'We don't talk about it enough': Mum makes emotional return to Super Netball
The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
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The world's best goal keeper has sparked an important conversation about postpartum depression in her return to the Super Netball league.
Nine Kiwi players will feature in Super Netball for 2026, after the New Zealand governing body relaxed its national selection policy. But just like the green fruit, their influx has left a sour taste in the mouth of rusted-on Australian Diamonds fans.
Netball's players association says its members are facing "genuine hurt" after an oversight from Netball Australia saw a performer who pleaded guilty to domestic violence singing at last weekend's grand final.
After a lacklustre start to the 2025 season, the Melbourne Vixens upset minor premiers West Coast Fever in the Super Netball grand final, 59-58.
The Melbourne Vixens come from behind to defeat the NSW Swifts 66-65 and book a berth against the West Coast Fever in the Super Netball grand final.
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The Aussie Diamonds' 2025-26 contracts have been announced as we head towards the Super Netball semifinals, while one team is set for a major rebuild after losing its long-standing coach and captains.
Although the majority of Australia's elite netball competition is thriving and breaking crowd records on a consistent basis, there are concerns a second AFL-branded team could follow Collingwood's footsteps and fold ahead of the 2026 season.
An anonymous survey conducted by the players' association indicates just 12 per cent of Super Netball athletes feel comfortable raising concerns with the national sporting body.
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The umpires seem to be trying to stamp out backchat in the game, but is this a directive that's been given from the league? Or is it a result of a change to World Netball's rules?
Although most fans lost their minds at the sight of Kiwi legend Casey Kopua on a Super Netball court, some keyboard warriors were critical that she'd taken a pathway player's spot.
As a political stoush throws Tasmania's dreams of joining the AFL into a state of flux, the state is quietly building a strong case to join the Super Netball competition in the coming years.
New Zealand centurion Casey Kopua received an SOS call from the Giants and was on a plane the next day. Coming out of retirement, it was the almost 40-year-old world champion's first elite netball game in six years.
Although Super Netball team sizes have increased, the league's First Nations cohort has shrunk. As Wakka Wakka woman Leesa Mi Mi experiences the same isolation her sister Jemma did five years earlier.
South African import Sanmarie Visser caused a stir when she replaced the Adelaide Thunderbirds' pregnant marquee player. Now it's been revealed she broke her nose and needed surgery before joining the two-time defending premiers.
Now that Super Netball's two-point shot has also been added to top-flight leagues in England, New Zealand and South Africa, how likely is it to make its way into the international game?
The Melbourne Mavericks have been aiming for the finals in their second Super Netball season, but after a huge loss, coach Tracey Neville has had to deliver some tough love.
Remi Kamo says key witnesses were left out of an independent investigation into the Queensland Firebirds' club culture. Now a second Super Netballer from a different club has contacted the ABC with claims the sport also mishandled their player complaint.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have announced the happy news that goal keeper Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is pregnant and will miss the rest of the season. But the white lie the club told to protect their player hasn't fooled anyone.
It's been an emotional few months for Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, who had a miscarriage in January. But in round three, as the shooter returned to guide the West Coast Fever to their first win, it was clear her happy place is on a Super Netball court.
The Super Netball trophy is modelled off Romelda Aiken-George's on-court battles across her 18-year career in Australia, but the league dropped the ball when it came to celebrating her record-breaking appearance.
Sunshine Coast shooter Cara Koenen's super shot form is being heavily scrutinised but she isn't the only Diamonds star struggling at the Lightning.
Super Netball in 2025 started with a bang, as 22,369 people set a new attendance record across the opening round. But there are still areas for improvement, and it seems the league hasn't learnt from the downfall of the Collingwood netball team.