ANZ Premiership finals positions still yet to be confirmed
THE penultimate round of the ANZ Premiership witnessed some surprising results as the race for finals heats up ahead of next week’s final round. Mystics remain in the contest after all important win Northern Mystics (68) defeated Central Pulse (58) The game just proved how important Grace Nweke is to the Mystics in her first […]
Strong second half efforts get Pulse over the line in thriller
THERE are only two more weeks to go in the ANZ Premiership regular season with Round 13 seeing some blowouts and a nailbiter. Tactix get convincing win over Stars Northern Stars (54) defeated by Mainland Tactix (65) The Tactix put on a clinical 60 minute display in front of a Stars home crowd, extending their […]
Weekend of tight results sees Steel break long drought
AFTER almost two years without a win, the Southern Steel finally are on the board after they defeated the Northern Stars by two goals. In the battle of the 2024 winless sides, the Stars were in control for most of the match, before the Steel hit back late to take the match to extra time […]
Fans Forum: 2023 ANZ Premiership Underrated Player edition
WELCOME to the Netball Fans Forum, a new series here at Rookie Me Central where we hear from netball fans themselves and see what they have to say about the domestic season that have recently come to a conclusion. In the final edition of this year’s series, we take a look at the players who the […]
2022 ANZ Premiership review: Northern Stars
FINISHING one win short of the 2022 ANZ Premiership title, the Northern Stars can still look back fondly on the season, knowing they did all they could to try and grab the trophy. The Stars won more games than any other side, picking up 11 regular season wins and only dropping four, while winning their […]
Stars shoot into finals after Steeling win
THE 2022 ANZ Premiership finalists have been decided after the Northern Stars shut the door on any hope that the Southern Steel could snatch a top three spot. The Stars had to overcome a nervous extra time to finally put away the determined Steel, but were able to steady when it counted to come away […]
Stars step up in second half to stop Pulse
AFTER an even first half where either side cold be split, it was the Northern Stars who stepped up to the plate and recorded a five-goal win over fellow contenders Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership Round 10 clash yesterday. The Stars were without veteran goal keeper Anna Harrison, but called on another former Silver […]
Efficient Mystics move eight points clear on top
A DOMINANT Northern Mystics outfit moved one step closer to earning an automatic ANZ Premiership Grand Final spot, defeating their northern rivals Northern Stars by three goals at Pulman Arena yesterday. The Mystics were on top for the majority of the contest, particularly at the breaks, but they never had it completely their own way, […]
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 […]
Stars shine in one-goal win over Pulse
TURNING around a 10-goal loss to their opponents five days earlier, the Northern Stars produced an impressive one-goal victory over Central Pulse in their Round 8 ANZ Premiership clash yesterday. The Stars started the way they hoped to lead at quarter time, and though the Pulse were able to hit back in a topsy-turvy momentum-swinging […]
