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Football participation grows in Australia, but at what cost?

Participation in organised sport is higher relative to other physical pursuits and 64 per cent of Australians aged 5 -17 take part in this type...

Nadeshiko’s technical superiority too much for the Matildas in World Cup...

It was always going to be a thriller and the public were treated to a match of precision and heart. Most of the precision was...

Can the Matildas finally topple old nemesis Nadeshiko of Japan in...

In 1984 the Matildas played Japan in Xian China in a friendly encounter and won 6-2. Over the next 21 meetings between the teams,...

Matildas need more than belief against Nadeshiko of Japan

The Matildas have a quarter-final battle with Nadeshiko of Japan after the reigning world champion defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in its round of 16 match last...

Historic win sees the Matildas bounce Brazil from the 2015 Women’s...

The Matildas have shocked many in becoming the first Australian senior football team to make it through a knockout match at a FIFA World Cup.  But...

Despite resistance Pararoos pave the way for future Australian Paralympic footballers

Last night at 10:00pm (AEST) the Australian Paralympic Football team, or the Pararoos as they are affectionately called, were defeated by Paralympic gold medallists...

Australia survives the group of death to battle Brazil in World...

The Matildas 1-1 draw against Sweden is enough to take them out of the FIFA World Cup group stage, to the surprise of many,...

A disciplined Matilda’s backline clips the wings of the Nigerian Super...

A disciplined Australian defensive unit denied the African Champions in a World Cup match of Nigerian unpredictability and frustration yesterday morning . The game started off as...

Crucial World Cup clash with Nigeria looming for the Matildas

The 2015 Women’s World Cup sees the second round of matches in Group C and D play out tomorrow Australian time with Australia facing...

Brave Matildas denied opening World Cup win by American goalkeeping heroics...

In the first-half of yesterday morning's showdown the Matildas clearly matched it with the USWNT, sharing almost equal possession and shots on goal. But...