Silver Ferns take first win of Netball World Cup
A STRONG start for NEW Zealand’s Silver Ferns solidified their first win of the Netball World Cup with a dominant 76-27 win over Trinidad & Tobago with versatility playing key. The reigning champions defensive pressure right out the mark was impeccable with plenty of intercepts coming left, right and centre keeping the Calypso girls to […]
New Zealand reveals World Cup squad
NEW Zealand has become the third country this week to reveal its squad for the upcoming World Cup. Once again lead by skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio, there is certainly a mix of youth and experience among the squad. Alongside Ekenasio, five of her 2019 World Cup winning team mates are back to win the title again […]
Constellation Cup confirmed for 2023
IT has been announced today that the Constellation Cup is back on the calendar in 2023, after last being contested in 2022. The four match series will take place in October and will again be split evenly in terms of hosting between the two countries. Unlike the 2022 series, the 2023 edition will start in […]
Jury’s verdict: Get to know the quiet Kiwi defensive assassin
SILVER Fern and Central Pulse defender Kelly Jury is a fierce defender on court, but what is the story behind this fearless defender? Let us get to know this quiet assassin of the New Zealand defensive end. Jury’s sporting career could have been very different, if not for a cousin who initially sparked her passion […]
Diamonds are once again Queens of the Quad
AUSTRALIA is once again Quad Series champion, after it defeated New Zealand 56-50 this morning to take home the title. Despite the strong start from New Zealand, the Diamonds recovered and came back for the win. The match was marred by an umpiring controversy which saw New Zealand denied a goal due to both umpires […]
Final quarter blitz sees Kiwis through to decider
NEW ZEALAND has completed the round robin stage of the 2023 Quad Series with a solid 55-45 win over England. England went with the Silver Ferns for much of the game, but it was the last quarter that really let the Roses down. It was all England to open the match, as the Roses dominated […]
Diamonds sparkle in nailbiter to remain undefeated
AUSTRALIA has seen off a determined New Zealand outfit to record a tight two goal win and remain undefeated at the Quad Series. After losing the first quarter for the second match in a row, the Diamonds recovered to win 59 goals to 57. As to be expected in a clash between these two countries, […]
One quarter the difference as Kiwis win
NEW Zealand has opened its Constellation Cup campaign in the ideal way, defeating South Africa 61-41. In what was a largely even game, the third quarter was ultimately the difference as the Silver Ferns blew open the game during the quarter. It was tight as it could get to begin proceedings with the teams trading […]
2023 Quad Series preview: New Zealand
THE 2023 Netball Quad Series is set to get underway this weekend, with Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa all set to battle it out in Cape Town, South Africa for the title. In the build up, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at each of the teams competing at the tournament […]
Diamonds complete comeback to sparkle their way to Cup
THE Aussie Diamonds have completed their Constellation Cup comeback on home soil, defeating New Zealand in the final test by four goals to tie the series but ultimately win the Cup on goal difference. Despite New Zealand winning three of the four quarters, the third quarter that the Diamonds won was ultimately the deciding factor. […]
