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Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France.

Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has rarely changed his starting XI or turned to substitutes, but is confident his charges have the fitness to outlast France.

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Teenage forward Salma Paralluelo has scored an extra-time winner in Wellington to secure Spain's Women's World Cup semi-finals spot at the Netherlands' expense.

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Sweden book World Cup semi with 2-1 success over Japan

Sweden book World Cup semi with 2-1 success over Japan

Amanda Ilestedt and Filippa Angeldal have scored Sweden's goals in a 2-1 defeat of Japan as they returned to the Women's World Cup semi-final stage.

Colombia bid to topple English queens in WWC QF clash

Colombia bid to topple English queens in WWC QF clash

Colombia aren't concerned about taking on European champions England as they bid to reach a maiden Women's World Cup semi final.

Perennial underachievers France ready to deliver at WWC

Perennial underachievers France ready to deliver at WWC

France want to finally break their run of underachieving at the Women's World Cup, and are confident ahead of facing the Matildas in their quarter-final.

Kerr will start v France if fit to play 90: Gustavsson

Kerr will start v France if fit to play 90: Gustavsson

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says if Sam Kerr is fit to start and play a full game against France in their Women's World Cup quarter-final, she will.

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Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper

Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper

Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper

Skelton to let actions do talking as Wallabies skipper

New Wallabies captain Will Skelton won't let his lack of leadership experience prevent him driving Australia's young side forward at the Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double

Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double

Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double

Wallabies legends axed as Jones floats World Cup double

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies can win the World Cup in 2023 and 2027 after he named a squad bursting with youth but minus Quade Cooper and Michael Hooper.

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker says the history of four of his star players in Spain can give his side an edge in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Support for the Matildas is sweeping the country as Australia's players continue to believe they can do something special at the Women's World Cup.

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden beat Japan 3-1 in the Tokyo Olympics quarter-finals but expect a tougher outing when they meet at the same stage of the Women's World Cup in Auckland.

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France and Chelsea defender Eve Perriset will mark Caitlin Foord while giving her teammates tips on handling Sam Kerr in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

Dellavedova misses out on Boomers World Cup selection

The Boomers have named their 13-man squad for three warm-up matches ahead of the Basketball World Cup with Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Dellavedova omitted.

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Diamonds not forever: Wood retires after World Cup win

Vice-captain Steph Wood has retired from international netball after Australia's latest World Cup win, bringing to an end seven years with the Diamonds.

Surprise force emerges to challenge Boomers' Cup tilt

First-time USA coach Steve Kerr knows the world has caught up to them, even if some of the biggest foreign NBA stars won't play at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

France book date with Matildas after defeating Morocco

France have cruised past Morocco 4-0 to book a clash against Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.

Colombia down Jamaica to win through to World Cup QF

Colombia are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-finals after a parochial crowd roared them to a 1-0 win over Jamaica in Melbourne.

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World netball champion Diamonds hungry for more success

Goal keeper Courtney Bruce, who won best defender at the Netball World Cup, feels the Diamonds can keep improving before their title defence in 2027 in Sydney.

Wallabies can be Rugby World Cup contenders: Mortlock

Former World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock is a believer again and says the Wallabies are improving enough to challenge for the Webb Ellis trophy in France.

Matildas daring to dream as 'scary' Kerr prospect looms

Australia head into their World Cup quarter-final believing they can beat anyone, with the return of skipper Sam Kerr further strengthening a potent attack.

Colombia and Jamaica face off for World Cup QF spot

After progressing to the round of 16 ahead of the likes of Germany and Brazil, Colombia and Jamaica face off for a spot in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals.

Denmark ready to spoil Matildas' World Cup party

Denmark will attempt to spoil the Matildas' Women's World Cup party when they face off in the round of 16 at Stadium Australia on Monday night.

Sam Kerr's minutes a mystery as Denmark clash looms

The Matildas are raring to take on Denmark for a spot in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals, but how much Sam Kerr will feature remains unclear.

Diamonds edge Jamaica to make netball World Cup final

Australia have booked a netball World Cup final clash with England after shading Jamaica 57-54 in a dramatic semi-final in Cape Town.

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