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The biggest contingent of Matildas stars ever to play in England’s Women’s Super League have launched their season with mixed results — and with the biggest name of all, Sam Kerr, left having to sit out the opening day with injury. Key points: Sam Kerr is yet to fully recover from …

“As soon as the World Cup was over, I remember just seeing messages and tweets and everything saying, ‘Well, how can I watch you guys?’,” she said. “Obviously, the times [of WSL games in England] aren’t great for Australians. I know that firsthand from watching overseas football growing up. But, …

Two games in the NSW Women’s Premiership later, and she signed a one-year contract with Newcastle. “I never played league as a kid, I watched Newcastle last year and sort of thought, ‘I’ll give it a go one day,’ but never thought too much more about it,” Gallagher said. “And …

Matildas striker Kyah Simon’s career has come full circle with the 32-year-old signing with Central Coast as the face of the Mariners for their return season in the A-League Women. Key points: Kyah Simon initially signed with the Mariners in 2008 and played for them until they folded soon after …

The Matildas will move an Olympic qualifier to Perth Stadium to accommodate tens of thousands more fans trying to get tickets. Fresh off their fourth-placed finish at the Women’s World Cup last month, the Matildas are scheduled to play three qualifying matches in October and November for next year’s Olympic …

A surge in demand driven by the Matildas’ outstanding efforts at the World Cup has resulted in a venue upgrade to Optus Stadium for the team’s Olympic qualifying match next month. Australia was scheduled to play the Philippines on October 29 at the 20,000-seat HBF Park but WA Premier Roger …

Matildas defender Clare Hunt has capped off her rapid rise by signing with French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain. Key points: Hunt has signed with PSG until June, 2026 She made her Matildas debut earlier this year Hunt starred for the Wanderers in the A-League Women Her move to PSG follows Matildas teammate …

Kyra Cooney-Cross’s impressive showing at the World Cup has earned the Matildas midfielder a dream move to Arsenal.  Key points: Kyra Cooney-Cross played all but four minutes of Australia’s World Cup matches She made her A-League debut as a 15-year-old for Melbourne Victory Cooney-Cross joins Matildas Steph Catley…

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Australian soccer has been recognised for its huge strides in 2023 with a quartet of its successful Women’s World Cup side and the pioneering Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou all being nominated in the FIFA’s …

Matildas captain Sam Kerr and teammate Hayley Raso both feature on the list of nominees for football’s highest individual honour, the Ballon d’Or. Key points: Sam Kerr has finished third in the Ballon d’Or voting in each of the last two years Hayley Raso earns her first nomination following her outstanding …

Chloe Dalton broke new ground when she was part of the Australian side which won the first ever women’s rugby sevens Olympic gold medal in Rio in 2016. Now, after a code switch a couple of years back, she’s hoping to harness the momentum garnered by the Matildas’ history-making run …

With the warm glow of the Women’s World Cup beginning to fade, now is the time to take a deep breath, reflect on what the tournament meant for hosts countries Australia and New Zealand, and look forward to where its legacy might lie. In the giddy aftermath of the Matildas’ …

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size GWS and All-Australian captain Toby Greene has apologised to Carlton’s Jacob Weitering for suggesting the Blues star ‘might be in trouble’ for an alleged eye gouge in their loss to the Giants. Weitering was …

What do avocados, omelettes and pasta have in common? They are all favourites on the menu of Australia’s new favourite sporting team, the Matildas. When Alicia Edge decided to study nutrition and dietetics at university, she never expected it would lead to a career working with Australia’s top sporting teams. 

A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size There are plenty of things happening in football right now. Major European leagues are underway, the Women’s World Cup and the stunning spectacle put on by the joint hosts is still the talk of …

For decades, Book Week has been a staple at Australian schools. Each year, schools and libraries come together to celebrate authors, illustrators and books with literary-themed activities and dress-ups. Iconic figures like Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and Pippi Longstocking regularly feature, along with popular superheroes and cartoon characters. This …