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Across Ireland, families are setting alarms for the middle of the night to watch their daughters play Australian rules football half a world away. With 47 Irish women now competing in the AFLW, early morning viewing parties have become a beloved tradition in small towns from County Leitrim to County Meath.
Australia's women's football league is getting prime placement alongside the men's grand final weekend, with six matches scheduled during the nation's biggest sporting event. The 2026 season kicks off with historic double-header games that put women's and men's teams on equal billing.
Sydney Swans women's team shattered their attendance record with over 16,000 fans showing up to support them during a difficult week for the club. The overwhelming turnout doubled their previous record and showed the community rallying behind the women athletes.
Newcomer Mia Austin scored four goals in her Melbourne debut, leading the Demons to a 19-point victory over Hawthorn in their first game under new coach Tom Wilson. The win marks a successful fresh start for the team after their coaching change.
Australian rugby sevens star Teagan Levi is switching codes to join her hometown Gold Coast Titans for the 2026 NRLW season. The multi-sport athlete is ready to step out of her comfort zone and bring six years of international experience to rugby league.
A women's football team blocked from joining two leagues just found a powerful ally in Victoria's premier. The Kyneton Wedge-Tailed Eagles are still fighting for their right to play this season.
Rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi turned down lucrative offers from Australian rugby league clubs to chase redemption at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. After a heartbreaking fourth-place finish in Paris, the sisters are betting on themselves one more time.
Australia just opened registration for a nationwide search to discover the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic champions ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Games. The program already helped 346 hopefuls break into elite sports, including a teenager who went from discovery to national championship gold in just one year.