The Women's Game News

Minjee Lee in the mix behind Lydia Ko

Minjee Lee in the mix behind Lydia Ko

Not even a sore back could keep Lydia Ko from building a four-shot lead at the LPGA’s Marathon Classic with West Australian Minjee Lee two strokes adrift. 9 Aug 2020
US Women’s Amateur: Defending champion Ruffels through to final

US Women’s Amateur: Defending champion Ruffels through to final

Gabriela Ruffels trailed in all five of her matches in the 120th US Women’s Amateur, but each time she found a way to come out ahead when it mattered the most. 9 Aug 2020
U.S Women's Amateur: Ruffels surges into quarter finals

U.S Women's Amateur: Ruffels surges into quarter finals

Victoria’s Gabi Ruffels stepped to the 9th tee trailing in all three of her matches at the 120th US Women’s Amateur Championship. 8 Aug 2020
‘I never thought I’d see the day’ - Garriock to make Champions League history

‘I never thought I’d see the day’ - Garriock to make Champions League history

Matildas legend Heather Garriock will add another chapter to her amazing story when she becomes the first woman in Australia to take on a TV analyst role in an UEFA Champions League game. 8 Aug 2020
W-League in major danger as financial reality bites

W-League in major danger as financial reality bites

Two W-League club insiders and at least two club owners have expressed grave fears that next season’s competition may be radically different. 8 Aug 2020
W-League's TV audience set to overtake A-League within five years

W-League's TV audience set to overtake A-League within five years

265,000 more people watched W-League on television last year, while 305,000 less watched the A-League, according to Roy Morgan. 7 Aug 2020
W-League's new star praises Future Matildas as her route to 2023

W-League's new star praises Future Matildas as her route to 2023

Kyra Cooney Cross is set to become one of the W-League's biggest stars next season with one eye set on the 2023 World Cup. 7 Aug 2020
Four Matildas set for epic debuts against each other

Four Matildas set for epic debuts against each other

Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, Kyah Simon and Amy Harrison are all set to take part in a four-team invitational tournament next week. 7 Aug 2020
How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

Twenty years on from the 2000 Olympics and the bitter sweet memories still flow in the mind of Matildas legend Julie Murray.  7 Aug 2020
Why are they called the Matildas? (and why it's perfect)

Why are they called the Matildas? (and why it's perfect)

They might be Australia’s most beloved sports team, but they were not always known by their instantly recognisable name: up until 1995 the Matildas were known as the Female Socceroos. 7 Aug 2020
US Women’s Amateur: Aussies Ruffels and Mahar advance

US Women’s Amateur: Aussies Ruffels and Mahar advance

Rachel Heck won the first four holes against Therese Warner, then hung on in a rollercoaster match that set the tone on a day when many of the top seeds were threatened, but advanced in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, including defending champion Gabi Ruffels. 7 Aug 2020
Ruffels among top US Women’s Amateur match play qualifiers

Ruffels among top US Women’s Amateur match play qualifiers

Gabriela Ruffels played her final 15 holes bogey-free at the US Women's Amateur this morning to advance to the match play, with fellow Aussies Emily Mahar and Kirsty Hodgkins, while American Rachel Heck took medallist honours. 6 Aug 2020
Is Twitter the new Aussie pub?

Is Twitter the new Aussie pub?

You certainly can't get scooners or COVID-19 from the communal bar nuts, but the social media platform's new research suggests many Aussies no longer care. 5 Aug 2020
US Women’s Amateur: Kuehn & Smyth share first-round lead

US Women’s Amateur: Kuehn & Smyth share first-round lead

After more than 10 months and a series of cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19, USGA championships returned on Monday with Round 1 of the 120th US Women’s Amateur at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. 4 Aug 2020
The Preview: Marathon Classic

The Preview: Marathon Classic

The LPGA Tour remains in Ohio this week for the 35th instalment of the Marathon Classic. Who will reign supreme at Highland Meadows? 4 Aug 2020
Roestbakken on learning to live without her parents

Roestbakken on learning to live without her parents

19-year-old Matilda Karly Roestbakken speaks about moving to Norway alone and having to become an independent adult, as well as a world-class footballer. 3 Aug 2020
Aloisi stakes his claim to 'evolve' the women's game

Aloisi stakes his claim to 'evolve' the women's game

Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi admits he would love to again be part of the Matildas coaching setup as they head towards the 2023 World Cup. 3 Aug 2020
Rumours and flying Tigers as AFLW trade period opens

Rumours and flying Tigers as AFLW trade period opens

The AFLW Sign and Trade Period opened today. 3 Aug 2020
Super Netball's restart reminder of how lucky Australia is

Super Netball's restart reminder of how lucky Australia is

The young faces on show in Round One of Super Netball were a timely reminder how lucky Australia is to boast the best netball competition on the planet. 3 Aug 2020
The must-watch stars this Super Netball season

The must-watch stars this Super Netball season

Who's leading your Super Netball side in 2020? 3 Aug 2020
Hugely underrated Adelaide Thunderbirds are a scary sight

Hugely underrated Adelaide Thunderbirds are a scary sight

A hugely underrated Adelaide Thunderbirds with a defence packed full of superstars are going to be a scary sight this Super Netball season. 3 Aug 2020