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Tennis returns with Tomljanovic the Aussie spearhead

Tennis returns with Tomljanovic the Aussie spearhead

Australian professional tennis is set to return through the second-ranked Aussie woman, Alja Tomljanovic, as the big-hitting baseliner spearheads the UTR Pro Open Series. 10 May 2020
The rise of Barty and the importance of Indigenous role models

The rise of Barty and the importance of Indigenous role models

It’s hard to believe that Ashleigh Barty is only 24-years-old and she is already Australia’s highest ranked tennis player. 9 May 2020
More Bretts than women as Rugby elections highlight diversity struggle

More Bretts than women as Rugby elections highlight diversity struggle

World Rugby will for the second term in a row only have a single woman on its executive committee. 9 May 2020
'We made history': Chloe Molloy

'We made history': Chloe Molloy

An unfortunately short season hasn't diminished the Pies' pride. 8 May 2020
Off-contract footballers 'to struggle' in COVID wake

Off-contract footballers 'to struggle' in COVID wake

Managing partner of Sam Kerr's agency firm, A&V Sports, has spoken about the opportunities and challenges COVID-19 poses for women's football. 8 May 2020
'Dudes with massive guns': The unique Young Matildas experience

'Dudes with massive guns': The unique Young Matildas experience

Leah Blaney, Sally Shipard, Danielle Brogan and Kim Carroll have all recounted their transformative experiences playing for the Young Matildas. 8 May 2020
'You still can’t wipe the smile off my face': Kalinda Howarth

'You still can’t wipe the smile off my face': Kalinda Howarth

Kalinda Howarth is certainty a rising star of our game, going from playing her first game of AFLW in Round 1 to receiving All-Australian honours in just one season. She’s had her ups and downs in the football world, but now that her name is on the map, things are undoubtedly only going to go up from here. 7 May 2020
No break for Matildas for five years: Kerr

No break for Matildas for five years: Kerr

Sam Kerr says the Olympics postponement means rather than having a break in 2021, the Matildas are set to face four consecutive years of major tournaments. 6 May 2020
Barty plays skyscraper tennis in healthcare thankyou

Barty plays skyscraper tennis in healthcare thankyou

Ash Barty has taken to a helipad on the top of the Royal Brisbane hospital for a tennis match as part of an excursion to thank healthcare workers during the COVID19 pandemic. 6 May 2020
'Minimum employment standards' tops footballers union's women's plan

'Minimum employment standards' tops footballers union's women's plan

Global footballer's union FIFPRO have released a plan for women's football post COVID19 including collective bargaining and minimum employment standards as their primary objectives. 6 May 2020
As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

Australian football has had some wonderful players who are household names and are part of the rich tapestry of our sporting history. 5 May 2020
'Put up with' to welcomed: Women's football's continual evolution

'Put up with' to welcomed: Women's football's continual evolution

'Dedicated Lives: An oral history of women’s football in Australia' hears the stories of the groundbreakers in women's football, both known and unknown. But it stems from a father's personal journey. 5 May 2020
WATCH: Greatest moments from the young guns of 2020

WATCH: Greatest moments from the young guns of 2020

We’ve spoken a lot about some of the young players that either put themselves on the map this season or continued to demonstrate their capacity for truly elite footy. In case you missed any of the best moments from some of the youngest players in the league, here are some fantastic plays that are absolutely worth witnessing. 4 May 2020
Ellyse Perry re-signs with Sydney Sixers

Ellyse Perry re-signs with Sydney Sixers

The Sydney Sixers have re-signed their captain Ellyse Perry who has amassed a WBBL record 2612 runs and 32 wickets in her 70 matches for the side. 4 May 2020
Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Global Updates

Matildas Abroad: COVID-19 Global Updates

Where are they, how are they faring and when might they resume? We catch up with the current status for all Matildas abroad. 4 May 2020
The Top Four: Who would've brought home the flag?

The Top Four: Who would've brought home the flag?

There has been wide debate and speculation surrounding the topic of who might've brought home the flag in the 2020 AFLW season. We can't do better than guess, but taking into account a seasonal analysis of each of the top teams, here is our rendition of what may have happened. 3 May 2020
North Geelong Warriors: A feminine touch to football

North Geelong Warriors: A feminine touch to football

The North Geelong Warriors have a storied history in Victorian football. 3 May 2020
Train at home like Sam Kerr, no equipment needed

Train at home like Sam Kerr, no equipment needed

Sam Kerr, with the help of trainer Courtnay Osborne-Walker, have produced a 20 minute home workout that one can do with no equipment. 3 May 2020
The remedy to isolation you didn't know you needed

The remedy to isolation you didn't know you needed

Feeling flat while social distancing? Keep yourself entertained in isolation with some of the best footy-related social media accounts. 2 May 2020
Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Resolving the unusual and complex situation over Ante Milicic's future as Matildas coach is not an immediate priority for FFA. 1 May 2020
Trio cut as women's cricket 2021 list revealed

Trio cut as women's cricket 2021 list revealed

Cricket Australia's national selectors have revealed their national contract lists for both the men and women's squad for the upcoming 2020-21 period. 1 May 2020

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