Undefeated Opals go 5–0 to close out qualifiers

The Opals closed out their campaign overnight with an 82–76 victory over Canada.

Opals Edge Türkiye in thrilling World Cup Qualifier

Australia withstands a passionate home crowd in Istanbul to secure a 77–74 win behind standout performances from Smith, George and Wilson.

Opals hold firm against Hungary

A 71-58 victory sees the Opals notch their third straight win.

Opals grind out gritty win over Japan

Australia held Japan to just four points in the last quarter to secure a ten-point win.

The rise and rise of the brilliant Borlase

Isobel Borlase is now showing her skills at the highest level and started strong in Istanbul.

Winning start for the Opals in Istanbul

The Opals secured their first win of the World Cup Qualifying campaign with a 91–65 victory over Argentina.

Opals Set for World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Türkiye

Australia begins the road to the World Cup, with the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament tipping off in Türkiye from 11-18 March.

Player Tracker: Opals lighting it up around the world ahead of World Cup qualification trip to Türkiye

Track how the Opals stars have represented their clubs on the cusp of Australia’s World Cup Qualification quest in Türkiye from the 11 – 17 of March.

Opals select 12 for Türkiye tournament

The Opals confirm their squad for Türkiye, with high-level matchups on deck this March.

Opals Squad Confirmed ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

A 19-player Seven Consulting Opals roster has been named ahead of a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup – Qualifying Tournament in March 2026.

A defining year for Australian Women’s Basketball

Historic results, rising rankings and gold-medal success signal the start of a new era.

She Hoops Delivers Its Biggest Ever Clinic on the Gold Coast

Unforgettable access to the heroes shaping Australian women’s basketball.

She Hoops Lights Up Hobart with an Inspiring Morning on Court

A high-energy session that brought elite athletes and the Tasmanian community together for skill building and inspiration.

Opals to host a once-in-a-lifetime basketball experience

Sandy Brondello, Ezi Magbegor and Tess Madgen headline a special She Hoops Clinic on the Gold Coast.

“I felt like Bendigo was the place to be” Borlase leads WNBL off-season shake up

Big move for Borlase, Opals in new places for WNBL 25-26.

“To win it with them” - Whitcomb’s Finals Mission

Seven Consulting Opals veteran Sami Whitcomb chases WNBA title with Phoenix Mercury.

Australia’s ‘Golden Six’ clinch history

A rollercoaster Asia Cup window has culminated in six titles for Australia’s national teams.

From Tasmania to the top: Alanna Smith reflects on historic WNBA Defensive Award

Alanna Smith capped off a record-breaking WNBA season with the Minnesota Lynx by becoming the first Australian since Lauren Jackson to be named Co-Defensive Player of the Year.

ESPN Secures Four-Year Renewal as Australia’s ‘Home for Hoops’

Renewed four-year deal with FIBA delivers every game of the Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 and Basketball World Cup 2027, giving Aussie fans front-row access as the Opals and Boomers go for gold on ESPN and Disney+.

Vale Tiana Mangakahia

Her impact on basketball and beyond will never be forgotten.