Molly's game: surfing 'glow worm' on top of world again World champion Molly Picklum has moved back into pole position to defend her surfing crown after triumphing at the famed Supertubos event in Portugal. AAP · Oct 23
Aussie world champ sets up clash with surf sensation Molly Picklum had to outsurf a local Portuguese star at Supertubos -- but it's only going to get harder at Rip Curl Portugal for Australia's world champ. AAP · Oct 16
'It's been hard': Surf star's success after illness After battling debilitating illness last year, Australia's former junior world champion Sierra Kerr has clinched a spot on the World Surf League's premier tour. AAP · Oct 13
Aussie pair left standing in California surf showdown The Trestles Pro has been a lean World Surf League tour stop for the Australian brigade with only Callum Robson and Molly Picklum making it to the quarters. AAP · Sep 18
Aussie's dream of ninth world title over in California Steph Gilmore's WSL title hopes have been dashed in California, losing to Brisa Hennessy in round one at Lower Trestles. AAP · Sep 13
Aussies forced to wait as Canadian stars at Fiji Pro Small conditions meant only three heats could be run at the Fiji Pro on Friday, with the competition now on hold until Sunday at the earliest. AAP · Aug 28
Aussie ends Kelly Slater's fairytale Tahiti Pro run Kelly Slater's dream run at the Tahiti Pro has come to an end after the 54-year-old couldn't find a late winning ride in his round-of-16 showdown. AAP · Aug 13
Kelly Slater, 54, rolls back years with near-perfect surf in monster Tahiti swell The American delivered yet another masterclass as he tamed Teahupo’o, one of the world’s heaviest waves, to knock out Gabriel Medina The Guardian - AU · Aug 11
Slater makes waves with opening-round Tahiti win Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater has returned to competition and made an immediate statement with his round-one heat score at the Tahiti Pro. AAP · Aug 9
GOAT Slater to reunite with Teahupo'o at Tahiti Pro Kelly Slater, the 54-year-old retired surfer and 11-time world champion, has been given a wildcard to compete in next month's Tahiti Pro. AAP · Jul 7
SURF:Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro. AAP · Jun 23
Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro. AAP · Jun 23
Two surfers left standing after Aussie wipe-out in Rio Australia's top-ranked men's surfer Ethan Ewing and Morgan Cibilic are through to the quarter-finals of the Rio Pro while two rookies shocked the women's draw. AAP · Jun 21
SURF:Medina adds to Robinson's misery at El Salvador Pro Jack Robinson has again bowed out in the third round of a World Surf League event, eliminated by Brazil's Gabriel Medina at the El Salvador Pro. AAP · Jun 11
AAP · Jun 11 Medina adds to Robinson's misery at El Salvador Pro Jack Robinson has again bowed out in the third round of a World Surf League event, eliminated by Brazil's Gabriel Medina at the El Salvador Pro.
AAP · Jun 8 Aussie 'spewing' but 'stoked' as he makes quarter-final Callum Robson is into the World Surf League quarter-finals in the El Salvador leg, but only after defeating good mate Liam O'Brien amid priority wave confusion.
AAP · Jun 8 'Shows my character': Picklum tested by priority error Molly Picklum and Tyler Wright will fly the Australian flag in the women's quarters at El Salvador after world champion Picklum's heat was restarted.
The Independent UK · May 25 Mystery sea creature attack on photographer halts New Zealand surfing contest IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · May 25 World Surf League event in NZ put on hold after Australian photographer bitten by ‘shark or a sea lion’ The World Surf League competition in New Zealand was abruptly halted on its final day after a photographer was bitten by a sea creature
AAP · May 24 Yago Dora sends WSL into meltdown with crazy aerial Defending world champion Yago Dora has scored a perfect 10 from all five judges after producing a full rotation aerial for the ages at the New Zealand Pro.
AAP · May 17 Star Aussie surfers tested by tricky conditions in NZ Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson are among the Australian surfers to advance at the New Zealand Pro, but Stephanie Gilmore was a second-round casualty.
AAP · May 15 Aussie surf star makes early exit from NZ Open Fresh off his Gold Coast Pro victory, Queensland's Ethan Ewing has been a shock early casualty as the World Surf League shifts to New Zealand.
AAP · May 4 Queen Gilmore reclaims home crown amid Aussie double Stephanie Gilmore has made a triumphant return to the Gold Coast Pro, winning her seventh title, while fellow Aussie Ethan Ewing won the men's event.
AAP · May 1 Aussie great Gilmore delivers at home surf break Stephanie Gilmore has used her local knowledge to bank a breakthrough win in her return to the World Surf League, with Australians lighting up day one.
AAP · Apr 30 Back at 'perfect wave', Gilmore leans on surf IQ Superb swell is expected when the World Surf League's top tour returns to Snapper Rocks, where Stephanie Gilmore has won six times, after a seven-year gap.