After the Matildas' attack found a way to fire on all cylinders without Sam Kerr, their skipper's potential inclusion against Denmark shapes as a Women's World Cup bonus, rather than a lifeline.
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Jordan Rapana has not held back in his appraisal of Canberra's round-22 loss to Newcastle, saying the Raiders' fans deserve a better showing v the Wests Tigers.
Denmark have made it through to the Round of 16 at a Women's World Cup for the first time since 1995, and they're determined to end Australia's campaign.
With a 4-0 thumping of Canada, the Matildas went from the verge of crashing out of the Women's World Cup to believing they can go deep into the tournament.
Australia's players have been left disappointed after believing they were brushed for the traditional post-Ashes drinks by England at The Oval after day five.
Following Lance Franklin's absence from his retirement announcement, Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says the retiring star was never a fan of attention.
Broncos hooker Billy Walters says the NRL is acting appropriately to prevent CTE, after Wally Lewis was diagnosed with a probable case of the form of dementia.
Australia have crashed 38-7 in the Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand at the MCG with the night made worse by a suspected serious injury to Allan Alaalatoa.
Star Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa is in major danger of missing the Rugby World Cup after he was stretchered off the MCG during the Bledisloe Cup clash with New Zealand.
A stunning four-goal third quarter from GWS superstar Toby Greene has powered the Giants to victory in Ballarat, leaving the Western Bulldogs to rue a missed opportunity and injuries to two key defenders.
The Matildas' hopes of reaching the knockout stage of their home Women's World Cup are hanging by a thread after suffering a disastrous 3-2 loss to Nigeria.
The NRL logo is to be covered on team jerseys in fresh action aimed at kickstarting collective bargaining talks between the players' union and officials.
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan has broken the longest-standing world record in women's swiming in winning the 200 metres freestyle at the world championships.
The Matildas have had another setback ahead of facing Nigeria in the Women's World Cup, with concussed striker Mary Fowler joining Sam Kerr on the sidelines.
Australia have put off celebrating retaining the Ashes with a washed-out draw in Manchester, putting their focus clearly on winning the series at The Oval.
