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Royals' Jazelle Foggin puts up a shot.

Class prevailsPremiumFinal term flurry ensures Royals Saints remain unbeaten

Royals Saints 1 moved a step closer to securing a finals double chance after scoring a hard-fought 10-goal win over fellow top four side Kangas 1 in the Albany Netball Association A1 competition on Saturday. 

Amy Towers

Super Netball's stars will contest next year's title knowing they'll be better supported off court. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumPay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce

Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.

Justin Chadwick

Super Netball team the Giants will soon fall under the Sport Entertainment Group banner. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumGiants Super Netball team set for big takeover

The owner of the Melbourne Mavericks has acquired a second Super Netball licence with Craig Hutchison's Sport Entertainment Group taking over the Giants.

Linda Pearce

The semi-final between Australia and Jamaica produced one of the most iconic moments of the Games. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumHow Glasgow boosted netball's bid for Olympic call-up

Using this year's Commonwealth Games to push their case, Netball Australia's chief executive is upbeat the sport will feature at the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

Joanna Guelas

Liz Watson helped Australia cruise to victory over England in an anticlimactic bronze medal match.

NetballCommentsDiamonds left to rue semi shock after capturing bronze

The Diamonds have rallied from a shock semi-final defeat to Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games to claim bronze with a comprehensive victory over England.

Joanna Guelas

Teammates rushed to young gun Sophie Dwyer after the Diamonds' dramatic semi-final loss in Glasgow. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

The Diamonds are rallying around Sophie Dwyer after her last-gasp miss in a tense Commonwealth Games semi loss, while Jamaica's captain also voiced her support.

Joanna Guelas

Tonga made a good first impression on rivals in their first Commonwealth Games netball tournament. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremium'Won't be long': Diamond tips Tonga to be netball force

Having witnessed Tonga's netball talent at the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds goalshooter Cara Koenen says the Tala are a powerhouse in the making.

Joanna Guelas

The dominant Diamonds are on track to face Jamaica in their Commonwealth Games semi-final. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds flex muscle to see off Proteas in Glasgow

Super Netball star Elmere van der Berg has threatened to help South Africa cause an upset, but the Diamonds stood up and banked another Commonwealth Games win.

Joanna Guelas

NDNA's open women's team.

ndna 2026Narrogin takes five teams to Great Southern champs

Narrogin and Districts Netball Association Rising Stars teams travelled to Albany on July 18 and 19 to compete in the Great Southern Regional Championships. 

Julie-Anne Grout

Shabel Bengo of Malawi and Jamie-Lee Price Australia collide as they compete for the ball.

NetballVideoCommentsPremiumNetball Australia speaks out after Diamonds dress debacle

Netball Australia backed the Valour uniform in a brief statement following controversy surrounding the ‘too short’ and ‘tight’ dress.

Joanna Guelas

Despite the Australian Diamonds' two consecutive wins at the Commonwealth Games, much of the conversation has been about the length of the team dress.

Comm GamesCommentsDiamonds player defends ‘too short’, ‘distracting’ uniform

Australian Diamonds goal shooter Sophie Garbin has defended her netball team’s uniform after it sparked controversy at the Commonwealth Games for being ‘too short’.

Kellie Balaam

Sophie Garbin has helped Australia record a comfortable win over England at the Commonwealth Games. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

GymnasticsVideoPremiumRuthless Diamonds laugh off English jibe after big win

Australia have extended their perfect start to the Commonwealth Games, making a mockery of Eleanor Cardwell's pre-match critique with a huge win over England.

Shayne Hope

It was a 99-38 loss, but Uneeq Palavi says Tonga took a big step on Commonwealth Games debut. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumGlasgow baptism of fire adds fuel to Tonga Tala's quest

Netball star Uneeq Palavi says Tonga are viewing a tough loss to Australia at the Commonwealth Games as a step closer to putting their country on the map.

Joanna Guelas

Australia have started strongly in defence of their netball Commonwealth Games title. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumFocus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

The Diamonds have burst from the blocks in Australia's search for a fifth Commonwealth Games netball gold, outclassing Tonga in their opening match in Glasgow.

Joanna Guelas

West Australian’s Sophie Garbin and Courtney Bruce battle at training.

SportCommentsPremiumBruce on why Glasgow will be her last Games

West Australian netball star Courtney Bruce has confirmed her third Commonwealth Games will also be her last as the defender looks to bow out with a second gold medal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Albany's Hollee Jackman attepts to spoil Katanning's Joshqiuwa Wynne.

Netball carnivalPremiumAlbany dominates regional netball championships over weekend

Albany emerged as the region’s dominant force at the Great Southern Regional Netball Championships at the weekend, with hundreds of players travelling to Albany for the competition.

Amy Towers

The Diamonds have jetted out on a mission to claim another Commonwealth Games crown. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds deja vu as Vixens star aims for Glasgow gold

Kate Moloney is determined to convert grand final dismay into gold medal glory, having learned the value of a quick turnaround at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Joanna Guelas

Jamie-Lee Price will be part of the Diamonds squad mining for more gold in Glasgow. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremium'Light-bulb moment': Price is right for Games debut

After narrowly missing out on selection for the previous Commonwealth Games, Australian star Jamie-Lee Price realised she had to change her mindset.

Roger Vaughan

Papua New Guinea's Waisame Andrew carries the netball hopes of her nation at just 21. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumPNG Pepes' brave quest for World Cup netball berth

Netball World Cup hopefuls PNG have to contend with language barriers and cultural differences before even warming up to face their overseas opponents.

Will Nicholas

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey celebrates Thunderbirds' grand final with with son Xaihire. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds star caps Super Netball comeback in GF

After navigating post-partum depression, Adelaide captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey starred in the Super Netball grand final win over the Melbourne Vixens.

Joanna Guelas

Skipper Kate Moloney was left frustrated at the Vixens' lack of 'hunger' in the grand final. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumMoloney rues limp display in Vixens' grand final defeat

Rendered toothless by Adelaide in a dismal Super Netball grand final loss, captain Kate Moloney says the Melbourne Vixens had no 'fight' or 'hunger'.

Joanna Guelas

The Thunderbirds have made Super Netball history by claiming their third championship. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds are go with historic Super Netball triumph

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their Super Netball dynasty, crushing the Melbourne Vixens to claim a record third grand final victory.

Joanna Guelas

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is hoping to be celebrating again come the final siren on grand final day. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumThunderbirds star eyes title amid mental health battle

Battling post-partum depression, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is key to Adelaide's bid to blunt a potent Melbourne Vixens attack in the Super Netball grand final.

Shayne Hope

The Melbourne Vixens are ready for their third straight Super Netball grand final. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens quash doubts on road to Super title decider

A series of tough conversations brought Melbourne's Super Netball title defence back from the brink, setting up a grand final showdown with Adelaide.

Shayne Hope