Pulse suffocate Steel attack in low-scoring win
HOLDING Southern Steel to their lowest score of the season, Central Pulse won a crucial top three clash to go outright second thanks to a six-goal win to close out Round 9 of 2022 ANZ Premiership season. The Steel started incredibly, piling on 18 goals in the first term, but the Pulse defence clicked into […]
ANZ Premiership Round 9 preview: Finals on the horizon
A BLOCKBUSTER five-game round of action takes place this weekend in the ANZ Premiership with Round 9 kicking off tomorrow. Four of the six teams – Northern Mystics, Northern Stars, Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic – all play back-to-back games over the weekend at Pulman Arena, whilst Southern Steel and Central Pulse […]
Tactix stun Steel to kick-start season
AFTER a shaky start to the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, Mainland Tactix have been able to notch up their second win of the season, defeating the Southern Steel by nine goals last night. The Tactix won all four quarters to gain a bonus point and move off the bottom of the ladder, adjusting their win-loss […]
Third time’s a charm for Steel
HAVING claimed three wins and only two losses – both against the Northern Mystics – the Southern Steel broke through for their first win over the reigning premiers this season. The top two sides – who have now played more matches than any other team – are both on 4-2 after the Steel’s five-goal triumph […]
Steel galvanises late to storm past Pulse
IN the most remarkable game of the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, Southern Steel produced a stunning comeback to storm past Central Pulse in overtime by three goals. In what turned out to be the only played game in Round 5 of the competition, the Pulse looked to be in control after being up by a […]
Mystics maintain top spot with eight-goal win
REIGNING ANZ Premiership champions Northern Mystics have maintained top spot on the 2022 ladder after taking care of Southern Steel in a top of the table clash today. The Mystics moved to an impressive 4-1 record from the first month of action, and have seven more points in the bank compared to their second placed […]
Steel bounce back with win over Stars
AFTER suffering a disappointing loss in Round 2, the Southern Steel were back on the winners list after a nine-goal victory over Northern Stars last night. The ANZ Premiership clash was billed as one to watch, with the Stars grabbing the points in their only game of the season thus far in Round 2, whilst […]
Mystics’ Steely resolve to make history
REIGNING premiers Northern Mystics took down Southern Steel in a dominant 20-goal win in the 2022 ANZ Premiership last night. The historic win marked the first time the Mystics had knocked off the Steel in Invercargill, and did it in style, 70-50. The defensive unit lead by Most Valuable Player (MVP) Sulu Fitzpatrick nullified a […]
Third quarter blitz the key to Steel win
A THIRD quarter blitz has seen Southern Steel topple Mainland Tactix on day one of the 2022 ANZ Premiership season. The Steel were able to pile on 23 goals to 11 in the third quarter to run away with the 71-54 victory, turning the tables on the side that knocked them out of finals in […]
2022 ANZ Premiership fixture announced with March start on the cards
THE 2022 ANZ Premiership fixture has been announced, and with it comes a huge milestone – celebrating 25 years of elite netball in New Zealand. While still set to be action packed and boasting 14 matches for each team, the 2022 season is set to be condensed to 12 weeks and a two-game finals series […]
