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After their record-setting win in game one, the Diamonds expect a big response from New Zealand. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds expect more polished Silver Ferns in game two

Australia's netballers have struggled to win in New Zealand which makes Wednesday's second Test against the Silver Ferns in Sydney all the more crucial.

Melissa Woods

Martina Salmon moved to Brisbane at age two but always wanted to represent her country of birth. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumAussie-raised netballer finds home with Silver Ferns

Silver Ferns netball rookie Martina Salmon could come back to haunt the Diamonds after the Queensland product made her Constellation Cup debut.

Melissa Woods

Sophie Garbin (c) scored 42 goals from 45 attempts as the Diamonds went 1-0 up against New Zealand. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds deliver big final quarter for Cup victory

On the back of a big final term, the Diamonds have banked a 17-point victory over New Zealand in their opening Constellation Cup match in Melbourne.

Melissa Woods

Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger says her side's focus won't be on stood-down coach Noeline Taurua. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumCoaching turmoil casts shadow over trans-Tasman series

NZ captain Karin Burger wants stood-down coach Noeline Taurua reinstated but believes her team can still pull together in their netball Test against Australia.

Melissa Woods

Australia's netballers cant wait for the Constellation Cup after crushing South Africa. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy

The Diamonds expect the Silver Ferns to "bring it" for the Constellation Cup series despite New Zealand's coaching turmoil, with Noeline Taurua still sidelined.

Melissa Woods

Sophie Garbin's 29 goals have led Australia to victory in their netball Test against South Africa. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds wrap up South African series with history made

Coach Stacey Marinkovich has given three players their international netball debut as the Diamonds completed a comfortable clean sweep of South Africa.

Melissa Woods

Hannah Mundy is among three possible debutants for the Diamonds' final Test against South Africa. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumClean sweep 'important' for Diamonds amid team changes

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has named three potential debutants for the third and final netball match against South Africa on Sunday in Adelaide.

Sebastian Tan

Liz Watson had a dominant game for Australia in the convincing win over South Africa in Wollongong. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds put foot down to beat South Africa, win series

The Diamonds have put the foot down against South Africa, marching to a 27-point win in Wollongong to claim their three-game series with a game to spare.

Anna Harrington

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is keen to try new plays and combinations against South Africa. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds looking to change things up against Proteas

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich insists trying and testing different players will be key for her side as they prepare to take on South Africa and New Zealand.

Sebastian Tan

Australia have opened a three-Test series against South Africa with a comfortable win in Victoria. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds show polish to continue netball win streak

The Diamonds have secured their 47th successive victory over South Africa, breaking clear after a tight opening quarter to lodge an 11-goal win.

Melissa Woods

Australia will be looking to bounce back on the international stage against South Africa. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds want polished performance against Proteas

Australia's netballers are expecting to have a fight on their hands in their first Test against South Africa, who almost toppled New Zealand last month.

Melissa Woods

Wagin 4’s 2025 premiership team.

Title winners PremiumTight premiership contests in Narrogin & Districts deciders

A thrilling Narrogin and Districts Netball Association grand final day crowned premiers in the A2, A3 and A4 divisions on September 20 to close a prosperous 2025 season.

Hannah Whitehead

Wagin’s A1 premiership team.

Grand final PremiumWagin cap perfect season with NDNA A1 premiership glory

Undefeated Wagin rounded off a spectacular Narrogin and Districts Netball Association season as 2025 A1 premiers after defeating last years premiers Williams by an incredible 15 goals on Saturday. 

Hannah Whitehead

Kangas celebrate winning the 2025 ANA A1 premiership.

Title triumph PremiumDetermined Kangas hop to drought-breaking A1 title victory

Kangas 1 claimed their first Albany Netball Association A1 premiership in nine years after outlasting close rivals Narrikup 1 in an enthralling grand final on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Super Netball side the Sunshine Coast Lightning have new owners ahead of the 2026 season. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumFormer Wests Tigers bigwigs buy netball franchise

Justin Pascoe and Lee Hagipantelis have accelerated their sports ownership portfolio, purchasing the Sunshine Coast Lightning off the Melbourne Storm.

Scott Bailey

Kangas' Keely Berry and Magpies' Indi Coates-Ahomiro after being joint winners of the Michelle Parsons Memorial fairest and best and the Susan Howlett under-18 award.

NETBALL AWARDSPremiumRising stars emerge as history-makers at ANA A1 awards

Two young netball stars made history on Saturday, after sharing the Albany Netball Association’s A1 best and fairest honour and the best under-18 player — the first time both awards have been won jointly. 

Melissa Sheil

Krystal Prunster, Lucia Edwards and Hayley Mickle at the Michelle Parsons Awards Night.

Netball awardsPremiumIN PICTURES: Netball stars step out in style at 2025 awards

The stars of the Albany Netball Association glammed up on Saturday night for the annual Michelle Parsons Awards, honouring the glittering players of the court.

Melissa Sheil

Former Thunderbird Lucy Austin has received a shock Diamonds call up for their South Africa series. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds uncover new gem ahead of internationals

Lucy Austin couldn't make Adelaide's Super Netball side but the goal-shooter has impressed coach Stacey Marinkovich to earn a call-up for the Diamonds.

Melissa Woods

West Coast Fever star Alice Teague-Neeld is set to make her Australian debut against South Africa.

NetballCommentsFever star Teague-Neeld closes in on Diamonds debut

West Coast Fever star Alice Teague-Neeld is set to make her Australian debut after being named in the Diamonds team for the upcoming series against South Africa.

Mitchell Woodcock

Women's sport pay is beginning to rise.

NETBALLCommentsWomen’s pay rises only a step forward if it proves viable

As someone who’s spent a career around elite sport, I think it’s worth stepping back and asking the tough question about the big pay increases being demanded by female athletes: Is it viable?

Mitchell Johnson

Australia’s elite netballers are set to earn more. Getty Images

NETBALLPremiumHuge pay rise for world champs

The world champion Diamonds have scored a game-changing victory off the court with netball's first revenue-sharing model.

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Super Netball players gathered in Sydney to mark two years until the the 2027 World Cup. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumWorld Cup to Olympics 'a natural next step' for netball

Netball Australia chair and Diamonds great Liz Ellis is leading the push for the sport's inclusion at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics following the 2027 World Cup.

Joanna Guelas

West Coast Fever will have to wait until round seven to take on Melbourne Vixens.

Super Netball CommentsPremiumFever to wait for grand final revenge, start season at home

West Coast Fever will have to wait until mid-season to exact grand final revenge on reigning premiers Melbourne Vixens after their 2026 Super Netball fixtures were revealed. SEE THE FULL FIXTURE HERE.

Mitchell Woodcock

Di Honey (c) has been promoted to head coach of Super Netball champions Melbourne Vixens. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumHoney's sweet new role with Super Netball champions

Waiting in the wings for over a decade, former Melbourne Vixens assistant Di Honey has been announced as the new head coach of the Super Netball champions.

Melissa Woods