Jason Behrendorff celebrates with teammates after taking one of his five wickets against England. Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Cricket

Australia in World Cup semi-final after England blitz

Australia have found an answer to their World Cup bowling conundrum with left-armers Jason Behrendorff and Mitchell Starc ripping through England to claim a 64-run victory at Lord’s.

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.

Soccer

Forget the Cahill clamour - Bert knows best

Bert van Marwijk has turned the Socceroos from strugglers into a team that looks like it deserves to be on the world stage, writes InDaily’s soccer columnist Paul Marcuccitti from the World Cup in Russia.

Podcasts

Podcast: Tony Vidmar’s heartbreaking World Cup story

Tony Vidmar was a defensive lock for the Socceroos for 15 years, playing a major role in getting the team to its first World Cup in 32 years. In today’s podcast, Vidmar recalls the drama and elation of the crucial match that secured the team’s passage – and the crushing personal blow that followed.