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Barty reaches new heights

Barty reaches new heights

Australian Ash Barty is the first Australian since 1976 to top the women’s singles rankings after winning the Nature Valley Classic. 23 Jun 2019
Early exit brings tough questions

Early exit brings tough questions

Ante Milicic and Sam Kerr's team - labelled as the Matildas' golden generation - failed to live up to expectations in France. 23 Jun 2019
Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Stunned Milicic: I take responsibility

Australia coach Ante Milicic says he's distraught at not being able to help the Matildas realise their dream of lifting the World Cup. 23 Jun 2019
Matildas Kerr rubbishes Chelsea link

Matildas Kerr rubbishes Chelsea link

English Women's Super League side Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Sam Kerr but the Matildas star has dismissed the talk as speculation. 23 Jun 2019
Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Major flashpoints from the Matildas loss

Australia's World Cup loss to Norway was full of contentious refereeing decisions and missed opportunities. 23 Jun 2019
Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

Matildas crash out in penalty horrorshow

The Matildas are out of the World Cup after losing a penalty shootout 4-1 to Norway, their worst result at the tournament in 16 years. 23 Jun 2019
Williams a stand out against Norway

Williams a stand out against Norway

While the Matildas loss was a devastating blow for the team and fans, it is impossible to look past the exceptional performance by Lydia Williams. 23 Jun 2019
Kerr: I'm proud of this team

Kerr: I'm proud of this team

Matildas captain Sam Kerr knows the team will only learn from their World Cup heartbreak. 23 Jun 2019
Three things we learnt: Norway v Matildas

Three things we learnt: Norway v Matildas

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Matildas in the Round of 16 penalty shootout against Norway. 23 Jun 2019
Once a Matilda, always a Matilda

Once a Matilda, always a Matilda

The saying goes, once a Matilda, always a Matilda and although now retired from professional football, Alicia (Eesh) Ferguson-Cook has never strayed far from the game she loves. 22 Jun 2019
Barty one step away from breaking 43-year drought

Barty one step away from breaking 43-year drought

Ash Barty is just one step away from gaining the world No.1 ranking after reaching the Nature Valley Classic final. 22 Jun 2019
No longer 90 minutes

No longer 90 minutes

The use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the FIFA women’s World cup this year causing controversy among players and fans. 22 Jun 2019
Norway back for Matildas

Norway back for Matildas

Tameka Yallop was one of a clutch of Matildas at their first World Cup in 2011 when Australia denied Norway a place in the knockout rounds. 22 Jun 2019
Match Preview: Norway v Australia

Match Preview: Norway v Australia

The Matildas will look for another win in the round of 16 as they take on Norway at Stade de Nice. 22 Jun 2019
Barty makes Fed Cup history

Barty makes Fed Cup history

Australian Ash Barty as become the first-ever Australian player to be honoured with the ITF’s Fed Cup Heart Award. 22 Jun 2019
Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash

Norway confident ahead of Matildas clash

While the pressure is on from the beginning of the qualifying process for a World Cup it definitely increases once the knockout stages begin. 22 Jun 2019
FIFA's U-turn dodges penalty farce

FIFA's U-turn dodges penalty farce

FIFA referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina says a mid-tournament rule change on encroaching goalkeepers was necessary at the Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2019
Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway see Matildas as shaky in defence

Norway, the world No.12 side, have a plan to neutralise Matildas striker Sam Kerr and get themselves on the scoreboard in their World Cup clash. 22 Jun 2019
Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Gung-ho Matildas ready for Norway clash

Ante Milicic says the Matildas won't be cowed out of their attacking game plan in their Round of 16 elimination clash with Norway at the Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2019
Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet

Milicic: We haven’t been at our best yet

The Matildas have faced some criticism after failing to top their group despite being the top-seeded team. 22 Jun 2019
The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

The Norwegian in the Matildas' midst...

Rookie Matilda fullback Karly Roestbakken's father might be Norwegian – but there is no doubt where his loyalties will lie on Sunday morning. 21 Jun 2019

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