Live: Australia hoping to avoid clean sweep in Constellation Cup

The New Zealand Silver Ferns have already won the 2026 Constellation Cup for a fourth time. They lead the series 3-0 following games in Auckland, Christchurch and Sydney.

So can the Australian Diamonds hold them off and avoid a clean sweep in the final game in Melbourne?

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Wed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:43pmWed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:43pm

What's on the line tonight

New Zealand could do something they haven’t done in 16 years.

Since the series began in 2010 it has only ever been clean swept twice (2014, 2017) and never by the Silver Ferns.

There's pride at stake for the Aussies, who will do their best to try and prevent that historic defeat. But the results aren't looking great so far for them ahead of a home Netball World Cup next August in Sydney. This is their final international game before the major tournament and their last chance to build some confidence.

Wed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:40pmWed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:40pm

The winning moment

By Brittany Carter

This was the moment the Ferns realised they'd won the Constellation Cup for just the fourth time in history.

Wed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:39pmWed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:39pm

Sunday's game

By Brittany Carter

 In case you missed it, a reminder of what happened in game three in Sydney. The Diamonds were the better team for the majority of the game before being overthrown in the final quarter.

In front on the scoreboard 41-39 at three-quarter time in a gripping contest, Australian fans were starting to hope before the Silver Ferns rattled off seven straight goals to begin the final quarter and wrangle control of the game.

It was a frantic end to the match, the physicality went up a notch and although the Diamonds fought hard to level the score 47-all with five minutes left to play, the Silver Ferns were more disciplined defensively and slicker in transition. They treasured any possession they won back and ultimately finished the match on top 52-49. You can read our report on the match below.

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Wed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:32pmWed 28 Oct 2026 at 6:32pm

Will it be a clean sweep?

By Brittany Carter

Hi there, welcome back to ABC Sport's coverage of the 2026  Constellation Cup. Brittany Carter reporting for live blogging duties ahead of the fourth and final game.

The Kiwi side has been so dominant throughout this trans-Tasman contest that they head into tonight's match in Melbourne with an unassailable 3-0 lead. It's the fourth time they've claimed the trophy in 16 series and just months after winning Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow they're also on the brink of pinching the  world ranking number one ranking spot from the Aussie Diamonds.

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Game 1: Sunday 18 October, 5:40pm AEDT — Auckland

New Zealand won 56-50

Game 2: Wednesday 21 October, 5:40pm AEDT —  Christchurch

New Zealand won 62-50

Game 3: Sunday 25 October, 4:00pm AEDT — Sydney

New Zealand won 52-49

Game 4: Wednesday 28 October, 7:30pm AEDT — Melbourne