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Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

New Zealand midfielder Ria Percival will play at her fifth World Cup this month after overcoming a serious knee injury suffered last year against the Matildas. 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
FIFA refuse to condemn players mocking the haka

FIFA refuse to condemn players mocking the haka

Spain and the Netherlands have received backlash from football fans ahead of the Women's World Cup after vision emerged of players mocking the haka. 10 Jul 2023
FIFA approves flying of Indigenous flags at women's cup

FIFA approves flying of Indigenous flags at women's cup

FIFA has approved a request from Australia and New Zealand to fly national and Indigenous flags at all Women's World Cup games. 7 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
Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

US stars Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Julie Ertz were 2019 Women's World Cup winners. In 2023, they want to win again - as mothers. 25 Jun 2023
Lydia looking forward, not back at frustrating form

Lydia looking forward, not back at frustrating form

New Zealand's World No.3 Lydia Ko isn't sugar-coating the disappointment of missing the cut at last week's Meijer LPGA Classic. 22 Jun 2023
Matildas opponents beaten in World Cup warm-up matches

Matildas opponents beaten in World Cup warm-up matches

Ireland and Olympic champions Canada, two of Australia's opponents at the Women's World Cup, have lost their latest friendlies, as did world No.2 Germany. 12 Apr 2023
Co-hosts New Zealand fail again ahead of World Cup

Co-hosts New Zealand fail again ahead of World Cup

New Zealand's women's football team will head into a World Cup on home soil bereft of confidence after a 3-0 thrashing by world No.42 Nigeria. 12 Apr 2023
New Zealand at low ebb as Women's World Cup nears

New Zealand at low ebb as Women's World Cup nears

Coach Jitka Klimkova admits the Football Ferns are "in transition" as the World Cup nears but New Zealand can still achieve their goal of a first match win. 3 Apr 2023
New Zealand forced to field amateurs against USA

New Zealand forced to field amateurs against USA

Women's football standard-bearers the United States are in Wellington for the first friendly of a World Cup year, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. 17 Jan 2023
Aussies and Kiwis eyeing big prizes at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific

Aussies and Kiwis eyeing big prizes at Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific

The leading women amateur golfers from Australia and New Zealand are targeting a win at the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship when it is played at the Waterside Course at the Siam Country Club in Thailand from November 3-6. 14 Oct 2022
Matildas to meet on opposite sides of FA Cup final

Matildas to meet on opposite sides of FA Cup final

Alanna Kennedy knows all about Sam Kerr and trusts that knowledge will enable her to stop the Matildas captain from scoring in Sunday's Women's FA Cup final. 15 May 2022
Raso strikes as Matildas' forwards click

Raso strikes as Matildas' forwards click

Forward Hayley Raso says the Matildas' front line is continuing to build cohesion after netting three times in a quality win against New Zealand on Tuesday. 13 Apr 2022
Matildas defeat New Zealand after first-half blitz

Matildas defeat New Zealand after first-half blitz

The Matildas have put on a clinical first-half performance in Canberra, coming up with a 3-1 win over New Zealand after more Sam Kerr magic. 13 Apr 2022
Matildas leave it late to defeat Ferns

Matildas leave it late to defeat Ferns

Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr scored late goals to pull Australia out of the fire in a come-from-behind international friendly win over New Zealand. 8 Apr 2022

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