New Zealand Super Club: Magpies claim crown over Mystics
COLLINGWOOD Magpies have become the first non New Zealand-based side to take out the Super Club competition title, defeating Northern Mystics by seven goals yesterday. It was a tight affair throughout the contest, with the Magpies increasing the lead by a goal each term, before enjoying a bit more freedom in the last to secure […]
New Zealand Super Club wrap: Semi-finals
COLLINGWOOD Magpies will attempt to bring the New Zealand Super Club trophy back across the ditch after winning through to the final following a 14-goal win over Central Pulse. Their opponents will be Northern Mystics, who also picked up an impressive win, downing Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic by seven goals. Collingwood Magpies (54) defeated […]
New Zealand Super Club wrap: Day 2
IT was an action packed Day 2 of the Super Club tournament with the Central Pulse getting on the board with a convincing win over Vitality Super Netball League team Wasps Netball. Collingwood Magpies kept their winning streak alive notching up another victory while the Southern Steel and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic also registered […]
New Zealand Super Club wrap: Day 1
DAY 1 of the New Zealand Super Club tournament saw some surprise losses and the rise of young stars putting their name on the international netball map. The Magpies got their campaign off to a hot start in the first game of the series while fellow international invitees the Wasps did not have the same […]
Head to Head: Constellation Cup – Diamonds v. Silver Ferns
WITH the first match of the 2019 Constellation Cup right around the corner, we check out a key match up on the court between netball’s two biggest rivals, Australia and New Zealand. AUSTRALIAN DIAMONDS v. NEW ZEALAND SILVER FERNS Courtney Bruce (GK) v. Maria Folau (GS) Both players have shown they have what it takes […]
Constellation Cup: Game 1 preview
GAME one of the Constellation Cup between the Diamonds and Silver Ferns is set to kick-off on Sunday, in New Zealand with both nations vying to claim the first win. Australia will be searching for vengeance after going down in the World Cup Gold Medal Match, whereas the Ferns will be hoping to start a […]
ANZ Premiership Season Review: Northern Stars
WITH the ANZ Premiership done and dusted for the season we reflect on each teams year. The next in line is the Northern Stars who had a very up-and-down season but fired when they had to. Ladder: 3rd Win-loss: 6-9 Percentage: 93.5% After a strong start to the season the Northern Stars fell away with […]
ANZ Premiership: Grand Final Review
THE Central Pulse have claimed their elusive premiership after trumping the Northern Stars in a thrilling match. It has been three years of heartache for the Pulse featuring in the last few finals and falling short on each occasion before clenching a huge four-goal victory (52-48) to bring home the trophy after 21 years. After […]
ANZ Premiership: Grand Final Preview
WITH the grand final on the line, the Central Pulse will hope to claim victory against the Northern Stars. The Pulse won 13 out of a possible 15 games highlighting their class and skill right across the court while the Northern Stars will hope to honour retiring heroes in their last hoorah. Both sides ooze […]
ANZ Premiership Review: Elimination Final
AFTER losing their past two encounters, the Northern Stars mustered up a special performance to honour their retiring heroes Temepara Bailey and Leana de Bruin to claim a nail-biting three-goal victory over the Southern Steel. It was a tight tussle with both teams coming out with a point to prove but in the end it […]