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. […]
Marinkovich happy Diamonds are “back on brand”
AUSSIE Diamonds mentor Stacey Marinkovich was a happy coach Wednesday night after her side defeated the Silver Ferns overnight, breathed new life into the Constellation Cup and returned to their “brand” of netball. “I thought you just saw the brand that we want to play,” Marinkovich said. I think we started to understand what New […]
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 […]
It’s all about the bigger picture for Nexhip
THE Aussie Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns are not the only two teams taking to the court at John Cain Arena in Melbourne tonight. Before those familiar foes lock horns, the National Men’s teams from both countries will turn out in the final match of their own international series, with the winner taking out […]
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 […]
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 […]
2022 Commonwealth Games review: Australia
AS the curtain closes on another Commonwealth Games, we take a look back at how each of the netballing nations fared in our team-by-team review series. Wrapping up the series is Australia, with the world number ones able to go one better than their 2018 Commonwealth Games by taking home the Gold Medal, defeating Jamaica […]
2022 Quad Series team review: Australia
REIGNING Quad Series champion Australia was able to claim a memorable win in the 2022 edition, getting up with a stunning last quarter to defeat England in the final. There was plenty to like about the Diamonds’ series, with consistent performances each match, and a showcase of fresh faces, as well their reminder to the […]
2022 Netball Team of the Quad Series
THE fans have had their say on who deserves to make the 2022 Netball Team of the Quad Series. Yesterday, netball fans were invited to produce their own Team of the Series for the recent Quad Series, with seven starters and three bench players. The three bench players would include one defender, one midcourter and […]
Diamonds shine in last quarter domination
AUSTRALIA has won its first international silverware in two and a half years after securing the 2022 Quad Series. The Diamonds trailed hosts England at every break, but piled on 18 goals to five in the last quarter to produce one of the most clinical 15 minutes of netball fans could imagine. The Diamonds’ last […]
