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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Rudi Ellis of Australia reacts after the loss during game three of the Constellation Cup between Australia Diamonds and Silver Ferns at RAC Arena on October 27, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Netball massacre flips sport on its head

Australia have been wiped off the court in stunning scenes in Perth, losing the Constellation Cup for just the third time in history.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Liz Watson of Australia receives a pass during game three of the Constellation Cup between Australia Diamonds and Silver Ferns at RAC Arena on October 27, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Diamonds capitulate in horror loss as changing of the guard begins

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.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Grace Nweke of New Zealand is challenged by Sunday Aryang 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)

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West’s own super goaler provides key to shutting down Nweke

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.

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Surgery for star Melbourne Mavericks goal shooter

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.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Donnell Wallam poses during an Australia Diamonds Portrait Session at AIS on October 07, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Diamonds’ national eligibility stands strong for NZ bound star

Netball Australia has made a call on whether its players can remain eligible for Diamonds selection if playing overseas after Donnell Wallam signed to play for New Zealand’s Mystics.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Liz Watson of Australia in action during game three of the International Test Match series between Australia Diamonds and South Africa Proteas at MyState Bank Arena on October 31, 2023 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Diamonds captain Liz Watson reveals her plans for home World Cup

After leading Australia to the Netball World Cup crown in South Africa last year, Diamonds captain Liz Watson has revealed her plans for the team’s World Cup campaign on home soil in 2027 as the international season swings into gear.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Gina Crampton of the Giants catches the ball during the 2024 Suncorp Team Girls Cup match between Giants and Adelaide Thunderbirds Lightning at Ken Rosewall Arena on March 23, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images for Netball Australia)

New York to Homebush: Silver Ferns hero’s shock SSN rise at 32

Former Silver Ferns captain Gina Crampton had all but quit netball. She’d moved hemispheres and is still working two other jobs. Only a series of unlikely events led her to a first full-time SSN deal, writes TODD BALYM.

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More defensive depth for Diamonds with two invitees added

Australian coach Stacey Marinkovich has opted for more back-half depth inviting another two defenders to train with the Diamonds ahead of the squad’s camp next week.

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