Matildas fitness in focus after ‘train-wreck’ loss to Germany:report

Matildas fitness in focus after ‘train-wreck’ loss to Germany:report

The fitness of the Matildas will reportedly be the focus of a comprehensive review following their thumping loss to Germany at the Paris Olympics.

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Set your alarms:These are the Olympic events you must not miss

Set your alarms:These are the Olympic events you must not miss

With Paris eight hours behind most of us in Australia,it’s tough to know what to watch and when. Here’s a day-by-day guide to the events you can’t afford to miss.

  • byRoy Ward andBillie Eder
The Matildas wanted a dream start to the Games. It was a 90-minute nightmare
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The Matildas wanted a dream start to the Games. It was a 90-minute nightmare

Australia arrived in France with ambitions of a deep run into the Olympic tournament. Against Germany,it was the worst possible start.

  • byEmma Kemp
As it happened:Matildas lose 3-0 to Germany;Australia’s men’s rugby 7s advance to semi-finals

As it happened:Matildas lose 3-0 to Germany;Australia’s men’s rugby 7s advance to semi-finals

The Matildas’ Paris Olympics campaign has gotten off to the worst possible start with a 3-0 thrashing by Germany,as Australia’s men’s rugby 7s side advance to the semi-finals against Fiji.

  • byChris Paine andMegan Levy
‘No-brainer’ that Catley starts in Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany

‘No-brainer’ that Catley starts in Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany

Australia’s captain has revealed that the mystery ‘lower leg injury’ that sidelined her for the warm-up loss to Canada 12 days ago was a calf niggle.

  • byEmma Kemp
Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal? We answer the burning questions

Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal? We answer the burning questions

We dive into Australia’s tough group,the players to watch and injury concerns as Tony Gustavsson’s side strives for a medal.

  • byEmma Kemp
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For her coach,Mary Fowler is an unsolved riddle. And she may be the Matildas’ most important player

For her coach,Mary Fowler is an unsolved riddle. And she may be the Matildas’ most important player

The challenge,as is the case with many ethereal shape-shifters who require freedom to make their magic,will be how to get the best out of the 21-year-old.

  • byEmma Kemp andVince Rugari
Why Matilda Michelle Heyman is Australia’s best comeback story in Paris

Why Matilda Michelle Heyman is Australia’s best comeback story in Paris

After being forced into international retirement in 2019,the veteran striker wants to make the most of her Paris campaign.

  • byAndrew Webster
‘I was just cooked’:The four weeks that shaped Catley’s Matildas captaincy

‘I was just cooked’:The four weeks that shaped Catley’s Matildas captaincy

The team’s mature thinker and eloquent speaker will take some key lessons into Paris 2024,and is adamant that,at this point,she will play in their opening match.

  • byEmma Kemp
‘Not ideal’:Matildas’ luggage stuck in Spain ahead of Olympics opener

‘Not ideal’:Matildas’ luggage stuck in Spain ahead of Olympics opener

Australia’s chef de mission Anna Meares says every effort is being made to get the Matildas their luggage and equipment left behind after a private flight to France.

  • byTom Decent
Nicole Kidman early shot at gold medal as Olympics superfan
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Nicole Kidman early shot at gold medal as Olympics superfan

The actor is heading to France to cheer on the Matildas.

  • byStephen Brook andKishor Napier-Raman