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Emily Mannix is departing the Melbourne Vixens after 12 years with the Super Netball side. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumVixens overhaul defence as former Diamond leaves club

The Melbourne Vixens have announced former vice-captain Emily Mannix will depart the club while they've retained a Diamond for the coming season.

Sebastian Tan

New Zealand midcourter Maddy Gordon has signed with West Coast Fever.

Netball PremiumKiwi coup: Fever’s huge midcourt signing

West Coast Fever have pulled off one of the biggest off-season signings to date, landing New Zealand midcourt superstar Maddy Gordon until the end of 2028.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss has found a new club.

NetballPremiumSacked Fever skipper finds new Super Netball home

Former West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss has found a new Super Netball club, reuniting with fellow 2022 premiership star Courtney Bruce.

Mitchell Woodcock

Kiwi star Georgia Heffernan has joined Sunshine Coast Lightning in a big boost for Super Netball. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumKiwi influx continues as Super Netball winner retires

Another New Zealand Silver Fern has joined Super Netball ahead of the 2027 season, while a two-time premiership-winning captain has hung up her outfit.

Sebastian Tan

West Coast Fever defender Fran Williams has re-signed for the next two seasons.

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Fran-tastic! Defender inks two-year deal to stay at Fever

Reigning Fever best-and-fairest Fran Williams has re-committed to West Coast until the end of 2028 as the club continues to build a list to win a second premiership.

Mitchell Woodcock

Ameliaranne Ekenasio will join the West Coast Fever.

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Fever sign former New Zealand skipper

West Coast Fever have added more firepower to their goal circle, recruiting former New Zealand captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio to partner superstar shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sunday and Ruth Aryang have recommitted to West Coast Fever for next season.

Super NetballPremiumAryang sister act to continue in defence for Fever in 2027

West Coast Fever have locked down the pillars of their defensive end for next season, with superstar sisters Sunday and Ruth Aryang re-signing for 2027.

Mitchell Woodcock

Western Roar captain Cleo Kenny and Comets skipper Georgia Morgan prepare to play for this year’s premiership.

NetballRoar, Comets set for another WANL grand final epic

Western Roar captain Cleo Kenny says her side is desperate to avenge last year’s grand final disappointment when they take on reigning premiers Comets in this year’s WANL decider on Sunday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard will play her 10th season with the Fever.

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Super shooter to stay with Fever after new deal

West Coast Fever’s hopes of claiming a second premiership have been boosted with superstar Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard re-signing for next season.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever midcourter Alice Teague-Neeld has re-signed.

NetballDiamonds mid-courter locks in new deal at Fever

Australian mid-courter Alice Teague-Neeld has become the first player West Coast Fever have locked away for the next Super Netball season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former West Coast Fever captain Jess Anstiss was blindsided by her axing.

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Captain ‘shocked & confused’ over West Coast Fever sacking

A ‘gutted’ and ‘devastated’ Jess Anstiss has revealed she never saw her West Coast Fever sacking coming after the club told the skipper she would not be offered a contract for 2027.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever have sensationally sacked captain Jess Anstiss.

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Fever shock as captain Jess Anstiss sacked by club

West Coast Fever have sensationally sacked captain Jess Anstiss, The West can exclusively reveal.

Mitchell Woodcock

Royals' Jazelle Foggin puts up a shot.

Class prevailsPremiumFinal term flurry ensures Royals Saints remain unbeaten

Royals Saints 1 moved a step closer to securing a finals double chance after scoring a hard-fought 10-goal win over fellow top four side Kangas 1 in the Albany Netball Association A1 competition on Saturday. 

Amy Towers

Super Netball's stars will contest next year's title knowing they'll be better supported off court. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumPay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce

Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.

Justin Chadwick

Super Netball team the Giants will soon fall under the Sport Entertainment Group banner. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumGiants Super Netball team set for big takeover

The owner of the Melbourne Mavericks has acquired a second Super Netball licence with Craig Hutchison's Sport Entertainment Group taking over the Giants.

Linda Pearce

The semi-final between Australia and Jamaica produced one of the most iconic moments of the Games. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumHow Glasgow boosted netball's bid for Olympic call-up

Using this year's Commonwealth Games to push their case, Netball Australia's chief executive is upbeat the sport will feature at the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

Joanna Guelas

Liz Watson helped Australia cruise to victory over England in an anticlimactic bronze medal match.

NetballDiamonds left to rue semi shock after capturing bronze

The Diamonds have rallied from a shock semi-final defeat to Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games to claim bronze with a comprehensive victory over England.

Joanna Guelas

Teammates rushed to young gun Sophie Dwyer after the Diamonds' dramatic semi-final loss in Glasgow. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds put arms around debutant after shock semi loss

The Diamonds are rallying around Sophie Dwyer after her last-gasp miss in a tense Commonwealth Games semi loss, while Jamaica's captain also voiced her support.

Joanna Guelas

Tonga made a good first impression on rivals in their first Commonwealth Games netball tournament. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremium'Won't be long': Diamond tips Tonga to be netball force

Having witnessed Tonga's netball talent at the Commonwealth Games, Diamonds goalshooter Cara Koenen says the Tala are a powerhouse in the making.

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The dominant Diamonds are on track to face Jamaica in their Commonwealth Games semi-final. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds flex muscle to see off Proteas in Glasgow

Super Netball star Elmere van der Berg has threatened to help South Africa cause an upset, but the Diamonds stood up and banked another Commonwealth Games win.

Joanna Guelas

NDNA's open women's team.

ndna 2026Narrogin takes five teams to Great Southern champs

Narrogin and Districts Netball Association Rising Stars teams travelled to Albany on July 18 and 19 to compete in the Great Southern Regional Championships. 

Julie-Anne Grout

Shabel Bengo of Malawi and Jamie-Lee Price Australia collide as they compete for the ball.

NetballVideoPremiumNetball Australia speaks out after Diamonds dress debacle

Netball Australia backed the Valour uniform in a brief statement following controversy surrounding the ‘too short’ and ‘tight’ dress.

Joanna Guelas

Despite the Australian Diamonds' two consecutive wins at the Commonwealth Games, much of the conversation has been about the length of the team dress.

Comm GamesDiamonds player defends ‘too short’, ‘distracting’ uniform

Australian Diamonds goal shooter Sophie Garbin has defended her netball team’s uniform after it sparked controversy at the Commonwealth Games for being ‘too short’.

Kellie Balaam

Sophie Garbin has helped Australia record a comfortable win over England at the Commonwealth Games. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

GymnasticsVideoPremiumRuthless Diamonds laugh off English jibe after big win

Australia have extended their perfect start to the Commonwealth Games, making a mockery of Eleanor Cardwell's pre-match critique with a huge win over England.

Shayne Hope