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Netball
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.
Swifts rookie overcomes Fever in Super Netball nailbiter
The Swifts have claimed a spot in the Super Netball grand final, as rookie Sophie Fawns inspired an incredible comeback to topple the West Coast Fever in a preliminary final nailbiter.
Legend tips boilover in huge grudge match
After letting a golden chance slip, it’s all on the line for the NSW Swifts in a do-or-die clash against the reigning Super Netball premiers.
‘Best in the world’ aiming for greater heights in grand final push
West Coast Fever coach Day Ryan has fired a warning shot to the rest of the league, admitting that we still haven’t seen the full potential of the world’s best goal shooter, Jhaniele Fowler.
Netball history made in wild extra time win
The Thunderbirds have made history, sealing the club’s first Super Netball grand final appearance in an extra time thriller.
Netball star’s brutal World Cup snub
Donnell Wallam has been brutally snubbed from Australia’s team for next month’s Netball World Cup despite having a sensational season.
Magpies stun premiers in ‘fairytale finish’
The Collingwood Magpies have gone out on a high, pulling off a huge upset in their last ever Super Netball game as a club.
‘100 per cent’: Legend’s bold World Cup call
A Diamonds legend has backed an in-form netballer for next month’s World Cup, ignoring an entire position and preaching versatility.
Deal ends netball World Cup standoff
The war of words over Australia’s World Cup selection took a favourable turn on Friday when a peace deal was reached.
‘Shambles’: Netball blasted over shock backflip
Netball Australia has been accused of holding the country’s best players to ransom after it refused to make a major World Cup team reveal.
Vixens spoil Collingwood’s farewell in final derby
Collingwood’s last home game ended with the Melbourne Vixens ruining the fairytale. Catch up with all the round 13 Super Netball action.
Legend ‘nervous’ about ‘hardest World Cup’
Australia will go in as favourites to win this year’s Netball World Cup, but Diamonds legend Cath Cox is “nervous” about their chances.
Netball star makes massive World Cup statement
Donnell Wallam has produced another commanding performance in Super Netball’s First Nations round to edge closer to a World Cup berth.
Finals race blown wide open by Swifts win
Any of the top four teams could take out the minor premiership after the Swifts defeated the Giants in Sydney.
Team song word change is perfect up yours
Two new words being added to the Collingwood netball team’s song has given its big brother AFL club a perfect swipe.
Aussies get major boost for Netball World Cup
Aussie netball fans can rejoice after Fox Sports announced it will broadcast every game of the Netball World Cup for free.
Netball star’s Stolen Generation revelation
Netball star Donnell Wallam has broken her silence on last year’s sponsorship saga, revealing why she wouldn’t waver from her values.
Foxtel, Kayo Freebies to broadcast Netball World Cup
The Diamonds have thrown their support behind a decision from broadcaster Foxtel to show their matches for free as they bid for a 12th title in Cape Town.
Swifts netball star is ‘absolutely incredible’
It’s the pointy end of the Super Netball season and a fallen netball giant is primed to break through and end a 10-year premiership drought.
‘Missed opportunity’ to defect Aussie star
One of the Australia’s brightest netball talents was surprisingly overlooked for the World Cup, and she could soon be playing for the old enemy.
‘Insane’: Netball erupts over ‘wild’ drama
The Adelaide Thunderbirds were nearly robbed of a thrilling one-point win as a scoreboard stuff-up sparked Super Netball chaos.
Australian sporting codes unite in support of ‘yes’ vote
Australia’s biggest sporting codes have come together in an unprecedented show of solidarity to support the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum.
Caro tears ‘poor’ Collingwood to shreds
Caroline Wilson saw the writing on the wall and took a pre-emptive strike on Collingwood before the club made a brutal decision.
Collingwood makes massive final call
After a solid review of its operations, Collingwood has made a decision on the future of its Super Netball team.
Collingwood netball team axed in brutal call
Collingwood’s Super Netball team has officially been axed in a bombshell call after weeks of turmoil for the Magpies.
Shock details of Netball’s $15m deal revealed
It was the deal that almost brought Netball Australia to its knees, now the truth behind the sponsorship has been brutally laid bare.
Fever ravage Firebirds with 34-point win
The Fever have rewritten the Super Netball history books with the league’s biggest ever win. Catch up with all the round 10 action.
Magpies urged to ‘go with the Australian’
The Collingwood Magpies soon might not exist in Super Netball, but they’re being urged to make a tough call to fix their on-court struggles.
Netball team could be axed in bombshell
The Collingwood Magpies have dropped a bombshell, revealing they are in serious financial distress and on the brink of collapse.
Jobless and uncontracted: Poor maternity cover exposed
Netball Australia’s maternity was formerly heralded as the best in Australian sport. Now, it has dangerously fallen behind the other codes that attempt to keep their stars from leaving the sport.
GIANTS continue Super Netball Magpie dominance
GIANTS Netball were too strong for Collingwood, while Sunshine Coast couldn’t catch the Vixens in Queensland. Catch up with all the round nine Super Netball action.
39yo netball star makes ‘special’ comeback
The West Coast Fever have been stunned by one point in a buzzerbeater thriller as Diamonds legend made a “special” comeback.
Why Netball star could be snubbed for World Cup
The Aussie Diamonds would be “crazy” not to consider taking Donnell Wallam to the Netball World Cup as several selection dilemmas emerge.
Vixens vex Fever, Swifts solidify top four spot
Melbourne got revenge in the grand final replay, while the Swifts grabbed an important win with finals ramifications. Catch up with all the round eight Super Netball action.
Firestorm erupts over netball superstar
A leading commentator has slammed criticism of Jamaican netball star Jhaniele Fowler and suggestions her team is a “one-trick pony”.
Truth about netball star Aussies can’t ignore
There are growing calls for Australia to “back in” Donnell Wallam for the Netball World Cup as a selection headache emerges.
Thunderbirds the real deal as title threat
The West Coast Fever stay on top, but the Thunderbirds shape as a major challenger with another impressive win. Catch up with all the round seven Super Netball action.
Steph Wood unleashes in Anzac Day demolition
The Collingwood Magpies had no answer for Sunshine Coast’s Steph Wood in the Super Netball’s inaugural Anzac Day clash. Catch up with all the round six Super Netball action.
Netball buzzerbeater is as clutch as it gets
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have upset reigning Super Netball premiers West Coast Fever with a thrilling one-point win on the buzzer.
Swifts fight into top four after thriller
The Firebirds gave the Fever a massive scare, while the Swifts went into the top four. Catch up with all the round five Super Netball action.
Aussie cities to host netball showdown
The Australian Diamonds’ defence of netball’s Constellation Cup will include games in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Cup heads to Melbourne and Brisbane
The Diamonds’ defence of the Constellation Cup will include games in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Netball champs, ‘screaming’ coach blasted
NSW Swifts coach Briony Akle was heard ripping into the tactics of Super Netball premiers the West Coast Fever in a hot mic spray.
Fever brushes off Swifts after slow start
Can anyone beat the West Coast Fever? That’s the question Super Netball fans are pondering after the premiers’ fourth straight win to open 2023.
‘That’s a lie’: Netball legend calls out coach
Two teams are yet to record a win after three rounds of the Super Netball season and one coach has been called out for a white “lie”.
Optical illusion leaves netball fans fuming
Giants shooter Sophie Dwyer has every reason to feel robbed after a puzzling umpiring call had fans thinking they were imagining things.
Fever thump Magpies, Vixens hold off Giants
Defending premiers West Coast Fever flexed their muscle in a comprehensive win over Collingwood, and the Vixens held off the Giants in another thriller.
‘Holy sh*t’: Netball shot is just ‘insane’
Emerging netball star Donnell Wallam has done it again, pulling off a spectacular goal that’s already been called “one of the best ever”.
The scintillating moment things fell into place for Vixens star
The Vixens surged back to defeat the Giants in last year’s preliminary final, a moment that proved to be a turning point for Melbourne’s star defender, Emily Mannix.
Aussie legend slams ‘ridiculous’ netball ‘debacle’
Australian netball legend Cath Cox has called for a controversial result to be “overruled” as Super Netball reels from a disastrous weekend.
Team ‘completely robbed’ by umpiring ‘fiasco’
Super Netball has been rocked by yet another stuff-up in round one, with one coach fuming at her side being ‘completely robbed’.
Unsafe court, power outage ruin blockbuster
Netball’s most bizarre game ever was derailed by two huge problems – then it ended in extremely ‘unfortunate’ circumstances.
Farcical scenes as match abandoned
Court dramas and a power issue have rocked Super Netball on Saturday night with one game abandoned in unbelievable scenes.
‘Incredible’ threat has Aussies ‘nervous’
Australia is the favourite to win this year’s Netball World Cup but they could be giving a rival the perfect preparation to beat them.
Lightning strike with win over depleted Giants
Last year’s wooden spooners have struck early with a win over an undermanned Giants. Catch up with all the round one Super Netball action.
Push for packed stadium for ‘fiery’ Melbourne derby
Sports fans won’t want to miss netball’s fiercest rivalry playing out on John Cain Arena this weekend. Here’s why you should snare a ticket.
Aussie netball star calls out sporting ‘taboo’
Australia will be without arguably its best player at this year’s World Cup,
Netball star creates huge Magpies headache
The new Super Netball season is upon us and while one team is predicted to surge up the ladder, another faces an awkward dilemma.
Iconic Aussie netball duo reunited at last
Netball icon and beloved commentator Sue Gaudion is set to get back behind the microphone for the upcoming Super Netball season.
The message sport stars have for their younger selves
To celebrate International Women’s Day we asked six athletes to share their vision for the future of women’s sport. Read what they had to say
Diamonds defender to miss Super season
The elation of a Diamonds debut for a Sunshine Coast Lightning star has been replaced by the devastation of a season-ending knee injury.
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