world cup qualifiers

Ange: J-League best in Asia

Ange: J-League best in Asia

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes Australia still has a way to go before matching the “strongest” domestic competition in the Asian region - the J-League. 10 Oct 2016
Ange predicts tight tussle

Ange predicts tight tussle

Coach Ange Postecoglou has shrugged off the idea the Socceroos have a mental hold over Asian rivals Japan on the eve of the 2018 World Cup Qualifier at Etihad Stadium. 10 Oct 2016
Ange: Nothing less than victory

Ange: Nothing less than victory

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou won’t accept anything less than three points against UAE on Wednesday morning despite the hosts’ shock win over Japan. 6 Sep 2016
Kruse: It's too early to come home

Kruse: It's too early to come home

Socceroo and Bayer Leverkusen forward Robbie Kruse says it’s too early to return to the A-League after plans to leave the BayArena in January. 4 Sep 2016
Mooy: Strong City in title mix

Mooy: Strong City in title mix

Socceroo and Huddersfield star Aaron Mooy believes former club Melbourne City can contend for the Championship this season. 3 Sep 2016
Jedinak: Club success good for Australia

Jedinak: Club success good for Australia

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak believes success in club colours will be translated into good performances for the national team. 2 Sep 2016
Maty Ryan issues a warning

Maty Ryan issues a warning

In an ominous sign for his rivals, Socceroo goalkeeper Maty Ryan says he is getting stronger with every appearance for Australia and La Liga side Valencia. 2 Sep 2016
Socceroo fighting to retain spot

Socceroo fighting to retain spot

Socceroo midfielder Massimo Luongo says there are no guarantees he will retain his position in the national team. 2 Sep 2016
Ange pleads for more good pitches

Ange pleads for more good pitches

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has praised the nib Stadium surface and has pleaded for pitches across Australia to match it. 2 Sep 2016
Juric: I was caught off guard

Juric: I was caught off guard

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric says he was caught off guard after missing a tap-in before bouncing back with a goal and an assist in Australia’s 2-0 win over Iraq on Thursday night. 2 Sep 2016
Jedinak bracing for an improved Iraq

Jedinak bracing for an improved Iraq

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak is expecting an almighty clash with Iraq as Australia begin the third phase of World Cup qualification on Thursday night. 31 Aug 2016
Ange: Haters only make us stronger

Ange: Haters only make us stronger

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes respecting all opposition is key to strengthening the national team. 31 Aug 2016
Socceroos behind Goodwin's Dutch courage

Socceroos behind Goodwin's Dutch courage

In-form Sparta Rotterdam winger Craig Goodwin says missing out on Ange Postecoglou’s Socceroos squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and UAE is motivation to improve his performances in Holland. 19 Aug 2016
The craziest sports weather photos

The craziest sports weather photos

When the heavens open, it can mean chaos even for our elite athletes. 27 Apr 2015
Hockey With Liam De Young

Hockey With Liam De Young

For so long it was the rest of the hockey world doing all the laughing as the Kookaburras flew in and left Olympic Games gold medal-less. 17 Dec 2009
Dr Bruce Oglivie

Dr Bruce Oglivie

The philosophies of sports physiologist Dr Bruce Ogilvie were dismissed at first, then adopted as commonplace. And still are. 15 Dec 2009
Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell’s forthright but enabling leadership transformed a dispirited Aussie Test outfit into the world’s most influential team. 17 Nov 2009