2021 ANZ Premiership preview – Round 4
NORTHERN Stars will be looking to keep their undefeated record intact heading into Round 4 while all eyes will turn to the winless Mainland Tactix who despite putting in a strong effort last round fell agonisingly short. Northern Stars vs. Southern Steel Sunday, May 9 @4:15pm It is going to be an enthralling clash between […]
Stars maintain undefeated record in 2021
THE Northern Stars remain the only undefeated team in the ANZ Premiership after toppling the renewed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (55-51). They held on despite a strong comeback from the Magic in the final term, who mustered up all their energy to cause plenty of nerves across the board. It did not take long […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 3
THE Northern Stars will be hoping to retain their unbeaten form heading into Round 3 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, while the Mainland Tactix are still on the hunt for their first win of the year. We preview the entire round of action. Southern Steel vs. Central Pulse Sunday, May 2 @4:15pm Sitting on […]
ANZ Premiership Sunday wrap: Stars sweep Tactix to remain undefeated as Pulse upset new-look Magic
SUNDAY’S ANZ Premiership matches saw plenty of action in a huge second round of the season, seeing Northern Stars take out top spot with a victory over Mainland Tactix to be the only side left undefeated, as the Tactix unfortunately hold the mantle of being the team in the opposite position with zero wins from […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership is set to bring plenty of excitement and unpredictability after a blockbuster opening round of action. Central Pulse are looking for their first win of the season as are the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix, making for an enthralling round of action. Northern Mystics vs. Southern Steel Saturday, April […]
Stars upset reigning premiers to start 2021 ANZ Premiership with a bang
IT was a historic win for the Northern Stars to open the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, defeating Central Pulse for the very first time in a huge 57-53 battle. Whilst a huge opening quarter set the tone, the Pulse are not reigning premiers for nothing, and reeled in the contest to go toe-to-toe until the […]
New-look Northern Stars bolstered by confident Crampton
JOINING a new team is never easy, however Gina Crampton has found the adjustment from the Southern Steel to the Northern Stars a relatively easy jump with the talented wing attack highlighting her enjoyment of being surrounded by a new environment both on and off the court. “Yeah, it’s actually been really, really cool, I’ve […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 2
DAY 2 of the ANZ Premiership preseason tournament played host to a number of enthralling clashes with the Northern Mystics and Northern Stars playing twice. All six sides tested out new combinations in preparation for the season proper with some strong connections already starting to form across the court. Here are a couple of key […]
NZ Cadbury Series: Day 4
NOELINE Taurua and the Silver Ferns flexed their muscles on the final day of the Cadbury Series to clinch victory against the New Zealand Men’s team in the grand final while the New Zealand A side also collected their second win of the series, defeating the Under 21s in a strong showing. New Zealand A […]
NZ Cadbury Series: Day 3 wrap
DAY 3 of the Cadbury Series saw New Zealand Men’s claim a clean sweep, downing New Zealand A and progressing through to the grand final while the Silver Ferns got back onto the winners list in convincing fashion against the Under 21s, making relatively light work of the youngsters. New Zealand Men (64) defeated New […]