Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Netball
‘Big shoes to fill’: Vixens elevate star to leadership role
The Melbourne Vixens have confirmed their team leaders for 2025 with a star goaler stepping up into a key role as the team aims to strike back from its grand final loss last year.
Sidelined: AFL, NRL, moved as TC Alfred bears down on Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has wreaked havoc on sports across all levels in Queensland, with AFL and NRL among those forced to reconsider their plans for this weekend.
Ruck and roll: Vixens make call on Mannix replacement player
A former AFLW player has waited in the wings as a training partner for the Melbourne Vixens for almost four years, but now gets her chance after a Super Netball promotion.
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Weston’s body on the line in HUGE bump
Netball: Australian Diamonds’ Jo Weston was slow to get up after this huge collision in their clash against New Zealand.
Kiwi car park to Diamonds legend: Marinkovich hits 50 games
She’s helped Australia regain the Commonwealth Games gold and World Cup inside her first 50 games. Is Stacey Marinkovich one of the most successful Diamonds coaches of all time?
Marinkovich to coach 50th Diamonds game
Netball: Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich will coach her 50th game for the Australian team against the New Zealand Silver Ferns.
Diamonds embracing must-win Game 2
Netball: The Australian Diamonds are embracing a must-win mentality for game two against New Zealand.
Aussie world beaters stunned in ‘shock’ upset
Australia’s all-conquering Diamonds have been demolished in a massive netball upset in the Constellation Cup that no one saw coming.
Silver Ferns remain formidable at home
Netball: New Zealand claimed an impressive 64-50 win in the Constellation Cup opener, keeping their impressive home record with a record winning…
Diamonds’ NZ drought continues as Kiwis post record breaking score
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.
‘Panicked’ Aussie attack under fire
Netball: After New Zealand raced out to a 9 goal half time lead, Nat Medhurst raised big concerns around the Diamonds attack in the second quarter….
Bruce makes early statement
Netball: While Courtney Bruce made an early statement for the Aussies, the Kiwis soon recovered in a tense opening quarter.
World-conquering Diamonds eye end to 1327-day NZ drought
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.
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