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Australia coach Stacey Marinkovich insists the Diamonds are heading in the right direction despite losing netball’s Constellation Cup to New Zealand for the first time in eight years

Sunday, 7 March 2021, 5:34 pm Photo courtesy Michael Bradley Photography Showing their growing ability to close out games, the Silver Ferns produced another gripping come-from-behind win to pip Australia 45-43 and clinch the Constellation Cup series 3-1 in Christchurch on Sunday. In the process, the Silver Ferns broke a long drought in getting their hands on the Constellation Cup for the first time since 2012. In a recurring theme, the Silver Ferns, after being down by five at halftime, deliv...

New Zealand wins Constellation Cup, defeating Australia 45-43 in fourth Test in Christchurch Posted SunSunday 7 MarMarch 2021 at 4:32am The Silver Ferns were all smiles after they ended a run of seven Australian wins in the Constellation Cup. ( Print text only Cancel New Zealand has won the Constellation Cup for the first time in eight editions, sealing the series with a 45-43 win in the fourth Test in Christchurch. Constellation Cup AUS: K Austin 28/35, C Koenen 15/19 Series result: NZ 3 AUS ...

Some Ferns have excelled in the ANZ Premiership domestic competition and against weaker international opposition. Put them up against netball’s benchmark Australia, and they have been found wanting. Fresh off a 3-1 series win over Australia, sealed with a come from behind 45-43 win in Christchurch on Sunday, Taurua couldn’t have been prouder of the improved depth in New Zealand netball and the way players rose to the occasion. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Tau...

New Zealand overwhelmed the Diamonds down the stretch before Sunday's series decider.

A change in alert levels on Sunday means the building will be open to supporters. The Silver Ferns will hope the 2500 fans allowed in, can help spur them to victory on New Zealand sports ‘Super Sunday’. Australia must beat the Ferns by two goals to retain the trophy. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua reacts during their third test win over Australia on Saturday. New Zealand have won the Constellation Cup just once before in 2012, since first being contested...

New-look Diamonds earn redemption in New Zealand Cara Koenen of Australia looks to pass the ball during the Constellation Cup.  Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images The reimagined Australia Diamonds and their new coach have revitalised the national netball teams rebuilding process with a series-levelling 45-36 win against New Zealand at Christchurch Arena. Liz Watsons first taste of international captaincy was a compelling audition for the permanent gig as coach Stacey Marinkovichs new-look outfit brush...

Photo courtesy Michael Bradley Photography The Silver Ferns took a 2-1 lead and a big step towards claiming the Constellation Cup for the first time in nine years after a pulsating 55-49 win over the Australian Diamonds in Christchurch on Saturday. ...

The Silver Ferns are one step closer to claiming the Constellation Cup.

Australia captain Liz Watson insisted in a post-match television interview that fitness wasn’t a factor. " We do have a big squad and theres 18 of us here, so its just our errors and basic things," she said. "New Zealand did a great job, they put us under pressure and knew what we didnt like to play against, which is that fast movement, and they turned it around." Australian media reported that the Diamonds’ Constellation Cup crown was looking shaky with the Silver Ferns in with a shot ...