SAM to DO Thunderbirds Netballer Renae Ingles

T-Birds search for new leader

THE Adelaide Thunderbirds are to use this weekend’s pre-season tournament in Auckland to audition applicants for the vacant captain’s role.

Diamond hunt on new turf

Diamond hunt on new turf
THE Diamond and Silver Ferns will battle on unfamiliar territory in the Constellation Cup when they match-up for the final time his year in Australia

Aiken right at home in firing range

Aiken right at home in firing range
SHOOTING star Romelda Aiken is not going anywhere in a hurry. The Jamaican received her permanent residency in Australia during the off-season.

Laura happy team is in the firing line

Laura happy team is in the firing line
QUEENSLAND Firebirds captain Laura Geitz could not be happier that the ANZ Championship titleholders now have giant targets on their backs.

Clarke ready to take centre stage for T-Birds

Clarke ready to take centre stage for T-Birds
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds were determined to lure England star Jade Clarke to South Australia from the moment captain Renae Hallinan told the club she was pregnant.

Pre-season pain for Borrego

Pre-season pain for Borrego
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds’ gun goal shooter Carla Borrego is at risk of going into the ANZ Championship season opener without the backing of elite trial form.

Young Vixens can step up for Philip

Young Vixens can step up for Philip
UPDATE: MELBOURNE Vixens coach Simone McKinnis is confident her team can overcome the shattering pre-season loss of goal attack Tegan Philip, who’ll miss the season with a serious knee injury.

Short and Sweet: World title, records and a sad farewell

Short and Sweet: World title, records and a sad farewell
A WORLD title, a Commonwealth record, netball fans rewarded and a sad farewell. All this and more in this weeks SHORT AND SWEET.

Ex-T-Birds coach has Mystic touch

Ex-T-Birds coach has Mystic touch
FORMER Adelaide Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson is a surprise weapon for the Northern Mystics in their bid to be just the second New Zealand champion in the ANZ Championship.

Fever keen on open-air fixture

Fever keen on open-air fixture
WEST Coast Fever will investigate the possibility of an open-air game at Perth Arena in coming years as the club looks to continue to expand its growing fan base.

‘Power couple’ flying on and off the court

‘Power couple’ flying on and off the court
IT is going to be hard to top 2015 for inseparable business partners, best mates, housemates and netball teammates Kim Ravaillion and Gretel Tippett.

Diamonds shine as two-time team of the year winners

Diamonds shine as two-time team of the year winners
THE Australian Diamonds netball team collected two major trophies at the AIS Sport Performance Awards in Sydney.

Swift alliance formed for trans-Tasman rivals

Swift alliance formed for trans-Tasman rivals
THEY have locked horns as trans-Tasman rivals but new teammates Kim Green and Laura Langman will work together to bring the ANZ championship to Sydney.

England captain to join T-Birds

England captain to join T-Birds
ENGLAND netball captain Jade Clarke has been signed by the Adelaide Thunderbirds as a replacement for pregnant star Renae Ingles.

Netballer Green’s change of heart on retirement

Netballer Green’s change of heart on retirement
RECENTLY retired Australian netballer Kim Green has revealed she has reversed her decision to make 2016 her final season in the ANZ championship.

Trans-Tasman split could be on the cards

Trans-Tasman split could be on the cards
THE trans-Tasman netball league could be split between Australia and New Zealand as financial difficulties threaten to divide the competition.

Izzy really going out with her

Izzy really going out with her
ISRAEL Folau and Kiwi netball star Maria Tutaia posted social media pictures of each other with admiring hashtags confirming, yes, they are a couple.

Every game is Laura’s bonus

Every game is Laura’s bonus
LAURA Geitz has revealed she almost retired after her dream year and she fears elite netball has become a recipe for serious injury.

Netball quickens pace of revamps

Netball quickens pace of revamps
PLANS to revamp the trans-Tasman netball competition are set to extend beyond expansion, with a major shake-up of the rules on the table.

Robinson set to be named Vixens’ captain

Robinson set to be named Vixens’ captain
MADI Robinson is expected to be confirmed as Melbourne Vixens’ new captain, follow in the footsteps of champions Sharelle McMahon and Bianca Chatfield.

T-Birds look to Aussie four to replace Ingles

T-Birds look to Aussie four to replace Ingles
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds appear almost certain to replace pregnant captain Renae Ingles with a domestic player rather than look overseas.

AFL interested in Rosman prowess

AFL interested in Rosman prowess
STACEY Rosman’s impressive debut season at the helm of West Coast Fever caught the attention of the entire ANZ Championship last year.

Thunderbirds plot path back to glory

Thunderbirds plot path back to glory
THE Thunderbirds spent their pre-season camp plotting the on-court tactics and off-court behaviours they hope will lead to the ANZ Championship trophy.

T-Birds look overseas for Ingles replacement

T-Birds look overseas for Ingles replacement
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have narrowed their search for a replacement for pregnant captain Renae Ingles to a group of six.

Double the delight for Thunderbirds star

Double the delight for Thunderbirds star
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds mid-courter Renae Ingles and her NBA basketballer husband Joe have surprised the world by announcing that they are expecting twins.

WA Premier has netball Fever

WA Premier has netball Fever
WEST Coast Fever netballers had a little extra incentive to work hard during their first week of pre-season training after WA Premier Colin Barnett dropped in.

Diamonds win series opener against England

Diamonds win series opener against England
NETBALL world champions Australia weathered a fourth-quarter fightback to beat a feisty England 58-52 in the opening match of their three-Test series.

Watson to take centre stage

Watson to take centre stage
MELBOURNE Vixens midcourter Liz Watson hopes to follow the path of Diamonds centre Kim Ravaillion and use the team’s English tour as a springboard for her international career.

Robinson on track to return for Round 1

Robinson on track to return for Round 1
MELBOURNE Vixens star Madi Robinson remains on track to return from knee surgery in the season opener.

New leadership role just a ‘title’ for Layton

New leadership role just a ‘title’ for Layton
SHARNI Layton says she won’t change the way she approaches her game despite earning a leadership role for the Australian Diamonds’ three-Test tour of England.