2020 Nations Cup: Head to Head Game 3
THERE will be some eye-catching battles once again in the Nations Cup with New Zealand and South Africa set to do battle while England take on Jamaica. All four countries have a wealth of players who can cause damage across the court. We take a look at one potential matchup from each game and assess […]
England downs South Africa in inaugural Nations Cup win
ENGLAND won its first game of the Nations Cup edging ahead of South Africa 58-53. Both sides had a point to prove given they headed into the match winless, but it was the Roses who stood up when it counted, seizing the moment and capitalising late in the fourth. South Africa got the jump early […]
New Zealand flexes muscles against misfiring Jamaica
THE New Zealand Silver Ferns showed why they are the team to beat with a convincing performance against Jamaica 71-45. The Sunshine Girls simply had no answers for the Ferns who moved the ball with pace and precision, really exploiting their opposition through the midcourt. New Zealand dominated the first quarter with both Maia Wilson […]
Head 2 Head: Nations Cup – Round 2
THE second day of games is set to be a big one with Jamaica and New Zealand set to face off while the Spar Proteas will be hoping to claim their first win of the Nations Cup. We take a look at one potential matchup from each game and assess the likely outcome. JAMAICA v. […]
2020 Nations Cup preview: Round 2
DAY 2 of the Nations Cup is set to be a big one at Arena Birmingham, seeing Day 1 winners Jamaica and New Zealand try to go two from two, while England take on South Africa. Only one side will be left undefeated heading into the third match and ‘finals’ series over the weekend. Jamaica […]
2020 Nations Cup: Jamaica stuns a stacked South African side
South Africa (54) defeated by Jamaica (59) It was a frantic final minute with South Africa looking to do the unthinkable and snatch victory from Jamaica, but the Sunshine Girls stood strong securing a four-goal win to kick start their international campaign. Jamaica flew out of the blocks early pushing their opposition into chase position […]
2020 Nations Cup: Ferns defeat depleted Roses team
England Roses (48) defeated by New Zealand (64) IT was a comprehensive victory for the Silver Ferns knocking over the England Roses by 16 goals in the first game of the Nations Cup. Both sides struggled to find their momentum in the opening minutes of the quarter with scrappy plays across the court and errant […]
Head 2 Head: Nations Cup – Round 1
THE first day of the Nations Cup is set to kick off on Sunday with all four nations hoping to get their first win on the board. We take a look at two potential matchups from each game and assess the likely outcome. ENGLAND v. NEW ZEALAND Fran Williams (GD) v. Ameliaranne Ekenasio (GA) In […]
2020 Nations Cup Preview: Jamaica
WITH the Nations Cup set to commence on Sunday we take a look at how each team is faring up heading into the first international tournament of 2020. It is the inaugural time this competition will take place with England, South Africa, Jamaica and New Zealand all set to do battle in hope to claim […]
2020 Nations Cup: South Africa preview
WITH the Nations Cup set to commence on Sunday we take a look at how each team is faring up heading into the first international tournament of 2020. It is the inaugural time this competition will take place with England, South Africa, Jamaica and New Zealand all set to do battle in hope to claim […]
