Anna Harrington

Matildas relish Melbourne crowd in Canada triumph

Matildas relish Melbourne crowd in Canada triumph

The Matildas relished a loud and parochial crowd at AAMI Park as they thumped Canada 4-0 to book their spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16. 31 Jul 2023
Matildas to embrace do-or-die Melbourne World Cup clash

Matildas to embrace do-or-die Melbourne World Cup clash

The Matildas have form in high-stakes games with Emily van Egmond and Elise Kellond-Knight believing they can beat Canada to keep their Women's World Cup alive. 31 Jul 2023
High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

Canada coach Bev Priestman insists a do-or-die clash with the Matildas suits her Olympic gold medal-winning charges perfectly. 30 Jul 2023
Melbourne urged to ramp up the noise for Matildas

Melbourne urged to ramp up the noise for Matildas

Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter have urged a sellout crowd at AAMI Park to bring the noise and help the Matildas to a clutch Women's World Cup win over Canada. 30 Jul 2023
Matildas star Sam Kerr available for Canada WWC clash

Matildas star Sam Kerr available for Canada WWC clash

Superstar captain Sam Kerr has given Australia's Women's World Cup campaign a shot in the arm by declaring herself available for the must-win clash with Canada. 29 Jul 2023
Kerr return a lift for the Matildas' morale: Carpenter

Kerr return a lift for the Matildas' morale: Carpenter

Captain Sam Kerr declaring herself available for Australia's do-or-die clash with Canada is massive mentally for her teammates, says defender Ellie Carpenter. 29 Jul 2023
Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game

Matildas hope for Kerr miracle in do-or-die Canada game

Beating Canada would secure the Matildas a spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16 and they hope they can finally call on Sam Kerr to help them do it. 28 Jul 2023
Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

Injury-hit Matildas ready to stand tall against Nigeria

The Matildas will seal progression to the Women's World Cup round of 16 if they beat Nigeria, but they will have to do so without Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler. 27 Jul 2023
Matildas won't rush Kerr update, defend Simon selection

Matildas won't rush Kerr update, defend Simon selection

An update on Sam Kerr's calf injury is unlikely until the day before the Matildas' final Women's World Cup group game against Canada. 26 Jul 2023
Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger

Norway draw with Switzerland, WWC hopes in danger

Switzerland and Norway have scrapped out a 0-0 draw to leave Group A delicately poised ahead of the final round of games. 25 Jul 2023
Special connection binds Queensland's Matildas to Boon

Special connection binds Queensland's Matildas to Boon

The Matildas' Queenslanders had an emotional reunion with their former physiotherapist Jo Boon, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease, in Brisbane. 25 Jul 2023
Gorry and Cooney-Cross relish Matildas midfield pairing

Gorry and Cooney-Cross relish Matildas midfield pairing

Matildas stalwart Katrina Gorry and young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross have formed a tantalising midfield partnership and are thriving at the Women's World Cup. 24 Jul 2023
Matildas great Polkinghorne could start against Nigeria

Matildas great Polkinghorne could start against Nigeria

Hometown hero Clare Polkinghorne could start for the Matildas against Nigeria in Brisbane amid a restricted build-up for fellow defender Alanna Kennedy. 24 Jul 2023
Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic

Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic

The extent of Sam Kerr's calf injury remains a mystery and Matildas youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross caused a brief panic by mistakenly saying she had torn it. 24 Jul 2023
Matildas delight in growth, competitiveness of WWC

Matildas delight in growth, competitiveness of WWC

Four-time Women's World Cup attendee and Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has delighted in how the tournament has exploded in popularity. 23 Jul 2023
Haiti teen sensation Dumornay makes WWC stage her own

Haiti teen sensation Dumornay makes WWC stage her own

Haiti's 19-year-old star Melchie Dumornay stole the show in their opening match against European champions England and says she's not done yet. 23 Jul 2023
WWC newcomers Morocco raring for Germany clash

WWC newcomers Morocco raring for Germany clash

Morocco, the first Arab nation to reach a Women's World Cup, are confident they can make a splash in their opening match against powerhouse Germany. 23 Jul 2023
Matildas confident they can adjust without Sam Kerr

Matildas confident they can adjust without Sam Kerr

The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane without injured skipper Sam Kerr as they prepare for their Women's World Cup clash with Nigeria. 23 Jul 2023
England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup

England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup

England have unconvincingly beaten Women's World Cup newcomers Haiti 1-0 in their opening match as Haitian star Melchie Dumornay stole the show. 22 Jul 2023
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory

Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory

Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato. 22 Jul 2023
Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden are keen to challenge yet again for major silverware at the Women's World Cup while the Netherlands and France also kick off their campaigns. 22 Jul 2023