‘We’ve got to win’: Kiwi coach’s Con Cup directive
The Diamonds have put themselves in position to snare the Constellation Cup with just one more win — but they face a major stumbling block in the form of a proud Kiwi side.
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Dominant Diamonds all but seal Constellation Cup
Australia has celebrated its 500th Test in style, with the Diamonds taking a near-unassailable lead in the Constellation Cup with a strong win over New Zealand.
Diamonds 500: Stars nominate favourite netball moments
From resounding Commonwealth Games wins to snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at the World Cup, the Diamonds have done it all. Here are some favourite moments from netball’s elite.
‘Extremely strong’: Why the Diamonds are on high alert
Courtney Bruce has a warning for her Diamonds teammates. Despite a big win in game one of the Constellation Cup, they must be wary of the wounded Silver Ferns.
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Aussie netballers given Quad series scare
AUSTRALIA came home hard in the final quarter to see off plucky South Africa by four goals and open their Quad Netball Series campaign in England with a victory.
Diamonds lifting to new level
Australian Gabi Simpson says the looming selection for the Commonwealth Games is lifting the Diamond to a new level as they open the Quad series with a 36th straight victory over South Africa — but by their smallest margin in more than half a century.
NETBALL star Laura Geitz is a step closer to playing at a home Commonwealth Games after the “delighted and excited” former Diamonds captain was elevated into the Australian squad.
Geitz, Layton remain in Games mix
COACH Lisa Alexander says star defenders Laura Geitz and Sharni Layton “are still in the picture’’ for Commonwealth Games selection as a Diamonds squad minus the pair heads overseas.
Annoying netballers part of the game
AUSTRALIAN netballers will be deliberately distracted and annoyed as much as possible as part of their preparations for the looming Commonwealth Games.
Cloud over Layton’s Comm Games hopes
VETERAN defender Sharni Layton will be missing from the Diamonds squad playing in the Quad series in England and South Africa in the New Year after failing to receive medical clearance
Athletes day to night transformation
IT was one of the biggest gatherings of our top female sporting talent in one room in recent times but there wasn’t a piece of Lycra, water bottle, or race number in sight.
Diamonds tip NZ as major Games threat
AUSTRALIAN captain Caitlin Bassett predicts the Commonwealth Games will be a battle between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns.
New venue, dates, TV for Super Netball
A NSW double-header on the opening weekend and a new inner city venue for the Swifts and Giants are highlights of the 2018 Super Netball fixture released on Wednesday.
Diamonds down Silver Ferns in Cup opener
A MONTH’S plotting and planning has delivered Australia’s netball team a rousing 57-54 payback victory in the opening match of the annual Constellation Cup in Auckland.
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