The importance of protective garments in sport is well documented, particularly boxes and padding in men’s cricket and helmets to protect the skull. But for women, a little known fact is that breasts need their own special form of protection.
- Sarah Burt
Young women playing soccer, basketball and volleyball suffer tears to their ACL up to eight times as often as men playing the same sports. Girls and women wanting to enter – and stick with – their beloved sports can learn from those who've come before them.
- Natasha Gillezeau
From tomorrow, Matildas fans will be able to purchase the CommBank Matildas' goalkeeper jersey in the iconic purple colourway worn by Mackenzie on the world stage last year.
- Phoebe Saintilan
Football Australia today unveiled a comprehensive post-tournament report on the Legacy ’23 strategy, marking a significant milestone in the journey of Australian football.
- Missing Perspectives
Gender inequality continues to limit and define the experiences of women and gender diverse people across the Australian sporting landscape in all codes and at all levels.
- Mitch Nivalis
"Overall, 2023 was very empowering and had such a huge impact on representation of women’s sport, for those with and without disabilities."
- Phoebe Saintilan
ICYMI: Tina Rahimi has become the first female Muslim boxer selected to represent Australia at the Olympics.
- Phoebe Saintilan
ICYMI: Over the weekend, 19-year-old track and field athlete Torrie Lewis became Australia's fastest-ever woman.
- Missing Perspectives
The Australian Open has perpetuated the momentum of a burgeoning era in Women’s Sport.
- Sarah Burt
Tennis has allowed me to connect with more people in ways I didn’t think were possible. I’ve made friends across generations—having on-court conversations about things from as far-reaching as tech layoffs to who they romance in Baldur’s Gate 3. I’ve improved my fitness, joined a tight-knit community, and – weirdly enough - launched a writing career.
- Abra Pressler