womens sport

NRLW to be included in TV deal

NRLW to be included in TV deal

After months of uncertainty as to the future of the National Rugby League Women's premiership it appears that the league will be given prioritization through a joint television deal with the NRL. 17 May 2020
Post Hewitt, Kyrgios and Tomic: How Barty became the tennis icon Australia searched for

Post Hewitt, Kyrgios and Tomic: How Barty became the tennis icon Australia searched for

It took Ashleigh Barty four years to rise to number one. 16 May 2020
AFLW 2020: Our Goal of the Year

AFLW 2020: Our Goal of the Year

What is the highlight of our great game? 16 May 2020
Date set for 2023 Women's World Cup host selection

Date set for 2023 Women's World Cup host selection

The FIFA Council has announced that it will decide the host of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup virtually on June 25, 2020. 16 May 2020
Report: Matildas' WSL seasons ended

Report: Matildas' WSL seasons ended

The English FA and the FA Women's Super League organisers, after a board meeting on Friday, have reportedly come to the conclusion that the best option for the FA WSL is to curtail the 2019-20 season. 16 May 2020
Matildas goalkeeper on the COVID front lines

Matildas goalkeeper on the COVID front lines

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the often-overlooked importance of nurses to our society. One of these is Matildas' and Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Casey Dumont. 14 May 2020
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
'We made history': Chloe Molloy

'We made history': Chloe Molloy

An unfortunately short season hasn't diminished the Pies' pride. 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
10 Best (and Worst) AFLW photos of 2020

10 Best (and Worst) AFLW photos of 2020

From eery images of ferocious games in empty stadiums to flying tackles or spectacular marks, here are some of the best and worst photos from the 2020 AFLW season. 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
'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