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‘Not in the gutter’: Netball star fires back at haters

Romelda Aiken-George has hit back at social media trolls who have attacked her return to Super Netball, telling them to stop throwing tantrums and “acting tough”.

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New Melbourne Mavericks head coach Gerard Murphy head coach at training this week. Pic: Supplied (Mavericks/Matt Delaney)

The self-confessed ‘netball nerd’ stepping into the Mavs’ hot seat

He grew up tagging along to netball games with his mum as a ‘bag boy,’ now this ‘netball nerd’ is ready to test his coaching credentials as the Mavs’ new head coach in Super Netball.

Rebecca Williams

Australian Diamonds versus the Silver Ferns on Wednesday October 22, 2025 game 2 in the Constellation Cup. Pictured (Left) Sarah Klau, Amy Parmenter and Kiera Austin. Picture: Supplied

Diamonds lock in powerhouse series ahead of Comm Games

Australia’s Commonwealth Games preparation has been strengthened, locking in a home series against the powerhouse nation they fought for their last Games gold medal. All the details.

Tracey Neville stepped away at the end of last season. Picture: Getty

New coach unveiled as Mavericks make call on Neville replacement

The Mavericks have ended their prolonged hunt to replace Tracey Neville, with the unveiling of a coach who will break new ground in the female-dominated Super Netball competition.

Rebecca Williams

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Mavericks players celebrate the win during the round 12 Super Netball match between Melbourne Mavericks and NSW Swifts at John Cain Arena, on June 28, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Where Super Netball expansion licenses could land

Netball Australia has opened an expression of interest process for two new Super Netball licences from as early as 2027. See who could be in the running.

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Vixens lock in ex-AFLW ruck after breakout campaign

Melbourne Vixens have locked in their 11th player for their Super Netball title defence, with a former AFLW ruck set to join the reigning champion’s main squad for 2026.

Rebecca Williams

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Mavericks players celebrate the win during the round 12 Super Netball match between Melbourne Mavericks and Sunshine Coast Lightning at MyState Bank Arena, on June 29, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

First expansion contender confirmed, Geelong bid ruled out

The first contender to be one of Super Netball’s expansion clubs has gone public with its bid, declaring “now is the time” for it to join Australia’s premier netball competition.

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Gretel Bueta (left) and Maria Folau jubilant after the completion of the inaugural Fire5 tournament.

Gimmick or game changer? Stars’ plan for Fire5 to go global

Former Diamonds stars Gretel Bueta and Maria Folau are ready to take on the world with their Fire5 netball concept after the success of the inaugural tournament on the Gold Coast.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 06: Australia crowned champions during the Netball World Cup Medal Presentation at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Court 1 on August 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023 via Getty Images)

Devil in detail for Netball’s big bold plan to take on the Matildas

Netball Australia’s 10-year strategic plan outlines a bold vision for the sport which will take it to the promised land. But is there meat on the bones to back up the aspiration?

Netball's Liz Ellis wants the Diamonds to be Australia's favourite team, overtaking the Matildas and our cricket side in popularity.

The ambitious, 10-year plan to have netball rival the Matildas

Netball Australia is set to take the first significant steps to turn the sport into a commercial powerhouse, expanding Super Netball and taking on the Matildas as Australia’s favourite women’s team.

Former international netball superstars Gretel Bueta and Maria Folau have started their own short-format tournament, Fire5 netball. Pic Annette Dew

Stars out to ‘revolutionise’ netball with new short-form tournament

They were trailblazers as players and former netball stars Maria Folau and Gretel Bueta are again breaking ground in the sport with a short-form tournament they want to take global.

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NRL, AFL, netball: Premier orchestrates historic Qld Day event

Queensland premier David Crisafulli has engineered a sporting extravaganza that will see the NRL, AFL and netball join forces to light up Queensland Day in 2026.

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Sports star: ‘I was under-fuelling my body. I felt like sh*t’

A Super Netball star has opened up about the huge toll of having an eating disorder and how she was plagued with constant injuries due to under-fuelling her body.

Rebecca Williams

What Aussie netballers are up to

Cowgirls and beach getaways: How our netball stars spend their holidays

Fresh off claiming the Constellation Cup, Australia’s Diamonds stars have been making the most of their time off. This what they have been up to.

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London, Lily and a new life: Inside Maddy Proud’s netball return

NSW Swifts champion Maddy Proud has opened up about her return to Super Netball after spending months on the other side of the world with her newest supporter — daughter Lily.

Rebecca Williams

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Gretel Bueta of the Firebirds in action during the round 13 Super Netball match between Queensland Firebirds and GWS Giants at Nissan Arena, on June 04, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Diamonds legend rejects Super Netball return for Malaysia stint

Former Diamonds star Gretel Bueta confirmed she was heading for a Super Netball return before a shock overseas opportunity and the advice of a pair of global sports superstars swayed her course.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: JamieÃ¢â¬âLee Price poses after being awarded the Liz Ellis Diamond during the 2025 Australian Netball Awards at Half Acre on October 31, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Netball Australia)

Jamie-Lee Price wins Diamond ahead of big Mavs move

Jamie-Lee Price has picked up top honours at the Netball Australia awards and has opened up about the tough decision to depart the Giants.

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 29: Sunday Aryang of Australia gets injured during game four in the Constellation Cup series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds at Wolfbrook Arena on October 29, 2025 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Diamonds star dealt devastating injury news

Australia’s netball triumph over New Zealand has come at an enormous cost, with defensive star Sunday Aryang suffering a devastating knee injury in the final moments.

Liz Watson of Australia passes the ball during game four in the Constellation Cup series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds at Wolfbrook Arena on October 29, 2025 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images

Diamonds finally conquer Silver Ferns to win the Constellation Cup

The Diamonds have finally conquered the Silver Ferns in an historic decider to win the Constellation Cup – but not before a heart-stopping extra period.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 26: Australia Diamonds coach, Stacey Marinkovich during game three of the Constellation Cup series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds at GLOBOX Arena on October 26, 2025 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Why the Diamonds are right not to focus on New Zealand hoodoo

The Diamonds have lost their past nine games in New Zealand but one performance expert says they’re right not to dwell on the record, instead backing their mindset for the tournament decider.

BENDIGO, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Ash Ervin of Australia greets fans after game three of the international series between Australia Diamonds and England Roses at Bendigo Stadium on September 25, 2024 in Bendigo, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Diamonds make key call in bid to save Constellation Cup

Desperate to avoid losing the Constellation Cup to Grace Nweke and New Zealand, the Diamonds have made a key change as they prepare for the series decider.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 26: Kate Moloney of Australia passes (R) during game three of the Constellation Cup series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds at GLOBOX Arena on October 26, 2025 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Diamonds fail to bury NZ hoodoo as series heads to decider

The Diamonds have failed to bury their New Zealand hoodoo, losing 61-52 to the Silver Ferns in Hamilton with the Constellation Cup alive into the final match of the series.

Netball stars Diamond Sunday Aryang (left) and Silver Fern Grace Nweke (right) are backing the sport's bid to be included in the Brisbane Olympics in 2032. Photo: Michael Bradley/Netball Australia

Diamonds, Ferns stars add voice to netball’s Olympic bid

They’ll go head-to-head in one of the sport’s great battles but Diamond Sunday Aryang and Silver Fern Grace Nweke are in firm agreement about netball’s bid to enter the Olympic Games.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Dame Noeline Taurua of the Silver Ferns is seen during game two of the 2023 Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 15, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/Getty Images)

Silver Ferns make call on axed coach after weeks of ‘civil war’

On the eve of New Zealand’s final game of the Constellation Cup against Australia, the Silver Ferns have made a bold decision on axed coach Noeline Taurua.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Sophie Dwyer of Australia during the game two of the Constellation Cup series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and Australia Diamonds at Spark Arena on October 23, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Diamonds make Dwyer change as Ferns buoyed by coach’s return

The Diamonds seem on track to overcome their four-year drought in New Zealand but will meet a Silver Ferns side likely to be buoyed by news of a possible resolution to the ongoing coaching saga. Squad news.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Grace Nweke of New Zealand catches the ball during game two of the Constellation Cup series between Australia Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at Qudos Bank Arena on October 22, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Nweke opens up on toll of ‘incredibly challenging’ coach saga

New Zealand shooter Grace Nweke says the ‘unprecedented’ coaching saga has taken its toll on Silver Ferns players, with the investigation impacting their quest for success over top seeded Diamonds.

Kiera Austin shoots during game two of the Constellation Cup. Picture: Getty Images

Diamonds smash Silver Ferns to take 2-0 lead in Constellation Cup

The Diamonds head to New Zealand with one hand on the Constellation Cup but needing to beat their hoodoo across the ditch to reclaim the only trophy missing from their cabinet.

Who could play for the Diamonds at Brisbane Games?

Olympic dream team: Meet the Diamonds squad of 2032

With netball’s push to be included in the 2032 Olympics gathering momentum, we gaze into the crystal ball to come up with a Diamonds dream team that would be gunning for gold.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Emma Love of Team Scotland battles for the ball with Ashleigh Brazill of Team Australia during the Netball Pool A match between Team Australia and Team Scotland on day two of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on July 30, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Netball can conquer the world — but only if this happens

Diamonds great Laura Geitz says netball can take over Europe and the USA — but only if one “incredibly powerful” change happens.

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The Diamonds avoided a catastrophic split in the ranks akin to the Silver Ferns' current predicament.

How Diamonds avoided a Silver Ferns style player mutiny

The Diamonds faced internal challenges from a tired playing group earlier this year. But, unlike New Zealand’s dramatic fallout, Australian netball found a way to resolve their issues.

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