women's sport

Kellond-Knight's anguish: 'Looks like things can always get worse'

Kellond-Knight's anguish: 'Looks like things can always get worse'

Matildas star Elise Kellond-Knight has confirmed she's facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after rupturing an ACL over the weekend. 9 Jul 2020
The most unlikely rivalry that changed Australia forever

The most unlikely rivalry that changed Australia forever

It might seem an unlikely football rivalry but the Matildas and Brazil have faced each other at least annually for the past five years. 9 Jul 2020
Williams: 'I was immensely jealous watching Arsenal'

Williams: 'I was immensely jealous watching Arsenal'

Lydia Williams has spoken about her dream move to Arsenal and the connection with coach Joe Montemurro that made it all possible. 8 Jul 2020
Matildas midfielder suffers cruel injury abroad

Matildas midfielder suffers cruel injury abroad

Elise Kellond-Knight suffered a blow to the beginning of her Swedish Damallsvenskan career, substituted due to injury in Kristianstads DFF's loss to FC Rosengard. 5 Jul 2020
Every Matildas and W-League overseas transfer (so far)

Every Matildas and W-League overseas transfer (so far)

Keep track of every Matilda, W-League and young up-and-coming Aussie female talent transferring abroad right here in our updated list. 5 Jul 2020
Carpenter: 'I was 8 or 9...I said I wanted to be a Matilda'

Carpenter: 'I was 8 or 9...I said I wanted to be a Matilda'

Ellie Carpenter has given an insight into how she fell in love with football before what she believes will be "a turning point" in the women's game. 5 Jul 2020
Matildas striker moves to Dutch giants

Matildas striker moves to Dutch giants

Veteran Matildas striker Kyah Simon becomes the latest Matilda to secure a landmark European move, joining Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven. 4 Jul 2020
'A really exciting brand of netball': Collingwood Magpies 2020 Super Netball Season Preview

'A really exciting brand of netball': Collingwood Magpies 2020 Super Netball Season Preview

It was a great year for the Magpies in 2019, with the club storming home in the last part of the season to make the finals. 3 Jul 2020
Australia's greatest football families of all time

Australia's greatest football families of all time

Australian sport has many examples of families of elite athletes, from the Campbell sisters in the pool to Mark and Sarah Blicavs in AFL and Basketball. 3 Jul 2020
Australia set for Women's Football TV Show

Australia set for Women's Football TV Show

In light of the 2023 World Cup announcement, FFA have listed a new women's football oriented TV chat show among its objectives for the future of the Australian game. 3 Jul 2020
Women's FFA Cup on the horizon

Women's FFA Cup on the horizon

FFA's XI Principles discussion paper repeatedly referred to the creation of a female FFA Cup competition as a priority for the continued development of Australian female football. 3 Jul 2020
FFA's 11 point plan for the future of women's football

FFA's 11 point plan for the future of women's football

Football Federation Australia have proposed eleven principles, the Starting XI, they hope will lead the future development and growth of Australian football. 2 Jul 2020
W-League star secures huge English move

W-League star secures huge English move

Western Sydney Wanderers star and former Matildas midfielder Ella Mastrantonio has secured a dream move to Women's Super League club Bristol City. 30 Jun 2020
'Australian football's new era demands a new philosophy'

'Australian football's new era demands a new philosophy'

While COVID19 has in many ways wreaked havoc on Australian football, ironically it has also encouraged clubs and players to be innovative when it comes to training and playing. 30 Jun 2020
Matildas veteran insists she's not 'near the end' despite speculation

Matildas veteran insists she's not 'near the end' despite speculation

Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne, 31, is in no rush to hang up her boots, especially with the prospect of a home World Cup in 2023 to look forward to. 30 Jun 2020
Infantino excited to see WWC in Aust-NZ

Infantino excited to see WWC in Aust-NZ

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has backed Australia and New Zealand to deliver the greatest Women's World Cup of all time in 2023. 26 Jun 2020
The Women's World Cup is not a development tournament, but Europe's snub raises real issues

The Women's World Cup is not a development tournament, but Europe's snub raises real issues

Analysing the voting allocation, it turns out it wasn't as close as Australian pundits feared. However, Europe did ultimately far prefer the Colombian bid to Australia and New Zealand. 26 Jun 2020
2023 World Cup host cities, stadiums and dates

2023 World Cup host cities, stadiums and dates

Here is our updated list of the most recent information regarding host cities, stadiums and proposed dates for the Australian and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2020
Exclusive: Gielnik's dream for the 2023 World Cup's legacy

Exclusive: Gielnik's dream for the 2023 World Cup's legacy

I just feel so fortunate. You only get a few years in football and to say that you could, potentially, be a part of one of those milestones. 26 Jun 2020
'WE FREAKING DID IT': Matildas meltdown as Aus / NZ chosen to host 2023 World Cup

'WE FREAKING DID IT': Matildas meltdown as Aus / NZ chosen to host 2023 World Cup

The current Matildas squad have unleashed the emotion after Australian and New Zealand were chosen as hosts for the 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2020
Australia / New Zealand chosen as 2023 Women's World Cup hosts

Australia / New Zealand chosen as 2023 Women's World Cup hosts

Australia and New Zealand have been officially confirmed as the joint-hosts of the 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2020