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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 […]

NWC19: Day 8 – Diamonds and Roses top groups as Calypso Girls split points with Thistles

NORTHERN IRELAND (46) defeated BARBADOS (43) Northern Ireland has secured a top 10 place at the Netball World Cup after seeing off Barbados in a three-goal thriller on the final day of the Preliminary Stage Two. It means the Warriors finish above rivals Scotland, and face Trinidad and Tobago for ninth place. In the game, […]

NWC 2019: Day 6 – Fiji records first win while Diamonds and Ferns continue unbeaten runs

FIJI (71) defeated SINGAPORE (56) The Pearls claimed their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a convincing performance against Singapore. Fiji were cool, calm and collected with ball in hand transitioning well across the court and making the most of their opportunities. a commanding first quarter set them up for the rest of […]

Players to watch: Pool F

WITH things heating up in the Netball World Cup we have chosen one key player from each country in Pool F that has caught our eye throughout the competition so far. Australia: Kelsey Browne The dynamic wing attack has been in blistering form for the Diamonds with her speed causing all sorts of havoc for […]

NWC 2019 Day 4: Samoa, Uganda and Malawi all prevail in tight tussle

ZIMBABWE (36) defeated by NEW ZEALAND (79) The Silver Ferns continued their dominant form with a 43 goal victory over Zimbabwe. New Zealand showcased their class, composure and netball smarts to work the ball down the court and exploit the weaknesses in their opposition line-up. They used every inch of the court to create strong […]

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 […]

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