Australia has lost the Constellation Cup for the first time in three years following a devastating third quarter which left both the Diamond’s captain and vice-captain dragged to the bench.
The Constellation Cup is on the line, with Australia needing to reverse its recent fortunes to keep the series alive. Shutting down star shooter Grace Nweke is the key – and the perfect inspiration is close to hand.
Melbourne Mavericks suffered a horror run with injuries in the lead-up to their first Super Netball campaign last pre-season and now another star faces a delayed start to 2025 preparations after going under the knife.
The Diamonds’ impotence in New Zealand has officially become an issue, with the Aussies completing their third consecutive series across the Tasman without a win.
Australia’s search for a win in New Zealand lives on as the Silver Ferns stunned the Diamonds in Wellington, but the record breaking performance from the Kiwis only highlights how much Grace Nweke will be missed.
Australia has won every major trophy available in world netball. But, when the Diamonds take the court in Wellington, they’re chasing their first win in New Zealand in 1327 days.
The Diamonds have not won a Test in New Zealand for three years but the player of the match from that victory could be the key to turning the tide in Wellington on Sunday.
An ankle injury sidelined Courtney Bruce for the longest period since her national debut in 2017, but it provided an opportunity for the star Diamond to mentor the next generation, as she prepares to make her return.
Australia heads to Wellington ahead of its Constellation Cup opener, with the Ferns smarting from a series loss to England. Here’s what the Diamonds would have learnt from those games.
Rudi Ellis stunned plenty when she was named as a training partner for the Diamonds squad earlier this year. Next week, she’ll head to New Zealand for the Constellation Cup as Australia’s newest Test player.
A roster that underlines the depth of Super Netball and the difficulty of snaring a full-time contract, or a nervy move by a club unprepared to back new talent? The verdict on the Mavericks’ stacked training roster.
With eyes set on a rare chance at Olympic gold, stars from AFL, NRL, Super Rugby and Super Netball have been making secret queries over the prospect of surprise code switches.
The Super Netball grand final will be played in Melbourne in 2025 with the venue still to be decided. But will sellout crowds and last season’s viewership records push it to a new venue?
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A commanding performance from goal attack Kiera Austin has helped power Australia to a series win against the Roses with a 69-56 victory in Bendigo on Wednesday night.
The Diamonds will welcome back some familiar names, while a new player continues a sparkling run with selection in the squad for the Constellation Cup series in Australia and New Zealand.
The Diamonds have hit back at the Roses’ suggestion that they’re under pressure heading into Wednesday night’s deciding match against England, despite a loss would handing them their first series loss in years.
England has shocked Australia with a second half burst from their next-gen to claim their first win in Sydney since the 1980s, with the Roses firing a warning to the Diamonds ahead of the next World Cup.
England has suffered a massive blow after losing one of their best shooters and big-game performers for the final two games of the series against the Diamonds.
Australia showed the ruthlessness that has propelled them to the top of world netball with a 70-57 win the first Test against England, as another new Diamond was awarded her debut.
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