Insane scores expose Netball’s enormous problem
After watching as teams like Fiji and Sri Lanka cop absolute hidings at the hands of netball heavyweights, is it time to change the World Cup format to protect the sport’s future?
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‘Insane’: Thriller stuns Netball World Cup
Two of netball’s powerhouses have played out a thrilling draw at the World Cup as South Africa fought back in an extraordinary finish.
How Diamonds combat familiar foe in World Cup showdown
The Diamonds have had four matches to kickoff their World Cup campaign, now the real tests begin. So how do the Aussies take down an enemy they know all to well? Liz Watson weighs in.
‘Hideous’: English presenter warned over ugly sexist comment
An Australian cricketer has been compared to a Barbie and a netballer labelled “fat” in shocking examples of sexist sport commentary. Watch them here.
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