2023 Netball World Cup preview: South Africa
THE 2023 Netball World Cup is almost here, and to help count down to the tournament we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the competing teams and seeing how they might fair at the tournament. Today it is all about the tournament hosts South Africa. HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA AT THE NETBALL […]
Netball World Cup previews kick off tomorrow
WITH Suncorp Super Netball coming to a conclusion this weekend and the ANZ Premiership and Netball Super League having already finished, it is time to start thinking ahead to the 2023 Netball World Cup. Here at Rookie Me Central we will be all over this prestigious tournament, covering it all. Before any centre passes are […]
Suns make it a golden sweep with game three win
JAMAICA has made a clean sweep of their Test Series against the English Thorns, winning game three 43 goals to 36. In the tightest of the three test matches, the Suns ultimately pulled away late in the last quarter to take the win. There were plenty of intercepts early from both sides as the defenders […]
Jamaica Suns win again in tighter contest
THE Jamaican Suns have made it two wins from as many tests, this time defeating the English Thorns 42-38. In a much tighter and at times more even game than Wednesday’s series opener, a strong back end to the third term from the Jamaicans ultimately proved to be the difference as the English ran out […]
Suns shine bright to take early series lead
THE Jamaican Suns have started their three match series with England in the perfect way, defeating the Thorns 55 goals to 35. It was a comprehensive performance from the Suns as England struggled at times to keep up with the pace in transition of the Jamaicans. Defensive pressure was high from both sides from the […]
PREVIEW | England Thorns vs Jamaica Suns
TONIGHT a historic series begins in London, with the English Thorns set to take on the Jamaican Suns for the very first time. This is also the first home international series for the Thorns, who look to continue to build on recent matches both at home and last year’s international series. Led by midcourter James […]
Australia finally reveals World Cup squad
AFTER much hype, the Australian Diamonds have finally revealed their 12-player squad and three travelling reserves is for next month’s Netball World Cup. Led once again by skipper Liz Watson and vice-captain Steph Wood, there are ultimately not too many changes from the Quad Series winning side from earlier in the year. Ash Brazill’s netball […]
Wales announces World Cup squad
THERE were two Netball World Cup squads to drop overnight, with Wales the second nation to announce its team just after Tonga. >> World Cup squad: Tonga Head coach Emily Handyside has announced her squad of 15, and unlike the Tongan coaches, has named which three players are her travelling reserves. Lead by Leeds Rhinos’ […]
Family and big stars highlight Tonga World Cup Squad
IN the first of two World Cup squads that dropped overnight, Tonga has announced some big names among its squad for the 2023 World Cup. The squad includes 15 names, with no word on which three will be the travelling reserves. Captained by Queensland Firebirds Training Partner Hulita Veve, the biggest name is former Australian […]
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 […]
