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Team Bath claims another pre-season tournament win

THE pre-season tournament between the Celtic Dragons, London Pulse and Team Bath gave sides one more chance for a final hit out before the Vitality Superleague kicks off at the end of the month. In the end it was Team Bath that came out victorious winning both of their games to claim early bragging rights […]

SSN training partners to watch in 2020

WITH the Suncorp Team Girls Cup announced and the Suncorp Super Netball season creeping up we take a look at one key training player from each team to watch over the season. Adelaide Thunderbirds: Charlee Hodges (GA/GS) Hodges is returning home after a stint in the ANZ Premiership in 2019 with the Northern Stars where […]

Suncorp Team Girls Cup back for 2020

THE pre-season Suncorp Team Girls Cup will return in 2020 with Sydney set to play host for the three-day tournament spanning from the March 27-29. All eight teams will participate in the event in hope to iron out any on-court issues and work on connections across the court ahead of their official start to the […]

Potential ANZ Premiership All-Stars team

WITH Australia naming the Suncorp Super Netball All-Stars team, we take a look across the ditch in the ANZ Premiership to see the potential players that could be included in their All-Stars squad. New Zealand Nations Cup squad: Ameliaranne Ekenasio Gina Crampton Jane Watson Karin Burger Phoenix Karaka Bailey Mes Kimiora Poi Shannon Saunders Te […]

Bushfire Relief – Surprise packets

WITH the Australian Diamonds and Suncorp Super Netball All-Stars list finalised for their Australian Bushfire Relief game we take a look at two surprise packets or up and coming players for each side. Australian Diamonds: Kiera Austin: The talented goaler has plenty to offer and while she does not have experience on her side she […]

2020 Nations Cup: Team of the Series

IN an action packed Nations Cup, title holders New Zealand dominated the Team of the Series with four players making the side credit to their impressive display. Boasting a less experienced side, England struggled to have their usual impact while South Africa underperformed considering their stacked line-up. GS: Jhaniele Fowler (Jamaica) Fowler was a key […]

2020 Nations Cup: Breakout performances

THE Nations Cup brought plenty of excitement with each nation boasting very talented line-ups filled with a host of young up and coming prospects. We take a look at each country and identify one key player that made a name for themselves on the international stage throughout the competition. England – Eleanor Cardwell (GS/GA) In […]

2020 Nations Cup: Team-by-team review

THE New Zealand Silver Ferns continued their strong international form taking out the Nations Cup while South Africa floundered their chances. Jamaica upped the ante with some convincing performances to make it to the finals but fall agonisingly short. England The Roses had an up and down Nations Cup but showed moments of magic with […]

Ferns reign supreme in inaugural Nations Cup

THE Silver Ferns picked up where they left off claiming an 11-goal win (67-58) over Jamaica in the grand final and ultimately securing the inaugural Nations Cup. Meanwhile South Africa and England played it out for third spot with the Roses coming up with the goods. New Zealand (67) defeated Jamaica (58) It was a […]

2020 Nations Cup: Head to Head Game 3

THERE will be some eye-catching battles once again in the Nations Cup with New Zealand and South Africa set to do battle while England take on Jamaica. All four countries have a wealth of players who can cause damage across the court. We take a look at one potential matchup from each game and assess […]

England downs South Africa in inaugural Nations Cup win

ENGLAND won its first game of the Nations Cup edging ahead of South Africa 58-53. Both sides had a point to prove given they headed into the match winless, but it was the Roses who stood up when it counted, seizing the moment and capitalising late in the fourth. South Africa got the jump early […]

New Zealand flexes muscles against misfiring Jamaica

THE New Zealand Silver Ferns showed why they are the team to beat with a convincing performance against Jamaica 71-45. The Sunshine Girls simply had no answers for the Ferns who moved the ball with pace and precision, really exploiting their opposition through the midcourt. New Zealand dominated the first quarter with both Maia Wilson […]

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