2010 Constellation Cup

2010 Constellation Cup
Tournament details
Host countries Australia
 New Zealand
Dates29 August – 5 September 2010 (2010-08-29 – 2010-09-05)
Final positions
Champions Australia (1st title)
Runner-up New Zealand
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
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The 2010 Constellation Cup was the inaugural Constellation Cup series played between Australia and New Zealand. The series featured three netball test matches. Australia won the opening test 48–43. New Zealand leveled the series by winning the second test 59–40. Australia won the inaugural Constellation Cup series by defeating New Zealand 46–40 in the final test. The Australia team was coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Sharelle McMahon. New Zealand were coached by Ruth Aitken and captained by Casey Williams. Both teams used the series to prepare for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1][2][3][4][5]

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