Sapphires complete four-peat at Asia Cup
THE AUSTRALIAN Sapphires have claimed a fourth consecutive gold medal at the FIBA Asia Cup, winning the 2025 tournament in Malaysia over the weekend by defeating New Zealand by 36 points in the decider. The Sapphires had been far and away the most dominant team throughout the tournament, winning all of their group stage matches […]
Sapphires superb again to defeat Chinese Taipei
THE AUSTRALIAN Sapphires completed the Group Stage of the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Women’s Asia Cup in Malaysia in perfect fashion, defeating the Chinese Taipei by 80 points to remain undefeated with a trio of massive wins. The Sapphires could not have entered Wednesday’s clash in any better form, claiming a pair of wins that had […]
Sapphires smash Philippines in first up win
IT WAS the perfect start for the Australian Sapphires to begin their campaign at the 2025 Under-16 Women’s Asia Cup, putting forth a masterful performance on both ends to defeat the Philippines by 81 points earlier today. The Sapphires loaded up with a strong squad and headed to Malaysia as one of the tournament heavyweights, […]
Rangers overrun Tigers as finals approach
DANDENONG Rangers maintained their standing inside the top four of the VJBL Girls U18 VC Championship competition after defeating the Melbourne Tigers to the tune of seven points in the closest contest of Round 7. With just three weeks until the beginning of the postseason, each clash is crucial in shaping the finals landscape for […]
Wildcats win against Tigers with strong first half
THE ELTHAM Wildcats took over their clash against the Melbourne Tigers early, jumping out to a hefty lead in the first half en route to a 19-point win in Round 6 of the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Championship over the weekend. The Wildcats came into the clash as favourites after getting off to a strong […]
Sandy stays on top after regrading
THE WEEKEND marked the first round of the VJBL U18 Girls VC Championship division, after the competition underwent some regrading based on form throughout 2025, although it seems the Sandringham Sabres are still the team to beat. The Sabres were unbeaten over the first few months of the season, with no side able to truly […]
Sabres stay unbeaten with Thunderous triumph
THE SANDRINGHAM Sabres have remained the team to beat in the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Ashe division, maintaining their undefeated record with a 24-point win over the Keilor Thunder on Friday night. The Sabres came into the clash with a perfect 5-0 record, with Sally Burke‘s team absolutely humming to start the 2025 season, overcoming […]
Sabres remain undefeated after Tiger triumph
SANDRINGHAM Sabres sit alone at the top of the Under 18 Girls Ashe Pool ladder after seeing off the Melbourne Tigers in Round 3 action on Friday night. The Sabres moved to 3-0 for the season with an incredible percentage of 198.99, though the win was far from rudimentary, as Sandringham was forced to win […]
