Top of the table NSL clash lives up to its billing
IN the battle for top spot on the Netball Super League table, it was the Manchester Thunder who ultimately prevailed, downing the Loughborough Lightning by four goals. In a match befitting of its top two status, it was tight and tense right the way through, with no obvious winner for much of the match. Breaking […]
Weekend of tight results sees Steel break long drought
AFTER almost two years without a win, the Southern Steel finally are on the board after they defeated the Northern Stars by two goals. In the battle of the 2024 winless sides, the Stars were in control for most of the match, before the Steel hit back late to take the match to extra time […]
Mavericks create history with last second thriller
THE Melbourne Mavericks has created some Super Netball history for themselves, defeating the Sunshine Coast Lightning by a mere goal to earn their first ever win. The Lightning lead for the vast majority of the match, before the Mavericks pinched the win at the absolute death. The Lightning were the ones to take the first […]
Falcons flex muscles but buck trend of the round
THE City West Falcons have continued on their merry winning ways of the VNL season, this time downing the Casey Demons 87 goals to 68. The second quarter was where divide really started to open, as the Falcons really showed their true class. Although proceedings started as even as they could get, the Falcons were […]
Games of the Weekend | May 4 – 6
IT may be a new calendar month, but the level of entertainment in world netball has not changed, with top end of the table clashes aplenty. ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUND Central Pulse vs Northern MysticsSunday at 4pmThe Trusts Arena, Auckland After what happened last week, this match now takes on a different level […]
Fever and Vixens announce SSN Reserves squads
ALTHOUGH the competition was only announced just last week, the Suncorp Super Netball Reserves squads are already starting to filter through, with the Melbourne Vixens and West Coast Fever announcing their lists today. >> SCROLL to see the full squads The Melbourne Vixens have included a number of their Training Partners in their squad, plus […]
PREVIEW | VNL Round 9 2024: Almost all return home
AFTER a round where most clubs were on the road, this week’s VNL action sees most clubs back at the State Netball Centre. The match of the round is undoubtedly the first one tonight, which will see the Blaze take on the Express. These are the two undefeated sides left in the competition, and with […]
RECAP | 2024 ANZ Premiership: Round 3
THE WBOP Magic are on the board in 2024 after a narrow 52-49 win over the Northern Stars. It was a hard fought match for much of the afternoon, but the Magic made better use of their chances than the home side. After some strong intercept work from the Magic, they were the ones to […]
Lightning flexes muscles as Sirens finally secure points
THE Loughborough Lightning really showed their class against the Leeds Rhinos on the weekend in the Netball Super League, downing the home side 64-56. The Rhinos were their own worst enemy at times as the Lightning proved why they are one of the league’s best in the business. After a miss skewed pass in the […]
Results on both ends of the scale in mixed round
THE City West Falcons have continued on their winning ways, this time downing the Melbourne Uni Lightning by 17 goals. Melbourne Uni did get the better start to the match, but ultimately the Falcons showed their class and proved far too strong for their opponents. The Falcons were the ones to break centre pass first, […]
Corey’s colossal career only growing year on year
IRISH midcourt star Corey McGlynn may only be in her early-20s, but has packed a lot into her young netball career. McGlynn’s journey started as a teenager out in Leicestershire, England. Now playing in England’s Prem 1 competition, she has progressed through the English pathway and played in the underage teams at both Loughborough Lightning […]
Multi-talented mid honored to pull on Emerald dress
IRISH midcourter Seren Redmond has a tale like many of her Irish teammates, but also does not. Although born in the United Kingdom, her Irish grandfather gave her eligibility to represent the Republic, and as someone who grew up very immersed in Irish culture, she took up that opportunity. It is this upbringing that makes […]
Determined Duffy a role model for all
IRELAND netball captain Fran Duffy has seen a lot in her decade in the national team. Although netball may not be top of the popularity pecking order in the Emerald Isle, Duffy says that things are tracking in the right direction. “I think I’ve always, I’ve been playing for Ireland for nearly 10 years now […]
Iongi proud to wear the red and white amongst family
GROWING up in Australia, Kelea Iongi went with the status quo and followed the top three nations in Australia, New Zealand and England. She was a Diamonds support through and through. It wasn’t until Iongi started to become more familiar with her heritage where her focus shifted more towards representing Tonga at an international level. […]
The full circle path of a trail blazing Emerald
YOUNG Irish star Niamh O’Leary has experienced first hand how frustrating it can be to represent your country in a sport in the middle of the popularity pecking order like netball is in Ireland. With netball lagging behind several other sports like rugby, Gaelic football and hurling in terms of media coverage and funding, O’Leary […]
Stats Deep Dive – Nations Cup 2024
LAST weekend saw the 2024 Netball Nations Cup finish up and Australia win the crown yet again. But what do the stats tell us about how the four day tournament unfolded? Let us take a deep dive into some of the more crucial stats from the tournament and see what interesting information can be found. […]
Silver Ferns finish the Nations Cup with pride
NEW Zealand have come away with a bronze medal at the Nations Cup after a five-goal win over Uganda overnight, 62-57. From the first goal, Amorangi Malesala (11 goals and 10 goal assists) looked cool, calm and collected in only her second test for the Silver Ferns. She was carving up the attack end with […]
England folds under pressure as Australia continues dominance
THE Australian Diamonds brought the England Roses back down to earth with a dominant 20-goal victory in the Nations Cup final overnight, 69-49. Australia’s pure grit and determination to get over the line prevailed, looking like a well oiled machine from the get-go. Once the Diamonds got a sniff at a lead, they never let […]
Nail biter nabs England a chance at glory
ENGLAND is through to the 2024 Nations Cup final after a narrow 58-57 win over New Zealand this morning. It was tight and hard fought for most of the match, with the winner not determined until the final seconds. A crucial turnover from Razia Quashie helped England to get out to a quick start, and […]
Diamonds dazzle despite determined opposition
AUSTRALIA has made it three from three at the Nations Cup after a solid 63-49 win over Uganda this morning. In a historic first meeting between the sides, Uganda was competitive and took it up to the Diamonds for much of the match, but it was ultimately a one-sided third quarter that was the difference. […]