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Australia continue impressive form at Women’s Cricket World Cup with big win against West Indies

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Australia continued to impress at the Women’s Cricket World Cup with a comfortable seven-wicket win over

were bowled out for 131 with five overs unused.Perry and Ashleigh Gardner both took three wickets for Australia

stage.West Indies knew they needed early wickets to have any chance of an unlikely victory, and reduced Australia

46WOdZlppQ— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 15, 2022Rachael Haynes steadied things for Australia

balls, featuring nine fours, helped ensure a comfortable victory.Beth Mooney finished 28 not out as Australia

chased down their target with 118 balls remaining.Following the win, Australia now sit at the top of



Football Australia announces launch of ParaMatildas

  • Football News

Football Australia has announced the launch of their first national women’s team for players with cerebral

the team, which will be known as the ParaMatildas, are a first in the Asia-Pacific region.Football Australia

Today is a momentous occasion for Football Australia as we celebrate the inclusion of the ParaMatildas

With Australia co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in 500 days, and as a global leader in women

Football Australia say more than 2.2 million women and girls live with disability in the nation.The ParaMatildas

Cerebral Palsy Football Women’s World Cup in Spain, which will take place from May 8 to 18.Football Australia


Victoria Sports Minister lands in UK to seal deal for 2026 Commonwealth Games

  • Victoria 2026

Victoria’s Sports Minister Martin Pakula has arrived in the United Kingdom to officially present the Australian state's bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

Games spread across Australia's second-smallest state, but most-densely populated.It follows a trip to Australia

at the meeting by Linda Dessau, the Governor of Victoria, and a delegation from Commonwealth Games Australia


ITF replaces Russia and Belarus for 2022 Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup

  • Tennis

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) Board of Directors has confirmed the replacement of the Russian and Belarusian teams for the 2022 Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup seasons. 

Russia will not be able to fight for the title.Instead, the highest-ranked losing semi-finalist in 2021, Australia

, will take Russia’s place, while Slovakia, who were supposed to face Australia in the qualifiers, has

Britain and 12 other nations who won their 2022 qualifiers earlier this month.This includes Argentina, Australia


Defending champions England lose third consecutive match at Women's Cricket World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Defending champions England are on the brink of being eliminated from the Women’s Cricket World Cup after losing their third consecutive match in New Zealand today.

Pakistan last Friday (March 11), has left a massive impact on the World Cup table as they now join Australia

development after an impressive all-round display.Tomorrow, the group leaders and six-time winners Australia




Queen's Baton Relay for Birmingham 2022 reaches three-time hosts New Zealand

  • Birmingham 2022

The Queen's Baton has paid a visit to the Women's Cricket World Cup as it continues its journey across New Zealand as part of the build-up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

the Baton was taken to the Pukaha wildlife park and also to the Basin Reserve Cricket Ground where Australia

 The Queen's Baton is due to stay in New Zealand until tomorrow before departing for Australia.



Jonny Murch: Why recreational audiences are the key for many Olympic sports

  • Inside the Blogs

There were three new sports in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic programme:  skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing. Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that these would also be included at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

 Swim Australia estimate six million Australians swim every year.