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Rookie Furue takes Scottish Open with birdie blitz

Rookie Furue takes Scottish Open with birdie blitz

Ayaka Furue of Japan has won her first LPGA title with a brilliant 10-under-par 62 in the fourth round of the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open in Ayrshire. 1 Aug 2022
2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup semi-final results: Upset done and new finalist

2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup semi-final results: Upset done and new finalist

Two teams have booked their ticket for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup, with one upset occurring and another team going through as predicted. 4 Feb 2022
Japanese players hoping to continue year of success at WAAP

Japanese players hoping to continue year of success at WAAP

A six-member Japanese contingent is not just motivated to keep the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship (WAAP) trophy at home but also to continue what has been an outstanding year of golf for the country. 10 Nov 2021
Only Japanese-based Matilda to make debut

Only Japanese-based Matilda to make debut

Japan's first women's professional soccer league, the WE League, kicked off last Sunday. Next Monday will be the debut of Australia's only player currently contracted in the League, Alex Chidiac. 17 Sep 2021
Aussie pair eye Paris as Green comes up just short

Aussie pair eye Paris as Green comes up just short

Hannah Green’s medal challenge never quite materialised till late during the final round in Tokyo, when a weather delay halted her momentum. 7 Aug 2021
Matildas lock in mouthwatering friendly against ‘formidable’ Japan

Matildas lock in mouthwatering friendly against ‘formidable’ Japan

The Matildas have secured a blockbuster friendly against Japan before their Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games campaign. 25 Jun 2021
City sign Japanese midfielder Kira

City sign Japanese midfielder Kira

Japan attacking midfielder Chinatsu Kira will play in the W-League for the first time after signing with reigning champions Melbourne City. 21 Dec 2020
Former W-League star becomes latest to join men's team

Former W-League star becomes latest to join men's team

Former W-League star and Japanese women's World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato has reportedly signed a professional contract with an amateur men's club, according to ESPN. 11 Sep 2020
Report: Japan withdraws 2023 World Cup bid

Report: Japan withdraws 2023 World Cup bid

Reports from Japanese news agency Kyodo News are stating that Japan has withdrawn its bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. 22 Jun 2020
Young Matildas hammered 7-0 by Japan

Young Matildas hammered 7-0 by Japan

The Young Matildas have been beaten 7-0 by Japan in the semi-finals of the AFC under-19 championships in Thailand. 7 Nov 2019
3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v Japan

3 Things We Learned: Young Matildas v Japan

They say if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. Sometimes, we really wish we could just keep our mouths shut. 7 Nov 2019
World Cup winner, Matilda & NWSL champion among 'fierce' City signing trio

World Cup winner, Matilda & NWSL champion among 'fierce' City signing trio

Melbourne City have locked in three of their most important and pedigreed players for Rado Vidosic's upcoming title tilt. 31 Oct 2019
Captain leads Wallaroos to clean sweep

Captain leads Wallaroos to clean sweep

Wallaroos captain Grace Hamilton has helped her side to their first Test series win on home soil after a 46-3 win over Japan on Friday night. 20 Jul 2019
Wallaroos ready for North Sydney Test

Wallaroos ready for North Sydney Test

It was an emotional first-ever win on home soil for the Wallaroos last weekend. 18 Jul 2019
Hira-Herangi: It's quite unreal

Hira-Herangi: It's quite unreal

Wallaroos centre Ariana Hira-Herangi was one of four new faces in the starting XV in Australia's win over Japan. 15 Jul 2019
Debutants shine in Wallaroos victory

Debutants shine in Wallaroos victory

The Australian Wallaroos have opened their international season with a 34-5 win over Japan. 13 Jul 2019

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