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It might be 6am on the Gold Coast, but champagne was already popping up in Levi’s household. Australian seven women’s rugby POOL B: 38th Australia Africa 0 POOL B: Australia 50 Scotland 0 POOL B: Australia 12 Fiji 19 SF: Australia 17 New Zealand 12 GOLD MEDAL GAME: Australia 22 Fiji 12 “It’s never too early to start drinking when your two daughters win Commonwealth Games gold medals,” said Maddi Levi, after she and her sister Teagan helped Australian women win seven rugby gold medals. “I believe [mum will] been there all day celebrating.” The Levis spoke with their family at home after a dominant 22-12 win over Fiji at Coventry Stadium. “They must be crying but a lot of swearing!” said Levi. “We have to stand side by side [on the dais] so a bit sentimental. We’ve achieved a Commonwealth Games medal, not many people can do that in their lives, let alone have their sister next to each other.” [ Maddi Levi had a gre...

Australian cyclist champion Amanda Spratt bursts into tears after crossing the line on the Champs-Élysées during the first stage of the historic women’s Tour de France. Key points: Spratt isn’t sure she’ll have the chance to ride in the women’s Tour de France event Australians Tiffany Cromwell and Nicole Frain are top-ranked Australians at 11th and 12th respectively Dutchman Lorena Wiebes wins the first stage after sprinting with former Olympic champion Marianne Vos Since 1903, men’s racing has been the pinnacle of international cycling and regularly attracts more than 1 billion spectators worldwide. Now, for the first time since 1989, the Tour de France Femmes is back, finally allowing veterans like the 34-year-old Spratt to compete. “When I got to the podium there I started to tear up a little; I think I got a little sentimental in my old age,” the 34-year-old told SBS on Sunday. “I think it just made me realize how big this moment was....

There have been several footballers throughout history who have not only played in the World Cup at home, but won it there. Carla Overbeck is one of them. The FIFA legend was part of the famous US team of the 1990s that won the first official Women’s World Cup in 1991 before captaining the team that lifted the trophy as hosts in 1999. Carla Overbeck captained the United States when they made women’s soccer history at the Rose Bowl in 1999. ( Getty Images: Elsa ) It was the tournament — and the team — that changed everything for women’s football in the United States. Despite having an operating budget of only $30 million, the event attracted nearly 1.2 million people throughout the month, with an average of 37,000 fans per game. Television ratings soared, as did media coverage once the tournament took place. The final — held in Overbeck’s hometown of Pasadena, California — still holds the record for highest ever attendance at a Women’s World Cup final as 9...

It’s time for the women’s final at Wimbledon, the end of an exciting tournament that has brought many surprises over the past two weeks. Tunisian world number 2 Ons Jabeur will meet 17th seed Elena Rybakina in the decider on Center Court on Saturday night. This will be the women’s first final, which will no doubt mean both players will be feeling a lot of extra pressure when they come out in front of a crowd of 15,000. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s women’s final. Who is Ounces Jabeur? Ons Jabeur has won 22 of his last 24 matches and is unbeaten on grass this year. ( AP: Kirsty Wigglesworth ) The 27-year-old has made history. The Tunisian was the clear frontrunner for Arab players, becoming the first Arab man or woman to reach a grand slam final in the open era. She is also the first woman from Africa to reach a grand slam final. Despite his impressive performances and superb grass-court performances — Jabeur has won all 11 game...