Anatomy of a wonder goal: How Sam Kerr produced her own Cathy Freeman moment
Having battled injury and not started a game in the World Cup until the semi-final, Australia’s captain produced a memory for the ages. So, how did she do it?
- by Adam Pengilly
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Matildas player ratings: How Australia’s players fared in semi-final defeat to England
Sam Kerr scored a goal for the ages, Mackenzie Arnold was super between the sticks and Clare Hunt’s reputation was only enhanced. Who starred and who didn’t for the Matildas?
- by Adam Pengilly
‘We don’t think it is an error’: Tigers call time on Sheens but refuse to call appointment a mistake
After a horror first season back in charge, Wests Tigers announced Tim Sheens won’t be coach next year and that he will not return to his previous role as general manager.
- by Michael Chammas and Adam Pengilly
England have outpassed and outscored us. These stats reveal the Matildas’ edge
The Matildas face a foe they know well when they take on the Lionesses for a place in the World Cup final. Here’s where a blockbuster semi-final might well be won or lost.
- by Adam Pengilly
How FIFA saved the grass for Matildas history after Origin chaos
Pedestrian mowers, pitch covers and sewing artificial grass into the surface has revolutionised how Australia’s biggest stadiums will host sport into the future.
- by Adam Pengilly
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The Matildas have run themselves into the ground. How much more can they give?
Six of Tony Gustavsson’s players haven’t missed a second of the World Cup yet, and another two have almost joined them. How does it compare to European champions England?
- by Adam Pengilly
Matildas player ratings: How Australia fared in stunning win over France at Brisbane Stadium
Move over John Aloisi, Mark Schwarzer and Andrew Redmayne, Australia has a new batch of penalty heroes. Here’s who starred as the Matildas moved to just two wins away from winning a World Cup.
- by Adam Pengilly
How a country NSW training pitch produced two Matildas defenders
Ellie Carpenter and Clare Hunt come from communities with a combined population of 12,500. Their success as Matildas offers hope for a generation of bush kids.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Manly’s season was supposed to end with Trbojevic’s injury - it finally did with a kicking duel
With their finals hopes teetering and Penrith wobbling, the Sea Eagles tried to start a kicking duel. The bizarre move backfired.
- by Adam Pengilly
The day the Matildas walked down Oxford St and went on strike
Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry and co downed tools in protest over $21,000 contracts, below Australia’s minimum wage, and refused to tour the US. It was a “watershed moment” for women’s sport.
- by Adam Pengilly
Agreement reached: NRL and players set to end long-running CBA war
After 21 months of often hostile negotiations, the NRL and its players are ready to sign off on a new collective bargaining agreement.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly