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Matildas coach warns another big loss will damage 'identity' and 'belief'

Matildas coach warns another big loss will damage 'identity' and 'belief'

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson admits similar results to April's heavy losses in pre-Olympic friendlies against Denmark and Sweden may damage the team's belief. 9 Jun 2021
Olyroos Player Ratings vs Republic of Ireland U/21

Olyroos Player Ratings vs Republic of Ireland U/21

A thorough analysis of the Olyroos' 2-1 loss to the Republic of Ireland's U/21 side. A first glimpse of Australia's best young players before the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games left much to be desired. 2 Jun 2021
Hockeyroos clear damning investigation to win sensational Trans-Tasman series

Hockeyroos clear damning investigation to win sensational Trans-Tasman series

After 446 days without any international play the Hockeyroos returned to the field last Thursday for the first of four matches against the Black Sticks in Palmerston North, New Zealand. 2 Jun 2021
'No wow factor': Icon backs Matildas for Olympic glory

'No wow factor': Icon backs Matildas for Olympic glory

Former Matilda captain Alison Forman is impressed with the 25 woman Australian squad announced by coach Tony Gustavsson for next weeks friendlies against Denmark and Sweden. 2 Jun 2021
Matildas squad analysis: Surprises and some very big questions

Matildas squad analysis: Surprises and some very big questions

25 players have been called up to the Matildas squad for June friendlies before the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. 1 Jun 2021
Countdown Begins: Matildas 'Group of Death' Tokyo Olympics Preview

Countdown Begins: Matildas 'Group of Death' Tokyo Olympics Preview

For those excited for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, the Matildas are just 50 days away from their opening match. 1 Jun 2021
Aussie Spirit become first foreign athletes in Tokyo

Aussie Spirit become first foreign athletes in Tokyo

The Aussie Spirit, the Australian women’s softball team, will be the first Australian Olympic athletes to leave for the games when they fly out to Tokyo Monday, arriving on Tuesday. Upon their arrival they will also be the first foreign athletes to arrive for the games. 31 May 2021
Matsuyama's Masters triumph to spark next golf rush in Asia

Matsuyama's Masters triumph to spark next golf rush in Asia

A boyhood fantasy that turned into reality for Hideki Matsuyama is now destined to spark new dreams amongst Asian kids and potentially create the next golf rush in Japan and across the region. 6 May 2021
Masters hero Matsuyama receives PM's Award

Masters hero Matsuyama receives PM's Award

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama received the Prime Minister's Award after becoming the first person from his nation to win the prestigious Masters Tournament. 30 Apr 2021
Smith and Leishman eye Olympics

Smith and Leishman eye Olympics

Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman are eyeing Olympic gold after winning the PGA Tour's lone team event in dramatic fashion in New Orleans. 27 Apr 2021
Matsuyama open to lighting Tokyo cauldron

Matsuyama open to lighting Tokyo cauldron

Hideki Matsuyama cut a solitary figure as he walked alone to the clubhouse to sign his card after winning the Masters, even if all of Japan was with him in spirit. 13 Apr 2021
Late-blooming Jones eyes Olympics berth

Late-blooming Jones eyes Olympics berth

Eyeing the Olympics, the Masters and generally the best years of his golfing career, Matt Jones is a true believer that life begins at 40. 23 Mar 2021
Sorenstam elected new President of IGF

Sorenstam elected new President of IGF

The International Golf Federation Board convened a virtual meeting yesterday focused on long-term strategic planning and progress toward next summer’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. 4 Dec 2020
How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

Twenty years on from the 2000 Olympics and the bitter sweet memories still flow in the mind of Matildas legend Julie Murray.  7 Aug 2020
Rose sponsors new women's golf series

Rose sponsors new women's golf series

Former World No.1 Justin Rose and his wife Kate are to sponsor a new women's golf series in Britain starting this month. 9 Jun 2020
Tokyo Olympics 'not likely' to be held in 2021

Tokyo Olympics 'not likely' to be held in 2021

A Kobe University virus expert says he's "very pessimistic" about the chances of the Tokyo Olympics going ahead in 2021. 21 Apr 2020
Titmus admits 2020 Olympic postponement 'doesn't really affect me'

Titmus admits 2020 Olympic postponement 'doesn't really affect me'

The key to Australian swimming's freestyle resurgence at the next Olympic games says that she's happy to grab the chance whenever it arrives. 27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus worries LPGA major champions

Coronavirus worries LPGA major champions

The LPGA Tour's return to the United States after three Asian events were cancelled due to the coronavirus has not allayed the fears of new mothers Brittany Lincicome and Stacy Lewis. 28 Feb 2020
Matt Jones targets Tokyo Olympics

Matt Jones targets Tokyo Olympics

Dual Australian Open champion Matt Jones has set his sights on representing Australia at the Olympics next year. 10 Dec 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
McIlroy to represent Ireland at Olympics

McIlroy to represent Ireland at Olympics

Former World No.1 Rory McIlroy will represent Ireland at the 2020 Olympics and not the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team. 24 Oct 2019