Head to Head: Constellation Cup Game 4
IT all comes down to the final match of the Constellation Cup to see whether New Zealand or Australia will take home the coveted trophy. With the match nearing, we cast an eye over a potential match-up between the two sides. AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS v. NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS Liz Watson (C) v. Laura Langman (C) […]
Constellation Cup: Game 4 Preview
THE fourth and final game of the Constellation Cup marks the decider with the Silver Ferns currently sitting one game clear – but the Diamonds can catch up if they win in Perth on Sunday. Australia suffered another one goal less in their last outing and will be seeking vengeance in Game 4 to maintain […]
Who should get the nod in the Diamonds goal circle?
AFTER yet another heartbreaking one-goal loss many Diamonds fans are up in arms asking what needs to be done for Australia to win? Jumping out of the blocks in the first quarter with a six-goal lead, the Silver Ferns pegged their way back into the match with the likes of experienced heads Laura Langman and […]
Constellation Cup: Game 3 – Langman and Ekenasio stand up in another nail-biter
AMELIARANNE Ekenasio and Laura Langman were the toast of New Zealand after three critical moments between them in the last 90 seconds to secure a remarkable come-from-behind Silver Ferns victory in game three of the Constellation Cup. For the third time in four games, New Zealand Silver Ferns got the better of their Trans-Tasman rivals, […]
Constellation Cup: Game 2 – Diamonds get one back in milestone 150th test match
IN their 150th encounter it was the Diamonds that reigned supreme over the Silver Ferns with a well-earned six-goal victory (48-42). Australia came out with a point to prove after a disappointing game one of the Constellation Cup, upping the intensity in defence and shutting down the New Zealand attack end. It was a relatively […]
NWC 2019 Day 3: Roses and Diamonds dominate, while South Africa claim thrilling three-goal victory over Jamaica
NEW ZEALAND (89) defeated SINGAPORE (21) New Zealand dominated Singapore right from the get go with their slick ball movement and accuracy to post. The Silver Ferns were clearly too good for Singapore who simply could not match the intensity and precision of New Zealand who consistently poked holes in their defence and weaved the […]
Ash Neal finds new home with London Pulse
Name: Ashleigh (Ash) Neal DOB: 23rd Sept 1988 Junior Club: Magpies Netball Club Western Australia Starting Position: WA/GA Team: London Pulse Australian-born attacker Ash Neal is not one to shy away from competition. From a young age Neal was surrounded by netball with her love for the sport stemming from her mother who was an […]
Battle of the minds: Neville v. Alexander
IT was the finale to what had been an unforgettable Quad Series. England was looking to repeat its Commonwealth Games heroics and knock Australia off for the first time on home soil, while the Australians hoped to move through the series undefeated and take home the title. While the battle on the court was heated, […]
The Wash-up: Northern Quad Series
WITH the last international series played before the World Cup in July, South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia put their best foot forward in the Northern Quad Series. Along with some top team performances, some players really stamped their authority on the competition. Though Australia were forced to make a multitude of changes due […]
Stats Centre: Northern Quad Series by the numbers
IN what was a remarkable two weeks of the Northern Quad Series there was plenty of individual success stories. While the world number ones, Australia took out the title once again, each side had at least one win and a loss, emphasising the tight competition between the four nations ranked in four of the top […]
