Inaugural Rhone Hornsby Trophy awarded to Jamaica
JAMAICA has taken out the inaugural Rhone Hornsby Trophy after defeating England by eight goals in the fourth Test of the series. There was no Helen Housby for the Roses due to being in concussion protocols after a head knock early in the previous game. Early slick shooting from Olivia Tchine gave England a handy […]
Jamaica force series decider in front of vocal home crowd
IT HAS been several years since the Sunshine Girls have plied their trade in Jamaica so they made sure to make their return worthwhile, winning in a one-goal thriller over England. Coming off a disappointing first test, Jamaica wanted to come out firing and that is what they did. Jamaica had a hot start scoring […]
Horizon Series begins in a 49-all draw
A DRAW kicked off the Horizon Series between England and Jamaica thanks to clinical end-to-end transition from the Jamaicans. A 49-49 result summed up the calibre of both of these sides with several big time players shining throughout. A formidable defensive end for the Sunshine Girls was up against an ever so growing shooting combination […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Horizon Series
THE LAST international series between the big countries of world netball gets underway this weekend as England and Jamaica battle it out for the 2024 Horizon Series. The first two matches will be played in the AO Arena in Manchester, before the series heads to Kingston in Jamaica a week later for tests three and […]
England and Jamaica name squads for upcoming series
IT HAS been a big few days for squad announcements, with both England and Jamaica announcing key squads for upcoming series. England has announced its squads for both the series against Jamaica and the Fast 5 World Series in New Zealand. For the Jamaica series, there is no change to the squad that toured Australia […]
Thunderbirds are a-going again to the top of the SSN tree
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are queens of Australian netball again, after defeating the Melbourne Vixens 59-57 in an epic Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final. Despite some contentious umpiring calls, the full court defensive game of the Thunderbirds proved the ultimate difference, which really wore down the Vixens. Player of the Match honors went to Romelda Aiken-George, […]
Adelaide Thunders into another title decider
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds are through to another decider after a dominant 68-43 win over the Melbourne Vixens in yesterday’s major semi-final. The margin was only six goals in the Thunderbirds’ favour at the first change, but a 19 goals to nine second quarter really set the tone for the rest of the match, and the Vixens […]
PREVIEW | 2024 SSN Major Semi-Final
TODAY it all begins – the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball finals. The series kicks off with the major semi-final between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens. The prize for winning today is huge – a spot in the grand final. Lose though, and not all hope is lost. Hosting duties for the preliminary final await next […]
Spectacular finale sets stage for epic SSN finals
THE regular season of Super Netball has wrapped up, with joy for those in pink, but not for those in orange. Queensland Firebirds (52) defeated by Melbourne Vixens (62) Kim Ravaillion’s last national league game saw the Vixens get the upper hand by 10 goals in front of a hefty purple crowd. The Vixens actually […]
PREVIEW | 2024 Suncorp Super Netball – Round 14
IT is the final round of the Suncorp Super Netball season, and yet there is still so much to play for even at this point in the season. SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL MATCH OF THE ROUND Adelaide Thunderbirds vs. Sunshine Coast LightningSunday at 4pmAdelaide Entertainment Centre This clash could be one almighty finish to the regular […]
