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Some of the action from a dramatic final day of Con Cup netball for 2025. For more great images, head to the gallery on our Facebook page.

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Netball Scoop wraps up the action from the 2025 Con Cup, which came to a dramatic conclusion in New Zealand. All the analysis, stats, and pics from the kiwi leg of the series.

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Such a close decider for the #ConstellationCup, does that count as a win for Aus in NZ now 😅 NZ defense were awesome to take out the 4th test, forcing lots of changes in attack, would NZ have won the decider with Gordon on court 🤔 #Netball

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Just for the record, here are the stats from Series Decider Time, the 14 minutes which ultimately decided the winner of this year's Cup.

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Stats from the 4th test of the Constellation Cup. Shooting % was a big decider. The Diamonds had 4 more attempts, but also 9 more misses.

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Well, what a day. The Silver Ferns pulled out the win they needed, coming from behind. Tied at 2-2, the teams went to Series Decider Time, and under incredible pressure, it was the Diamonds that held on to take the Cup for 2025!

📸 Graeme Laughton-Mutu

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What did everyone think of the Series Decider idea. Regardless of which team you support, what's your thought on using that as a way of deciding the series winner?

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AUS wins the Constellation Cup!

Australia wins a gripping series decider 12-11, but at the moment, there's not too much celebrating as Sunday Aryang went down right at the death with what appears to be serious injury. We're hoping she's okay. 🤞

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This is now 10 straight losses for AUS in NZ.

Quarter by quarter scores...
NZ 12, 15, 16, 19.
AUS 17, 16, 13, 11.

One team getting better as the game goes on, the other team dropping off.

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Full time: NZ 62-57

A dominant last quarter from the Silver Ferns sees them take the win!

And at 2-2, we're off to a series decider period soon to find out the Con Cup winner for 2025. NZ will be full of confidence. Can Australia possibly regroup?

2 games all in the series. The is a 14-minute decider played in 12-minutes time to decice the series winner #ConstellationCup #netball

Not looking good for the Diamonds. This 4th quarter is all NZ #ConstellationCup #netball

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3/4 time: AUS 46-43

Nweke 41/44 (93%)
Walmsley 1/2 (50%)

Garbin 26/31 (84%)
Austin 20/25 (80%)

This crowd is so loud, getting right behind the Ferns as they came back in that Q, levelling the scores at one point. 15 minutes left or maybe more?

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1/2 time: AUS 33-27

Nweke 26/28 (93%)
Walmsley 0/1 (0%)

Garbin 21/24 (88%)
Austin 12/13 (92%)

A very even second quarter, with Australia extending their lead by just one goal. Both teams being quite controlled in attack, limiting turnovers.

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1/4 time: AUS 17-12

Nweke 11/13 (85%)
Heffernan 1/1 (100%)

Garbin 9/11 (82%)
Austin 8/9 (89

The Diamonds with the lead after Q1 thanks to making less errors. Kate Moloney's had a great start with 6 assists so far.

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Both nations are going in with unchanged starting 7s for the final test. A reminder that if NZ wins today, the series winner won't be decided on goal difference. Instead, the teams will have a short break, then play Series Decider Time to find a winner!

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For those wondering, if Test 4 finishes with scores level, they will play extra time to get a winner. Then, if NZ wins, there will be a short break, and the Series Decider Time will be played. So the teams could be playing for 88 minutes or even more!

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In previous tied series, goal difference decided the winner. But should NZ win Test 4 to make it 2-2, another method will be used. With "Series Decider Time", scores will be reset to 0-0 and 14 (or more) minutes played to decide the 2025 series winner.

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Fun fact: Stacey Marinkovich has an outstanding overall record (74% wins), coaching the World and Comm Games champions. Just one problem...

Matches in NZ: L W L L L L L L L L L
1 win from 11 (9%)

Didn't see that coming #ConstellationCup, NZ managed to stand up to the physicality, stepped up their defense through court, good to see them get a win! Aussie win drought in NZ continues. Lots of changes from both teams in that game, with mixed results 😅 #Netball

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Stats from today's third test in Hamilton that saw the Silver Ferns get one back. The fourth test will be played in Christchurch on Wednesday.

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The Silver Ferns have hit back with a terrific 9-goal win in Test 3 to stay alive in the series. That's a 26-goal turnaround from just 4 days ago!

📸 Tash Rudd Photography

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Full time: NZ 61-52

The Silver Ferns with a great win to keep the series alive. Maddy Gordon and Karin Burger were incredible today.

This is now NINE straight losses for AUS in NZ. It's 1,699 days since the Diamonds last won there.

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3/4 time: NZ 49-39

Nweke 35/36 (97%)
Walmsley 8/10 (80%)

Garbin 22/24 (92%)
Dwyer 6/6 (100%)

A dominant 3rd Q has the Silver Ferns well on top. The Diamonds have no answer for Grace Nweke and they're making a lot of very basic errors.

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Lots of changes being made. Kimiora Poi and Sophie Dwyer both came on in that Q for their first court time of the series. AUS has 10 turnovers to half time. They only had 9 & 10 in total in the first 2 tests. Maddy Gordon has 11 assists and 3 pickups.

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1/2 time: NZ 29-28

Nweke 22/22 (100%)
Walmsley 1/1 (100%)

Garbin 14/15 (93%)
Dwyer 3/3 (100%)

NZ threatened to run away with things when they opened up a 7 goal lead before AUS fought back. Most stats very similar except AUS being heavily penalised.

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1/4 time: NZ 13-12

Nweke 9/9 (100%)
Heffernan 4/4 (100%)

Garbin 4/5 (80%)
Austin 8/8 (100%)

NZ have the lead going into the break. Aus was on top for much of the Q, but NZ finished strongly. Sophie Garbin has been well contained with just 4 goals.

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Teams are in for Test 3 of the Con Cup for 2025. Can the Silver Ferns get one back today, or will the Diamonds wrap up the series?

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Some more action pics from test 2 in Sydney. Check out the full gallery on our Facebook page.

📸 Tash Rudd Photography

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Here's just some of the action from Test 2 of the Con Cup in Sydney. Head to our Facebook page to see more great images.

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