Diamonds set for historic Test at Netball Nations Cup
Australia will take on an international rival for the first time in January when the revamped Quad Series takes place. See the full fixture for the tournament here.
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Australia finishes off international netball clean sweep
The Aussies have won the Fast5 tournament, capping off an incredible year where they claimed every major title in netball.
Netball ‘fangirl’ poised for ultimate Aussie debut
Sunshine Coast defender Ash Ervin will go from “fangirl” to Diamond when she makes her Australian debut, less than 12 months after first appearing in Super Netball.
Super Netball pre-season delayed as pay war drags on
As Netball Australia and the Australian Netball Players Association head into mediation over a new collective agreement, clubs have been forced to push back the start to the pre-season.
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Davies’ Giant return a victory for sheer persistence
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Firebird reveals plan to impress World Cup selectors
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The case for and against a Tasmanian Super Netball team
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Report card: Firebirds player exodus too much to overcome
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Firestorm erupts over netball superstar
A leading commentator has slammed criticism of Jamaican netball star Jhaniele Fowler and suggestions her team is a “one-trick pony”.
Diamonds snub sends message in starring derby role
Maddy Turner was the hard-luck story of the recently announced Diamonds squad, yet the Swift showed out in their Sydney derby win, as the squad cemented its place as a true contender.
Truth about netball star Aussies can’t ignore
There are growing calls for Australia to “back in” Donnell Wallam for the Netball World Cup as a selection headache emerges.
Thunderbirds the real deal as title threat
The West Coast Fever stay on top, but the Thunderbirds shape as a major challenger with another impressive win. Catch up with all the round seven Super Netball action.
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