Source: World Rugby

New Contracts for Wallaroos

46 Wallaroos have been awarded contracts for the coming season, including the World Cup. They form a so-called “managed group”. They are: Ruby Anderson (NSW Waratahs/Avoca Beach Rugby Club) Ashlea Bishop (ACT Brumbies/Canberra Royals) Emily Chancellor (NSW Waratahs/Sydney University) Bree-Anna Cheatham (Queensland Reds/Western Districts Rugby) Georgia Cormick (Western Force/Harlequins Rugby Club) Lori Cramer (Queensland Reds/University

Continue Reading →


Source: Josh Chadwick/Getty Images

Australia presented with ICC Women’s Championship Trophy

Australia were today presented with the ICC Women’s Championship trophy after they won the prestigious 10-team competition that provided a pathway to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Captain Alyssa Healy was presented the trophy in Melbourne on behalf of the International Cricket Council by Cricket Australia Chair and ICC Director Mike Baird. Australia

Continue Reading →


Source: ECB

The Ashes – England subside

If England win all three T20s and the test, they regain the Ashes. As they leave Hobart, they stand 0-6 points down, so their chances are slim. Here are the teams chosen for the third ODI: Australia Alyssa Healy (captain and w-k), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia

Continue Reading →


Source: Cricket Australia

England suffer a wet start to their tour

The opening day of England’s tour of Australia revealed more weaknesses than strengths. A 50-over match against the Governor General’s XI was badly affected by rain; the players leaving the field in the 29th over, not to return. Relaxed rules were in place: 14 per side, but the usual numbers onfield. Only three of the

Continue Reading →


Source: 6 Nations

Great touring boost for Wales

It’s quite excellent news that Wales are to tour Australia next summer and play two tests in Brisbane and Sydney. Amidst all the unhappy disclosures emanating from the Principality, this strikes a far more positive note. Tours have been great rarities for the national side: this one provides a sensible preparation for the world cup,

Continue Reading →


Source: ICC

Australia qualify for semi-finals

Australia have qualified for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals with a nine-run win over India in Sharjah. Grace Harris’ anchoring 40 gave Australia a strong platform before Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland took two wickets apiece, guaranteeing their place in a ninth-straight semi-final. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 54 was not enough as India

Continue Reading →


Source: WXV

A Must-win Game won

WXV2 – The Last Rites All three games are here, Wales v Japan first; Australia v Scotland second; South Africa v Italy down below. The final pecking-order comes last. Wales v Japan The Sakura started with deft handling, led by Sachiko Kato, but a fluffed pass let Kayleigh Powell find a long boomer to touch.

Continue Reading →