When the Opals last played, at the Paris Olympics, Abbey Ellis was watching at home on the couch. Now, with a three-game series against New Zealand kicking off this week, she'll be debuting in ...

Lauren Jackson continued her injury comeback by guiding Australia into next year's world basketball championships in Turkey with an 84-66 win over New Zealand in Canberra. The trans-Tasman rivals ...

Opals stunned by New Zealand. Last year they were hammered by 41 points in the Oceania final. But fuelled by a 15-0 run in the third quarter, NZ grabbed a 43-38 lead at the final change in Beijing ...

The Opals earned an 88-70 win over New Zealand in the opening game of the inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Mark Brake/Getty Images "I don't think we panicked at any time and we stayed the course." ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The Australian Opals put one foot on the plane to the Rio Olympics with a comfortable win over the New Zealand Tall Ferns in front ...

Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena has been confirmed as the venue for Australia's home Oceania basketball championships match against New Zealand that doubles as a qualifier for the Rio Olympics.

AUSTRALIAN Opals coach Brendan Joyce has praised his side’s steely defensive display after they edged closer to booking a spot at the Rio Olympics. In front of a capacity crowd at Rod Laver ...

THE Opals sealed a place in next year's women's world championships in Turkey by downing New Zealand 84-66 in Canberra yesterday to complete a 2-0 sweep of the Oceania Championships.

Boomers, Opals defeat New Zealand in Trans-Tasman Throwdown openers. By Steve Barrett. May 8, 2025 — 4.30am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later.

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When the Opals last played, at the Paris Olympics, Abbey Ellis was watching at home on the couch. Now, with a three-game series against New Zealand kicking off this week, she'll be debuting in ...