NWC 2019: Five things we learned from the World Cup
WITH the World Cup officially over we take a look back at the event and analyse five of the biggest and most important things to have come out the competition. 1. Coaches should not be underestimated It was a coaching masterclass from both Noeline Taurua and Norma Plummer the latter of which farewelled her international […]
NWC 2019 Player focus: Diamonds vs. Ferns
AFTER 16 long years, the New Zealand Silver Ferns claimed the coveted World Cup title against world number ones Australia. with key match-ups across the court we cast an eye on one integral match-up in each third. CAITLIN BASSETT (GS) v. JANE WATSON (GK) The Australian captain did not have it all her own way […]
Victorian Netball League Review: Round 17
WITH Round 17 done and dusted the race for finals is well and truly on. This round had a profound impact on finals with the Southern Saints knocked out of contention, meaning the top four has been finalised with City West Falcons, Geelong Cougars, North East Blaze and Casey Demons all securing a spot in […]
NWC 2019: Diamonds look to secure twelfth World Cup against old foes New Zealand
OLD rivals Australia and New Zealand will face off once again for the battle of the Netball World Cup championship. Coming off two-goal wins, there is plenty of history between both countries making for an enthralling battle. Both sides are renowned for their tenacity and hunt for the ball along with their physical pressure meaning […]
NWC 2019: New Zealand look to cause an upset against fan favourites, England
WITH a chance at the gold medal on the line, New Zealand and England will go into battle in hope to secure a spot in the all-important final. The Roses are arguably the team to beat given their impressive game style and home crowd backing, while the Silver Ferns know what it takes to win […]
NWC 2019: South Africa set to challenge Australia in first semi-final
IN the first game of the semi-finals Australia takes on South Africa. Both countries have been in ripping form with the Diamonds going into the match-up undefeated, while the SPAR Proteas suffered their first loss of the World Cup against England in their previous game. There is no shortage of firepower across the court for […]
NWC 2019: Day 6 – Fiji records first win while Diamonds and Ferns continue unbeaten runs
FIJI (71) defeated SINGAPORE (56) The Pearls claimed their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a convincing performance against Singapore. Fiji were cool, calm and collected with ball in hand transitioning well across the court and making the most of their opportunities. a commanding first quarter set them up for the rest of […]
Players to watch: Pool F
WITH things heating up in the Netball World Cup we have chosen one key player from each country in Pool F that has caught our eye throughout the competition so far. Australia: Kelsey Browne The dynamic wing attack has been in blistering form for the Diamonds with her speed causing all sorts of havoc for […]
NWC 2019: Pool G preview
POOL G will see some exciting games throughout the second stage of the World Cup with three of the top five nations all within the same group. South Africa, Jamaica and England will all face each other throughout the stage while Uganda, Trinidad and Tobago and Scotland round out the rest of the teams in […]
Victorian Netball League Review: Round 16
ROUND 16 of the Victorian Netball League saw the City West Falcons lose their first game of the season, while the Casey Demons and Geelong Cougars both recorded big wins against their opponents. Hawks Netball (51) defeated Peninsula Waves (41) It was an even start with both sides unable to be separated at quarter time […]
NWC 2019 Day 4: Samoa, Uganda and Malawi all prevail in tight tussle
ZIMBABWE (36) defeated by NEW ZEALAND (79) The Silver Ferns continued their dominant form with a 43 goal victory over Zimbabwe. New Zealand showcased their class, composure and netball smarts to work the ball down the court and exploit the weaknesses in their opposition line-up. They used every inch of the court to create strong […]
NWC 2019: Pool F preview
WITH plenty of exciting matches throughout the second stage of the World Cup we take a look at two eye catching games from Pool F that could help to determine the next stage of the World Cup. Australia, New Zealand, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Barbados and Northern Ireland are all in the same pool and will play […]
