‘Farcical scenes’:Lightning lose netball match after thinking they’d won,but the result will stand

‘Farcical scenes’:Lightning lose netball match after thinking they’d won,but the result will stand

Sunshine Coast Lightning played keeping-off in the final 30 seconds of ordinary time,thinking they had a 71-70 lead. But replays later showed the scoreboard was wrong,and they were forced to play extra time.

  • bySteve Barrett

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Calm after the storm:Super Netball returns after tumultuous off-season

Calm after the storm:Super Netball returns after tumultuous off-season

The Super Netball season kicks off on Saturday,starting with the Giants hosting the Fever. Here’s everything you need to know about the prospects for the Swifts and Giants.

  • byBillie Eder
Swifts star apologises for online transgender comment

Swifts star apologises for online transgender comment

Samantha Wallace-Joseph commented on an Instagram headline which insinuated US President Joe Biden had declared Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility.

  • byBillie Eder
Thunderbirds are go:Adelaide claim maiden championship with extra time thriller
Thunderbirds 60 Swifts 59
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Thunderbirds are go:Adelaide claim maiden championship with extra time thriller

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have claimed their maiden super netball championship at John Cain Arena,defeating NSW Swifts 60-59 in extra time in front of a 10,000-strong crowd.

  • byMarnie Vinall
‘Third time’s a charm’:Final shot at revenge for Swifts in decider

‘Third time’s a charm’:Final shot at revenge for Swifts in decider

There’s a silver lining to recent back-to-back defeats to the Adelaide Thunderbirds before Saturday’s grand final,according to NSW co-captain Maddy Proud.

  • byBillie Eder
‘It was a wake-up call’:Defeat will keep Swifts on their toes in finals,says Proud

‘It was a wake-up call’:Defeat will keep Swifts on their toes in finals,says Proud

The Swifts come up against the Thunderbirds,who toppled them last week,with a spot in the 2023 Super Netball grand final up for grabs.

  • byBillie Eder
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State of play:Netball is suffering in Melbourne,could the same thing happen in Sydney?

State of play:Netball is suffering in Melbourne,could the same thing happen in Sydney?

Netball NSW representatives were eager to address concerns about the future of the sport in the state,and highlight the game’s growth in the past two years.

  • byBillie Eder
Net gains:four steps to courting a bright future

Net gains:four steps to courting a bright future

Reports of netball’s demise have been premature. Now is the time to do some basics well and build a solid financial foundation for the game.

  • byAndrew Jones
Swifts claim ‘do or die’ win over Giants after dominating derby to rise from last

Swifts claim ‘do or die’ win over Giants after dominating derby to rise from last

The NSW Swifts have broken a three-game losing streak,and in the best possible way - comfortably eclipsing the Giants in the Sydney derby.

  • byAngus Thomson
‘Back to round one’:Local derby a must-win for struggling Swifts

‘Back to round one’:Local derby a must-win for struggling Swifts

The reigning premiers are bottom of the ladder after three straight losses,while the Giants are coming off a record-breaking victory over Sunshine Coast.

  • byAngus Thomson
Strike three:Swifts’ premiership defence hurt by loss to Firebirds

Strike three:Swifts’ premiership defence hurt by loss to Firebirds

The Swifts have lost their third straight game,going down to the Firebirds to leave their hopes of going back-to-back in danger.

  • byAngus Thomson