Sunday Age sport quiz:The link between cricketers Gilchrist,Harvey and Hussey

Sunday Age sport quiz:The link between cricketers Gilchrist,Harvey and Hussey

Challenge yourself with our sports quiz,a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport,and the big events in sporting history.

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‘Exactly what we needed’:Matildas learn plenty from Mexico showdown

‘Exactly what we needed’:Matildas learn plenty from Mexico showdown

Tony Gustavsson got the test he wanted from the high-pressing,high-energy world No.31-ranked side.

  • byVince Rugari
As it happened:Raso,Foord goals set up strong 2-0 win for Matildas over Mexico

As it happened:Raso,Foord goals set up strong 2-0 win for Matildas over Mexico

The injury-addled Matildas turned in a professional performance in San Antonio on Wednesday morning (AEST) in one of their final pre-Olympics outings.

  • byVince Rugari
Gorry,Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas prepare for ‘experimental’ friendly

Gorry,Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas prepare for ‘experimental’ friendly

Tony Gustavsson’s casualty ward is nearing double figures,and it remains unclear whether some first-choice starters will recover in time for Paris 2024.

  • byVince Rugari
‘Sports luxe tomboy’:Matildas star Kyah Simon’s off-field style

‘Sports luxe tomboy’:Matildas star Kyah Simon’s off-field style

“I love my designer brands and like styling elevated,classic pieces into my everyday wardrobe.”

  • byGeorgie Gordon
‘Male aggression’:Chelsea coach clashes with Arsenal counterpart after cup final

‘Male aggression’:Chelsea coach clashes with Arsenal counterpart after cup final

Emma Hayes appeared to push Jonas Eidevall as he tried to shake her hand after her side’s quadruple bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat.

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Matildas face tough road to maiden Olympic medal in Paris
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Matildas face tough road to maiden Olympic medal in Paris

Already almost certain to be without captain Sam Kerr,Australia have the might of Germany and the USA to contend with as they aim to go one better in Paris.

  • byJames Polson andVince Rugari
World Cup hero Vine back to fight for Matildas spot at Olympics

World Cup hero Vine back to fight for Matildas spot at Olympics

Cortnee Vine sat out the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan due to undisclosed personal reasons,but now she’s back and ready to remind Tony Gustavsson what she can do.

  • byVince Rugari
Australia all but assured of hosting 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

Australia all but assured of hosting 2026 Women’s Asian Cup

The tournament could be the last chance for Sam Kerr to win a major trophy with the Matildas – and she’ll get to do it on home soil again.

  • byVince Rugari
Sam Kerr is the latest victim of Australia’s Ned Kelly syndrome

Sam Kerr is the latest victim of Australia’s Ned Kelly syndrome

Australia asks a lot of its cultural and political icons. No surprise then that carrying the burden of the country’s ambitions is more than enough for any mortal being.

  • byNick Bryant
Australia’s golden girl is on a hunt. The mission? To save rural sport

Australia’s golden girl is on a hunt. The mission? To save rural sport

Mary Fowler experienced a meteoric rise throughout her tender years. Now the Matildas star is on a mission to help save community sport.

  • byNick Wright