Matildas mania grips Australia as women’s team captures hearts of World Cup host

[ad_1] SYDNEY, Australia — Nothing can compete with the Matildas.  Meetings have been canceled. Other sporting events, rescheduled. Pubs are stocking up and viewing centers across the capital are setting…

Australia’s Matildas Unite a Nation and Crack the Code Wars

[ad_1] That figure does not include those who streamed it online or the vast crowds that gathered in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to watch it en masse. By most…

Matildas win scores biggest TV audience since Cathy Freeman’s gold

[ad_1] Streaming has emerged in the past decade or so, for example. The top TV audiences have been previously listed as the 4.04 million people who tuned in for Lleyton…

Popular politician claims public holiday for Matildas World win ‘would cost too much’

[ad_1] Politics is divided over whether Australians should have a day off work should the Matildas go all the way. On Saturday, the Matildas achieved what no Australian team –…

Matilda’s holiday ‘would cost too much’

[ad_1] After making history on Saturday night, the Matilda’s are a step closer to the grand final – and giving Aussies a day off – but not everyone supports a…

Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women’s World Cup

[ad_1] Australia’s Sam Kerr laughs with teammate Emily Van Egmond after beating Denmark on Aug. 7. (Rick Rycroft – The Associated Press) By JENNA FRYER AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Australia…

Matildas focused, steeled by experiences, thriving on World Cup rollercoaster

[ad_1] Marissa LordanicAug 11, 2023, 01:26 AM6 Minute Read Matildas have warned world they’re more than just Sam Kerr The Far Post podcast discuss the realisation for the Matildas and…

Channel 7 scores huge ratings win with Matildas’ victory

[ad_1] The Matildas’ win over Denmark was the most-watched broadcast of this year, beating out even the NRL grand final, to become a ratings bonanza for Optus Sport and Channel…

NSW Premier Chris Minns backs public holiday for Matildas

[ad_1] New South Wales Premier Chris Minns will back a public holiday if the Matildas with the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And speaking on 2DayFM yesterday, he was asked if…

Star forward’s perfect game, midfielder continues to shine as Matildas march on: Player Ratings

[ad_1] It was a night to remember for Australian football fans as the Matildas sealed a spot in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Denmark at Stadium Australia in…