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The Australia national netball team, commonly known as the Australian Netball Diamonds, represent Australia in international netball tests and competitions. The team was formed in 1938 and played in the first international game of netball, against New Zealand. In 2008 the team adopted the nickname "Diamonds" in line with other Australian sporting teams, including the national women's Basketball team, the Opals.
Australia have traditionally been regarded as the most successful netball team in international netball: they have won ten of the thirteen World Netball Championships, in addition to being the current world champions and ranked first in the IFNA World Rankings. The Diamonds compete annually in a home-and-away test series, the Constellation Cup, with perennial rivals New Zealand. Regular test matches are also held with other major netball countries, including England and Jamaica. To date, Australia have won ten World Championships and two Commonwealth Games events.
The Diamonds are administered by Netball Australia, the national governing body for netball in the country. Players are usually selected from Australian ANZ Championship franchises. The team are presently captained by Adelaide Thunderbirds midcourter Natalie von Bertouch. Lisa Alexander was appointed head coach in August 2011, taking over from Norma Plummer.
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What is Ireland's netball team called?
Ireland's netball team is known as the "Green Army." They represent Ireland in international netball competitions and are governed by Netball Ireland. The team has participated in various tournaments, including the Netball World Cup and European Championships, showcasing their growing presence in the sport.
New Zealand netball team?
what do you want to know about the new zealand netball team..
Is netball a team game?
Yes, Netball is a team game.
What is the Melbourne netball team called?
I think it's the Vixens.I'm not so sure. But i know that the Australian national netball team is nicknamed the Diamonds. Hope it kinda helped!
Who is the manager of australias football team?
Pim Verbeek.
Who is the most best netball team?
The best netball team is the swifts
Where are the Vixens netball team from?
The Melbourne Vixens is a netball team that is from Melbourne, Australia.
What are the Defenders called om a netball team?
The defenders in a netball team are: Goal defence (GD) Goal Keeper(GK) Wing Defence(WD) Centre is considered a defender and an attacker(C)
What is the name for the Newzealand netball team?
They are called the 'Silver Ferns'
How long has the Australian netball team been called the diamonds?
For 4 years. In 2008 the team adopted the nickname "Diamonds."
Where does the fever netball team come from?
The Fever Netball team comes from WA (Western Australia)
Do you have to be an experienced netball player to play for the netball team?
No, you don't have to be an experienced netball player to play for a netball team. Everyone has to start somewhere. Start & you will soon get better. best of luck
