Netball Australia have signed a new partnership agreement with Origin Energy ©Netball Australia

Netball Australia have signed a new partnership agreement with Origin Energy.

The deal will cover all levels of the sport, from grassroots through to the international teams.

Origin has promised to invest money and help deliver "industry-leading" programmes and pathways.

They will also become the new naming rights partner of Australia's national team, which will now be known as the Origin Australian Diamonds.

Seven out of the eight Suncorp Super Netball sides will also be sponsored by the company.

"We look forward to working closely with Origin on a partnership that will touch so many different facets of the game, from grassroots to the elite," said Netball Australia chief executive Marne Fechner.

Australia's national team will now be known as the  Origin Australian Diamonds ©Getty Images
Australia's national team will now be known as the Origin Australian Diamonds ©Getty Images

"As Australia's highest participation sport for girls and women, we're thrilled that a key element of this partnership will focus on supporting netball's grassroots, ensuring people from all across the nation can be involved in our great sport."

Frank Calabria, Origin Energy's chief executive, added: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Netball Australia to support a much-loved Australian sport and players at all levels across the country – from local clubs right through to the world-leading Australian Diamonds.

"Netball clubs are such an important part of our local communities, and Origin is excited to be working with Netball Australia to support the players, coaches, umpires and volunteers that are the lifeblood of the sport."