World Cup

Aussie Moesha Johnson is 2/2 to start the World Cup season, winning gold in the 10km in Spain.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY

World Challenge, Adelaide

The Aussie Steelers had their seven win of the tournaent last night, defeating USA 57-48.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

EuroCup 1 Playoffs

Aussie Glider Hannah Dodd’s Rhinos had two losses overnight - a narrow five point loss to Sardegna, and another to the powerful Galatasaray.

GOLF

Chevron Championship

American Nelly Korda has recorded a second straight round of -7 to be -14 overall and a clear leader at the halfway point.

BOXING

World Cup

Lekeisha Pergoliti is through to the 70kg semi fina after defeating her Mexican opponent.

TENNIS

Madrid Open

• Young guns Alex Eala and Victoria Mboko were both eliminated in the second round.

• Wins for Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jelena Ostapenko and Marta Kostyuk.

MEDIA RELEASE:

Australia is set to make a serious statement in Glasgow, unveiling a six‑strong Para Powerlifting team packed with experience, rising talent and record-breaking credentials.

The squad features returning medallists, debut athletes and history makers ready to lift big and chase gold when the Australian Commonwealth Games Team open their campaign on 23 July.

Leading the charge is Hani Watson (Women’s Heavyweight), who famously broke Australia’s 16‑year medal drought with a bronze medal at Birmingham 2022 and returns aiming even higher.

For Watson, the road to Glasgow is driven by the confidence gained in Birmingham.

“Winning bronze in Birmingham was an unforgettable moment, and it’s given me even more motivation heading into Glasgow,” Watson said.

“To have another opportunity to represent Australia on the Commonwealth stage means everything.”

The team also showcases exciting debutants Daniel Bos (Men’s Lightweight), Natasha Price (Women’s Lightweight), and Jade Pritchard (Women’s Lightweight), with seasoned competitor Cameron Whittington (Men’s Heavyweight), who first represented Australia in Delhi, rounding out the team.

Together, they form the largest contingent of Para Powerlifting athletes Australia has ever sent to the Commonwealth Games.

Glasgow 2026 Chef de Mission Petria Thomas OAM OLY congratulated the athletes on their selection and highlighted the significance of representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games.

“Selection to a Commonwealth Games team is an incredible achievement, and these athletes should be immensely proud of the work they’ve put in to earn their place,” Thomas said.

“Para Powerlifting is a sport that showcases extraordinary strength. I’m excited to see this group represent Australia with pride in Glasgow and inspire Australians back home.”

General Manager – Para Powerlifting, Kim Ellwood, commended the team’s dedication and outlined the strong preparation behind their Glasgow campaign.

“This team strikes an ideal balance between experience and emerging talent, combining three seasoned athletes with three exciting new faces. It highlights the strength of the Para Powerlifting pathway in Australia, with every athlete bringing a unique mix of experience, hunger and resilience,” Ellwood said.

“Glasgow will demand precision, strength and composure, and I have complete confidence that this group will rise to the occasion and make Australia proud.”

Natasha Price

Women’s Lightweight - Debut

Jade Pritchard

Women’s Lightweight - Debut

Hani Watson

Women’s Heavyweight - 2022 medallist

Chevron Championship

Of the earlier groups on Day one, Aussies Steph Kyriacou and Hannah Green are both +1.

WINTER SPORTS

Snow Australia Awards

• Olympic champions Jakara Anthony and Josie Baff shared the Female Athlete of the Year Award.

• Indra Brown was named Young Athlete of the Year.

• Georgia Gunew was named Female Para Atetw of the Year for a third time.

TENNIS

Madrid Open

• 7th seed Elina Svitolina was a surprise loser in straight sets.

• Winners included Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Iva Jovic, Naomi Osaka and Belinda Bencic.

Euroleague

• led by stars Breanna Stewart and Emma Meesseman, Fenebahce won the title - it was Meeseeman’s 7th.

• Opal Chloe Bibby topscored for Girona with 17pts as they narrowly lost the third place playoff 66-63.

RUGBY SEVENS

Hong Kong World Champs

NEW ZEALAND (19) - AUSTRALIA (14)

New Zealand win the first final in the three event championship after Australia played a crucial part of the match with one less player.

TRACK CYCLING

World Cup, Hong Kong

• Australia’s Maeve Plouffe had a top 10 finish in the Omnium.

• Kristina Clonan was 11th in the Kierin.

TENNIS

Stuttgart Open

Elena Rybakina defeated Elina Svitolina to win the title.

Rouen Open

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk claimed her second title.

Hong Kong World Champs

AUSTRALIA (45) - FIJI (5)

A commanding performance in the quarter finals will see Australia play France in the semis on Sunday.

TRACK CYCLING

World Cup, Hong Kong

Australia finished 9th in the Madison.

BASKETBALL

NBL1

In Perth, Perry Lakes’ Brigette Rettstartt accumulated 34pts and an astonishing 32 rebounds, however Esmeralda Morales dropped 41pts to lead Lakeside to a win.

TENNIS

Stuttgart Open

Elina Svitolina will play Aus Open champ Elena Rybakina for the title and a brand new Porsche, after both won their semi finals.

Asian Champs

AUSTRALIA (0) - INDIA (0)

The Bilbies miss a spot in the final by just one goal on differential.

ICE HOCKEY

World Champs

AUSTRALIA (4) - ICELAND (1)

Australia close out their campaign with a strong win.

TRACK CYCLING

World Cup, Hong Kong

• Team Sprint: Australia finished 4th

• Elimination Race: Aussie Keira Will was 11th

BASKETBALL

WNBA

Indiana Fever centre Aliayah Boston has signed the richest total contract to date, a $6.3m USD four year deal.

TENNIS

Stuttgart Open

Mirra Andreeva defeated Iga Swiatek to make the semi finals, Elena Rybakina overcome Leylah Fernandez in three sets, as did Karolina Muchova over Coco Gauff, with Elina Svitolina also reaching the final four.

FIFA Series

MATILDAS (2) - KENYA (0)

Sam Kerr and Clare Wheeler scored.

BLIND FOOTBALL

Asian Cup

JAPAN (5) - AUSTRALIA (0)

BASKETBALL

WNBA

MVP A’Ja Wilson has signed the biggest super max contract to date, amounting to $5m USD over three years.

Euroleague Quarter Finals

Chloe Bibby contributed 5pt/4reb/4ast off the bench as her team Girona won 70-64 to advance to the Euroleague semis.

TENNIS

Stuttgart Open

Elina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek both advanced to the quarter finals with convincing wins.

FIFA Series

MATILDAS (5) - MALAWI (0)

Leticia McKenna scored on debut, while her former Melbourne City teammate Holly McNamara and Alex Chidiac added to the first half finishes of Sam Kerr and Emily van Egmond.

BASKETBALL

NBL1

• Shaneice Swain debuted for Knox and scored 18pts off the bench to top score.

• Mount Gambier prevailed over Diamond Valley despite 30 from Abbey Ellis.

WNBA

Two All Stars have signed with teams - Skylar Diggins joins Chicago Sky and Satou Sabally is off to New York Liberty after a big season at Phoenix.

RUGBY UNION

Six Nations

Champions England started with win over France, while France and Scotland also had wins.

Rugby Australia has announced a transformative investment in the women’s high performance pathway, headlined by the launch of the NextGen XVs program and the introduction of High Performance Player Agreements for emerging talent.

With the support of the Australian Rugby Foundation, these initiatives mark a strategic shift in how Australia identifies, develops, and retains female athletes in the lead-up to the 2029 Rugby World Cup and 2032 Olympics on home soil.

Expanding on the success of the established NextGen 7s, 2026 will see the inaugural NextGen XVs debut at both under 16 and under 19 levels.

This program serves as a vital development ground, with RA working alongside member unions and Super Rugby clubs to grow female participation, alongside identifying the nation’s best young talent through existing representative pathways, the Buildcorp Australian Schools and Junior Rugby Union Championships, held on the Sunshine Coast this July.

The revamped program focuses on nurturing individuals through specialised training in rugby skills, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and mental health.

Two RA under 19 teams will compete on 12 September and 3 October 2026, while the under 16 program will participate in a holistic development camp before playing their own match on 3 October.

This initiative creates a unified system where RA, Super Rugby Women’s programs and member unions collaborate to support consistent athlete progression and long-term national team performance.

In an historic move, Rugby Australia will also directly contract over 20 high potential young female players in 2026.

These new High Performance Player Agreements will provide direct financial remuneration, allowing athletes to focus more on their rugby development and help bridge the gap between youth pathways and senior top-level rugby.

Jilly Collins, GM Women’s High Performance and Competitions said: “This landmark step is only possible thanks to the incredible generosity of the donors through the Australian Rugby Foundation.

“We are grateful for their belief in the women’s game, their investment is the catalyst that allows us to launch the NextGen XVs and provide direct financial support to our brightest stars.

By creating a high-performance environment where our athletes have the resources to thrive, these donors are directly shaping the future of the Wallaroos and Australian Sevens teams as we look toward 2029 and beyond.”

Holly Kelsall, General Manager, Australian Rugby Foundation said: “This is exactly the type of investment the Australian Rugby Foundation exists to deliver, and a clear reflection of our commitment to the women’s game.

“We work closely with Rugby Australia to identify where funding can have the greatest impact and mobilise philanthropic support to make it happen.

“The launch of NextGen XVs and High Performance Player Agreements are tangible outcomes of that work, strengthening the pathway for the next generation of female athletes.”

Lachlan Parkinson, Head of Women’s Pathways said: “The NextGen XVs is about more than just matches, it is about building a sustainable pipeline of talent.

“By aligning our youth development and retention strategies, we are ensuring that every talented young player has a clear, supported journey toward our Teams in Gold.

“This program provides the specialised coaching and competitive environment necessary to prepare them for the rigours of international rugby.”

Adaptive College

Aussie Gliders Issy Martin is an Adaptive College National Champion, with her Alabama team defeating UTA 55-37 to win the title .

SWIMMING

National MC Age Champs

Night one winners /

• 400m Free: Annabelle Moloney

• 100m Breaststroke: Paige Duffy

• 200m Free: Lilly Gould

• 50m Back: Sienna Compton

NETBALL

Super Netball

Adelaide Thunderbirds made it 4/4 to start the season with a 55-48 win over Melbourne Mavericks.

BASKETBALL

NBL1

Opal Sami Whitcomb returned to Australia with a bang, scoring 42pt/16reb/6ast for Rockingham in NBL1 West.

Chinese League

Jade Melbourne had 26pt/10ast for Beijing in a narrow loss to Dalian, while her Opals and UC Capitals teammate Zitina Aokuso had 26pt/10reb for Xinjiang in their win.

3x3 BASKETBALL

Asia Cup

The Gangurrus are through to the quarter finals after a 21-10 win over Philippines in their second pool match.

A-League

Melbourne Victory’s 2-0 win over Perth Glory officially ended Glory’s season while moving Victory back into the top six. It puts pressure on Central Coast today to secure a win to re-gain a finals spot.

BASKETBALL

WNBA

Three Aussies have been selected by the two new WNBA franchises in this morning’s expansion draft.

Chloe Bibby (Indiana) and Nyadiew Puoch (Atlanta, but yet to play) have been selected by Portland Fire, while Opals Olympic medalist Kristy Wallace (Indiana) will join her Aussie coach Sandy Brondello at Toronto Tempo.

Portland caused a stir with the very first pick, when they selected Canadian hometown favourite Bridget Carleton, denying Toronto the chance to pick the local.

Adaptive College

Aussie Gliders Laura Davoli (UTA) and Issy Martin (Alabama) have both been honoured as All-Rookies in their NWBA debut seasons.

FOOTBALL

U20 Asian Cup

The Young Matildas started their campaign with a strong 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei. Central Coast Mariner Peta Trimis scored a double for Australia.

BASKETBALL

NCAA

Superstar Audi Crooks has become the latest player to enter the transfer portal, posting on social media that she will be departing Iowa State.

National Champs

• On the final night of elite racing, Rylee McMullen won the Elite Points Race to give her third gold medals for the meet.

• Erin Rowell won the Para C4 Time Trial.

FOOTBALL

WSL

Sam Kerr scored the opener while Ellie Carpenter helped set up the winner in Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Aston Villa.

FREESKI HALFPIPE

World Cup

Indra Brown finished 6th in the last final of the season, which saw her finish second overall for the World Cup season in her debut series.

National Champs

Alessia McCaig claimed the Kierin national title to win the sprint event double crown.

FOOTBALL

WSL

• Caitlin Foord scored on her return to Arsenal in their 5-2 win over Tottenham.

• Mary Fowler’s Manchester City won the local derby against United 3-0.

ATHLETICS

Maurie Plant Meet

• Claudia Hollingsworth ran a Maurie Plant Meet record to hold off Indoor World Champ Georgia Hunter-Bell in the 1500m, with Sarah Billings 3rd.

• Qld’s Monique Hanlon won the 200m.

• Nicola Olyslagers (high jump) and Nina Kennedy (pole vault) also won their events.

SNOWBOARD X

World Cup

Aussie teen Abbey Wilson upstaged Olympic champ Josie Baff to make the small final of the final World Cup in Canada, placing 8th. Josie was ranked 9th with Mia Clift 15th.

National Champs

• Elimination Race: NSW’s Nicole Duncan won the national title.

• Elite Sprint: Alessia McCaig defeated Deneaka Blinco in the gold medal battle to win a third straight title.

• Para Scratch Race: Tara Neyland (C4) won ahead of Alana Forster (C5).

FOOTBALL

A-League

BRISBANE (5) - PERTH (2)

Perth rallied from 0-2 to equalise before Brisbane poured on three late goals, including the sealer from Matilda Tameka Yallop after subbing on in the second half. Roar move to 5th.

BASKETBALL

NBL1

• In the inaugural game for new South conference team Northern Force, Keely Froling starred with 29pt/14reb, but it wasn’t enough as Frankston won by 2 led by Lou Brown’s double double.

• In the West, Perth Lynx star Alex Ciabattoni starred for Cockburn in a first up win.

Chinese League Quarter Finals

• Cayla George and Zitina Aokuso’s Xinjiang defeated Sara Blicav’s Shandong in the first leg.

• Alex Fowler’s 7th ranked Jiangsu upset Steph Reid’s 2nd seeded Guagdong by 1.

WNBA

Portland Fire won a coin toss over fellow new team Toronto Tempo for the number one pick in the upcoming Expansion Draft.

OPEN WATER SWIM

World Cup, Egypt

Aussie Moesha Johnson started the 2026 Season with gold in the 10km Open Water swim in Somabay, winning by a massive 48 seconds.

FREESKI

Slopestyle World Cup

Conditions prevented last night’s qualifying, featuring Aussie Indra Brown, from going ahead. It will now take place on Sunday.

SNOWBOARD CROSS

World Cup

Olympic champ Josie Baff was first in qualifying for tomorrow morning’s final World Cup final of the season, with the overall title up for grabs. Young Aussie Abbey Wilson is 8th, Mia Clift 14th.

PARA TRIATHLON

WTPS

Triathlon Australia has announced world first prize money for Aussie Para Triathletes competing at World Triathlon Para Series events.

National Champs

The South Australian squad of Sophie Edwards, Maeve Plouffe, Leani van der Berg, Odette Lynch and Rylee McMullen claimed the Team Pursuit National title last night.

BASKETBALL

Nike Hoops Summit

Aussie college-bound star Sitaya Fagan has been named in the World Team for the Nike Hoops Summit fixture on April 11 in Portland.

TENNIS

Miami Open

Coco Gauff is the first through to the final of her hometown event after a powerful 6-1 6-1 win over Karolina Muchova. She’ll face the winner of Sabalenka v Rybakina.

National Champs

• After setting a national record in Qualifying, Sophie Edwards defeated Claudia Marcks in the final to claim the Individual Pursuit title.

• Western Australian trio Kristine Perkins, Liliya Tatarinoff and Maya Dillon won the state its first Team Sprint title.

FOOTBALL

A-League

Central Coast Mariners scored an important 2-1 win over Wellington, which lifts them to fifth on the ladder.

TENNIS

Miami Open

Elena Rybakina continued her great start to 2026, defeating Jess Pegula to reach the semi finals.

ATHLETICS

World Half Marathon Champs

World Athletics has gone to the unusual lengths of allowing 7 instead of 4 US female athletes to be selected after the controversial qualifying event which saw the lead three athletes misdirected on the course.

AFC Asian Cup

A moment of brilliance was all that separated Japan and the Matildas in the final in front of over 74K fans, with Japan claiming the trophy.

HER WAY’s video match report will be at Instagram and YouTube Sunday morning.

ATHLETICS

Indoor World Champs

Aussie college runner Hayley Kitching won her 800m semi final and is straight through to the final tomorrow.

Jess Hull claimed the sixth global medal of her career, winning bronze in the 3000m.

NETBALL

Super Netball

Adelaide Thunderbirds look an early contender after a 13 goal win over last year’s grand finalists West Coast Fever.

TENNIS

Miami Open

Talis Gibson continues to enjoy the Sunshine swing, knocking off four time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka in straight sets.

FREESKI BIG AIR

World Cup, France

Indra Brown had another top four finish in the World Cup Final in Coup de Monde.

SNOWBOARD SLOPESTYLE

World Cup, Austria

Tess Coady just missed the podium, coming 4th in the final while fellow Olympian Mela Stalker was 9th.

BASKETBALL

March Madness

South Carolina had a big first round win, as did Aussie Isla Jufferman’s Louisville.

NCAA March Madness

LSU, Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor and North Carolina were among the schools to have first round wins today.

CRICKET

WNCL Final

Queensland are champions after Grace Harris (111) and Georgia Redmayne (105) smashed centuries in a total 332.

NSW were 1/127 before a lengthy storm delay saw a reduced target off 32 overs, falling 7 runs short. Alyssa Healy scored a half century in her final game.

FOOTBALL

A-League

PERTH GLORY (0) - C.C MARINERS (0)

NETBALL

Super Netball

S.C LIGHTNING (63) - QLD FIREBIRDS (62)

TRIATHLON

T100 Gold Coast

American Taylor Knibb took out the season opening event on the Gold Coast.

GOLF

WPGA Championship

Hannah Green (-14) has a two shot lead heading into the final round.

Founders Cup, US

Aussies Minjee Lee and Karis Davidson both sit at -6 in a tie for third at the halfway stage, five behind the leader.

TENNIS

Miami Open

Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina were among the big names to win, while Aussie teen Emerson Jones lost to Elina Svitolina.

A-League

Brisbane scored four second half goals, including a hattrick to Daisy Brown in a 15 minute period, as they defeated Newcastle Jets 4-2.

FREESKI HALFPIPE

World Cup

Aussie Indra Brown finished fourth in the final in Canada in tricky conditions.

ATHLETICS

Indoor World Champs

• High Jump: Nicola Olyslagers won silver in a three way tie jumping 1.99m. Eleanor Patterson was 7th.

• 800m: Hayley Kitching is through to the semi finals.

• 1500m: Jess Hull is sixth fastest qualifier for the final.

TENNIS

Miami Open

Ajla Tomljanovic went down to world number six Amanda Anisimova in three sets.