Aussie Nichols survives wipeout at brutal Tahiti Pro Tyler Wright has been knocked out of the Tahiti Pro by a 14-year-old wildcard, but Isabella Nichols was able to get through on a tough day for Australians. AAP · Aug 12
SURF: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
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
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 17
'Up for the challenge': Gilmore sets new goal after win Stephanie Gilmore says her Gold Coast victory has reaffirmed her belief she can match surfing's new wave of stars as she chases a ninth world title. AAP · May 4
Steph Gilmore sparks bedlam on Gold Coast as surf great rolls back years with WSL win More than 20 years after first wining the Gold Coast Pro as a schoolgirl, the 38-year-old was again crowned queen of Snapper Rocks The Guardian - AU · 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 4
A barrel of fun as Gilmore stars at Snapper Rocks Stephanie Gilmore and Ethan Ewing are leading the Australian charge at the Gold Coast Pro, but Jack Robinson and Molly Picklum have bombed out. AAP · May 3
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 · May 1
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. AAP · Apr 30
Aussie great denied in pumping Margaret River surf Canadian surfing rising star Erin Brooks claimed a major local scalp as the Margaret River Pro opened on Thursday with six- to eight-foot conditions. AAP · Apr 16
Gilmore suffers worst result at Bells in return to WSL Stephanie Gilmore's surfing comeback is off to a bad start, with young Brazilian Luana Silva too good for the eight-time world champion at Bells Beach. AAP · Apr 4
Champion Picklum picks Bells as her next surf target Winning multiple trophies around the world, women's surfing No.1 Molly Picklum has ringing the famous Bells Beach trophy at the top of her to-do list. AAP · Mar 31
Aussies set for big year on World Surf League top tour Spearheaded by world champion Molly Picklum, there will be 13 Australians competing on surfing's Championship Tour in 2026 after qualifying wrapped up. AAP · Mar 16
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025 Stephanie Gilmore to return from hiatus and surf on next year’s world tour at age 38 The eight-time world champion will return to full-time competition on the elite tour after accepting a season-long wildcard from the World Surf League
AAP · Nov 18, 2025 Aussie surf legend locks in tour return Stephanie Gilmore will take up a World Surf League wildcard with the eight-time world champion returning to the tour in 2026 after a two-year hiatus.
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue The World Surf League finals in Fiji could switch to a different - less familiar - break, prompting competitors to do their homework.
AAP · Aug 25, 2025 Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.
AAP · May 10, 2025 Fitzgibbons, Wilson fall short in Gold Coast Pro final Australian veterans Sally Fitzgibbons and Julian Wilson have had to settle for runner-up trophies in the Gold Coast Pro in an epic day of finals action.
AAP · May 8, 2025 Gilmore beats world champ in surf duel of generations Australian surfing icon Stephanie Gilmore has beaten reigning world champion Caity Simmers to reach the quarter-finals at the Gold Coast Pro.
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025 Steph Gilmore: ‘I was looking for something more, in myself and in my surfing’ The eight-time world champion has returned to a very different looking WSL tour this week after some time out spent travelling and recuperating
AAP · May 4, 2025 Aussie dozen forced to wait with Gold Coast Pro on hold Action at the Gold Coast Pro has been paused until at least Thursday after officials opted not to resume third-round heats at Burleigh Heads on Monday.
AAP · May 2, 2025 Aussie surf legend still driven to take on the world Stephanie Gilmore says while she's achieved plenty in her surfing career she still has the hunger to test herself against her younger rivals and keep improving.
AAP · Apr 30, 2025 World champion makes return for Gold Coast surf event Eight-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore will make a one-off return to the World Surf League's event on the Gold Coast where she gun for a seventh title.
AAP · Jan 21, 2025 Gilmore, Florence opt out of fulltime WSL campaigns Australia's eight-time surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore has made a late call not to return to the WSL Championship Tour this year.