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Australian netballer Paige Hadley made a powerful comeback just 10 weeks after giving birth, joining seven other mothers playing professional netball. Her return celebrates how female athletes are redefining what's possible after motherhood.
After years away from the sport, Nigeria has officially relaunched its Netball Federation with backing from the Olympic Committee and a bold goal to medal at the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Corporate sponsors are already lining up to bring netball equipment to schools nationwide.
Australia's national netball team is attempting something no Diamonds squad has ever achieved: defending both Commonwealth Games and World Cup titles back to back. Coach Stacey Marinkovich has just eight training sessions to prepare her team for history.
Paris Lokotui walked away from elite netball at 24, just weeks after winning her first championship and being on the edge of representing New Zealand. Now she's chasing a completely different dream in rugby.
Australia's Super Netball league held groundbreaking Anzac Day ceremonies that spotlighted servicewomen instead of servicemen, marking a powerful first for the female-led sport. The NSW Swifts partnered with Women's Veterans Australia to create a ceremony that celebrated military women who have long been overlooked.
Three professional netball players made emotional comebacks to Australia's top league this weekend after having babies, with one opening up about her battle with postpartum depression. Their returns mark a powerful moment for mothers in professional sports.
Jamaican netball star Romelda Aiken-George came out of retirement to help a friend and just broke a 12-year record for most career appearances. The 37-year-old mother now holds the title previously owned by Australian legend Cath Cox.
Teenager Gracie Smith has earned a spot on England's senior netball program just months after finishing her high school exams. The rising star won her first championship at 16 and is now training with the country's best players.
Australian netball star Kiera Austin has co-designed period-proof athletic shorts to tackle the alarming rate of teenage girls quitting sports. The innovation absorbs the equivalent of four pads and is already being worn in professional matches.
Emily Mannix sat out an entire championship season after her newborn daughter nearly died at birth. Now she's back on the court and leading a support network for athlete moms.
Manchester Thunder claimed their fifth netball championship with a heart-stopping 54-51 victory over London Pulse, sealed by a clutch shot with seconds remaining. The Grand Final drew over 8,000 roaring fans to Manchester's Co-op Live arena, marking a major milestone for professional netball in England.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds just wrapped up the best regular season in Super Netball history, winning 13 games and losing just once. Now the dominant team is heading into finals as the favorite to capture their third championship in four years.
After four years away, netball star Ameliaranne Ekenasio marked her Central Pulse comeback with a near-perfect shooting performance. The 35-year-old's return shows age is just a number when it comes to doing what you love.
A 23-year-old netball defender who was averaging just 18 minutes of court time has earned a spot on Australia's national squad after seizing an unexpected opportunity. Jessie Grenvold's journey from third-choice player to Diamonds selection shows how one brave decision can change everything.
After being blocked from joining a league for over a year, a group of Victorian women's football players can finally take the field in 2026. The team will compete as the Wedge-Tailed Eagles Football Club, ending a saga that reached the state's premier.
A caseworker's gift of art supplies two years ago sparked an incredible journey for Keira Graham, who now sells her work to Olympians and sports teams. The 16-year-old Indigenous artist uses painting to process her foster care experience while connecting with her Anmatjere and Arrernte culture.
When traditional sports clubs don't fit, regional Australians are creating their own communities through book clubs, surfing sessions, and craft workshops. Their solution to rural loneliness is helping hundreds find their people.
Sydney's famous Mardi Gras parade drew thousands of marchers and spectators just days after Oxford Street earned a spot on Australia's National Heritage List. The celebration honored both queer history and the 78ers who started it all nearly five decades ago.
Steve Lancaster, a former Crusaders lock who's championed community rugby for years, just landed the top job at New Zealand Rugby. His mission: keep the All Blacks winning while strengthening grassroots rugby across the country.
New Zealand just shattered the attendance record for women's rugby with nearly 12,000 fans cheering in Christchurch. The players say the massive crowd made them "feel seen" in a historic moment for the sport.
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