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Matildas coach defends poor record

The Matildas have only won twice in 12 matches under Tony Gustavsson, but the Swedish mentor isn’t too concerned.Tony Gustavsson has defended his ordinary record since taking charge of the Matildas, saying his only concern was to perform…

Matildas back home and back at their best

They are back. Engulfed in a firestorm of abuse claims the Matildas rose above unaffected by the saga to claim victory over the powerhouse of Brazil.They’ve been engulfed in arguably the most tumultuous period in their history but amid the…

Wallabies wary of Japan ambush

The Wallabies are chasing five successive wins for the first time in six years in Saturday’s battle with Japan.Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper is wary of a Japan ambush on Saturday as the Australians chase five successive wins for the…

Matildas midfielder has eye on Cup glory

In a little under three months the Matildas will look to end an 11-year drought at the Asian Cup in India. It means these two matches against Brazil take on special significance.Emily van Egmond has returned to the Matildas fold with her…

Arnold ready to come home

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is finally preparing to come home after spending the past five months living out of a suitcase abroad.After five months abroad, globetrotting Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is ready to come home.Having left…

Marsh eyeing off Smith’s spot

Former Test captain Steve Smith could miss out on his preferred spot in the batting order at the upcoming T20 World Cup.Former Australian Test captain Steve Smith may be forced to bat lower down the order at the upcoming T20 World Cup so…

‘Bunch of losers’: Poms turn on their own

Shots have already been fired before the Ashes summer in Australia but England have already turned on themselves before a ball has been bowled.England have named a 17-man squad to face Australia in the Ashes this summer, but the squad…

Matildas stars on song in England

Matildas players are in goalscoring form for their English clubs ahead of next month’s series against Brazil.Sam Kerr scored a double as Matildas stars found form for their English clubs ahead of next month’s two-game series against Brazil…