'Real challenge': Goriss warns of WNBL player exodus Ahead of the WNBA's looming expansion, Paul Goriss has dealt a reality check to Australia's WNBL, saying it must do something to keep and attract players. AAP · Feb 7
'Move on': Capitals focus on finals even without stars The UC Capitals and the Geelong Venom are missing some of their biggest WNBL stars, while New Zealand representatives have an opportunity to shine. AAP · Jan 7
Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning Sara Blicavs celebrated her milestone 300th WNBL game by leading the in-form Canberra Capitals to a 26-point demolition of the Southside Flyers at AIS Arena. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Capitals deliver statement win to extinguish Flames After an hour delay to start of the match, the UC Capitals have smashed the Sydney Flames 96-56, marking the biggest win of the WNBL season. AAP · Nov 15, 2025
Blicavs blitzes, Opal shines in WNBL season opener The UC Capitals have defeated the Southside Melbourne Flyers in the opening game of the WNBL season, with Sara Blicavs making a memorable return. AAP · Oct 18, 2025
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. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Southside Flyers oust Melbourne Boomers to advance to WNBL grand final Southside Flyers have advanced to their second WNBL grand final in three seasons after notching a 73-72 win against Melbourne Boomers. The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023
Flyers oust Boomers to advance to WNBL grand final Maddi Rocci came up with a swag of clutch plays to help the Southside Flyers edge the Melbourne Boomers in a classic WNBL semi-final decider. AAP · Mar 15, 2023
Melbourne thump Flyers to level WNBL semi-final series Cayla George and Kristy Wallace have shown their class to emphatically wipe the Melbourne Boomer's Southside Flyers' WNBL bogey and force a semi-final decider. AAP · Mar 11, 2023
Flyers on a high after major WNBL double The Flyers have made it five straight wins by claiming the prized scalp of ladder leaders Bendigo after their midweek defeat of Melbourne in the WNBL. AAP · Jan 7, 2023
Opals suffer heartbreak at FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, but bronze is still up for grabs The Opals dream of a gold on home soil may be over, but the bronze medal is still up for grabs, writes Hayley Wildes. ABC News · Sep 30, 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 29, 2022
Opals gearing up for AFL grand final Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing. AAP · Sep 23, 2022
AAP · May 31, 2022 Japan shade Opals to clinch series An understrength Opals team has lost their three-match women's basketball series to Japan 2-1, after being defeated 69-67 in the final match in Newcastle.
Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2022 Maley stars on debut as Opals lose thriller to Japan in Newcastle "It was everything and more I expected. It was a dream moment for me."
AAP · May 29, 2022 Japan shade Opals, level basketball series Japan have forced a deciding third game in their women's basketball series against Australia after beating the Opals 56-55 in Sydney.