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Australia's netball team defeated New Zealand 68-58 in front of 9,471 roaring fans, avoiding a series whitewash and proving they've still got fight ahead of next year's World Cup. The victory extended their incredible 11-year unbeaten streak on home soil in Melbourne.
New Zealand honored five trailblazing women who shaped netball from its earliest days through World Cup victories. The celebration recognized over a century of leadership, coaching excellence, and championship glory.
The Silver Ferns beat Australia's Diamonds 56-50 in Auckland, extending their home winning streak against their biggest rivals to over five years. Grace Nweke's nearly perfect shooting and fierce defense led New Zealand to a commanding victory in the opening match of the Constellation Cup series.
Jazmin McKay just became the first daughter of an inaugural Adelaide Thunderbird to join the team, nearly 30 years after her mom Sarah Sutter helped win two championships. The 18-year-old is following in the footsteps of her world champion mother who taught her everything about the game.
Australia's netball governing body is building pathways and cultural safety for Indigenous players after decades of underrepresentation at elite levels. The First Nations Tournament and new Black Swans team are giving young players the role models they've been missing.
The Silver Ferns captured their first Commonwealth Games gold medal since 2010, going undefeated through seven matches. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua led the redemption story just months after being sidelined by concerns over team culture.
Just 20 hours after a crushing semifinal defeat, Australia's netball team rallied to win bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their loss and recovery might be exactly what the sport needs to reach the Olympics.
The Silver Ferns defeated England 61-54 to reach their first Commonwealth Games netball final in 12 years. They'll face Jamaica for gold on Sunday night in a historic matchup that breaks Australia's decades-long stranglehold on the sport.
Australian netball stars joined the crowd in supporting their opponent Tonga during the team's first-ever Commonwealth Games appearance. Even while competing for gold, the Diamonds showed what sportsmanship looks like at its best.
In 1895, a Swedish suffragist transformed basketball into netball at her English college, creating a sport designed to build "physically perfect" women who could defy Victorian expectations. Today, that radical experiment is heading toward the 2032 Olympics.
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South Africa's national netball team is aiming for a top-five finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, showing major progress after back-to-back sixth-place finishes. After historic wins against England and building squad depth, the Proteas are ready to prove they belong among the world's elite.
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.