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Wollongong-bound Thunder sign prodigious wicket keeper

Wollongong-bound Thunder sign prodigious wicket keeper

After being named one of the country's most-popular sporting sides, Sydney Thunder's WBBL team are spreading the love to Wollongong. 7 Aug 2019
Kerr clean-sweeps NWSL weekly awards

Kerr clean-sweeps NWSL weekly awards

Sam Kerr has capped off a momentous week by taking out the NWSL's goal and player of the week awards, futher cementing her name as the dominant striker of the U.S competition. 7 Aug 2019
Tomljanovic retirement sums up shocking Aussie day in Toronto

Tomljanovic retirement sums up shocking Aussie day in Toronto

Ajla Tomljanovic lasted just 22 minutes in her second round clash with Pole Iga Swiatek before withdrawing. 7 Aug 2019
Barty number one ranking in jeopardy after shock loss

Barty number one ranking in jeopardy after shock loss

Ash Barty's number one ranking is hanging by a thread following her unexpected second round loss to Sofia Kenin at the Canadian Open. 7 Aug 2019
Pearson announces retirement

Pearson announces retirement

Olympic gold-medallist, Sally Pearson has announced her retirement from athletics after succumbing to persistent injury problems. 6 Aug 2019
Incredible Aussie crowned 'Fittest Woman on Earth'

Incredible Aussie crowned 'Fittest Woman on Earth'

She's one of the most sensational modern female athletes worldwide, she's just been crowned 'Fittest Woman on Earth' for the third-straight year...and she's a local gal from Gladstone. 5 Aug 2019
Back to doubles! Barty & all-time great set-up Aussie showdown

Back to doubles! Barty & all-time great set-up Aussie showdown

World number one and French Open singles champion, Ash Barty, is set to return to her more successful version of tennis...you don't say that every day. 5 Aug 2019
Firebirds star breaks nose in spiteful loss to Giants

Firebirds star breaks nose in spiteful loss to Giants

Queensland Firebirds star Gretel Tippett suffered a suspected broken nose in a fiery 63-57 loss against Giants Netball, which featured 149 penalties. 4 Aug 2019
12 in 12 Kerr smashing WNSL scoring charts

12 in 12 Kerr smashing WNSL scoring charts

Sam Kerr has rocketed to 12 goals in 12 games after scoring the opener in Chicago Red Stars’ 2-0 win over Utah Royals. 4 Aug 2019
Lee up to T14 at British Open

Lee up to T14 at British Open

After a sluggish start for the Aussies at Woburn, Minjee Lee hit a five-under second round to climb up to tied-14th place heading into the third day. 3 Aug 2019
Matilda signs for Kerr's NWSL club

Matilda signs for Kerr's NWSL club

Mackenzie Arnold has signed for Chicago Red Stars in her first spell in the National Women's Soccer League. 2 Aug 2019
'There's lots of reason to celebrate': Superstar Perry upbeat after slumping series end

'There's lots of reason to celebrate': Superstar Perry upbeat after slumping series end

Despite suffering a 17-run loss against England in the final match of the Women's Ashes in Bristol, Elyse Perry was full of optimism after a dominant series. 1 Aug 2019
FFA backs 32-team World Cup

FFA backs 32-team World Cup

FFA have thrown their support behind FIFA's decision to expand the 2023 World Cup to 32 teams, reconfirming their eagerness to host the tournament. 1 Aug 2019
FIFA expands 2023 World Cup

FIFA expands 2023 World Cup

FIFA has unanimously voted to increase the 2023 World Cup from 24 to 32 teams, passing the decision remotely overnight. 1 Aug 2019
From the brink to Borneo and back again: The secret behind one of Oz's fastest rising teams

From the brink to Borneo and back again: The secret behind one of Oz's fastest rising teams

A world away from the mysterious jungles of Borneo, in the quiet bayside suburb of Sylvania Waters, a truly special team is battling to imprint not only themselves, their club and their home, but their entire sport on the map. 19 Jul 2019
Australia's Arsenal Enigma: What would a Joe Montemurro Matildas look like?

Australia's Arsenal Enigma: What would a Joe Montemurro Matildas look like?

Australia has one of the hottest prospects in women's football coaching right now, but he wasn't sitting on a bench in France. 27 Jun 2019
‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

‘People didn’t give a sh** about women’s sport’: How Lisa De Vanna became the most important figure in Australian football

"I love serial killers," Lisa De Vanna nonchalantly tells Optus Sport, grinning through oversized sunglasses as she leans back against a wooden jetty near her Spearwood home. 21 Jun 2019
Teenage Matilda reveals 'surreal' World Cup atmosphere

Teenage Matilda reveals 'surreal' World Cup atmosphere

At just 18-years-old, it's hard to believe that prodigal Matildas defender Karly Roestbakken is still nearly two years OLDER than the youngest player in Australia's squad. 11 Jun 2019
Milicic: Little steps all the way to the Cup

Milicic: Little steps all the way to the Cup

Ante Milicic has only one match remaining until the Matildas are thrown into football's pinnacle, but if he and his side are stressed they're certainly not showing it. 4 Apr 2019
Polkinghorne: Our kit's as bold as we are

Polkinghorne: Our kit's as bold as we are

If a raring Matildas squad - decked out in contentious retro gear - manages to defeat a powerhouse USA squad on Friday, what they were wearing will be the last thing on anybody's mind. 3 Apr 2019
VAR confirmed for Women's World Cup

VAR confirmed for Women's World Cup

Despite never being used in a senior women's football tournament, FIFA has confirmed VAR will be in place at the 2019 Women's World Cup. 16 Mar 2019

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