The Matildas' win over Jamaica puts them into the World Cup top 16. Photo: supplied

Soccer

Matildas waltz into World Cup knockouts

Sam Kerr has become the first Australian to score a World Cup hat-trick, firing four goals in a 4-1 rout of Jamaica to send the Matildas into the knockout rounds.

Soccer

"Suck on that one": Matildas answer critics with win over Brazil

The Matildas have ignited their stuttering World Cup campaign with a stunning comeback 3-2 victory against old foes Brazil.

Sport

"My career is in tatters": Sacked Matildas coach wants independent inquiry

Axed Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has finally opened the book on his hurt and despair, also calling for an independent inquiry into his ousting as coach of the national women’s football team.

Soccer

Foord hat-trick puts Matildas back on track

Australia’s women have turned on a stunning second-half to earn a 5-0 win over Chile in Newcastle on Tuesday, firmly putting their recent woes behind them.

Manton St Tales

White hot Matildas and the forgotten fracas of 2006

Memories of the mostly forgotten 2006 Women’s Asian Cup played largely in Adelaide demonstrate how far the women’s game has come in Australia, writes Paul Marcuccitti.