Netball fans are in for a treat, as international competition is officially back!
Over the coming months, the Australian Diamonds will be facing their arch rivals in some fierce matches.
Reigning World Cup Champions, the Australian Diamonds, have officially kicked off the 2024 international competition.
They’re set to come up against both the England Roses and the New Zealand Ferns in two series’ on Aussie shores over September and October.
England Series 2024
In September, the Diamonds faced the England Roses in a three-test series, and the Aussies came out on top! They won the third and final match in a thrilling decider.
The first match took place in Adelaide on Thursday 19 September, the second in Sydney on Sunday 22 September, and the third in Bendigo on Wednesday 25 September.
The Diamonds team list was as follows:
- Sunday Aryang
- Kiera Austin
- Sophie Dwyer
- Rudi Ellis
- Ash Ervin
- Sophie Garbin
- Matilda Garrett
- Paige Hadley (VC)
- Georgie Horjus
- Sarah Klau
- Cara Koenen
- Kate Moloney
- Amy Parmenter
- Jamie-Lee Price
- Liz Watson (C)
Fox Netball Executive Producer Erin Ferreira highlighted the significance of the series, saying, “This international series between the Australian Diamonds and England Roses represents a pivotal moment for both teams, as they clash for the first time since last year’s World Cup Final.”
Constellation Cup 2024
Following the England Series, Australia will come up against their long-time rivals, the New Zealand Silver Ferns, in the 2024 Constellation Cup.
The Constellation Cup is a long-standing competition between the two nations, and is the ultimate cross-Tasman clash.
The series will take place in October, with matches being held in both Australia and New Zealand.
The first game will be held on Sunday 20 October in Wellington, the second on Wednesday 23 October in Auckland, the third on Sunday 27 October in Perth, and the fourth on Wednesday 30 October in Melbourne.
The Diamonds team list for the Constellation Cup has officially been confirmed, and is as follows:
- Sunday Aryang
- Keira Austin
- Courtney Bruce
- Sophie Dwyer
- Rudi Ellis
- Sophie Garbin
- Matilda Garrett
- Paige Hadley
- Georgie Horjus
- Sarah Klau
- Cara Koenen
- Kate Moloney
- Jamie-Lee Price
- Liz Watson
- Jo Weston
Australia has won 11 of the 13 Constellation Cups – can they do it again in 2024?
Where To Watch Netball in Australia
There are a limited number of tickets left to catch all the Aussie Diamonds action live in 2024. Grab yours here.
If you’re keen to watch the games on TV from the comfort of your own home, all the matches will be available to watch on Fox Sports or to stream on Kayo Sports in Australia.
For those without a Foxtel or Kayo subscription, you can catch every minute of the games on Kayo Freebies.
Stream netball live or on-demand on Kayo Sports from $25/mth, with a 7-day free trial. Subscribe now.
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