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New 2020 Opals Squad bets on present and future

New 2020 Opals Squad bets on present and future

Basketball Australia has named the twenty-three players who will be part of the 2020 Australian Senior National Team Squad. 14 Jul 2020
Opals Abroad: Aussies return to world's biggest league to full pay

Opals Abroad: Aussies return to world's biggest league to full pay

After months of speculation following its season's postponement, the Women's National Basketball Association has announced that an abbreviated season will start in late July. 20 Jun 2020
Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

Breaking down why Aussie women's teams dominate every emotional connection study

A recent BenchMark study conducted by True North Research about Australia's emotional connection to sports teams has shown Australian women's national teams dominating top connectivity rankings. 20 Jun 2020
'Being 6'8 since I was 16 has not been easy'

'Being 6'8 since I was 16 has not been easy'

Opals star Liz Cambage is one of the most recognisable and inspirational Australian female sporting stars. But it hasn't always been easy to stand out. 20 Apr 2020
Landmark decisions see Australian women's basketball on the rise

Landmark decisions see Australian women's basketball on the rise

The decision to award Australia hosting rights for the 2022 FIBA World Cup caps off a huge two days for Australian women's basketball. 27 Mar 2020
Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia has been chosen to host the 2022 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is due to be held across September and October in Sydney. 27 Mar 2020
Glittering Australian legacy guiding one of the world’s greatest teenage basketballers

Glittering Australian legacy guiding one of the world’s greatest teenage basketballers

Prodigious Aussie point guard Shyla Heal is considered one of the best teenage basketballers in the world. But she’s following in hallowed footsteps. 22 Feb 2020
3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v New Zealand

3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v New Zealand

All the analysis from the Australian Opals’ impressive 82 – 44 victory against New Zealand in their second FIBA Asia Cup match. 25 Sep 2019
3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v The Philippines

3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v The Philippines

All the analysis from the Australian Opals’ colossal 123 – 57 win against the Philippines, in the first game of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. 25 Sep 2019
WNBA superstars named in Opals squad

WNBA superstars named in Opals squad

Liz Cambage will once again spearhead an all-star Opals cast heading into the 2019 FIBA Asian Cup. 18 Aug 2019
Opal forced into medical retirement

Opal forced into medical retirement

Australian Opal Alexandra Bunton announced her retirement on Thursday. 26 Jul 2019
Opals Squad Announced

Opals Squad Announced

Ahead of a big year that includes the 2019 FIBA women’s Asia Cup (22-29 September) and the start of the FIBA women’s qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics and 2022 FIBA World Cup, the Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals squad has been announced. 10 Jan 2019
Maher Inducted into Hall of Fame

Maher Inducted into Hall of Fame

Three-time Olympian and Opals great, Robyn Maher has been inducted into the Sport Australian Hall of Fame. 5 Oct 2018
Pic special: Opals v US gold medal battle

Pic special: Opals v US gold medal battle

All the action from the FIBA World Cup in Spain overnight as the Opals fell to the USA in the gold medal playoff, 56-73. Liz Cambage was named in the All Star Five. 1 Oct 2018
Opals take home silver

Opals take home silver

The Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals have won silver at the FIBA World Cup in Spain early this morning. 1 Oct 2018
Opals to Battle for Gold

Opals to Battle for Gold

The Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals have defeated host Spain in an epic come back from a three-quarter time deficit 72-66 in the Semi-Final. 30 Sep 2018