‘Giant step’: Firebirds name new coach
The struggling Queensland Firebirds have turned to a former New Zealand under-21 coach to revive their fortunes.
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Vixens survive heart-stopper to reach Super Netball decider
Melbourne Vixens twice came from behind and survived a late scare to book their place in the Super Netball grand final with a nail-biting 73-72 preliminary final victory against the West Coast Fever at a packed-out John Cain Arena.
Indigenous star axed in shock move
The indigenous star central to Netball Australia losing $15m in funding is without a Super Netball club after a surprise move.
Real reason netball should be an Olympic sport
Netball is the biggest team sport in Australia – yet its place in the national consciousness lags behind male-dominated games. Now, Diamonds star Paige Hadley is determined to see that change.
Top of the table Thunderbirds hand Swifts seventh straight loss
The Mavericks are on the brink of making the Super Netball finals, the Fever snatch a one-point victory over the Vixens and the Thunderbirds hand Swifts their seventh straight loss to secure top spot.
‘Has to stop’: Fury at netball’s biggest ever hit
Australian great Bianca Chatfield has hit out at the “outrageous” decision after one of the most brutal collisions ever seen on a netball court.
Disgusting letter over netball sponsor storm
Indigenous netball star Donnell Wallam has revealed a “disgusting” letter she received over the Netball Australia sponsorship controversy.
Netball coach quits after one game amid ‘mutiny’
The Queensland Firebirds chaos has rolled on with confirmation caretaker coach Lauren Brown has stepped down – only four days after taking over from Bec Bulley.
Jok, Sinclair dominate to keep Mavericks’ finals chance alive
The Mavericks have kept their finals door open after a dominant defeat over a vulnerable Queensland outfit, in the Firebirds’ first match since the sacking of coach Bec Bulley.
Star’s shock exit amid ‘behaviour’ concerns
The NSW Swifts have officially parted ways with Sam Wallace-Joseph after a dramatic off-court saga that has rocked the club.
Vixens put the foot down in derby win
Two Melbourne derbies have resulted in two wins for the old firm after a King’s Birthday take-down by the Vixens.
$6m injection to help netball’s Olympic cause
A big World Cup funding boost could help netball’s Olympic push for inclusion in Brisbane in 2032.
‘Fresh’ look, Aussie combo sets netball alight
The Melbourne Vixens have had a blistering start to the Super Netball season, and their captain says they are primed to go “all the way”
Vixens snap Fever’s hot streak as, Giants, Lightning, Thunderbirds win
The Vixens have reaffirmed their premiership credentials defeating the Fever in Perth on Sunday while the Giants claimed their second win of the season as the Lightning continue to dominate QLD.
Netball rocked by first ever mid-game suspension
The NSW Derby has witnessed the first mid-game suspension in Super Netball since new rules were introduced to combat dangerous play.
Swifts’ huge derby win overshadowed by controversy
The NSW Swifts’ season looks to be back on track after a massive win over the Giants, as the Mavericks win again, while the Lightning also looks to have turned the corner.
Vixens remain undefeated thanks to uncharacteristic misses from Swifts
The NSW Swifts will come to rue their misses when the game was up for grabs late in the final term, with the Melbourne Vixens able to hold on and maintain its undefeated start to the Super Netball season.
‘Absolute debacle’: Netball hit by fresh saga
Australian netball has another controversy on its hands after scoreboard blunder on Saturday had a game descend into farcical scenes.
NRL legend’s daughter’s brutal hit divides
Super Netball fans were left divided by a Giants and Diamonds star’s big hit that flattened the league MVP and had many crying foul.
Fever remain undefeated as it gets revenge over Swifts
Melbourne Mavericks have made history by clinching the first win in Super Netball, the third-placed Thunderbirds showed why they might be a finals contender with a thumping win, as Vixens, Fever go 4-0.
Liz Ellis appointed to Netball Australia board
Australian netball legend Liz Ellis has been appointed to Netball Australia’s board after criticising its handling of several issues.
Fever make statement in Lightning demolition job
The Fever are flying high in 2024, romping home to a huge win against the Lightning on Sunday as Courtney Bruce made her much anticipated return out west. While the Swifts got their season moving against the Mavs.
Stacked super team sends scare through league
With four Aussie Diamonds stars now in their line-up, an absolutely stacked team is the favourite for the Super Netball title, at least “on paper”.
Pay stoush costs Thunderbirds grand final MVP
There has been plenty happening across the Super Netball off-season, and as the new season is upon us hear from all eight coaches about what we can expect from their sides.
Ugly pay war costs team Grand Final MVP
Super Netball’s pay stoush has cost the Adelaide Thunderbirds dearly as the new season gets set to kick off in 2024.
World Netball makes transgender ruling
Global sports have been updating transgender athlete policies and World Netball has now made a ruling with immediate effect.
Full ban on transgender netballers
As sports around the world grapple with the emergence of transgender athletes, netball’s governing body has made its position clear.
Media mogul’s sporting empire set to explode
The captain of Super Netball’s newest team has been blown away by Craig Hutchison’s “impressive” efforts in getting the Mavericks off the ground.
Netball side condemns star’s Easter post
The NSW Swifts have declared their opposition to an Instagram post by star shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph on Easter weekend.
Proof Diamonds unrivalled as world champs
They didn’t lose a match and won the final in a canter to again prove Australia is unmatched in world netball.
Swifts target ‘vital’ Team Girls Cup to start Super Netball redemption
NSW Swifts star Sophie Fawns says this year’s Team Girls Cup will be vital to her side’s grand final redemption plans, as they see the new-look teams in action at the pre-season tournament.
New AFL rivalry explodes with one tweet
A rival AFL club has taken a cheeky dig at Collingwood in a savage post after the Magpies celebrated an upgrade to their club.
AFL storm erupts over Collingwood ‘error’
Collingwood has come under fire for a controversial video that’s infuriating sporting fans and prompted a Pies great to weigh in.
Proof Australian team worth every cent
They fought to be paid like the world champions they are and Australia’s star netballers have shown again they are worth every cent.
Detail in Cleary upload sends fans wild
Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler have gone Instagram official, but it was a minor detail in the NRL star’s post that caught the eye.
Netball champ follows AFL star boyfriend
An Aussie sporting power couple have been reunited after a champion netballer returned to her old team in a major team switch.
‘Historic day’: Netball civil war is over
A clear winner has emerged after Netball’s bitter civil war came to an end on Wednesday with details exposing big changes.
‘Historic day’: Cash bonus after bitter pay war
There were lots of tears and revelations of players living in cars during a bitter pay war that has finally delivered a win for Australia’s netballers.
Netball boss finally falls on her sword
After an ugly and emotional standoff with players was finally resolved a major player in netball’s ugly civil war has fallen on their sword.
Netball boss quits after player pay war
After an ugly and emotional standoff with players was resolved and amid calls for a clean-out, the boss of Netball Australia has made a big call.
Legend’s call to sack netball bosses
A Diamonds legend has weighed into the drama between Netball Australia and its players, demanding key people face consequences for the sport’s turmoil.
Netball stars get last laugh in pay war
Netball’s bitter pay war is finally over, with a new agreement between Netball Australia and the players’ assocation ending the stalemate.
Sports stars ‘sleeping in cars‘ amid pay war
Unemployed for nine weeks amid a bitter pay stoush, netballers have been sleeping in cars and the emotional toll was on full display on Thursday.
‘Publicity stunt’: Netball war of words erupts
Unemployed for nine weeks amid a bitter pay stoush, netballers have been sleeping in cars and the emotional toll was on full display.
Netball set to be stripped of $18m in fresh blow
The future of a Morrison-era pledge to inject millions into netball has been put in limbo after concerns were raised about Netball Australia’s priorities.
Ellis breaks silence in savage netball post
Aussie netball legend Liz Ellis has broken her silence, savaging the sport after her late invitation to the awards named after her.
Netball rocked by ugly player boycott
Australian netball’s pay dispute has taken another ugly turn, with Super Netball players boycotting the sport’s major awards night.
Premiers lose half their team in mass exodus
Super Netball will look very different next season after two fan favourites announced their retirement, continuing an exodus for one team.
AFL premiers post huge profit
Collingwood has revealed its financial results for the 2023 season, adding intrigue to a shock decision on one of its professional teams.
Shock as ‘disappointed’ Diamonds lose again
The Diamonds have suffered a second successive defeat to their old rivals in the final match of the Constellation Cup.
Surprise loss continues wild Aussie hoodoo
Australia’s Diamonds are on track to retain the Constellation Cup, but a surprise loss has continued a strange netballing hoodoo.
Kiwis mount stunning comeback to keep series alive
New Zealand have kept the fight for the Constellation Cup alive, producing a stunning come-from-behind win over the Diamonds to force a series decider.
Cricket captain drops netball truth bomb
Aussie cricket captain Alyssa Healy says she refuses to believe netball is a poor sport as the ugly pay dispute drags on despite on court success.
Star reveals Voice stance despite ‘racists’
Indigenous netballer Donnell Wallam has revealed her stance on the Voice, despite the reality of “opening myself up to racist comments”.
‘Oh god’: Netball clash halted in wild scenes
The opening game of netball’s Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand was brought to a halt in bizarre scenes.
‘Scary’ reason why netball rule must change
There are calls for New Zealand’s netballers to be allowed to play in Super Netball in an effort to help the Diamonds’ fiercest rival improve.
Diamonds open up on ‘stressful’ pay dispute
The Diamonds captain says the heated netball pay dispute will not hurt her team in its first series since the World Cup triumph.
Diamonds skipper opens up on ‘stressful’ pay dispute
The Diamonds captain says the heated netball pay dispute will not hurt her team in its first series since the World Cup triumph.
Aussie netballers reject $1.2m pay offer
Netball’s pay negotiations have broken down yet again with the players and governing body at loggerheads over the proposed pay increase.
Newest Aussie team locks in its name
The newest team in Super Netball has revealed its bold name, colours and logos for the upcoming season.
The great debate: Is football now Australia’s national sport?
What the Matildas have achieved, and the Socceroos before them, begs the question: Is football, or soccer to some, now our national sport? Have your say and VOTE!
Aussies won’t get a cent from World Cup win
Australia’s Diamonds won the Netball World Cup in dominant fashion but the players won’t receive a cent for their efforts.
Aussie netball star just proved us all wrong
Australia’s most contentious selection going into the Netball World Cup has proved all her critics wrong on the biggest stage of all.
Netball sledge came back to bite Aussie rivals
Retiring Australian star Ash Brazill has revealed how an England rival’s jab inspired the Diamonds to take the World Cup gold medal.
Australia win World Cup in epic redemption
Australia has won the Netball World Cup in emphatic fashion, demolishing England to complete their trophy cabinet and redemption arc.
‘Broken’: Australia shatters World Cup dream
Australia is through to the Netball World Cup final after a result that has left the sport heartbroken for their opposition.
Historic upset rocks World Cup to its core
England have etched their names into the World Cup record books after taking down Australia in a stunning upset on Thursday.
‘Insane’: Thriller stuns Netball World Cup
Two of netball’s powerhouses have played out a thrilling draw at the World Cup as South Africa fought back in an extraordinary finish.
Aussies ‘rocked’ in huge World Cup scare
Australia’s Diamonds have survived a huge scare at the Netball World Cup, overcoming a surprise deficit in their toughest test yet.
‘Distrust’: World Cup rocked by team ‘mutiny’
A “mutiny” has emerged in the at the Netball World Cup, as a star player was blamed by her own team as they “aired their dirty laundry”.
Aussie star silences critics at World Cup
Australia’s most contentious selection for the Netball World Cup has silenced the doubters, with Diamonds legends singing her praises.
Hutchy’s huge move grows sporting empire
Media mogul Craig Hutchison has won the race for Super Netball’s new team licence in a move that will expand his sporting empire.
‘Team it deserves’: New Super Netball team revealed
There will be an eighth team in Super Netball next season, with a surprise bidder winning the race to replace the Collingwood Magpies.
Netball stars still in limbo as signing window remains closed
Leading Diamonds players fear their fringe teammates will be the hardest hit by the Super Netball contract debacle, with stars still in limbo for 2024.
Staggering numbers behind record-breaking netball season
A thrilling Super Netball season has been backed up by record-breaking viewing figures, attendances and membership across clubs as the sport continues to grow across Australia.
Detail shows big netball sponsorship blow
A detail in the Diamonds’ World Cup launch has exposed a detail that has cost netball heavily just a fortnight out from the tournament.
History repeats in wild Grand Final thriller
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have broken a 10-year premiership drought with a thrilling extra time win in the Super Netball Grand Final.
Netball star’s injury scare before Grand Final
The Adelaide Thunderbirds are out to end a 10-year drought, but they suffered a scare when one of their star players went down at training.
Venue for 2024 netball decider revealed
Netball Australia has sold Super Netball’s grand final for a third successive year.
‘Take a bow’: Champs stunned in finals epic
The NSW Swifts are into the Super Netball Grand Final after their teen sensation helped them pull off a miracle comeback victory.
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