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Kerr not England's sole focus in World Cup semi-final

Kerr not England's sole focus in World Cup semi-final

Sam Kerr will be crucial to Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England but the Lionesses insist the Matildas are more than their superstar. 15 Aug 2023
Kerr set for World Cup face-off with England GK Earps

Kerr set for World Cup face-off with England GK Earps

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has a special edge over England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps ahead of the Women's World Cup semi-final. 14 Aug 2023
Postecoglou, Boomers strapped in for Matildas WWC ride

Postecoglou, Boomers strapped in for Matildas WWC ride

Matildas mania has gripped the nation as sporting icons Patty Mills and Ange Postecoglou join those pledging support to Sam Kerr and her teammates. 14 Aug 2023
Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England. 13 Aug 2023
Opinion: Why not a World Cup?

Opinion: Why not a World Cup?

The AIG Women’s Open sits as one of the great events on the calendar each year. This year that is heightened by the venue, Walton Heath, one of the great English heathland courses no longer able to contain the bash and dash of the men’s game. 9 Aug 2023
Denmark brace for Sam Kerr and 'perfect' Matildas

Denmark brace for Sam Kerr and 'perfect' Matildas

Denmark have made it through to the Round of 16 at a Women's World Cup for the first time since 1995, and they're determined to end Australia's campaign. 2 Aug 2023
High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

Canada coach Bev Priestman insists a do-or-die clash with the Matildas suits her Olympic gold medal-winning charges perfectly. 30 Jul 2023
Melbourne urged to ramp up the noise for Matildas

Melbourne urged to ramp up the noise for Matildas

Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter have urged a sellout crowd at AAMI Park to bring the noise and help the Matildas to a clutch Women's World Cup win over Canada. 30 Jul 2023
Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

The Matildas will seal progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 if they beat Nigeria, but they will have to do so without Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler. 27 Jul 2023
Matildas won't rush Kerr update, defend Simon selection

Matildas won't rush Kerr update, defend Simon selection

An update on Sam Kerr's calf injury is unlikely until the day before the Matildas' final Women's World Cup group game against Canada. 26 Jul 2023
Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic

Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic

The extent of Sam Kerr's calf injury remains a mystery and Matildas youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross caused a brief panic by mistakenly saying she had torn it. 24 Jul 2023
Nigeria on guard for Kerr-less Matildas attack

Nigeria on guard for Kerr-less Matildas attack

Nigeria are eyeing an upset against Australia but are wary of the Matildas' wide array of attacking weapons despite Sam Kerr being sidelined through injury. 21 Jul 2023
NRL dishing advice on how Matildas should handle Kerr

NRL dishing advice on how Matildas should handle Kerr

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lauded Tony Gustavsson for keeping a tight lid on news of Sam Kerr's injury concerns. 21 Jul 2023
Matildas star Gorry criticises 'sloppy' team

Matildas star Gorry criticises 'sloppy' team

Tony Gustavsson has insisted he is not concerned by the Matildas' attacking frustrations against Ireland. 21 Jul 2023
Catley's penalty the exact same spot as Aloisi's against Uruguay in 2005

Catley's penalty the exact same spot as Aloisi's against Uruguay in 2005

Steph Catley scored the Matildas' first and winning goal at their home Women's World Cup via the penalty spot in their 1-0 victory over Ireland. 21 Jul 2023
Gorry and Catley are our unlikely heroes

Gorry and Catley are our unlikely heroes

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty. 20 Jul 2023