There has been a myth around netball that it’s non-contact, which is incorrect. Today’s elite netballers bear little resemblance to those who played the game even a decade ago. They are fitter, ...

Loughborough Lightning's Shadine van der Merwe believes the new contact and contest rule in netball will help umpires protect players when making a call about a suspension on dangerous play.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Followed categories will be added to My News. There has been a myth around netball that it’s non-contact, which is incorrect. Today’s elite netballers bear ...