Diamonds complete comeback to sparkle their way to Cup
THE Aussie Diamonds have completed their Constellation Cup comeback on home soil, defeating New Zealand in the final test by four goals to tie the series but ultimately win the Cup on goal difference. Despite New Zealand winning three of the four quarters, the third quarter that the Diamonds won was ultimately the deciding factor. […]
Confident Diamonds breathe life into Cup series
THE Aussie Diamonds have breathed some life into the 2022 Constellation Cup series, downing the New Zealand Silver Ferns by 15 goals. A confident Diamonds side did not have things all their own way, but they weathered everything the Kiwis threw at them and ensured that the final game of the series would not be […]
Welsh win high pressure contest over Scotland
WALES was officially crowned the top European Qualifier for next year’s World Cup, defeating the Feathers’ biggest rivals in Scotland by seven goals overnight to remain undefeated at the tournament in Glasgow. Both sides went into the clash having qualified for the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, but pride was on the line […]
Kiwi Constellation Cup retention closer to reality
NEW Zealand has taken a giant step towards winning the 2022 Constellation Cup, after defeating the Aussie Diamonds by four goals in the second of the four tests in the series. It was an even battle early, but the Silver Ferns bided their time to break away in the third term and ultimately take the […]
Wales waltz into World Cup
WALES has booked its spot in the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town after defeating Northern Ireland in a crucial European Qualifier decider overnight. After Scotland knocked off Northern Ireland the day before, Wales just needed to win to ensure safe passage into next year’s World Cup. The Feathers will take on the Thistles […]
Thistles stun Warriors in huge win
SCOTLAND has one foot in the 2023 Netball World Cup door, after thrashing Northern Ireland in the European Qualifiers overnight. The Thistles were incredible, and for the most part breathtaking, moving down the court with rapid speed combined with accurate passing, while applying full court pressure. Highlighted by Bethan Goodwin shooting up one end, and […]
Geelong outlasts LTU in M-League shootout
IN the highest scoring match of the season thus far, reigning premiers Geelong was able to knock off fresh face LTU (LaTrobe University) by eight goals. In match that showed just how high-powered the respective attacks – and ball movement from end-to-end was – Geelong got up 78-70 over LTU to get on the board […]
Warriors too strong for Emeralds in all-Irish clash
NORTHERN Ireland has proven too experienced and consistent for its southern counterparts, defeating the Republic of Ireland by 35 goals on day two of the Netball World Cup European Qualifiers. Despite a shaky second term from the Warriors who were heavy favourites against the Emeralds, a raft of changes in the second half proved fruitful […]
Scotland dominates Ireland in 70-goal win
SCOTLAND showed no mercy against the Republic of Ireland in the Thistles’ first Netball World Cup Qualifiers match, dominating on day one with a 70-goal victory. With six teams in competition for two qualification spots, it was the home nation that put the foot down when it counted and ran away with a disciplined 87-17 […]
Silver Ferns sizzling start downs Diamonds
A STUNNING finish to the first quarter resulted in the Silver Ferns going one-up over the Diamonds in the opening match of the Constellation Cup, winning by eight goals in Auckland. After trailing by two goals six and a half minutes into the opening term, the Silver Ferns piled on 14 of the last 15 […]
