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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.
- by Angus Thomson
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‘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.
- by Angus Thomson
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.
- by Angus Thomson
Swifts 62 Lightning 69
Super Netball
‘Going to take some time’: Swifts succumb to super-shot blitz
A third-quarter cameo from super-shot specialist Reilley Batcheldor helped the Sunshine Coast Lightning to a 69-62 win over the NSW Swifts on Saturday night.
- by Angus Thomson
Wallam caps incredible rise with Diamonds call-up
The Queensland Firebirds rookie is set to become only the third Indigenous netballer to represent Australia after she was named in the Australian squad for 2022-23.
- by Angus Thomson
Housby equals super shot record as Swifts fall to heavy loss to Fever
The English international kept her side in touch in the first half, but West Coast’s ultimately commanding win vaults them to the top of the ladder.
- by Vince Rugari
Giants back to winning ways, Swifts’ fan favourite rewarded with permanent deal
The Giants proved too strong for the Collingwood Magpies, without four key players because of COVID-19, while the NSW Swifts named academy product Sophie Fawns as the permanent replacement for injured shooter Sam Wallace.
- by Angus Thomson
‘It’s only a week’: Giants, Swifts take lessons out of isolation
Both teams will welcome back key players ahead of a jam-packed schedule where they will play three games in a week.
- by Angus Thomson
Swifts 48 Vixens 53
Super Netball
Vixens reclaim powerhouse status as Swifts sink to back-to-back losses
Saturday night’s clash saw the reigning premiers take on last year’s wooden spooners at home, but it was the Vixens who withstood a late surge to take pole position in the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup.
- by Angus Thomson
Giants decimated by COVID-19 outbreak as Swifts go ‘back to the future’
Super Netball bosses have rejected the Giants’ request to postpone their clash against the Thunderbirds after six players, including three Diamonds, were ruled out due to COVID-19.
- by Angus Thomson
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‘Beyond heartbroken’ Swifts confirm star shooter’s season is over
The defending Super Netball champions’ worst fears have been realised after scans confimed Sam Wallace will play no further part in their 2022 campaign after rupturing her ACL in the season opener.
- by Phil Lutton