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Stacey Marinkovich’s Diamonds won’t play a single game until the 2027 World Cup.

SportDiamonds coach addresses future after tumultuous series

The Aussies narrowly avoided losing the world No.1 ranking but now won’t play a single game until the 2027 World Cup.

Anna Harrington, AAP

Australia coach Stacey Marinkovich is focused only on the World Cup, not her netball future. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds coach not thinking future as World Cup nears

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich is out of contract after next year's Netball World Cup but is determined not to let focus on her future affect preparations.

Anna Harrington

Australia claimed a 10-point win over New Zealand in the fourth Constellation Cup netball Test. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds keep No.1 ranking with key NZ win

The Diamonds have beaten New Zealand 68-58 in Melbourne to avoid a Constellation Cup clean sweep and retain their netball No.1 ranking.

Anna Harrington

Debutant Jessie Grenvold (right) has been a positive in the Diamonds' disappointing Cup campaign. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDazzled Diamonds deny No.1 ranking their main driver

Already handing the Constellation Cup to their arch-rivals New Zealand, the Diamonds' status as the world's best netball team goes on the line in Melbourne.

Melissa Woods

New Zealand have won the Constellation Cup with a three-point win over Australia in Sydney. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds lament Constellation Cup capitulation to NZ

New Zealand have stunned the Diamonds to claim the Constellation Cup series, leaving Australian coach Stacey Marinkovich ruing a missed opportunity.

Joanna Guelas

Courtney Bruce racked up 16 penalties in the second Constellation Cup match but she wasn't alone. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds coach steps back from Constellation Cup claim

Australian netball coach Stacey Marinkovich says she has a clearer understanding of recent umpiring decisions against her side in New Zealand.

Morgan Reinwald

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich wants some refereeing answers after a tough loss in Christchurch. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumNot ill-disciplined: Diamonds want clarity on NZ loss

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was left confused by a high penalty count in a defeat to the Silver Ferns, believing her side is far from ill-disciplined.

Joanna Guelas

Grace Nweke has starred in another trans-Tasman netball win for New Zealand. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumSilver Ferns defeat Diamonds, edge closer to No.1

The Diamonds are at risk of surrendering top spot on netball's world rankings for the first time since 2013, having suffered another loss to the Silver Ferns.

Joanna Guelas

Two years after her last international, Donnell Wallam returns for game 2 of the Constellation Cup. (Linda Higginson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumShooter seals Diamonds comeback for Constellation Cup

Sunshine Coast Lightning goal shooter Donnell Wallam has been named for game two of the Constellation Cup, marking her first Diamonds game since 2024.

Joanna Guelas

The Fever’s fixture has been revealed.

NetballFever fixture revealed with early grudge clash

West Coast Fever won’t have to wait long to go up against their former skipper Jess Anstiss and her new team the Sunshine Coast Lightning, with the two to clash in the season opener.

Mitchell Woodcock

Grace Nweke has led New Zealand to a statement win over Australia to start the Constellation Cup. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumBrave new netball world as Silver Ferns stun Diamonds

The Silver Ferns have overwhelmed the Diamonds for the perfect start to the Constellation Cup as New Zealand look to become netball's new No.1 team.

Joanna Guelas

Sport. Former netball international Gaye Teede is being elevated to Legend status in the WA Hall of Champions.

WA Hall of ChampionsPremiumGaye Teede recognised as champion player and coach

Gaye Teede will be elevated to Legend status in the WA Hall of Champions at a glittering affair at The Westin Hotel on November 10.

Glen Quartermain

Australia are dismissing New Zealand's claims of pressure ahead of the Constellation Cup. (John Davidson/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremium'Deflection': Diamonds laugh off Constellation Cup talk

Moving on from the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has dismissed talk from her Silver Ferns counterpart as merely a deflection.

Joanna Guelas

Sophie Dwyer was only too happy to catch up with young fans at the launch in Sydney. (Dean Sewell/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds star sticking to guns after Games heartbreak

Driven by a disappointing Commonwealth Games campaign, Diamonds star Sophie Dwyer is itching to hit the ground running for the Constellation Cup.

Joanna Guelas

West Coast Warriors' Sophie Panizza and Western Roar's Keely Berry.

Young stars PremiumAlbany netball’s next big things thriving at State level

Two of Albany’s best young netball products have just completed stellar seasons in the under-21 WA Netball League competition in Perth

Claire Middleton

Narrikup 1’s star shooter Te Paea Keremete earned the prestigious Lucille Holt Award in the 2026 ANA A1 decider against Royals Saints.

Stellar show PremiumKeremete named best on court in nailbiting A1 grand final

The unerring accuracy of Narrikup 1’s star shooter Te Paea Keremete earned her the prestigious Lucille Holt Award for her best-on-court performance in her side’s title-winning appearance on Saturday.

Melissa Sheil

Sophie Dwyer is swapping Giants orange for the coral and teal strip of the newly-branded Sirens. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumSydney Sirens rebrand gets thumbs up from rival skipper

A trademark battle is brewing over the rebadging of a Super Netball club to a moniker long used by an ice hockey team in the same market.

Callum Godde

Sarah Klau has been retained in the Diamonds squad despite being sanctioned by Netball Australia. (Matt Jelonek/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremium'Remorseful' Klau in Diamonds' Constellation Cup squad

Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney has backed Sarah Klau to repay the faith after the goalkeeper retained her spot in Australia's Constellation Cup squad.

Joanna Guelas and Callum Godde

ANA A1 2026 premiers Narrikup. Laurie Benson

ana 2026PremiumNarrikup see off Royals Saints to claim drought-breaking win

Six years on from their last Albany Netball Association A1 title, Narrikup 1 added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet after walking away five goal winners against a deflated Royals Saints 1.

Melissa Sheil

Royals' Jazelle Foggin shoots.

Grand final boundPremiumThree-goal victory sends Royals Saints to A1 grand final

Royals Saints 1 have booked their place in the Albany Netball Association grand final after holding off a determined Kangas 1 side by just three goals in a thrilling contest on Saturday

Amy Towers

Courtney White has made the WA First Nations netball team. She is pictured here with her painting which inspired her design for the Great Southern Academy of Sport’s training kit.

National championships PremiumNarrikup’s White earns selection for WA First Nations side

Narrikup’s Courtney White has been picked for the WA First Nations team which will contest the national championships in Victoria from September 15-20

Claire Middleton

A-grade winners Allstars made it five titles in a row.

Title glory PremiumGrand final win makes five in a row for unbeatable Allstars

Allstars claimed their fifth straight Katanning Netball Association A-grade title on Saturday, defeating Kojonup in the highly anticipated grand final clash after a consistent season at the top of the table.

Jacki Elezovich

Williams' Megan Hardie shoots against Cuballing's Taya Olman.

ndna 2026Cuballing first through to grand final, Wagin’s season over

The Narrogin and Districts Netball Association A-grade finals delivered a thrilling contest, with Cuballing 1 edging out Williams 1 by just two goals in a tightly fought qualifying final on Saturday.

Maddy Petchell

Royals' Summer Hillman puts up a shot ahead of Magpies' Jocelyn Cybula.

Netball wrap PremiumRoyals victory not enough to deny Narrikup minor premiership

Royal Saints 1 defeated Magpies 1 in the final round of the regular Albany Netball Association season on Saturday but the win was not enough to nick the A1 minor premiership from table toppers Narrikup.

Claire Middleton