Anna Harrington

Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden are keen to challenge yet again for major silverware at the Women's World Cup while the Netherlands and France also kick off their campaigns. 22 Jul 2023
Future points to Brighton for Sydney FC star Hawkesby

Future points to Brighton for Sydney FC star Hawkesby

Mackenzie Hawkesby has become the latest Australian to head to the Women's Super League, with the Sydney FC playmaker joining Brighton and Hove Albion. 21 Jul 2023
Catley's penalty the exact same spot as Aloisi's against Uruguay in 2005

Catley's penalty the exact same spot as Aloisi's against Uruguay in 2005

Steph Catley scored the Matildas' first and winning goal at their home Women's World Cup via the penalty spot in their 1-0 victory over Ireland. 21 Jul 2023
Gorry and Catley are our unlikely heroes

Gorry and Catley are our unlikely heroes

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty. 20 Jul 2023
Australia's Women's World Cup opponents at a glance

Australia's Women's World Cup opponents at a glance

A look at Australia's group stage opponents at the 2023 Women's World Cup and how the Matildas have fared against them. 19 Jul 2023
Matildas cagey on Tameka Yallop fitness battle

Matildas cagey on Tameka Yallop fitness battle

Injured midfielder Tameka Yallop is in doubt for Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland in Sydney after sitting out their main training session. 18 Jul 2023
Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt

Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt

The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign. 18 Jul 2023
Women's World Cup groups at a glance

Women's World Cup groups at a glance

A look at all the groups of the Women's World Cup, which has been expanded to 32 teams for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. 18 Jul 2023
Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak

Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak

The United States are the favourites for the Women's World Cup but they face a growing chasing pack, including Australia and a plethora of European nations. 18 Jul 2023
Matildas star Alanna Kennedy: 'I've had a shit couple of years'

Matildas star Alanna Kennedy: 'I've had a shit couple of years'

Alanna Kennedy's superb return from a wretched injury run has the Matildas pondering plenty of central defensive options ahead of their Women's World Cup tilt. 16 Jul 2023
Kerr, Yallop, Kennedy under Matildas microscope

Kerr, Yallop, Kennedy under Matildas microscope

The Matildas are hopeful Tameka Yallop's knee injury won't be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine. 15 Jul 2023
Herve Renard confident of taking France to WWC glory

Herve Renard confident of taking France to WWC glory

New high-profile France coach Herve Renard is relishing his time at the helm and believes his charges can make a splash at the Women's World Cup. 13 Jul 2023
Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game

Matildas ready to go all out in France send-off game

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will field a strong squad for Australia's Women's World Cup send-off match against France but heavy rotations are on the cards. 13 Jul 2023
'You forget about football': Matildas are bringing their babies into camp and it's changing the game for the better

'You forget about football': Matildas are bringing their babies into camp and it's changing the game for the better

Matildas Katrina Gorry and Tameka Yallop relish having their children in camp and believe it can provide a special edge during their Women's World Cup campaign. 12 Jul 2023
Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 4 Jul 2023
Sam Kerr: 'This is my 'biggest regret'

Sam Kerr: 'This is my 'biggest regret'

Matildas superstar captain Sam Kerr is ready to handle the pressure and attention from opponents that will follow her in a Women's World Cup on home soil. 3 Jul 2023
From hearing loss to Real Madrid transfers: The Matildas World Cup squad at a glance

From hearing loss to Real Madrid transfers: The Matildas World Cup squad at a glance

The Matildas' 23-player squad for the 2023 Women's World Cup squad at a glance. 3 Jul 2023
'Oh my gosh': The seven crucial Matildas that could miss the World Cup

'Oh my gosh': The seven crucial Matildas that could miss the World Cup

The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil. 2 Jul 2023
Matildas look to emulate England's home heroics at WWC

Matildas look to emulate England's home heroics at WWC

A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels. 20 Jun 2023
Matildas star Foord re-signs with Arsenal

Matildas star Foord re-signs with Arsenal

Caitlin Foord has re-signed with English powerhouse Arsenal just days after fellow Matildas star Steph Catley extended her stay with the club. 8 Jun 2023
Chelsea play down Sam Kerr fitness concerns

Chelsea play down Sam Kerr fitness concerns

Sam Kerr was substituted after 32 minutes of Chelsea's win over Everton but manager Emma Hayes said she had a calf cramp after illness, allaying injury fears. 8 May 2023