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Boutier claims maiden major at home

Boutier claims maiden major at home

France's Celine Boutier is celebrating a memorable victory in her home major, the Amundi Evian Championship, after the challenge of Australia's former winner Minjee Lee never materialised. 31 Jul 2023
Matildas criticise record crowd as not loud enough

Matildas criticise record crowd as not loud enough

The Matildas have rewarded a record-breaking home crowd with a 1-0 win over France in their final tune-up match ahead of the Women's World Cup. 14 Jul 2023
Socceroos didn't believe advice that Tunisia was beating France

Socceroos didn't believe advice that Tunisia was beating France

Mathew Leckie's stunning solo goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark has sent the Socceroos into the World Cup knockout stages for the second time. 1 Dec 2022
One things certain, the Socceroos clearly need more pace against Tunisia

One things certain, the Socceroos clearly need more pace against Tunisia

Well, that was a wake up call… 23 Nov 2022
Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France

Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match. 23 Nov 2022
'We got punished': Socceroos field six World Cup debutants, youngest ever player

'We got punished': Socceroos field six World Cup debutants, youngest ever player

A snapshot of Australia's game against France at the World Cup in Qatar where the Socceroos took the early lead but ultimately slumped to a 4-1 defeat. 23 Nov 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos gamble on lineup against France

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroos gamble on lineup against France

Graham Arnold is poised to bank on the tried and trusted - with one enforced gamble - in a bid to outwit defending champions France in Australia’s World Cup opener on Wednesday (6am AEDT). 22 Nov 2022
'Whatever we want, whenever we want': Socceroos have far superior World Cup base than France

'Whatever we want, whenever we want': Socceroos have far superior World Cup base than France

Coach Graham Arnold believes the Socceroos have one advantage over reigning World Cup champions France. 22 Nov 2022
France captain 'very careful' of Socceroos penetrating 'very quickly'

France captain 'very careful' of Socceroos penetrating 'very quickly'

France captain Hugo Lloris says he's expecting to face a competitive Australia in their World Cup opener in Qatar. 22 Nov 2022
French coach says he knows Socceroos players 'very well'

French coach says he knows Socceroos players 'very well'

France coach Didier Deschamps says there's no apprehension in his camp ahead their World Cup opener against Australia. 22 Nov 2022
A look at France's lowest ebb...

A look at France's lowest ebb...

Key facts about Australia versus France at the World Cup in Qatar. 21 Nov 2022
Golden generation urging Socceroos to change tactics against France

Golden generation urging Socceroos to change tactics against France

Golden generation defender Luke Wilkshire believes the Socceroos' best chance of conjuring up a result in their World Cup opener against France is to “play off the front foot”. 18 Nov 2022
The Socceroos have a very strange World Cup advantage over France

The Socceroos have a very strange World Cup advantage over France

Some fast facts about the World Cup. 17 Nov 2022
Japan take dominant World Amateur Team Championship lead

Japan take dominant World Amateur Team Championship lead

Japan, with Taiga Semikawa shooting nine-under 63, distanced itself from a tightly packed leaderboard with a 14-under-par to take a six-stroke lead over Spain in the first round of the 32nd World Amateur Team Championship. 1 Sep 2022
Minjee has to play catch-up in Evian defence

Minjee has to play catch-up in Evian defence

Minjee Lee has her work cut out to successfully defend her Evian Championship title after failing to cash in an opening round birdie-fest in the French major. 22 Jul 2022
Minjee in ‘good place’ ahead of Evian defence

Minjee in ‘good place’ ahead of Evian defence

Defending champion Minjee Lee enters this week's Evian Championship in France in top form and without the pressure she carried on her shoulders a year ago before winning the first major of her career. 21 Jul 2022
The Preview: The Amundi Evian Championship

The Preview: The Amundi Evian Championship

Major season continues this week as the LPGA Tour heads to France for The Amundi Evian Championship where Aussie Minjee Lee will defend her maiden major win after adding another grand slam event in recent months. 20 Jul 2022
Australian World Amateur Teams Championship side announced

Australian World Amateur Teams Championship side announced

The Australian team for this year’s World Amateur Teams Championship in Paris has been chosen and it is packed with star power. 29 Jun 2022
Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Matilda Emma Checker is set to become the latest Australian player to head to Europe, signing a deal with French top flight team FC Fleury 91. 15 Jun 2020
Another Matilda seals French move: 'It's an honour'

Another Matilda seals French move: 'It's an honour'

Emma Checker will be headed to France this fall to play in the upcoming 2020-21 Division 1 Arkema season. 15 Jun 2020
Joeys' World Cup ends at hands of France

Joeys' World Cup ends at hands of France

Australia’s quest for U17 World Cup glory has ended after head coach Trevor Morgan’s young side suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of European powers France on Thursday morning. 7 Nov 2019