Tremendous talent: Where next for Spirit's MVP star? Bendigo Spirit's coach Kennedy Kereama and captain Kelsey Griffin have spoken about Izzy Borlase's MVP season after losing to the Perth Lynx in the semi-finals. AAP · Feb 17
'You can do it all': Opal's pregnancy call ahead of Cup Opal Marianna Tolo isn't making comeback plans post-childbirth, despite admitting she could "technically" make a return in time to play in the World Cup. AAP · Jan 4
'Under the radar': Star's new role helps Spirit to soar Bendigo's Olivia Pollerd believes the WNBL is underestimating her team, while Adelaide's Dallas Loughridge says her new coach has reignited their group. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Tolo-less Spirit see off Flames to cement second place Young gun Olivia Pollerd has produced a standout performance to steer the Bendigo Spirit to a 80-64 victory over the Sydney Flames. AAP · Nov 28, 2025
Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match The Bendigo Spirit have held the Perth Lynx to their lowest score in five years, with Izzy Borlase producing another attacking masterclass. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Tolo delivers final moment magic to down Capitals The Bendigo Spirit have held on to defeat the UC Capitals in a see-sawing contest, with Izzy Borlase and Marianna Tolo stepping up to claim the WNBL victory. AAP · Nov 8, 2025
Bendigo's spirited showing hands Sydney third loss The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames. AAP · Nov 2, 2025
Reigning WNBL champs edge Geelong by seven in Bendigo Bendigo's WNBL title defence is off and running, with the Spirit forced to fight off a gritty Geelong rally in a seven-point win. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch. AAP · Oct 19, 2025
'Coolest thing': WNBL building a reputation in WNBA WNBA player Jade Melbourne says the WNBL is becoming a league which fosters the next batch of stars as her Capitals prepare to start the season. AAP · Oct 17, 2025
Spirited Bendigo sweep Fire to win third WNBL title League MVP Sami Whitcomb has scored 26 points to help Bendigo Spirit sweep Townsville Fire with a WNBL championship-sealing eight-point victory. AAP · Mar 9, 2025
Flyers stun Bendigo in bad week for WNBL ladder leaders Bendigo's grip on top spot has been loosened significantly after they suffered upset losses to the Perth Lynx and Southside Flyers in round eight. AAP · Dec 22, 2024
Bendigo stay unbeaten in WNBL after big comeback Bendigo have rallied from a 19-point deficit to stretch their unbeaten start to the WNBL season to six games with a 79-71 win over Southside Flyers in Ballarat. AAP · Nov 24, 2024
AAP · Nov 17, 2024 Whitcomb weaves magic to keep Bendigo unbeaten in WNBL Opals guard Sami Whitcomb has maintained her great early-season form to help Bendigo to a road double and a ladder-leading 5-0 start to the WNBL season
AAP · Nov 10, 2024 Whitcomb fires unbeaten Spirit to top of WNBL ladder A pair of wins over Geelong United and the UC Capitals in round two have put the unbeaten Bendigo Spirit on top of the WNBL ladder.
AAP · Nov 3, 2024 Ruef and George star for Flames, Lynx beat WNBL champs The Sydney Flames opened their WNBL season in style after the Perth Lynx exacted revenge for last year's grand final series loss to the Southside Flyers.
AAP · Oct 23, 2024 Fresh Flyers out to 'bring it' in WNBL title defence The Southside Flyers have a fresh look as new coach Kristi Harrower aims to lead the team to consecutive WNBL titles for the first time in 20 years.
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.
AAP · Jan 17, 2024 Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games Talismanic Aussie basketballer Lauren Jackson will bring invaluable experience after being named in the Opals team for the Olympic qualifying event in Brazil.
ABC News · Sep 29, 2022 Australian Opals gathering momentum as they qualify for World Cup semi-final against China After an opening-round loss against France, Australia have won five straight games and are gathering steam heading into their semi-final clash with China.
ABC News · Sep 27, 2022 Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics.
ABC News · Sep 25, 2022 Australia gets back on track at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as strong defence sets up a key win over Serbia The Opals rebound against Serbia after a mixed start to the FIBA Women's World Cup — the Aussies answer coach Sandy Brondello's call for defence to be their calling card, writes Hayley Wildes.
ABC News · Sep 23, 2022 Lauren Jackson helps Opals recover against Mali in women's basketball World Cup It was a slow start for the Opals against Mali and things were looking grim early in the match - but some Lauren Jackson brilliance got the Aussies back on track.