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Bruce Reaches 100 Tests as Diamonds Mark Constellation Cup Milestones

Sophie Garbin reached 50 caps and Jessie Grenvold made her international debut during the four-Test series.

Australia’s Diamonds during the 2026 Constellation Cup against New Zealand.
Australia’s Diamonds during the 2026 Constellation Cup. · Credit: Netball Australia / original photographer not identified

Courtney Bruce became the seventh Australian netballer to reach 100 Test appearances during the 2026 Constellation Cup, with Sophie Garbin also reaching her 50th cap in the series opener in Auckland.

Netball Australia’s Nov. 4 review confirmed both milestones. Bruce recorded two deflections and a pickup in the opening Test, while Garbin shot at 95% accuracy.

The series also introduced Australia’s 198th international player, Jessie Grenvold. She debuted during the first Test and earned a starting place in the second.

New Zealand won the first three Tests to secure the Constellation Cup before Australia won the final match in Melbourne. Updated world rankings are expected in early December, according to Netball Australia.