Netball

A number of defensive adjustments made by the Diamonds were to no avail as Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke helped her side take a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup, leaving Australia in a major hole as the series heads to Perth for game three.

Australia will need to re-group following its comprehensive 64-50 defeat to a formidable New Zealand line-up in the first Constellation Cup Test in Wellington.

It's been a record-breaking year for Super Netball, but the competition has been plagued by accusations of a toxic culture at the Firebirds and ongoing racism faced by Donnell Wallam. Now a new administration, and one former Diamond, are looking to change the game.

Jo Weston and Courtney Bruce have returned to the triumphant Diamonds squad, who next face New Zealand in the Constellation Cup series.

With the series on the line, the world champion Diamonds rebound from their second-Test loss to triumph 69-56 against the Roses in Bendigo.

Despite being dealt a major injury blow before the game, the Roses spring an upset to beat the Diamonds 61-59 in a thrilling second Test in Sydney.

Despite England launching a fightback in the second half, the world champion Diamonds comfortably prevail 70-57 in the first Test in Adelaide.

Remi Kamo hits out at the Queensland Firebirds over claims of a toxic culture, as Netball Australia investigates the inner workings of the troubled club.

Despite boasting similar participation rates to Australian rules football, netball receives far less government support. Liz Ellis says that must change as Netball Australia prepares to host a 2027 World Cup and push its case for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

History has repeated itself for the Adelaide Thunderbirds, with the club winning its sixth premiership and second back-to-back national title.

The Adelaide Thunderbirds are basking in the glow of another Super Netball title — but the pathway to consecutive championships passed through some troubled times, during which the club never lost sight of its goal to "make the state proud".

With participation rates for young girls in sport dropping off steadily after the age of 11, Kiera Austin says early education about periods has the power to stop the "taboo" issue causing them to stop playing.

The Thunderbirds are queens of Super Netball again, after beating the Vixens 59-57 in a grand final classic. 

The Vixens have bounced back from their "worst performance ever" to secure a shot at another Super Netball title, while the Fever bow out of the race after losing the preliminary final for a second consecutive season.

Being a woman of six-feet tall is, statistically speaking, extremely rare. ABC reporter Candice Prosser reflects on falling in the upper 99th percentile for height for an Australian woman and speaks to others using their stature to their advantage.

The Thunderbirds have a shot at back-to-back Super Netball titles, while Fever shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has been praised for a touching tribute she made to an injured young fan.

Super Netball's finalists are locked in, as the Thunderbirds claim the minor premiership and the Swifts snap a seven-game losing streak to end a tough season on a high.

Shamera Sterling-Humphrey, Latanya Wilson and Matilda Garrett have caused headaches for shooters this season. But they wouldn't be the defenders they are today without the help of Adelaide Thunderbirds assistant Cathy Fellows.

Former Diamonds captain Laura Geitz described her as the most tenacious player she'd ever seen, but now it's time for Kim Ravaillion to hang up the purple dress.

Fans attending the Giants and Mavericks match gasped as Amy Sligar and Kim Jenner collided with force, falling over the sideline. Meanwhile, Donnell Wallam was in tears after a tough week and one club missed the mark in First Nations Round.