Chloe Hart

In a country where football is "almost a religion", Brazil's public service employees are allowed to go to work four hours late so they can cheer on their national team in the Women's World Cup.

The excitement and positivity at the Darling Harbour fan site was palpable when Matildas' star player Sam Kerr came on the pitch in Australia's World Cup clash against Denmark.

The excitement and positivity at the Darling Harbour fan site was palpable when Matildas' star player Sam Kerr came on the pitch in Australia's World Cup clash against Denmark.

The NRL’s chief executive wants to keep adding teams to the women’s competition despite players and coaches saying they need to consolidate the success of a 10-team competition before expanding further.

Charlie Rule and Amy Sayer were cut at the last step before the World Cup. Now they rejoin the Matildas as they start their journey to next year's Olympic Games.

Season-ending knee injuries are becoming common among female athletes in Australia’s football codes, leaving medical experts increasingly concerned with the rise in this trend.

Rugby Australia acknowledges that the Wallaroos are some way behind nations like England, New Zealand and France, but by appointing former England international Jo Yapp as the side's first full-time head coach, they hope to narrow that gap.

Mark Stockwell found the lure and ease of online gambling too easy to ignore — but a growing addiction eventually ruined his life.

Adam Saad is one of only a handful of Muslims to have played in the AFL. He tells ABC Sport how the Islamic holy month of Ramadan changes his preparations for the new season.

Cross-format superstar Charlotte Caslick has fired the Queensland Reds to an improbable Super W grand final appearance. They'll be hoping to become the first ever Australian team to defeat the NSW Waratahs when the side's clash in Saturday's decider.