women's sport

10 ways to explain (to a sexist mate) that women's sport deserves equal pay

10 ways to explain (to a sexist mate) that women's sport deserves equal pay

Whether you're AFL, football, union, league, tennis, golf, surfing or professional curling, the recent Matildas equal pay decision is a landmark moment for pay equality in sport. But to a lot of people, it seems completely unjustified. Here's what you should tell them. 9 Nov 2019
Ultimate W-League Team Previews: Brisbane Roar

Ultimate W-League Team Previews: Brisbane Roar

A revamped and ready-to-roll Brisbane Roar are looking to build on last season's success with new head coach Jake Goodship. 5 Nov 2019
'Her record speaks for itself': Canberra cement incredible attacking lineup with former Bayern Munich star

'Her record speaks for itself': Canberra cement incredible attacking lineup with former Bayern Munich star

Former Bayern Munich and current NWSL and W-League star, Katie Stengel, has joined Canberra United on a one-year loan from Utah Royals. 4 Nov 2019
'I'm enjoying the challenge': Foreign star's departure makes way for NPL talent

'I'm enjoying the challenge': Foreign star's departure makes way for NPL talent

Newcastle Jets have finished their roster with a bang, signing 22-year-old goalkeeper Nicole Simonsen to battle Claire Coelho for the number one spot. 3 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v Vietnam

3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v Vietnam

Phew, well that's one way to do it. Bogged down by one of the worst pitches we've come across, the Young Matildas left it until late to snatch a 1-0 win against Vietnam and scrape into the AFC U/19 Championship semi-finals. 2 Nov 2019
'Parents are sick and tired': The exorbitant fees destroying grassroots football

'Parents are sick and tired': The exorbitant fees destroying grassroots football

As the dust settles on the news that Geelong Galaxy United and Southern United won’t have Football Victoria NPLW seniors in 2020, fingers inevitably are being pointed in all different directions. 2 Nov 2019
Independent W-League: The 'imperatives' for professional women's football

Independent W-League: The 'imperatives' for professional women's football

The W-League contributes a tiny fraction of FFA's overall revenue. But if the game can't improve without professional players, how can it secure professional wages? 1 Nov 2019
De Vanna on target as Fiorentina hit top-four

De Vanna on target as Fiorentina hit top-four

Lisa De Vanna has scored her second Fiorentina goal overnight in the Italian giant's 2-1 win over cellar-dwellers Tavagnacco. 13 Oct 2019
From AFLW to WBBL to W-League, 'Code-switching athletes' days are numbered'

From AFLW to WBBL to W-League, 'Code-switching athletes' days are numbered'

If you're tossing up between AFLW, WBBL, NRLW or W-League, you better choose fast. Adelaide coach Ivan Karlovic believes your time is running out. 13 Oct 2019
40 Years Of Pioneers: The Greatest Matildas Photos Of All Time

40 Years Of Pioneers: The Greatest Matildas Photos Of All Time

To celebrate the Matildas' incredible 40th anniversary of their first ever friendly match, we dove into the archives and collated the greatest Matildas' images of the last four decades. Warning: Some nudity. 7 Oct 2019
Victory set to headline new AFC Club Championship

Victory set to headline new AFC Club Championship

Current W-League Premiers Melbourne Victory are set to headline the inaugural AFC Women's Club Championship, to be held in November this year. 1 Oct 2019
NRLW: the future of a day at the footy

NRLW: the future of a day at the footy

The first-ever standalone National Rugby League Women’s game in Australia was a great day out at the footy, but not as we’ve come to know it. 30 Sep 2019
100 Greatest Women's Sport Photos Of All Time

100 Greatest Women's Sport Photos Of All Time

The Women's Game is your home of women's sport - we live, breathe and love it every day. Australia's number one platform for capturing the greatest moments from every game, from every athlete, now brings you the 100 Greatest Women's Sporting Photos Of All Time. 18 Aug 2019
Women's Council reject worries about lobby group double

Women's Council reject worries about lobby group double

FFA Women’s Football Council Chair Ros Moriarty welcomes the new Women In Football association, which was launched today in Sydney.  26 Jun 2019
Stajcic backs new Women in Football association

Stajcic backs new Women in Football association

A new group aimed at promoting women in football launched in Sydney today with former Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic one of their high-profile backers. 26 Jun 2019
Top female athletes shine in new issue of Inside Sport

Top female athletes shine in new issue of Inside Sport

Inside Sport magazine’s dedication to highlighting ever more female athletes within our pages continues in our July 2019 edition, on sale from Thursday. 12 Jun 2019
FV CEO: National narrative for funding needed

FV CEO: National narrative for funding needed

After securing a $15m commitment from the Coalition for a Home of the Matildas in Victoria, Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos wants a “national narrative” around football and government funding. 13 May 2019
Football and the Federal Election: why it’s time

Football and the Federal Election: why it’s time

Football cannot afford to lose the political funding game anymore. For the sake of the men’s and booming women’s game. Now is the time. Here's why. 10 May 2019
Football Victoria: 'We can lead the way in women's sport'

Football Victoria: 'We can lead the way in women's sport'

Football Victoria says they can ‘lead the way for women’s sport’ by building a Matildas “Home of Football” in their state, which will supercharge the development of female footballers and Australia’s national women's teams.  6 Mar 2019
Cyclist Dr Bridie O'Donnell advocates for sports women everywhere

Cyclist Dr Bridie O'Donnell advocates for sports women everywhere

Former Australian time-trial champion and women’s sport advocate Dr Bridie O’Donnell says even though headway has been made, there’s still a long way to go before sports women have equity in Australia. 18 Oct 2018
Australian kids need more role models in sport

Australian kids need more role models in sport

Dual code international Ellyse Perry has said it is key younger women have access to role models to pursue their sporting passion. 20 Feb 2018