Constellation Cup live: Diamonds go down to New Zealand Silver Ferns to lose trophy
The Australian Diamonds netball team lost the Constellation Cup to the New Zealand Silver Ferns after a 52-49 defeat in Sydney. This loss marks a significant shift in the rivalry, with New Zealand claiming the trophy in three of the last six series.
Why it matters
The result impacts the world rankings and highlights the ongoing competitive struggle between the two dominant nations in international netball.
The Diamonds could only watch as the Silver Ferns celebrated. ( Getty Images: Mark Metcalfe )
Link copied Share Share article Australia has lost game three of the Constellation Cup 52-49 to New Zealand to hand the trophy back to the Silver Ferns in Sydney.
After leading 41-39 heading into the final quarter of a gripping contest, the Ferns rattled off seven straight goals after three-quarter-time to establish a five-goal lead.
The Diamonds went on their own run to square the ledger at 47-47 as the Test headed into its final five minutes, but costly turnovers and penalties by Australia allowed New Zealand to win the final quarter 13-8.
After falling behind 3-0 in the four-game series, the Diamonds will be playing for pride at Melbourne's John Cain Arena on Wednesday.
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