Austin, Garbin and Moloney named in Diamonds' Constellation Cup squad

Melbourne Vixens trio Kiera Austin, Sophie Garbin and Kate Moloney have been named in the Australian Diamonds' squad of 14 for the 2026 Constellation Cup, presented by Suncorp, ahead of the 16th edition of the series against the New Zealand Silver Ferns in October.

Moloney continues in the vice-captain's role alongside captain Liz Watson, with the Diamonds' midcourt also bolstered by the strength and pace of Mavericks teammates Jamie-Lee Price and Amy Parmenter.

Jo Weston was unavailable for selection for this series.

Up forward, Garbin joins a dynamic shooting circle alongside Kiera Austin, Cara Koenen and Sophie Dwyer, with Donnell Wallam and the versatile Georgie Horjus adding further variety and combinations to the attacking end.

The series will begin in New Zealand with matches in Auckland and Christchurch before the Diamonds return home to host the Silver Ferns in Sydney, with the final match to take place in Melbourne in partnership with Visit Victoria. Tickets for the series are on sale now.

Built around the core group that claimed bronze at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games earlier this year, the squad balances established connections with opportunities to challenge and grow. Amy Parmenter and Donnell Wallam add proven international experience to the group that competed in Glasgow, while defender Jessie Grenvold could make her Diamonds debut. Grenvold earned her maiden Diamonds selection back in May, named in the 2026–27 squad off the back of a breakout Super Netball season with the Melbourne Mavericks.

In defence, Grenvold will be guided by experienced campaigners including Courtney Bruce, who will become the Diamonds' seventh centurion when she next takes the court in the green and gold, alongside new NSW Swifts teammates Matilda Garrett and Sarah Klau.

The squad will come together at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra before crossing the Tasman for the opening two tests. A team of 12 will be named ahead of each match.

The Constellation Cup will be broadcast live and exclusive in Australia on Fox Sports, available on Foxtel, Kayo and BINGE.

Netball Australia recognises the investment and support provided by the Australian Government through the Australian Sports Commission.

Australian Diamonds head coach Stacey Marinkovich said the squad struck a balance between rewarding proven performers and giving the group room to grow.

"This squad reflects the depth we have across Australian netball," Marinkovich said.

"We've got a core of established talent who know what it takes to win at this level, and we've also built in the opportunity to test some newer combinations. It's about making sure we keep evolving as a team while retaining the culture and standards this group has set together."

Marinkovich also spoke of her excitement to bring the series home.

"There's nothing quite like playing the Silver Ferns on home soil," she said.

"This is one of the fiercest rivalries in world sport, and the opportunity to play in front of huge home crowds in Sydney and Melbourne is something this group is really looking forward to."

2026 AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS CONSTELLATION CUP SQUAD

Kiera Austin (NSW / Melbourne Vixens)
Courtney Bruce (WA / Sunshine Coast Lightning)
Sophie Dwyer (NSW / Sydney Sirens)
Sophie Garbin (WA / Melbourne Vixens)
Matilda Garrett (VIC / NSW Swifts)
Jessie Grenvold (SA / Melbourne Mavericks)
Georgie Horjus (SA / Adelaide Thunderbirds)
Sarah Klau (SA / NSW Swifts)
Cara Koenen (QLD / Queensland Firebirds)
Kate Moloney (VIC / Melbourne Vixens) (VC)
Amy Parmenter (NSW / Melbourne Mavericks)
Jamie-Lee Price (NSW / Melbourne Mavericks)
Donnell Wallam (WA / Sunshine Coast Lightning)
Liz Watson (VIC / Sunshine Coast Lightning) (C)

2026 CONSTELLATION CUP

Game 1: Sunday, 18 October 7:30PM NZDT – Spark Arena, Auckland
Game 2: Wednesday, 21 October 7:30PM NZDT – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
Game 3: Sunday, 25 October 4PM AEDT – Afterpay Arena, Sydney
Game 4: Wednesday, 28 October 7:30PM AEDT – John Cain Arena, Melbourne