Jamaica shows class to take Sunshine Series
JAMAICA has won the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, after taking the second match of the series 59-47. A second quarter burst ultimately proved the difference for the Jamaicans, as the South Africans proved to be quite late to react to on court issues that needed to be fixed. Although both sides went goal for goal […]
No Fowler-Nembhard, no problem as Jamaica take early series lead
ANOTHER home game thriller for Jamaica saw them take out game one of the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against South Africa 55 goals to 47. The crowd was another vocal one, loud enough where none of the players could hear the umpires whistle to complete the game so all players on the court kept going. […]
Prediction Zone: 2025 SSN Starting Sevens – Part 2
AFTER part one of the series yesterday, now it is time for part two of the prediction series for the first choice starting sevens for Suncorp Super Netball 2025. Melbourne Vixens GS: Sophie GarbinGA: Kiera AustinWA: Hannah MundyC: Kate MoloneyWD: Kate EddyGD: Jo WestonGK: Rudi EllisInterchange: Emily Mannix, Lily Graham and Zara Walters Explanation One […]
Jamaica’s shooting conundrum – which combo will they choose?
JAMAICA’s international netball season is far from over, as the Sunshine Girls are gearing up for an intriguing series with South Africa later this month. They announced their squad for the upcoming series, with a few interesting names included and not included in it. The most interesting part of the court is their shooting contingent. […]
Prediction Zone: 2025 SSN Starting Sevens – Part 1
IT IS about three months out from the start of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season, and to celebrate let us try and predict who might be the first choice starting seven for each of the eight sides in the competition. In today’s part one, we will take a look at the first four clubs […]
Dunkley name continues to hold big promises in elite sport
THE FAMOUS Dunkley name Lara Dunkley, vice-captain of the Queensland Firebirds. Josh Dunkley, dual and current AFL premiership player. Kyle Dunkley, playing for the Brisbane Lions VFL side. Paris Dunkley wants to pave her own way and follow her own narrative to avoid living in her cousins’ shadows. It’s been difficult but she’s stuck to […]
Warrior kicks goals and flies towards victory
FOOTY or netball? That plays on the minds of many Australian girls in the modern era. Thanks to the AFL Women’s and Super Netball competitions, both sports provide pathways and opportunities for young girls to thrive in their chosen codes. Now that both sports are able to be taken all the way, it is difficult […]
Jamaica announces Sunshine Series squad
JAMAICA’S squad for next month’s Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against South Africa was released today with 15 players named for the competition. While the Jamaicans will be minus star shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard after she recently announced her pregnancy, there is still plenty of quality on the list. Among those players set to step up in […]
Adams-Alcock’s motto: If first you don’t succeed, try and try again
IF YOU don’t try you’ll never know. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. When one door closes another door opens. Failure is only part of the process of progressing in sport. Not expecting everything to fall into place the first time round can be the moment a butterfly flapped its wings. […]
Fonua has strong eyes on the international prize
SPORT was never on Lupe Fonua’s radar. Now it’s her whole life. Only picking up a netball at eight years-old, Fonua has taken big strides in the game. “I wasn’t raised on sport, but I found love for it,” she told Rookie Me Central. “My friends were actually playing when I was younger. So I […]
Jamaica shows class to take Sunshine Series
JAMAICA has won the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, after taking the second match of the series 59-47. A second quarter burst ultimately proved the difference for the Jamaicans, as the South Africans proved to be quite late to react to on court issues that needed to be fixed. Although both sides went goal for goal […]
No Fowler-Nembhard, no problem as Jamaica take early series lead
ANOTHER home game thriller for Jamaica saw them take out game one of the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against South Africa 55 goals to 47. The crowd was another vocal one, loud enough where none of the players could hear the umpires whistle to complete the game so all players on the court kept going. […]
Jamaica’s shooting conundrum – which combo will they choose?
JAMAICA’s international netball season is far from over, as the Sunshine Girls are gearing up for an intriguing series with South Africa later this month. They announced their squad for the upcoming series, with a few interesting names included and not included in it. The most interesting part of the court is their shooting contingent. […]
Jamaica announces Sunshine Series squad
JAMAICA’S squad for next month’s Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series against South Africa was released today with 15 players named for the competition. While the Jamaicans will be minus star shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard after she recently announced her pregnancy, there is still plenty of quality on the list. Among those players set to step up in […]
England January/February Squads Revealed
ENGLAND Netball have revealed their first two squads for 2025, with the squads for both the Netball Nations Cup and the England A Series released. 12 members of the squad that battled Jamaica last month will feature in the Netball Nations Cup, alongside three of the Fast5 members in Zara Everitt, Paige Reed and Alicia […]
Sophie Garbin shines bright winning Liz Ellis Diamond
MELBOURNE Vixens goaler Sophie Garbin had a night to remember at the Australian Netball Awards, taking home the top Australian netball honour of the Liz Ellis award as well as International Player of the Year. Garbin becomes the 12th individual to win the award which focuses across both the international and domestic seasons, and the […]
Inaugural Rhone Hornsby Trophy awarded to Jamaica
JAMAICA has taken out the inaugural Rhone Hornsby Trophy after defeating England by eight goals in the fourth Test of the series. There was no Helen Housby for the Roses due to being in concussion protocols after a head knock early in the previous game. Early slick shooting from Olivia Tchine gave England a handy […]
Jamaica force series decider in front of vocal home crowd
IT HAS been several years since the Sunshine Girls have plied their trade in Jamaica so they made sure to make their return worthwhile, winning in a one-goal thriller over England. Coming off a disappointing first test, Jamaica wanted to come out firing and that is what they did. Jamaica had a hot start scoring […]
England draws first blood in the Horizon Series
ENGLAND has taken a 1-0 lead over Jamaica in the four match Horizon Series. After a nail biting finish to the first game 24 hours ago, England has claimed the first win of the series. After a tight first half, the Roses shifted into gear to win the match by eight-goals thanks to brilliant defence. […]
Horizon Series begins in a 49-all draw
A DRAW kicked off the Horizon Series between England and Jamaica thanks to clinical end-to-end transition from the Jamaicans. A 49-49 result summed up the calibre of both of these sides with several big time players shining throughout. A formidable defensive end for the Sunshine Girls was up against an ever so growing shooting combination […]
