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UWA Torpedoes sit undefeated atop the ladder, thanks partly to the impact of a pair of Americans. Pictured: Hannes Daube and Garrett Zaan.

Water poloCommentsPremiumUS Olympic star making waves in the pool in Perth

After five rounds of the Australian Water Polo League, UWA Torpedoes sit undefeated atop the ladder, thanks partly to the impact of a pair of Americans - one of whom is an Olympic bronze medallist.

Ben Smith

Hannes Daube.

Water poloCommentsPremiumUWA Torpedoes make a splash with Olympic bronze medallist

UWA Torpedoes have made a huge splash by luring American bronze medallist Hannes Daube for the 2025 men’s Australian Water Polo League season.

Ben Smith

Stingers captain Zoe Arancini wants to see water polo become more accessible and affordable. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Water PoloPremiumStingers captain wants water polo accessible for all

Now with her long-awaited Olympic medal, Zoe Arancini shifts her focus to growing water polo and inspiring the next generation of players to make a splash.

Sophia McCaughan

The Stingers have suffered an agonising 11-9 defeat in their women’s water polo gold medal match by Spain.

Water PoloCommentsBrave Stingers beaten to water polo gold by Spain

Australia’s Stingers have suffered Olympic heartbreak, going down in the women’s water polo final to Spain as their frustrating 24-year wait for the biggest title in the sport goes on.

Ian Chadband

Australian players celebrate their win.

Water PoloCommentsStingers hold nerve in shootout to reach gold medal game

The Aussie Stingers have made it into the Olympic final after an amazing shootout win over USA and will shoot for women's water polo gold against Spain.

Ian Chadband

Australia were left heart broken.

Water PoloCommentsSharks sunk: USA break Aussie hearts in water polo shootout

Australia's men's water polo team have suffered a one-goal loss to the United States to be knocked out of Olympic medal contention.

Steve Larkin

Alice Williams bagged an incredible five goals against Greece to steer Australia into the semis. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Water Polo'Sniper' Williams bags five as Stingers roar into semis

Australia's Stingers have powered into the semi-finals of the Olympic women's water polo, with Alice Williams netting five in their 9-6 win over Greece.

Ian Chadband

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 05: Gold medalist Noemie Fox of Team Australia poses on the podium during the Canoe Slalom Women's Kayak Cross medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

OlympicsComments10 big moments of day 10: Another Fox gold & a silver surfer

There was a world record set in the pole vault final, more Aussie gold and a swell result for Jack Robinson.

Aaron Kirby and Ben Smith

Chaz Poot scored but Australia's men's water polo team suffered a loss to Japan. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Water PoloFinals-bound Sharks cop Japanese reality check

Australia's quarter-finals bound water polo men have been brought back to earth by Japan, the giant-killing Sharks their first Paris victims.

Murray Wenzel

Nina Kennedy of Australia looks on as she competes in the Women’s pole vault qualification round at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, as part of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in, France, Monday, August 05, 2024. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

OlympicsCommentsPremiumWA athletes in action: Unlucky Robinson, Wearn earns medal

WA duo Matt Wearn is guaranteed a medal, but Jack Robinson just missed out on gold, while Nina Kennedy is shaping to join them after a strong start. Here’s how our local hopes fared on day 10.

Ben Smith & Fraser Williams

A 100m stunner while Australia was jumping for joy.

OlympicsCommentsDay 9’s biggest moments: Lyles’ sprint crown, high jump joy

An outspoken American took out an all-time men’s 100m final, while Australia added to their tally in the pool and got off the mark in the track and field.

Aaron Kirby and Ben Smith

Caitlin Parker and Sami Whitcomb both had big days.

OlympicsCommentsPremiumWA athletes in action: Parker’s history, Whitcomb’s buckets

Caitlin Parker is guaranteed a medal, while Sami Whitcomb helped the Opals to a big win - but there was less good news for Min Woo Lee. Here’s how our West Aussies fared on day nine.

Fraser Williams and Ben Smith

Alice Williams scored four goals as Australia beat Hungary to top their pool in women’s water polo.

Water PoloCommentsAustralia sting Hungary to remain undefeated in water polo

Australia are unbeaten going into the women's water polo quarter-finals after a second penalty shootout win, this time over Hungary.

Roger Vaughan

Australia's men's water polo goalkeeper Nic Porter is stunned by his team's upset win over Hungary. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Water PoloAussie water polo men spring upset on mighty Hungary

Australia's men's water polo team have overcome nine-time Olympic champions Hungary by one goal to secure a quarter-final berth at the Paris Games.

Steve Larkin

Australia's Bronte Halligan fires a penalty shot past Canada goalkeeper Jessica Gaudreault. (AP PHOTO)

Water PoloStingers seal quarter-final spot with Canada win

Back to full strength after some early COVID issues, the Australian women have sealed a water polo quarter-final spot by trouncing Canada.

Melissa Woods

Goalscorer Chaz Poot and star goalie Nic Porter enjoy their water polo victory over France. (AP PHOTO)

Water PoloGoalie Porter stars in shock water polo win for Sharks

The Sharks have earned a second-straight boilover water polo win for Australia, edging hosts France 9-8 in a thrilling contest at the Olympic Aquatics Centre.

Ian Chadband

Australia's women's water polo team celebrate their shootout win over the Netherlands. (AP PHOTO)

Water PoloPremiumAussie women win water polo shootout at Olympics

Australia's women's water polo team have prevailed by one goal over the Netherlands in an Olympic fixture decided by a penalty shootout.

Steve Larkin

Luke Pavillard was the four-goal star as Australia's Sharks beat Olympic champs Serbia in Paris. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Water PoloAussie Sharks devour champs in water polo sensation

Australia's water polo men have pulled off a major shock at the Olympics, hammering reigning champions Serbia 8-3.

Ian Chadband

Jacob Mercep scored a goal for Australia in a 9-5 men's water polo loss to Spain at the Olympics. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

OlympicsCommentsSpain outmuscle Aussie Sharks in water polo opener

Australia were competitive early, but have opened their Paris Olympics men's water polo campaign with a 9-5 loss to European champions Spain.

Roger Vaughan

Australia's Bronte Halligan scored a brilliant goal to seal the Stingers' water polo win over China. (AP PHOTO)

Water PoloStingers end COVID-hit week with resilient Olympic win

Australia's water polo women have ended a tough week when five players tested positive for COVID-19 with a resilient win over China in their Olympic opener.

Ian Chadband

Two unnamed members of the Australian women's water polo team have tested positive to COVID-19. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Water PoloAustralian water polo Olympians test positive to COVID

Two Australian women's water polo players have tested positive to COVID-19 ahead of the Olympics.

Roger Vaughan

The Drummoyne Devils celebrate their breakthrough win in the Australian Water Polo League. (HANDOUT/WATER POLO AUSTRALIA)

Water PoloDevils, Thunder win Australian water polo titles

The Drummoyne Devils and the Queensland Thunder have won the Australian Water Polo League titles in Sydney.

Staff Writers

Australia's Abby Andrews (right) battles Katy Cutler of Great Britain for the ball in Doha. (EPA PHOTO)

Water PoloWater polo Stingers hammer GB, make worlds quarters

The Australian national women's water polo team have beaten Great Britain 20-8 to reach the quarter-finals at the world championships in Doha.

Ian Chadband

The world championships serve a double-purpose for Australia's women's water polo coach Bec Rippon. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)

Water PoloDual goals for Australia's women at water polo worlds

Australia's women's water polo team will begin a fresh era under new head coach Bec Rippon at the world championships in Doha.

Steve Larkin