Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, Olympics Women, Round 1, 21st Jul 2021

Hayley Raso of the Matildas kicks a goal during the Cup of Nations match between the Australian Matildas and New Zealand Football Ferns at Leichhardt Oval on February 28, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Three things about our Tokyo Olympics opponent: New Zealand

With Australia set to play its first Tokyo Olympics group match in 3 days time, we intend to analyse our first opponents, Trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand. What you need to know about our history: The record between Australia and New Zealand is one of dominance, especially

Hayley Raso, Kyah Simon and Caitlin Foord with their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qantas boarding passes

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster: Introducing the forwards

The groups have been drawn, the matches set, and now Australia has a squad for Tokyo! With kick-off in the first game against New Zealand just around the corner it's time to meet the team that will be representing Australia. Last but not least, the players up top: the forw

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Ultimate Guide: How to watch the Matildas at Tokyo 2020

The Matildas have made history at Tokyo 2020, making it through to the medal rounds and will take on the USWNT in a battle for bronze.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster: Introducing the midfielders

The groups have been drawn, the matches set, and now Australia has a squad for Tokyo! With kick-off in the first game against New Zealand just five days away, it's time to meet the team that will be representing Australia. Next up are the players doing the work in the midd

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All the fun facts behind the Matildas Tokyo 2020 Olympic Squad

It is only a matter of days before our Matildas grace the pitch for their first match of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Matildas Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympians' Oath

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"Once an Olympian, always an Olympian," Matildas share Tokyo 2020 Australian Olympians' Oath

Last week, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) unveiled the Australian Olympians' Oath ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The Australian Olympians’ Oath is an initiative of the AOC Athletes’ Commission, to provide Olympic athletes with an enduring reflection of the cult

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Be Their Champion: Support the Matildas at Tokyo 2020

This July, the Matildas and Olyroos will embark on one of the most unique Olympic experiences in history. While Aussies are unable to flock to Tokyo in numbers as originally planned, these players still need our support more than ever. So, we’re calling all Australian footb

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster: Introducing the goalkeepers

The groups have been drawn, the matches set, and now Australia has a squad for Tokyo! With kick-off in the first game against New Zealand just around the corner, it's time to meet the team that will be representing Australia. Kicking things off are the women between the st

Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley with their Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qantas boarding passes

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster: Introducing the defenders

The groups have been drawn, the matches set, and now Australia has a squad for Tokyo! With kick-off in the first game against New Zealand just around the corner, it's time to meet the team that will be representing Australia. Next up are the women in the backline: the defe

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Road to Tokyo: Matildas' Group G opponents

It started back in March 2020. The Matildas’ road to Tokyo began in Campbelltown against Chinese Taipei. Australia found the back of the net seven times – Caitlin Foord scoring a hat trick. Three nights later, the Matildas defeated Thailand 6-0.

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Sam Kerr: "You want to play the best and beat the best"

The Matildas learnt their Tokyo fate last night drawing the USA, Sweden, and New Zealand. For Australian captain Sam Kerr, Group G will provide the playing group with more strong tests. “I think it’s a tough group, obviously looking at it.