Stars stifle Magic attack in eight-goal win
AN outstanding defensive performance has guided the Northern Stars to a low-scoring eight-goal win over the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Round 9 of the ANZ Premiership today. In the first of back-to-back games for the sides in Auckland, the Stars ground out a 47-39 victory with goal keeper Anna Harrison continuing to age […]
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 […]
Pulse overcome the Magic
IN the final meeting of the season between the sides this season, the Central Pulse were too strong for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, wining 52–39 in a low scoring affair. It was very defensive in the opening three minutes, with both sides unable to convert their chances into scores on the board. It […]
Pulsating finish sees Dunn the hero
A JAW-DROPPING finish to the Round 4 ANZ Premiership clash between Central Pulse and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic saw the former escape with a one-goal win thanks to a frantic intercept and end-to-end play to win the match. The last 30 seconds of play was as tense as any match in the season, with […]
Tactix on the board after Magical second half
AFTER going winless in their first two games, the Mainland Tactix are on the board in the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, meaning all six sides have a victory from the opening three rounds. The Tactix defeated Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic after a stunning second half that saw them come from a goal down to […]
Pulse bounce back to dispel Magic
AFTER going down in a six-goal loss to the Northern Mystics on Saturday, Central Pulse bounced back with an eye-opening 16-goal triumph (57-41) over Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic yesterday. The 2022 ANZ Premiership clash saw the Pulse blow the Magic out of the water in the first half to race off to a 12-goal […]
Magical start topples reigning premiers
AN incredible start from Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic has seen the home team secure an important three-goal win over Northern Mystics to kick off the Magic’s 2022 ANZ Premiership campaign. The Magic flew out of the blocks to race to an eight-goal quarter time lead, and then despite the Mystics hitting back in the […]
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 […]
2022 ANZ Premiership squads confirmed
THE ANZ Premiership signing period has come to an end with all six teams finalised and a number of huge names changing clubs. A couple of players have crossed the Tasman to join the ANZ Premiership from the Suncorp Super Netball while a couple of club heroes are set to join forces with arch rivals. […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Top 10 quiet achievers – #7 Sam Winders
NOW that the ANZ Premiership season has come to a close Draft Central takes a look back at some of the quiet achievers that effectively plied their trade throughout the year. Courageous Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic captain, Sam Winders takes out number seven on the countdown. With a number of big name recruits and […]
