The Constellation Cup is an annual highlight of the world netball calendar, with two powerhouse sides – the Origin Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns.
The Origin Diamonds will take on the Silver Ferns at RAC Arena on Sunday 27 October 2024 at 4pm WST and the game will be delivered with the support of an allocation from the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program.
Comments attributed to Sports and Recreation Minister David Templeman: “I’m thrilled that Netball WA will celebrate their centenary as netball’s governing body in WA by delivering this incredible world class event, and proud that government funding will help make it happen.
“It will give netball fans an opportunity to attend an international competition right here in Perth, and see homegrown talent like Sunday Aryang, Courtney Bruce, Donnell Wallam and Sophie Garbin compete for this important title in front of a home crowd.”
Comments to be attributed to Netball WA CEO Simone Hansen: “The Cook Government and the Minister are terrific supporters of West Australian Netball and we cannot wait to see the Origin Australian Diamonds in action at the country’s best netball stadium.
“We are very grateful and overjoyed that we have been able to work with the Government, Minister, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Netball Australia to secure this match which will be the perfect way to celebrate the centenary of Netball WA.
“It has been five years since there has been a test match at RAC Arena and we know that the Netball Community and WA sports fans will turn out in their droves for the all-important third test match of the Constellation Cup series.”
Comments attributed to Netball Australia CEO Stacey West: “We are incredibly excited to host the third match, and the first on Australian soil, of the Constellation Cup at Perth’s RAC Arena.
“We thank the Western Australian Government and Netball WA for their investment and support and hope to see a full house of Origin Australian Diamonds fans at RAC Arena.”
