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2024 Constellation Cup

The 2024 Constellation Cup was the 14th Constellation Cup series between Australia and New Zealand. It featured four netball test matches, played in October 2024.[1][2][3][4] New Zealand had just lost the preceding 2024 Taini Jamison Trophy Series 2–1 to England. However, after winning the first three tests, they eventually won the series 3–1. This was the first New Zealand Constellation Cup win since 2021 and only their third ever in the history of the series. The winning New Zealand team was coached by Noeline Taurua and captained by Ameliaranne Ekenasio. The Australia team were coached by Stacey Marinkovich and captained by Liz Watson.[5][6][7][8][9][10] The series was broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand, on Foxtel in Australia and worldwide on NetballPass.[1][3][4][11][12]

2024 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countries Australia
 New Zealand
Dates20–30 October 2024
TV partner(s)Sky Sport (New Zealand)
Foxtel (Australia)
NetballPass
Final positions
Champions New Zealand (3rd title)
Runner-up Australia
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Top scorer(s)Grace Nweke
Goals scored 169/180 (94%)
← 2023

Squads

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Australia

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Australia roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Sunday Aryang GD (2000-12-25)25 December 2000 (aged 23) 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) West Coast Fever
Kiera Austin GS, GA, WA (1997-08-26)26 August 1997 (aged 27) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Melbourne Vixens
Courtney Bruce GK, GD (1993-12-08)8 December 1993 (aged 30) 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Sunshine Coast Lightning
Sophie Dwyer GA (2001-12-05)5 December 2001 (aged 22) 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Giants Netball
Rudi Ellis GK, GD (1997-08-13)13 August 1997 (aged 27) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Melbourne Vixens
Sophie Garbin GS, GA (1997-04-06)6 April 1997 (aged 27) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Melbourne Vixens
Matilda Garrett GK, GD (1998-08-11)11 August 1998 (aged 26) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Paige Hadley C, WA, WD (1992-08-26)26 August 1992 (aged 32) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) New South Wales Swifts
Georgie Horjus GA, WA (2002-01-28)28 January 2002 (aged 22) 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Adelaide Thunderbirds
Sarah Klau GK, GD (1994-09-30)30 September 1994 (aged 30) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) New South Wales Swifts
Cara Koenen GS, GA (1996-02-27)27 February 1996 (aged 28) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Sunshine Coast Lightning
Kate Moloney WD, C, WA (1993-01-08)8 January 1993 (aged 31) 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Melbourne Vixens
Jamie-Lee Price WD, C (1996-01-10)10 January 1996 (aged 28) 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Giants Netball
Liz Watson (c) WA, C (1994-03-30)30 March 1994 (aged 30) 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Sunshine Coast Lightning
Joanna Weston GD, WD, GK (1994-02-14)14 February 1994 (aged 30) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Melbourne Vixens
Head coach


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  •   – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player

Sources:[1][3][4]

New Zealand

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New Zealand roster
Players Coaches
Name Pos DOB Height Club Nat Caps
Karin Burger WD, GD, GK (1993-04-12)12 April 1993 (aged 31) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Mainland Tactix  
Ameliaranne Ekenasio (c) GA, GS (1991-01-11)11 January 1991 (aged 33) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic  
Maddy Gordon C, WA, WD (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 24) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Central Pulse  
Kate Heffernan WD, C, WA (1999-10-07)7 October 1999 (aged 25) 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Southern Steel  
Kelly Jackson GK, GD (1996-10-22)22 October 1996 (aged 27) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Central Pulse  
Phoenix Karaka GK, GD (1993-11-06)6 November 1993 (aged 30) 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Northern Mystics  
Paris Mason GK, GD, WD (2002-12-13)13 December 2002 (aged 21) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Central Pulse  
Erena Mikaere GD, GK (1988-07-09)9 July 1988 (aged 36) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic  
Grace Nweke GS (2002-02-07)7 February 2002 (aged 22) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) New South Wales Swifts  
Claire O'Brien WA, C (1997-03-11)11 March 1997 (aged 27) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic  
Kimiora Poi C, WA (1997-11-01)1 November 1997 (aged 26) 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Southern Steel  
Amelia Walmsley GS, GA (2004-01-31)31 January 2004 (aged 20) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Central Pulse  
Maia Wilson GS, GA (1997-09-21)21 September 1997 (aged 27) 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Northern Stars  
Head coach


Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  •   – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player

Sources:[2][3][4][13]

Match officials

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Umpires

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Umpire Association
Gary Burgess England
Louise Travis England
Kate Mann England

Umpire Appointments Panel

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Umpire Association
Jacqui Jashari Australia
Sharon Kelly Australia
Kirsten Lloyd New Zealand
Janis Teesdale New Zealand

Source:[14]

Series Decider Time

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Before the series, a new ruling was announced to determine a winner in the event of the series ending 2–2. Each match of the 2024 Constellation Cup will be played to an outright result. If a match is tied at full time, extra time will be implemented as per the World Netball Rules of netball. Series Decider Time will be played to determine the outright winner of the Constellation Cup trophy. Scores will return to zero and play will consist of two seven-minute halves, with a half-time interval of four minutes. If, at the end of Series Decider Time, the scores are tied, the match will move into a period of Series Decider Additional Time. In the event of a draw at the end of extra time, play will continue until one team leads by two goals. There will be no break in play between Series Decider Time and Series Decider Additional Time.[3][15][16]

Matches

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First test

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20 October 2024
19:30 NZDT
Stats 		  New Zealand 64–50   Australia    TSB Arena
Scoring by quarter: 17–16, 34–25, 47–40, 64–50
Grace Nweke   50/53 (94%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio   14/15 (93%) 		Cara Koenen   20/22 (91%)
Sophie Garbin   13/14 (93%)
Kiera Austin   9/14 (64%)
Sophie Dwyer   8/12 (67%)

Sources:[17][18][19]

Second test

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23 October 2024
19:30 NZDT
Stats 		  New Zealand 63–52   Australia    Spark Arena
Scoring by quarter: 18–11, 33–23, 48–39, 63–52
Grace Nweke   47/51 (92%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio   16/18 (89%) 		Sophie Garbin   30/33 (91%)
Sophie Dwyer   12/14 (86%)
Kiera Austin   10/12 (83%)

Sources:[12][20][21][22]

Third test

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27 October 2024
16:00 AWST
Stats 		  Australia 43–61   New Zealand    RAC Arena
Scoring by quarter: 15–15, 26–28, 35–46, 43–61
Sophie Garbin   26/28 (93%)
Sophie Dwyer   14/20 (70%)
Cara Koenen   3/7 (43%) 		Grace Nweke   47/50 (94%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio   14/17 (82%)

Sources:[6][7][8][9][23]

Fourth test

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30 October 2024
19:00 AEDT
Stats 		  Australia 63–50   New Zealand    John Cain Arena
Scoring by quarter: 15–15, 32–26, 48–37, 63–50
Sophie Garbin   36/36 (100%)
Kiera Austin   27/30 (90%)
 Grace Nweke   25/26 (96%)
Ameliaranne Ekenasio   11/14 (79%)
Amelia Walmsley   9/11 (82%)
Maia Wilson   5/6 (83%)

Sources:[10][24][25][26]

References

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