SSN: Round 12 preview – Finals-defining round awaits
WITH finals spots on the line, Round 12 of Suncorp Super Netball is shaping up to be a huge weekend filled with plenty of intense match-ups and milestones. Nat Medhurst will equal the record of 232 national league games played currently held by Susan Pettitt while Tegan Philip is set to notch up 1000 Super […]
Lightning strikes twice against NSW Swifts
THE Sunshine Coast Lightning asserted their dominance on the competition once again with a huge come-from-behind win over NSW Swifts in a top-of-the-table clash over the weekend. The Swifts had a chance to tie things up in the dying seconds of the game but a crucial miss from youngster Sophie Garbin saw the Lightning propel […]
SSN Preview: Round 11
ROUND 11 of Suncorp Super Netball will see a battle of one and two take place, with the Sunshine Coast Lightning taking on the NSW Swifts in hope to claim top spot. Meanwhile the improving West Coast Fever take on the Melbourne Vixens who are in hot form while Collingwood will be hoping to make […]
Firebirds almost snatch victory from Lightning
A spirited fightback from the Queensland Firebirds fell short in a brave effort against finals-bound Sunshine Coast Lightning in the second Queensland derby of the season, losing 64-66. It was a relatively even match in the opening minutes with both sides going goal for goal before Sunshine Coast struck first going on a four-goal run […]
NWC 2019: Team of the Tournament
THERE were plenty of star players throughout the World Cup with key contributors from all the countries. But it was World Champions New Zealand that featured the highest in our Team of the Tournament, credit to their star power while South Africa and Zimbabwe also had a couple of nominations. GK: Jane Watson (New Zealand) […]
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 […]
NWC19: Day 11 – Silver Ferns claim remarkable one-goal victory over Diamonds
NEW Zealand has turned around a one-goal defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Australia to inflict that exact result on the Diamonds in the Netball World Cup final. The Silver Ferns had a shaky first few minutes, but once they settled into the game, were clearly the dominant team, maintaining possession and forcing turnovers. Australia […]
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 […]
NWC19: Day 10 – Trans-Tasman rivals to decide title once again
TWO thrilling semi-finals, two results that were equally one part unbelievable and one part heartbreaking, but Australia and New Zealand will now do battle for the second time in three days after they down South Africa and England by just two goals each. AUSTRALIA (55) defeated SOUTH AFRICA (53) The Diamonds went in as deserving […]
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 […]
