Games of the Weekend | June 21 – 24
IT might be finals time in the UK, but in Australia and New Zealand there is still plenty of the season to go. ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUND Northern Mystics vs. WBOP Magic Monday at 7:30pmThe Trusts Arena, Auckland With a peculiar ladder mirroring-esque situation going on over the weekend, the match of the round […]
Margins surprise more than winners in Round 17 of VNL
ALTHOUGH the winners in last night’s VNL action may not surprise many, the margins by which they did win may certainly intrigue. Bendigo picked up the sixth win of its debut campaign after defeating Casey. Initially though it was the Dees who held the advantage, taking a small lead into quarter time. But that all […]
PREVIEW | 2024 VNL: Round 17
THERE are a number of enticing fixtures tonight in the VNL, and some of which could have a very big baring on the season. We preview Round 17 with a focus on our featured match between Geelong Cougars and City West Faclons. MATCH OF THE ROUND Geelong Cougars vs. City West Falcons LAST TIME THEY […]
Emotion aplenty in final chapter of NSL regular season
IT was an emotion charged final round of the 2024 Netball Super League season as some teams saw the end of their time in the league, some saw just their season finish while others warmed up for next weekend’s semi finals. Londoners cannot be split It was an enthralling all London clash between the Mavericks […]
All sides remain in hunt for finals spot
THERE were plenty of happy crowds this week in the ANZ Premiership with all home sides taking away the premiership points, making some moves on the ladder. Auckland Derby goes down to the wire Northern Mystics (51) defeated Northern Stars (49) There was no predicting which team would win this Auckland Derby with the lead […]
Thunderbirds continue their league wide dominance
WITH only one month left of the regular season, the top three has never been clearer with the Vixens, Fever and Thunderbirds continuing on their merry ways. GIANTS Netball (42) defeated by Adelaide Thunderbirds (57) Julie Fitzgerald celebrated her 400th national league game as a coach, but it unfortunately came out of the clash with […]
Namana goes to great heights to reach ANZ dreams
FOUR franchises in five years. The first people you think of might be Sulu Fitzpatrick, Chelsea Pitman or Kadie-Ann Dehaney. Well, Grace Namana knew her goal and she was willing to reach great heights in order to achieve her dreams. Born and raised in Rotorua, Namana moved to St Paul’s College in Hamilton in what […]
Games of the Weekend | June 14 – 17
THIS weekend sees an emotional final round in the UK, while in the southern hemisphere things are really starting to heat up into the back end of the seasons. ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUND Mainland Tactix vs. Central Pulse Sunday at 4pmWolfbrook Arena, Christchurch This weekend’s middle game in New Zealand should be an […]
Surprises aplenty in VNL results
THERE were plenty of surprises among the VNL results last night, which makes things very interesting in the context of the season. The City West Falcons have maintained their stranglehold on top of the ladder after a solid win over the Bendigo Strikers. However the margin was not always that big, with the teams locked […]
PREVIEW | 2024 VNL: Round 16
THERE are only six weeks left of the VNL home-and-away season, so to celebrate the milestone it is time to take a look at the lay of the land, and what may be in store for the teams as Round 16 gets underway tonight. VNL Ladder after Round 15 Rank Team P W L D […]
