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Champions League, Europa semi-finals fixtures
AFP THE draws for the semi-finals of the Champions League and Europa Leaguehas been released. Find out who has drawn who!
Re-live: Roar win in epic three-goal finish
THOMAS Broich scored a cracking header in the third minute of stoppage time to give Brisbane Roar a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in their elimination final.
Roar books semi ticket with stunning fightback
Marco Monteverde @marcothejourno BRISBANE Roar have completed a remarkable comeback at Suncorp Stadium to end Melbourne Victory’s season and move to within a game of a fourth A-League grand final.
Hardwick looking to fix ‘broken’ Tigers
DAMIEN Hardwick will look to mend his team’s “broken” process ahead of a defining clash with Melbourne as Richmond attempts to halt its early season slide.
‘As poor a performance you’ll ever see’
Ben Waterworth IN THE AFL’s prime time slot, Richmond dished up another embarrassing first half performance that had pundits calling for drastic change.
Electric Eagles thump deplorable Tigers
Braden Quartermaine RICHMOND’S season plunged to new depths on Friday night, suffering a crushing loss to an electric West Coast Eagles outfit in Perth.
Young guns to “out-enthuse” GPS
Connor O’Brien STAND-in skipper Vitori Buatava is hoping the injection of future stars Josh Taylor and Alex Mafi will help Bond University “out-enthuse” GPS in their Queensland Premier Rugby clash today.
Close is closing in as White blows it
JAMES BRESNEHAN Matt Close has been handed an almost unassailable Targa Tasmania lead after defending champion Jason White’s engine blew up.
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Tough goal for wounded Vixens
MELBOURNE Vixens’ goaling stocks have been dealt another major blow with Karyn Bailey sidelined for Saturday’s big test against defending champions the Firebirds.
Firebirds chasing club history
THE Firebirds face their first major test of their 2016 campaign when they take on the Melbourne Vixens but will be driven by breaking a club record.
Netballers hoping for a Swift reward
NSW Swifts captain Kim Greene believes the club could come close to matching, if not exceeding, crowds at NRL games if given the chance to fly at a bigger venue in 2017.
Vixens star Bailey in doubt for Firebirds clash
MELBOURNE Vixens’ attack could face another test for Saturday’s clash with the Queensland Firebirds with goal shooter Karyn Bailey under an injury cloud.
T-Birds call up Packard for Sydney battle
SHOOTER Laura Packard is back with the Adelaide Thunderbirds after being confirmed as Cody Lange’s replacement for the clash against the NSW Swifts in Sydney on Sunday.
Swifts have growing pains
NSW Swifts bosses are seeking to upsize every home game the club plays in 2017 to the 17,500 seat Qudos Bank Arena after sell outs at five 2016 home games.
Netball round 2: Swifts, Firebirds star
THERE were cheers and tears in a drama-packed second round of the ANZ championship. Find out who starred and who has work to do in wrap.
Short and sweet: women making waves
RIDERS win, surfers fly, swimmers shine and there’s more faces in the Rio Olympic team. All this and more in this week’s SHORT AND SWEET.
Firebirds fly to match winning record
THE Queensland Firebirds’ juggernaut roles on after matching their all-time record winning streak with a 61-44 victory over the Central Pulse.
ANZ championship: what you need to know
IT’S game on netball fans. Teams, the guns, top tips and the draw. ANZ championship ULTIMATE GUIDE.
Kim works at keeping her finger on the pulse
KIM Ravaillion’s leadership qualities have caught the attention of her coach, captain and teammates ahead of her 50th ANZ Championship game tonight.
Vixens bracing for tougher test after first win
Melbourne Vixens hit back from their heavy Round 1 loss to the Swifts with a strong victory over the Adelaide Thunderbirds, but a bigger challenge awaits.
Fears T-Bird Cody is out with ACL injury
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds shooter Cody Lange's season is almost certainly over after damaging her knee in the 44-59 loss to the Melbourne Vixens at Adelaide Arena Sunday.
T-Birds’ inexperience, inconsistency exposed
THERE is no hiding from the massive headaches confronting the Adelaide Thunderbirds just two weeks into the season.
Mastercoach to mum: Jencke’s 4,000km trip
QUEENSLAND coach Roselee Jencke will travel 4,000kms to cheer on her daughter at the U17 champs just hours after she guides the Firebirds against the Pulse.
Swifts shot on in record win
IT was an absolute goal fest as the NSW Swifts reached their highest ever total in 60 minutes of ANZ Championship netball.
Vixens confident of hitting back
IT wasn’t a great start for the Vixens in Round 1, but captain Madi Robinson is confident the team can hit back against Adelaide Thunderbirds on Sunday.
Selfless attitude gives fresh depth to Firebirds
MANY elite athletes make hospital visits but very few do it on game day. Even fewer do it off their own bat. Firebirds defender Laura Clemesha is an exception to the rule.
A debut to remember for Swifts defender
WHEN Maddy Turner hit the court for the NSW Swifts in her first ANZ championship match she found herself wedged between two of the best players in international netball.
Racing to Rio: sport scandal goes Hollywood
AN old sport scandal goes Hollywood, sailors back on track, athletes star and golf makes headlines. All in this week’s RACING TO RIO.
Great finishers you can count on in a crisis
THEY are the athletes who know how to add polish to a performance. From goalscoring extraordinaires to tactical geniuses, here are seven of the best in Australia.
Swifts on alert for Magic tricks
HISTORY might be on the side of the NSW Swifts ahead of their first encounter with a New Zealand team but their coach is on high alert.
ANZ Championship Round 1: Who shone, who flopped
THE Firebirds mean business, the Swifts look ominous and Fever impress. Some of the things we learned from ANZ Championship round one.
Short and Sweet: Athletics, cricket on centre stage
THE Southern Stars may have lost to the West Indies but they are winners with fans. Overseas news, Rio selections and surf comebacks. All in SHORT AND SWEET.
T-Birds call in NSW reinforcements
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have recruited NSW youngster Toni Anderson as the replacement for defender Amy Steel.
New-look Swifts stun Vixens
HISTORY was made and four players debuted for the Swifts as the NSW team celebrated one of its most emphatic victories over the Melbourne Vixens in their ANZ Championship opener.
Silver lining in Vixens’ heavy loss
IT WAS not a Round 1 clash to remember for the Melbourne Vixens, but it was a step forward for young goaler Alice Teague-Neeld.
Langman stars in Swift victory over Vixens
SILVER Ferns star Laura Langman helped the NSW Swifts began their season on a high by thrashing the Melbourne Vixens 57-42 in Sydney.
Vixens struggle as Swifts stars lead the way
MELBOURNE Vixens’ brutal start to their 2016 campaign continued after they suffered a 57-42 loss to the NSW Swifts in their round one clash in Sydney.
Bell off target in season opener
THIS season always loomed as extremely challenging for an Adelaide Thunderbirds outfit kicking off a new era. And having your skipper’s goalshooting radar way off doesn’t help.
Bassett stars as Fever thrash T’birds
GOAL-shooter Caitlin Bassett was at her efficient best for West Coast as they thrashed Adelaide 63-44 in their trans-Tasman netball series season-opener in Perth.
Weston ready to take over Vixens’ GD mantle
While Jo Weston is honoured to follow in the footsteps of decorated defenders Julie Corletto and Bianca Chatfield, the 22-year-old is determined to make a name for herself in the position.
Firebirds in blistering start to season
THE Queensland Firebirds started their tilt at netball history with a scorching 70-55 victory over the Mainland Tactix on Friday night.
Swifts determined to protect home turf
THE NSW Swifts are passionate about extending their impressive three-game winning run against Melbourne Vixens in their ANZ Championship opener on Sunday
Young Vixen ready to fill Philip void
ALICE Teague-Neeld has just the one trans-Tasman game to her name, but insists she is ready to make the step up in the absence of injured Vixen Tegan Philip.
Weekend sporting guide
IT’S a big weekend of sport and we have the times and where to watch to keep you occupied for the whole weekend.
Unusual ‘ceremony’ ignites Firebirds’ passion
THE Firebirds officially began their historic quest for back-to-back championships with a left-field ceremony as they prepare for the season opener against the Tactix.
Fever robs T-Birds of star defender
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds defender Amy Steel will miss at least the first month of ANZ Championship action after being hit by glandular fever.
Commane’s rocky road back to big show
MELBOURNE Vixens injury replacement Kim Commane thought her chances of playing again in the trans-Tasman competition were “done and dusted”.
Geitz primed for ANZ Champs title defence
THE new ANZ Championship season starts this Friday and there’s no-one more excited about it than Queensland Firebirds captain Laura Geitz.
Firebirds leader rises from ashes
JUST months after she contemplated retiring from netball, Firebirds leader Laura Geitz is driven by the possibility of winning back-to-back championships.
Swifts quickly shift focus to future
THE heartbreak of losing last season’s grand final may still linger, but NSW Swifts coach Rob Wright insists it won’t be the driving force behind the club’s new campaign.
Robinson back in the groove after long layoff
DUAL Liz Ellis Diamond winner Madi Robinson is confident she can return to her dynamic best after missing the majority of the 2015 season through injury.
Key injury won’t derail Vixens’ title bid
FOR the second year in a row, the Melbourne Vixens will have to overcome the loss of a key cog in their attack if they are to challenge for the trans-Tasman title.
Young gun ready to make mark with Firebirds
REIGNING ANZ Championship title-holders, the Firebirds, can barely contain their enthusiasm ahead of the round one clash with the Mainland Tactix
Short and sweet: History and hope for Aussies
RIO Olympic bound stars excel, Southern Stars perform and surfing star shines. All in this week’s SHORT AND SWEET.
Thwaites shooting for Swift success
SHE could have been pushing for an Olympic spot in Rio but instead Caitlin Thwaites will be shooting for success with the NSW Swifts.
Netball’s feathered power couple
BEHIND every great woman … there’s another great woman. That is the way it works at the Queensland Firebirds where ace defenders Laura Geitz and Clare McMeniman.
Long dark clouds hang over Tasman league
THE ninth ANZ Championship season is just 10 days away, but may be the last with the marriage between Netball Australia and Netball NZ on the rocks.
Firebirds will be prized scalp for rivals
THE Queensland Firebirds are fully aware they are the prized prey in this year’s hunt for the ANZ Championship crown.
Favourites tag sits easy with Firebirds
THE Queensland Firebirds’ build up to their title defence in this year’s ANZ Championship has gained momentum in their Auckland pre-season tournament.
Nothing Mystic in Firebirds warning
THE Queensland Firebirds delivered an ominous warning to ANZ Championships rivals with a 12-goal trial victory over the Northern Mystics.
Vixens’ short-term solution for Philip void
MELBOURNE Vixens have drafted in NSW goaler Kim Commane as a temporary replacement for the injured Tegan Philip for this weekend’s pre-season shootout in Sydney.
Baptism of fire for English Rose
ENGLISH import Jade Clarke faces a hectic pre-season in Auckland this week as the Adelaide Thunderbirds seek to fast track her familiarity with the team.
Diamonds are a Bird’s best friend
CLARE McMeniman says exposure to international netball since last year’s grand final will give the Firebirds an edge in their quest for back-to-back crowns.
Double pre-season blow for T-Birds
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have been forced to seek reinforcements for the Auckland pre-season tournament this weekend following the withdrawal of Carla Borrego and Amy Steel.
Short and Sweet: Cricketers star, young guns fire
MATILDAS praised, Southern Stars win, divers and triathletes win medals and the Diamonds pick up yet another award. It’s all in this week’s SHORT AND SWEET.
Short and Sweet: Cricketers star, young guns fire
MATILDAS praised, Southern Stars win, divers and triathletes win medals and the Diamonds pick up yet another award. It’s all in this week’s SHORT AND SWEET.
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
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
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
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.
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
A WORLD title, a Commonwealth record, netball fans rewarded and a sad farewell. All this and more in this weeks SHORT AND SWEET.
‘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
THE Australian Diamonds netball team collected two major trophies at the AIS Sport Performance Awards in Sydney.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
MADI Robinson is expected to be confirmed as Melbourne Vixens’ new captain, follow in the footsteps of champions Sharelle McMahon and Bianca Chatfield.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Diamonds determined to make amends
DIAMONDS coach Lisa Alexander is determined to avenge her team’s ill-fated 2013 English tour when the world champions depart for a three-Test series this week.
Fit T-Birds build a solid base
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have built a solid fitness platform from which to attack their court work, according to coach Michelle den Dekker.
Netball courts major competition revamp
THE ANZ Championship is set for a major overhaul in 2017 with more Australian content and a change of format.
‘It’s been a huge year for women’
THERE have set world records, been crowned world champions, won the Ashes, and won The Cup. Women’s sport is genuine, it’s pure and it’s raw.
Injury forced Ingles out of England tour
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds captain Renae Hallinan has been ruled out of the Diamonds’ tour to England after failing to prove she had recovered from a calf injury.
Brazill earns Diamonds call-up
WEST Coast Fever skipper Ash Brazill will get another taste of national representation after being called into Australia’s squad for January’s England tour.
No rest for Swifts’ Layton
THE non-stop schedule of Australia’s top netball stars suits Sharni Layton to a tee — always bubbly and full of energy.
Crows fire first shot in bid for women’s AFL team
THE Crows have fired the first shot in the race to field an SA team in the AFL’s national women’s competition by recruiting former netball coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson.
Fanning? Payne? Hayne? Moment of the year 2015
FROM Jarryd Hayne to Michelle Payne and everything in between, it has been another epic year for Australian sport. VOTE for your favourite moment!
Australia secures Fast5 netball tournament
KATE Moloney and Karyn Bailey have welcomed the announcement that the Fast5 Netball World Series will be held in Melbourne for the next three years.
Aussies aim at last trophy they don’t have
AUSTRALIAN netball is counting on home court advantage helping them secure the Fast5 world crown — the only trophy missing from a bulging cabinet.
Melbourne wins right to host Fast5 series
THE Fast5 Netball World Series will be contested in Melbourne for the next three years
Melbourne to host major netball tournament
MELBOURNE is set to roll out the red carpet for some of the world’s best yet again, with the Fast5 Netball World Series to be played here for at least the next three years.
T-Birds lure young gun to SA
PROMISING New South Wales goal shooter Kristina Brice is to further her career as a training partner for the Adelaide Thunderbirds next season.
Thunderbirds plan to be among leading teams
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have employed Leading Teams in their search for success next season.
Bassett wins Liz Ellis Diamond
AUSTRALIAN Diamonds star Caitlin Bassett has become the first shooter to win the Liz Ellis Diamond at the 2015 Australian Netball Awards.
Bassett makes history to claim Diamond
CAITLIN Bassett has created history by becoming the first goaler to win the Liz Ellis Diamond at the Australian netball awards in Sydney.
Wood to join Diamonds trio for tour
YOUNG shooter Stephanie Wood is the latest NSW Swifts player selected for the Australian Diamonds.
Star goaler dropped from Diamonds
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds goal attack Erin Bell has been dropped from the Diamonds squad to tour England in January.
