after getting his first taste of senior football in 18 months. 15 Nov 2019
Garriock: Devastating if Matildas fail again

Garriock: Devastating if Matildas fail again

A successful Olympics campaign after the World Cup "failure" is vital for the Matildas because time is running out for this squad, warns former star Heather Garriock. 15 Nov 2019
Winger Boyle wants to lock in Socceroos starting role

Winger Boyle wants to lock in Socceroos starting role

Deft winger Martin Boyle plans to spend his break from international duty working hard at his club Hibernian to nail down a starting role at the Socceroos. 15 Nov 2019
Arnold: We showed that we have a lot of fight

Arnold: We showed that we have a lot of fight

The Socceroos have held on for a 1-0 win over Jordan after being pressed until the final seconds in their 2022 World Cup qualifier. 15 Nov 2019
Five things we learnt from Socceroos win over Jordan

Five things we learnt from Socceroos win over Jordan

So what did we learn from the Socceroos' 1-0 winn over Jordan? 15 Nov 2019
Arnold eyes perfect Socceroos campaign

Arnold eyes perfect Socceroos campaign

Manager Graham Arnold wants the Socceroos to finish their first phase of 2022 World Cup qualifiers with 24 points and eight consecutive victories. 15 Nov 2019
Socceroos coaches planned Taggart's goal

Socceroos coaches planned Taggart's goal

Striker Adam Taggart was expecting Jordan goalkeeper Amer Shefi to go to ground when he scored the winner in Australia's 2022 World Cup qualifier in Amman. 15 Nov 2019
Socceroos player ratings vs Jordan

Socceroos player ratings vs Jordan

The Socceroos have never previously managed to steal three points in Jordan – but tonight they did a smash and grab and made a hasty getaway just as the home side was closing in on them... 15 Nov 2019
Arnold: Socceroos not even at half strength

Arnold: Socceroos not even at half strength

Injuries and travel fatigue have hampered the Socceroos' abilities to gel as a cohesive unit both on and off the field, manager Graham Arnold says. 14 Nov 2019
Matildas teammates excited by Kerr move

Matildas teammates excited by Kerr move

Matildas teammates Katrina Gorry and Hayley Raso believe Sam Kerr's big-money move to English club Chelsea is another giant step for Australian women's football. 14 Nov 2019
Jordan: We have no games, which is a big problem

Jordan: We have no games, which is a big problem

Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans says his team has the confidence and completed the necessary training to go and beat Australia in their World Cup qualifier - despite a lack of matches. 14 Nov 2019
Smith's MLS stint fulfils Socceroos dream

Smith's MLS stint fulfils Socceroos dream

Defender Brad Smith is willing to push for a place at Bournemouth after winning the MLS Cup with the Seattle Sounders, but he's revealed his priority was playing for Australia again. 14 Nov 2019