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Qualifiers in disarray, China quarantined

Qualifiers in disarray, China quarantined

Next week's Olympic women's football qualifiers have been thrown into disarray with the Chinese team placed under quarantine due to coronavirus concerns. 29 Jan 2020
FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

Football Federation Australia have halted ticket sales for the hastily re-arranged Olympic qualifiers due to start next week after fresh advice on the coronavirus. 29 Jan 2020
Home qualifiers exciting Matildas stars

Home qualifiers exciting Matildas stars

The opportunity to chase an Olympic qualification spot in front of home fans is both unexpected and exciting for Matildas' midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight. 29 Jan 2020
This weekend's Sydney Sevens schedule announced

This weekend's Sydney Sevens schedule announced

The World Rugby Sevens Series Sydney Sevens will be taking place this weekend, from 1-2 February, 2020. 29 Jan 2020
Matildas Abroad: Aussies edge closer to Wembley

Matildas Abroad: Aussies edge closer to Wembley

This past week saw many Matildas edge closer to the FA Cup final, while Lisa De Vanna continued her 2020 scoring streak with Fiorentina. 28 Jan 2020
Matildas to benefit from home advantage

Matildas to benefit from home advantage

Under threat of the deadly coronavirus, relocation of next week's Olympic qualifying games from China to Australia is set to give the Matildas an unexpected but welcome home advantage. 28 Jan 2020
Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

FFA bosses are hopeful successfully hosting women's Olympic qualifiers at the last minute will boost Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 28 Jan 2020
Winter Aussies Abroad: 2020 Youth Winter Olympics Recap

Winter Aussies Abroad: 2020 Youth Winter Olympics Recap

The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics Games, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, concluded this week. 26 Jan 2020
Aussie wins our first ever Snowboard World Cup gold medal

Aussie wins our first ever Snowboard World Cup gold medal

After a devastating 2018 Olympic injury, Tess Coady has rehabbed and returned to the sport of Snowboard Slopestyle, winning Australia’s first-ever women's World Cup gold medal in the sport this past week. 26 Jan 2020
Aussies on fire in World Rugby Sevens

Aussies on fire in World Rugby Sevens

The World Rugby Sevens Series returned this weekend in Hamilton New Zealand. The Australians entered the fourth women’s event of the 2019-2020 series placed second in the rankings with fifty points, six points behind New Zealand. 25 Jan 2020
Matildas to take on Canada in friendlies

Matildas to take on Canada in friendlies

The Matildas are set to play three friendlies with Women's World Cup bronze medallists Canada, with one to be a crucial part of preparations for the Tokyo Olympics if Australia qualify. 23 Jan 2020
Against the odds! Two Aussie ice hockey girls medal at the Youth Olympics

Against the odds! Two Aussie ice hockey girls medal at the Youth Olympics

Two young Aussie ice hockey prodigies are setting the Winter Youth Olympics alight, picking up Australia's first medals of the tournament. 19 Jan 2020
Wanderers teen sensation left out of Matildas squad

Wanderers teen sensation left out of Matildas squad

The name of everyone's lips heading into Ante Milicic's 2020 Olympic qualifiers announcement...wasn't there at all. 8 Jan 2020
De Vanna cut once again as Milicic focuses on W-League

De Vanna cut once again as Milicic focuses on W-League

Critics may be heralding the end of Lisa De Vanna's international career after the Matildas icon was again left out of the Matildas' most recent Olympic qualification squad. 8 Jan 2020
Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Football Federation Australia's investigation into Alen Stajcic's sacking from the Matildas has been branded a 'whitewash' by critics. 19 Dec 2019
8 reasons why an Australian / New Zealand World Cup would be the greatest ever

8 reasons why an Australian / New Zealand World Cup would be the greatest ever

To celebrate the official launch of the historic Australian / New Zealand Women's World Cup bid, we thought we'd count down eight reasons why (duh) an Aussie - Kiwi World Cup would be the greatest World Cup ever. 13 Dec 2019