Kiwis claim series over disappointed Aussies
NEW ZEALAND has won the 2024 Constellation Cup after beating Australia 61-43 in the third test to claim the series. Diamonds’ coach Stacey Marinkovich swung the changes pre match, making three changes to the match day squad and a couple to the starting seven, but ultimately the outcome was the same result. By contrast New […]
2024/25 Silver Ferns Squads Revealed
NEW Zealand have revealed their Silver Ferns’ senior and development squads for 2024/25, with a few new faces featuring in the squads. The senior squad has 16 names in it with two spots still open, while the development squad has 10 players in it. There are two new faces in the senior squad that have […]
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 […]
ANZ Premiership race for third heats up
ROUND 13 of the ANZ Premiership season saw the Mystics gel, the Pulse regain top position, and the Stars earn themselves an unwanted ANZ Premiership record. Stars break record for most bonus points Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic (51) defeated Northern Stars (47) The Magic have shut down any chances of the Stars making finals […]
Pulse remains strong in Wellington as undefeated run continues
THE Central Pulse remain undefeated this ANZ Premiership season after a big win over the Southern Steel. The Pulse were made to work for their win, but fought off everything the Stars threw at them to take the win. After a goal-for-goal start to the clash, the Pulse capitalised on a flying Parris Mason and […]
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 […]
RECAP | 2024 ANZ Premiership: Round 2
THE Central Pulse have made it two wins from as many matches after defeating the WBOP Magic 56-44. It was a tight first half, but a strong third term from the victors made all the difference. Some strong defensive work from the Magic allowed them to be the ones to break centre pass first, and […]
RECAP | 2024 ANZ Premiership: Round 1
THE Northern Mystics got their ANZ Premiership title defence off to the perfect start with a 64 goals to 52 win over the WBOP Magic. The Magic were actually the better team for much of the match, but fell apart late and the Mystics swooped. It was the defending champions who got the early lead, […]
2023 Constellation Cup Preview: New Zealand
THE 2023 Constellation Cup is set to get underway this week, with Australia looking to retain the cup against New Zealand. In the build up to the event, Rookie Me Central will take a look at each of the teams competing at the tournament and analyse their potential at this tournament. New Zealand Silver Ferns […]
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 […]
