Women sport news

The Australian Diamonds have finished the Constellation Cup series with their first victory of 2012, defeating the New Zealand Silver Ferns 59-53 at CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch on Sunday.

Helen Keeling spoke to the England Women's Rugby Captain - Katy McLean - about the new England kit and Women's Rugby. photo Helen Keeling

The shaded run and technical bike course that wound around UNESCO heritage site Place Stanislas provided the perfect backdrop for Felicity Sheedy-Ryan (AUS) to claim gold at the 2012 ITU Duathlon World Championships in Nancy, France. photo ITU

England legend Marieanne Spacey paid tribute to Rachel Yankey after her former team-mate set a new appearance record for the Women’s team. photo FA

Nour El Tayeb defeated top seed Joey Chan in straight games to claim her third career title in the WSA Silver Atlantis Open 2012.

Maria Toor Pakay wins her second WSA World Tour title of the season as she beat top seed Latasha Khan in the Southwest Open.

Caroline Wozniacki made a much-awaited return to the WTA winner's circle Sunday afternoon, unleashing a 61 60 victory on Kaia Kanepi to conquer the $500,000, International-level KDB Korea Open.

Defender Rebecca Bulley has been recalled to the Australian Diamonds team, replacing the injured Julie Corletto for Sunday’s third Test of the Constellation Cup at CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch. photo Netball Australia

Sometimes explaining sport is difficult; logic is defied by the human being, table tennis is no exception. Photo By: Qi Zheng

Germany’s Caroline Masson moved a step closer to her second victory on the Ladies European Tour this season when she fired a two-under-par 70 to lead after a hot and windy third round of the Tenerife Open de España Femenino on Saturday.

SEOUL, South Korea - Caroline Wozniacki and Kaia Kanepi toughed out some marathon semifinal matches at the KDB Korea Open on Saturday and will now square off for the title at the $500,000 International-level event.

In one of the most dramatic finals of the year, Hsieh Su-Wei had the match, let it go, let it go a little bit more and then came roaring back to win the GRC Bank Guangzhou International Women's Open.

England have qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 Finals after a 3-0 win over Croatia in Walsall. photo FA

Ariel HSING, 16 years old from the United States of America won the Intercontinental Women's Cup on Friday 21st September 2012 in the Chinese city of Huangshi and thus booked her place amongst the elite in the VOLKSWAGEN Women's World Cup. Photo by Hou Huafang.

AFTER beating last season’s runners-up Reading in a shock result last weekend, Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division newcomers Surbiton will be out to prove it was no fluke when they take on Sutton Coldfield on Saturday.

Australia has enjoyed a fairytale finish at the Trans Tasman in Adelaide today, with a stranglehold on the final test's proceedings securing the host nation the women's title and the overall trophy.

No.1 seed Caroline Wozniacki and No.7 seed Klara Zakopalova set up a quarterfinal clash, after Zakopalova rallied from 5-3 down in the second set and saved set point in the tie-break of a 61 76(6) win over Magdalena Rybarikova, and Wozniacki cruised past French qualifier Caroline Garcia, 62 63.

MINNESOTA (WNBA/FIBA World Championship for Women) - Every team with championship aspirations should have a player like Lindsay Whalen in the squad. photo FIBA

PHOENIX (Olympics/FIBA World Championship for Women) - There are many “what ifs” in sports, especially when it comes to injuries. photo FIBA

The New Zealand Silver Ferns have claimed their maiden Constellation Cup title with a thrilling 50-49 victory over the Australian Diamonds at Vector Arena in Auckland on Thursday. photo Netball Australia

Some of the most inspirational women in boardsports, hailing from all over Europe and overseas, will be gathering in Saas-Fee for a long weekend of networking, learning and sharing.

University of Minnesota Claims Unanimous Preseason No. 1 Ranking in USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Women's College Hockey Poll

Pamela Cookey, one of England’s top netballers, is returning to play for Team Bath in the Netball Superleague next season, Team Bath can announce today (Tuesday).

Spanish rookie Carlota Ciganda needs a top 18 finish at the Tenerife Open de España Femenino this week to surpass Julieta Granada of Paraguay as the new leader of the Ladies European Tour’s ISPS Handa Order of Merit.

The 2012 ITU Triathlon World Cup season takes one step closer to coming to a close with Tongyeong slated for this Saturday. photo ITU Delly Carr

USA’s Summer Ross and Emily Day took the women’s title at the 6th World University Beach Volleyball Championships in Maceió on Sunday. photo FIVB