2021 Constellation Cup: Young guns
THE Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand saw a number of fresh faces join the fold while a couple of familiar names reacquainted themselves with the squad and impressed across the four matches. This series will look at the young guns that got a chance to ply their trade for their respective nations and […]
New Zealand clinch Constellation Cup title
IT was a history making performance by New Zealand, as the Ferns won their first Constellation Cup trophy in seven years thanks to a narrow two goal win over Australia (45-43) to sweep the series 3-1. Overcoming a half time deficit, the Ferns worked their way back into the contest against the Diamonds, ultimately overpowering […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Game 3 – Head to head
WITH the return of international netball, New Zealand is set to play host to Australia in Game 3 of the Constellation Cup as the Ferns look to seal the series and claim the silverware. There are plenty of scintillating match-ups across the court with the next duo to go under the microscope the highly versatile […]
Vixens goalers Stanton and Barkmeyer confident in achieving goal of back-to-back premierships
WHEN it comes to Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) list changes following the 2020 season, there are not many teams that suffered the same changes as 2020 SSN Premiers, Melbourne Vixens. Whilst a number of squads made cuts and added new strings to their bows, the Vixens’ entire frontline was dealt an overhaul as the squad, […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Australia hit back with a resounding nine goal win over the Ferns
THE Diamonds flipped the script in Game 2 of the Constellation Cup comfortably downing New Zealand by nine goals (45-36). The Ferns are yet to win two consecutive games on home soil in a Constellation Cup series a feat the Diamonds will once again be glad they stopped. With a new look shooting line-up and […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Game 1 – Ferns kick series off with a win
THE Silver Ferns got their Constellation Cup campaign off to a strong start clinching a four-goal victory against the Diamonds in Game 1 of the series (49-44). It was the first time Australia had played an international game since October 2019, with the signs somewhat obvious as the connections struggled to fire, while three debutants […]
2021 Constellation Cup preview: Ferns and Diamonds suit up for first time since 2019
INTERNATIONAL netball finally returns for the trans-Tasman nations this afternoon, as the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns hit the court for the first time in well over a year, and gear up for a huge four-match Constellation Cup series. Whilst the series is usually hosted evenly between the two nations, due to ongoing […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Hypothetical starting 7
THE Constellation Cup is only days away and with that comes speculation on what both New Zealand and Australia’s potential starting sevens could look like. With a couple of key figures missing for both sides with Gretel Bueta, Steph Wood and Emily Mannix out for Australia and Katrina Rore unavailable for New Zealand, it provides […]
Fantasy Team: Diamonds All-Stars v. Ferns All-Stars
WITH the Constellation Cup around the corner Draft Central has comprised a Fantasy Team consisting of players from all eras of Australian and New Zealand netball. There is no shortage of star players that have pulled on the green and gold or black dresses respectively, making the decision to dwindle down the 10-player squad incredibly […]
Diamonds announce squad for 2021 Constellation Cup
IN a look to the future the Australian Diamonds have announced their squad for the upcoming Constellation Cup series with a number of new faces joining the fray. Boasting a mix of seasoned campaigners, returnees and youngsters the Diamonds will be hoping to keep their winning record intact against New Zealand as they partake in […]