Matildas
‘Something I’m very proud of’: Kerr salutes growth in women’s game
Sam Kerr collected her second consecutive Footballer of the Year trophy in London just days before her Chelsea side chase a fourth English crown in as many seasons.
- by Ian Chadband
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‘It’s untenable’: Moore Park tenants flag concerns over concert cap removal
The Roosters, Swans, Waratahs and Sydney FC are fearful of what up to 20 concerts a year could mean for their tenancies at Allianz Stadium and the SCG.
- by Vince Rugari
Perth fans urged to embrace rare chance to see Sam Kerr play
The Matildas are finally coming back to Perth and former Australian international Danielle Brogan believes it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch Sam Kerr in action in her home state.
- by Justin Chadwick
Analysis
FA Cup
What injury? Kerr proves her class – and fitness – again on the big stage
The Matildas captain started and ended her week carrying the Australian flag, and looks cherry ripe for the biggest month of her career.
- by Vince Rugari
Kerr goes from Westminster Abbey to Wembley as the FA Cup final looms
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr says carrying Australia’s flag at the coronation was an amazing honour, but she’s not done with honours just yet.
- by Tom Garry
Analysis
Gender equality
The NFL sacrificed millions to talk up women’s sport during the Super Bowl. Here’s why
The big codes are racing for the money, eyeballs and participation of women and girls. And while it’s not all rosy, there’s little doubt they are seen as the last frontier.
- by Georgina Robinson
‘We cannot walk alone’: FIFA leans on broadcasters to support World Cup pay parity
Days after Gianni Infantino threatened a European TV blackout for the Women’s World Cup, FIFA has made a direct link between that discussion and the fight for equal prize money for men and women.
- by Vince Rugari
Injury scare for Kerr weeks out from World Cup
The Matildas talisman scored in Chelsea’s 7-0 rout of Everton but appeared to be struggling with a leg problem minutes later and was replaced before half-time.
- by Richard Gadsby
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UEFA Champions League
Kerr’s Champions League dream over as Chelsea bow out in Barcelona
The Matildas superstar was again absent from the scoresheet but was instrumental in Chelsea’s equaliser against the Catalans who advanced to a third straight final.
- by Ian Chadband
How Sam Kerr could end the GOAT debate before the World Cup kicks off
Before her attention shifts to Australia’s home World Cup mission, Sam Kerr has the chance to spearhead Chelsea’s bid for a first European treble.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Such a sexist comment’: Kerr calls out Socceroos great in new documentary
A new documentary shows how seriously Sam Kerr and the Matildas take their status as role models for the next generation of aspiring female athletes.
- by Vince Rugari