The Diamonds have won back the Constellation Cup but it came at a significant cost, when Australian defender Sunday Aryang ruptured her ACL in the final second of the series.

The devastating finish meant the celebrations were quite subdued and felt rather hollow.

We discuss the highs and lows of the four games, the players that wowed us from both teams and our thoughts on the new format to determine a winner.

Noeline Taurua has also been reinstated “effectively immediately” as Silver Ferns head coach but won’t be joining her team for the Northern Tour. So what’s the go with that?

Robert Irwin is not only the face of a new racy Australian underwear campaign, he’s also a brand new Sunshine Coast Lightning fan. The zookeeper sent the crowd into a frenzy at the Queensland Derby as he delivered the match ball.

In other news, Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard and the Fever are back. Cara Koenen has slotted her first super shot in two years. The Firebirds have been dealt a reality check and the Vixens were smothered by some tough defence.

Plus we unpack the mess unfolding at Netball South Africa as president Cecilia Molokwane faces allegations of corruption and bullying.

The Australian Men’s Netball Team will be back in action next week, facing New Zealand for the first time since 2018.

The side have had limited opportunities to play international netball during the pandemic, but there has been a lot of interest and momentum building in the domestic men’s space this year.

We catch up with captain Dylan Nexhip to hear his thoughts ahead of their return to court and his hopes for men’s netball beyond this historic tour – which will include double header matches alongside the Aussie Diamonds for the first time.