
So what is Twitter? Twitter describes itself as “a real-time information network powered by people all around the world that lets you share and discover what’s happening now”. But how can it be useful to netballers?
You can use Twitter to quickly share information with people interested in what you have to say. UK Superleague teams Surrey Storm and Northern Thunder are both using Twitter to share information with their fans. During their recent Superleague matches they’ve been sending regular messages with match commentary and the latest scores. It’s not quite the same as watching the games or listening to live commentary on the radio but it’s better than nothing. Continue reading 'Sharing netball news on Twitter'»

Australia v England Netball Test – Adelaide, October 2008 Photo courtesy of Paddynapper on Flickr.com
Tomorrow night will be the first match in the long-anticipated Test Series between England and world no. 1, Australia. Despite beating the Diamonds early on in last year’s World Netball Series, England will be painfully aware that they’ve not beaten Australia in an international match in nearly three decades. Australia will be looking to continue this unbeaten run and its young guns will be buoyed by their two emphatic victories over Scotland in the last week. Continue reading 'England v Australia: It’s showtime!'»

Australia v England Netball Test – Adelaide, October 2008 Photo courtesy of Paddynapper on Flickr.com
Any day now the Australian Diamonds Netball team will be winging their way to the UK for Test Series against Scotland and England. There will be two Tests against Scotland on 14th & 16th February, followed by three Tests against England on 19th, 21st & 23rd February.
Coach Norma Plummer has drafted in some younger and less experienced girls, some of whom will be earning their first international caps, as the Diamonds will be without 5 of their more senior players. Four of the players (Sharelle McMahon, Catherine Cox, Julie Corletto and Susan Fuhrmann) are recovering from either knee or ankle surgery. Continue reading 'The Aussies are coming – are you ready?'»