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Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower

Wallabies relish challenge against French firepower

Coach Eddie Jones has included two possible debutants in Blake Schoupp and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa in the Wallabies squad to face France ahead of the World Cup.

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

Wallabies not at World Cup to make up numbers: Foketi

While they don't figure among the favourites, the Wallabies believe they can go all the way at the Rugby World Cup, according to centre Lalakai Foketi.

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

'Wallaby' Hansen should lose citizenship, Kiwi PM jokes

Rugby World Cup winner Sir Steve Hansen has shocked the All Blacks and New Zealand's prime minister by linking up with the Wallabies in France.

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Barriers broken down as England face Spain in WWC final

Barriers broken down as England face Spain in WWC final

There is certain to be a new name on the World Cup, with England's Millie Bright keen to end 57 years of hurt in the final against fellow first-timers Spain.

Weary Matildas slump to Sweden loss in WWC play-off

Weary Matildas slump to Sweden loss in WWC play-off

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has defended his selection policy after his fatigued Australia side lost their Women's World Cup third-place play-off to Sweden.

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Injury rules Boomers' Jock Landale out of World Cup

Jock Landale is out of the World Cup in Japan after scans revealed he sustained a ligament injury in the Boomers' warm-up match against South Sudan.

Matildas to embrace last chance at WWC history

Matildas to embrace last chance at WWC history

The Matildas are determined to take a bronze medal away from the Women's World Cup and coach Tony Gustavsson won't hand out jerseys based on emotion.

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Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze

Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze

Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze

Kerr wants to end rollercoaster World Cup with bronze

Matildas captain Sam Kerr fought back from injury to deliver one of the goals of the Women's World Cup and wants to end her campaign with a bronze medal.

Women's World Cup has generated $887m in revenue: FIFA

Women's World Cup has generated $887m in revenue: FIFA

Women's World Cup has generated $887m in revenue: FIFA

Women's World Cup has generated $887m in revenue: FIFA

Calls for equal prize money are set to intensify after FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed the Women's World Cup has pulled in nearly $900 million.

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

Boomers' White set for World Cup as Landale struggles

An ankle injury looks likely to keep star Boomer Jock Landale out of basketball's World Cup, with NBA champion Jack White set to step up in his place.

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Men accused of Matildas rail shutdown deny involvement

Two men who allegedly cut signalling wires and brought Sydney trains to a standstill during one of the city's biggest events have denied their involvement.

Matildas stars left to rue missed World Cup opportunity

Matildas stars left to rue missed World Cup opportunity

Matildas stars left to rue missed World Cup opportunity

Matildas stars left to rue missed World Cup opportunity

Australia's semi-final defeat at their home Women's World Cup has potentially scuppered the silverware hopes of a glittering group of Matildas players.

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Coach Jones curses media negativity around Wallabies

Eddie Jones says the Wallabies will prove critics wrong at next month's Rugby World Cup, including the media whom he believes are too negative about the team.

Matildas stars call for funding after World Cup run

Matildas stars call for funding after World Cup run

Matildas stars call for funding after World Cup run

Matildas stars call for funding after World Cup run

Australia's players have demanded better funding for football and urged their plethora of new-found fans to stay on the bandwagon after the Women's World Cup.

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England end Matildas' dream at Women's World Cup

The Matildas are out of the Women's World Cup after suffering a 3-1 loss to England in the semi-final and must now prepare for the third-placed play-off.

Matildas' belief sky-high for semi as WWC hype builds

Confidence is high and the Matildas are embracing the hype heading into their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup semi-final against England.

A-Leagues eye government funding to capitalise on WWC

The Matildas have captured Australia's attention and the domestic game's governing body is pushing for government funding to help enhance the A-League Women.

Matildas pile pressure on England, coy on Kerr minutes

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson insists England are the favourites in their Women's World Cup semi-final, while he's yet to decide if Sam Kerr will start.

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Greenhorn Gordon ready for Wallabies World Cup ride

Two-Test playmaker Carter Gordon says he's ready for the Rugby World Cup pressure-cooker despite being the only specialist five-eighth in the Wallabies squad.

'Riding the wave': Cahill backs Matildas to win WC

Tim Cahill says Australia's dream of winning the Women's World Cup is now a reality after a drama-filled shootout win over France sent them to the semi-final.

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 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

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.

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

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