With just one year to go until the Diamonds launch their gold medal defence at the Commonwealth Games, Netball Australia has unveiled the 2025–26 Origin Australian Diamonds squad, an exciting mix of proven champions and rising stars.
The squad announcement follows an impressive 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season, with selectors rewarding both consistency and impact across the league.
With just one year to go until the Diamonds begin their gold medal defence at Glasgow 2026, the squad blends world-class experience with emerging talent eager to make their mark.
Nine athletes named were part of Australia’s triumphant Birmingham 2022 campaign that saw the Diamond’s atop the podium, including current captain Liz Watson and vice-captain Paige Hadley.
They’re joined by stalwarts Kiera Austin, Courtney Bruce, Sunday Aryang, Sarah Klau, Cara Koenen, Kate Moloney and Jo Weston, bringing invaluable leadership and composure to the group.
The squad also includes three new Diamonds elevated from invitee status following recent impressive domestic performances, all of whom have the potential to debut, while four invitee athletes have also been included.
Their inclusion reflects the healthy depth within Australian netball and the Diamonds’ commitment to building a team with versatility and long-term strength, providing targeted players with opportunities to showcase their capabilities within the Diamonds environment.
Led by head coach Stacey Marinkovich and national selectors Anne Sargeant OAM and Michelle Wilkins, the Diamonds squad will come together in the lead-up to the Constellation Cup and other international fixtures.
While selection in the squad does not guarantee match play, it provides athletes with critical opportunities to push for final selection for Glasgow 2026.
The 2025 South Africa Series will take place from 4 October to 12 October, with matches played in Bendigo, Wollongong and Adelaide.
The team will then take on traditional rivals, the New Zealand Silver Ferns, in the 15th edition of the Constellation Cup, with the first two of four matches on Friday 17 and Wednesday 22 October, in Melbourne and Sydney respectively.
The final two matches of the series will then be played across the Tasman in New Zealand on 26 and 29 October.
Every match of both series will be broadcast live and ad-break free during play on Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
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