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The Herald
3 days ago
- General
- The Herald
World Netball says suspended Molokwane ‘has case to answer': Sascoc boss
World Netball has found suspended Netball South Africa (NSA) president Cecilia Molokwane has a case to answer and will face a disciplinary hearing in the coming weeks, SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) president Barry Hendricks said on Thursday. But he added he did not know the charges against the controversial sports boss. 'World Netball came back to us recently to say that there was a case to answer and they're now busy with the disciplinary hearing,' Hendricks told journalists in Johannesburg. The world governing body had indicated to him that the process should be completed around mid-July. Asked if he knew the charges against Molokwane, he replied: 'No, they've kept that between themselves and Ms Molokwane.' Molokwane, who was suspended last month after allegedly refusing to step down provisionally while facing investigation, has maintained her innocence, alleging claims had been made by 'anonymous individuals' wanting to ruin her reputation.
Mercury
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mercury
Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Cripps v Karana, Round 16
Don't miss out on the headlines from Netball Live Stream. Followed categories will be added to My News. While they may not have secured a win so far this season, Karana could very well play a major part in shaping the TNL's top four. And while he'd clearly love to have a few wins under the belt, Karana coach Rick Loring is just ensuring his players 'stay in the moment'. The Flames will get the chance to both turn their fortunes around and cause an upset when they face finals-bound Cripps on Saturday. Both the Opens and U19s matches will be available live and exclusive on KommunityTV from 4pm. Despite their poor record, Loring believes his side's best is good enough. 'We have played some really good moments throughout the season,' Loring said. 'When we have zipped through the defence of other teams we have looked really good and it shows we can match it with them. 'It isn't something we have really looked at, the ladder, but it could be a way to motivate the girls for the rest of the season. 'They have been really good at sticking together, we have had injuries that have impacted us definitely but they have stayed pretty close as a group which is great to see.' Cripps sit fourth and on the same amount of points as fifth placed Devon, who will be taking on the third-place Hawks this weekend. The Hawks are two games clear in third spot. With five rounds to go, the top three look almost set on the ladder with fourth place still up for grabs between Cripps and Devon. 'We play (Devon) after the Kings Birthday bye weekend, a road trip up there which will be nice for the group,' Loring said. 'I wish we had to travel earlier in the season as it bonds the group together. 'It is a long trip, four hours up on the bus and then four hours back and we will do it in a day as well. 'But maybe I can use the motivation about the ladder to get the girls up as well. 'Hopefully it creates a bit more for the girls and we can jag a win.'
Independent Singapore
5 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Most number of teams ever: 94 join the 2025 Singlife National League
The Singlife National League 2025 has now started, and it is the biggest edition to date, with 94 teams to compete. This year's tournament includes 82 teams in the Women's Open category, 12 in the Mixed category, and six youth teams from Netball Singapore's U17 and U19 development squads. The current number of teams beats last year's total number of 86 teams, and this shows netball is slowly growing its community in Singapore. A debut season A new team, Maverixx Elite, is making its debut in Division 1 of the league. The team has recently won the Women's Open title at the Daisy Tan Carnival, and it has former national players such as Charmaine Soh and Kimberly Lim, who were both representatives of Singapore. Joining the top division is a relevant milestone for the Maverixx Elite, especially if they want to compete in future editions of the Deloitte Netball Super League. This season can be a great opportunity for the team to challenge themselves against some of Singapore's top clubs, with teams playing in the Super League. 'It's exciting to be part of the Maverixx Elite and to take on the challenge of competing in Division 1. The National League plays a big role in helping players step up. The chance to go up against experienced opponents makes every match a learning experience, especially for teams like us looking to break into the Netball Super League,' Norah Paul Gabriel, a current member of the Singapore A team, who has competed in the past two editions of the Nations Cup, remarked. Furthermore, the Singlife National League gives young players a chance to have more game experience, supporting Netball Singapore's efforts to grow new talent. In Division 2, the U19 Tertiary and U19 Schools teams will participate, while Division 3 will include four regional U17 teams from North, South, East, and West. This format offers a well-organised and competitive stage for young athletes across the country to develop and show their potential in the sport. More than a competition The league is not just about competition. It also highlights netball's strong social and community spirit. In Division 7, the league's lowest tier, two teams from NET4MUMS are joining. NET4MUMS started in 2016 for mothers of Singapore Netball Academy players. Throughout the years, it became an open club for women ages 35 to 55 who want to stay active. Their involvement and presence in the league show the inclusive nature of the sport– how netball promotes fitness, friendship, and a sense of community. Netball Singapore CEO Daniel Ho expressed: 'To see this level of participation is both heartening and exciting. It shows how deeply netball is embedded in our community and how strong the appetite is for competition at all levels. Whether it's youth players stepping up or social players forming teams, the growth reflects a healthy, sustainable ecosystem for the sport.' The Singlife National League 2025 is happening from May 26 to August 1, 2025, with all matches held at the Kallang Netball Centre. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the games.
Daily Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Vile aftermath of Australian men's netball team's viral dance moment
Don't miss out on the headlines from Netball. Followed categories will be added to My News. It was an energetic one-minute dance routine inspired by a blockbuster film franchise before a major international tournament match that was meant to be a bit of fun. And it was, with the Australian men's netball team, the Kelpies, nailing their moves to NSYNC's classic hit Bye Bye Bye on the court at the World FAST5 Championships in Christchurch last October. A clip of the dance went viral, viewed millions of times across the globe, before finding its way to the darkest parts of the internet. The Kelpies went viral with their performance of a dance to NSYNC's Bye Bye Bye. Kelpies captain and midfielder Liam Forcadilla said it wasn't until well into the next day that the team realised the overwhelming extent of the vile abuse that had exploded online. 'We had the two games on the Saturday, and we did the dance in the morning, so there wasn't much time to look on our phones,' Forcadilla told 'After, it had been posted by many news outlets and had really gone viral, and there were some really great and positive comments. We saw a few negative ones here and there, but we had that after doing the Nutbush the year before, so we were expecting it.' Liam Forcadilla is the captain of Australian men's netball team the Kelpies. The next morning, he and vice-captain Alastair Punshon received a call from their coach who warned them 'some pretty disgusting stuff' was being said. Homophobic slurs, personal attacks, some racism, the odd threat and attacks on their masculinity had flooded the comments sections of Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. A decision was made to avoid their mobile phones and disable social media until the Kelpies took on South Africa later that day. 'It was never about a dance and going viral. We've had a job to do and that was to win a gold medal for our country. 'But it wasn't just about like protecting our space and making sure that we had a job to focus on. It was also the fact that we had a 15-year-old in our team. We had a boy who was 18 who was doing his HSC in between our games. It was about protecting them.' For a young person, representing your country on the international stage is a big achievement in itself, Forcadilla said, and he wanted to preserve that as much as possible. The Kelpies are a formidable powerhouse in the world of netball. Picture: Getty 'It came from a community that wasn't our community. It wasn't the netball community. It was from people that didn't understand that men's netball is a thing.' There was also a clear lack of understanding about what the FAST5 series is, comparable to cricket's T20 or the Rugby Sevens – what's dubbed sport-tainment. 'It's fast and it's fun,' he explained. 'It's not like regular netball. The crowd is dressed up. There are feathers, there's glow-in-the-dark people. Every team does a dance before one of their games. 'Any time that a team was going out there to do a dance, they'd give them a massive cheer and a round of applause. And ours just seemed to be a little bit bigger than everyone else's. 'I think that's because we had done a really good job. It looked really good, it was really in sync, mind the pun.' The impact of the hate and bigotry was deep. So too was the international media attention, which shifted from the positive response to the painfully negative one. 'It definitely got to a point where it was a little bit overwhelming,' Forcadilla admitted. 'It's something that I wasn't quite used to. And I think that it was more that I felt like I had a responsibility to do and say the right thing and to educate people on what it is that we do and who we are. And I think that's the thing that was maybe the heaviest.' Diamonds netballer Paige Hadley and Kelpies captain Liam Forcadilla. Picture: Adam Yip It all blew up around the time Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds' character Deadpool performed the same dance routine in the latest instalment of the action film franchise. The acerbic hardened hero and the leading man playing him are perhaps the epitome of manliness and masculinity, making the vicious and aggressive reaction to the Kelpies something of an irony. 'It was really interesting to see how it did get spun into this issue of what masculinity is and the roles that men play. 'I think maybe because there's not a lot of queer representation in sport, it did look a bit threatening to what some people's ideals are of what a man in sport is supposed to be. 'It's not even just queer athletes that are breaking down barriers. I think the straight guys in our team are challenging gender norms by playing a traditionally female sport as well. They go through their own battles of having to justify their position in the game.' Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Forcadilla said his message to the haters was to educate themselves on the thing they're attacking. Watching the Kelpies play is a remarkable experience, he said, with their impressive fitness and skill on full display. 'I'd love for them to come down and watch a game. I guarantee you will be impressed by our athleticism, how we interpret netball, and we will show you that it's not just a game for women, it's a game for men as well. 'I encourage you to attend a Fast5 tournament because it's a whole lot of fun and again, we'll challenge your views on what sport is. It's an amazing spectacle and it's an amazing community to be a part of.' Liam with partner Lukas Radovich. Picture: Rohan Kelly Forcadilla came to play professional men's netball entirely by accident when he was 19, he was heavily involved in competitive basketball and joined a mixed socials netball team in his off-season. 'Someone from Men's Netball NSW saw me playing and asked if I wanted to play in the state team. I thought I'd give it a shot and I fell in love with the sport, but also with the community, from day one.' It came about at a pivotal moment, when Forcadilla was battling mental health challenges while coming to terms with his identity. 'It was linked to me figuring out my sexuality and where I fit in the world. I suffered from a bit of depression and anxiety and had to move home, get on some antidepressants and talk to a psychologist. 'Then I found netball – or it found me – and it was this community that had open arms and accepted me straight away. I didn't have to pretend I was someone else. I could just stop and be me and I think that taught me a lot about myself.' Lukas and Liam are taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. Picture: Sam Ruttyn His experience with mental health and passion for fitness are why Forcadilla has joined The Push-Up Challenge. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Australians take up the challenge to complete a set number of push-ups that represent the number of lives lost to suicide in Australia. Participants are also taught mental health facts and coping strategies, while raising money for charity. Forcadilla and his fiance Lukas Radovich, former Home and Away star turned film director, are taking part together. 'It was a no-brainer to join The Push-Up Challenge,' he said. 'To have a fitness event that is talking about mental health, it just resonated.' The couple is preparing for their upcoming wedding. Picture: Sam Ruttyn There was a positive to follow the vile pile-on last year, he said. After the wave of negativity, there was a flood of people fighting back against it and championing the Kelpies, sending love and support their way. There were even a few sporting greats offering their encouragement, including cricketing legend Adam Gilchrist, who shared the video on his Instagram and urged the team to keep going. 'That was quite overwhelming in itself. We're in a fledgling era of our game. Not a lot of people know that men's netball exists, even though it's been around for 40 years. It's only been in the last three years that we've started to get a bit of a public presence.' At the end of the day, Forcadilla said the Kelpies will keep their eyes on the ball and continue striving for sporting greatness. The rest of it doesn't matter. 'If people have opinions, they're entitled to. I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing.' Originally published as Vile aftermath of Australian men's netball team's viral dance moment
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fever on fire, cut down Giants for fifth-straight win
West Coast Fever have rocketed to second place on the Super Netball table after defeating the Giants 75-66 at Ken Rosewall Arena. The Fever got off to a flyer on Saturday night, before being challenged by the Sydney-siders mid-match, then sprinted to the finish line. After starting the season by copping back-to-back hammerings, West Coast are now riding a five-game winning streak and trail only the undefeated NSW Swifts on the ladder. Superstar shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard nailed 63 goals from 66 attempts, linking beautifully with goal attack Alice Teague-Neeld, who racked up 23 assists and 38 feeds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by West Coast Fever 💚 (@westcoastfeverofficial) "Giants are a really good team - we know that - and we cannot underestimate what they can bring on any day," Fowler-Nembhard said. "The sport keeps growing every year, so I have to keep growing with it if I want to keep playing. "I threw away some silly balls today, but did OK. Fowler-Nembhard hit 18 shots from as many attempts in the opening frame as the Fever went at 100 per cent to use a 7-1 headstart as the foundation for a 22-14 quarter-time lead. The Giants had six turnovers for the term, only co-captain Jamie-Lee Price remotely impressing. The margin blew out to 29-19 in the second quarter before the last-placed Giants flipped the script and closed the gap to 40-36 at halftime. A new record for Fowler-Nembhard 😮💨9000 national league goals and counting 🐐Watch every game live on Kayo Sports, Foxtel and Binge. — Suncorp Super Netball (@SuperNetball) May 24, 2025 Price continued to wreak havoc in the middle, while Matisse Letherbarrow shrugged off a slow start to knock down 15 goals for the term. Sniffing a boilover, the Giants' defensive pressure was up and their offence flowing nicely as they levelled the scores at 52-all in third. Giants goal defence Jodi-Ann Ward produced a superb intercept but hurt her left knee while landing and hobbled off the court, joining shooter Jo Harten, who came off early, and defender Maddie Hay, who exited with illness midway through the second. The Fever regained the momentum with a 6-1 run, before Sophie Dwyer bobbled in a super shot on the three-quarter time bell for the Giants to reduce the gap to 60-55. Sunday Aryang had five deflections in the fourth term as West Coast dominated defensively to stretch their advantage to 13 before a pair of two-pointers to Letherbarrow at the death minimised some of the damage.
