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Pic Special: Australia v New Zealand

Pic Special: Australia v New Zealand

The Matilda's first game of 2019 got off to a flying start in the #CupofNations with goals to Emily Gielnik and Hayley Raso resulting in a 2-0 win over New Zealand. 1 Mar 2019
Three things learnt: Matildas v New Zealand

Three things learnt: Matildas v New Zealand

The Matildas opened their 2019 account with a convincing 2-0 win over Trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand in the first round of the inaugural Cup of Nations. 1 Mar 2019
Pic Special: Matildas too good for the Kiwis

Pic Special: Matildas too good for the Kiwis

The Matildas bounced back from six weeks of controversy with new coach Ante Milicic to take on the Football Ferns of New Zealand in their opening Cup of Nations clash at Leichhardt Oval – and won with a comfortable 2-0 victory. Pics by Kevin Airs. 1 Mar 2019
Matildas light up Leichhardt

Matildas light up Leichhardt

The Matildas have opened their Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win over New Zealand. 28 Feb 2019
Raso: 'It was overwhelming'

Raso: 'It was overwhelming'

Six months ago Hayley Raso was laying in a hospital bed with three broken vertebrae in her spine, wondering if she'd ever walk again. How quickly things change... 28 Feb 2019
Is this the unluckiest dismissal?

Is this the unluckiest dismissal?

The dismissal of New Zealand wicket-keeper Katie Perkins has to be one of the most bizarre and unluckiest seen. 28 Feb 2019
Match preview: Matildas v New Zealand

Match preview: Matildas v New Zealand

The Matildas kick off their Cup of Nations (CoN) campaign with both an exciting and sentimental fixture against the New Zealand Football Ferns at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday. 27 Feb 2019
Wareham has her homecoming

Wareham has her homecoming

Australian leg-spinner Georgia Wareham is looking forward to playing her first international match in front of her home crowd. 26 Feb 2019
Perry and Jonassen strike to retain Rose Bowl

Perry and Jonassen strike to retain Rose Bowl

Australia has retained the Rose Bowl trophy for an 18th consecutive year with a 95-run victory over New Zealand. 24 Feb 2019
Jonassen halts Kiwi charge

Jonassen halts Kiwi charge

Jess Jonassen has halted a New Zealand fightback to help Australia take the opening game of the ODI series. 22 Feb 2019
The road back to green and gold

The road back to green and gold

Three years ago Lauren Cheatle made her debut for Australia but injuries hampered her return to the side...until now. 14 Feb 2019
Lanning: We’d love more WNCL

Lanning: We’d love more WNCL

Australian captain Meg Lanning says players would love to play more 50 over matches in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL). 13 Feb 2019
Blackwell to lead emerging stars in Sydney

Blackwell to lead emerging stars in Sydney

Emerging Australian Big Bash stars will get their chance to shine when they take on New Zealand this month. 8 Feb 2019
Top moments 2018: Wallaroos paid to play

Top moments 2018: Wallaroos paid to play

In a year that saw strides taken towards equality across sport, rugby union wasn't going to be left behind. 31 Dec 2018
Australia to host Cup of Nations

Australia to host Cup of Nations

FFA have this morning confirmed the Matildas will play in the inaugural Cup of Nations on home soil in preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup. 18 Dec 2018
Australia lose World Cup bid

Australia lose World Cup bid

Australia have lost the chance to host the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup overnight. 15 Nov 2018
Australia secure World T20 semi-final

Australia secure World T20 semi-final

Australia have continued their winning ways in Guyana, with an emphatic victory over their Trans-Tasman rivals. 15 Nov 2018
Nati to undergo surgery

Nati to undergo surgery

Karyn Murphy Medal winner Kimiora Nati is set to undergo surgery on Friday for an ACL rupture and torn meniscus. 14 Nov 2018
Burgess reacts to ban

Burgess reacts to ban

George Burgess has been suspended for four matches after being found guilty of eye-gouging Dallin Watene-Zelezniak by an international disciplinary panel. 7 Nov 2018
Burgess cited for eye gouge

Burgess cited for eye gouge

George Burgess faces a four-game ban after being cited for an eye gouge on New Zealand captain Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in England's second Test victory. 6 Nov 2018
Cycling Nelson’s Great Taste Trail

Cycling Nelson’s Great Taste Trail

New Zealand is more than the land of the long white cloud – it's also the land of the long cycling holiday. Or short cycling holiday. 30 Oct 2018