/ 27 October 2023

The Tillies are back in town

Image source: Getty
Image source: Getty

Our Matildas have returned to the pitch for the first time since the Women’s World Cup as they battle for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. They beat Iran 2-0 in their first qualifying match against Iran in Perth overnight – next, our women’s soccer team goes up against the Philippines on Sunday, and then it’s Chinese Taipei (aka Taiwan) on Wednesday. Note: they are tipped to win all those games as the highest-ranked team in the group. And there’s plenty more to watch this weekend… The Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and the All Blacks is happening on Sunday morning, while our men’s cricket team take on the Kiwis in their World Cup round match tomorrow. And after winning their first game in a series against South Africa, our Aussie netballers try for round 2 on Sunday. We’re exhausted just thinking about it… 

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