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, […]
GAMES OF THE WEEKEND | April 12 to 14 2024
FOR the first time in 2024, all three of the world’s biggest netball leagues are up and running, so we are going to take a look at some of the key matches around the world this weekend. ANZ PREMIERSHIP MATCH OF THE ROUND Northern Stars vs. Central PulseSunday at 4pmPulman Arena, Auckland Although it is […]
Dominant Diamonds dazzle in first up win
AUSTRALIA has kicked off its Nations Cup campaign in a emphatic fashion, recording a 63 goal to 50 win over New Zealand in its opening match. The win came off the back of a particularly strong performance from the Diamonds’ defence, which saw them run away with the match late. The defensive pressure from both […]
Kiwis claim final match as Cup comes to a close
NEW Zealand may have won the fourth Constellation Cup test match against Australia 53 goals to 50, but ultimately the Australians were the ultimate winners as they won the Constellation Cup on goal difference. Coming into the match the Silver Ferns needed a 17-goal win to take the series on goal difference but could only […]
Australia sends message to Kiwis ahead of third test
AUSTRALIA extended its series lead 2-0 by nine-goals in a scary 55-46 loss for the Silver Ferns in Brisbane. The pressure is mounting on New Zealand as they have to win their stretch of games by more than a total of 19 goals. If they win the remaining two games and have the 19 goal […]
New Zealand cop flack after dusty trophy cabinet
WHILE England’s selection decisions for the Taini Jamison Trophy sparked a war of words from Silver Ferns stakeholders, it is now New Zealand that will ponder its next month post-Constellation Cup. After losing the first game to the less experienced Roses, the Silver Ferns bounced back to win the last two and claim the trophy. […]
Silver Ferns seal series with hard fought win
THE New Zealand Silver Ferns have won the Taini Jamison Trophy, downing the English Roses by seven goals in the final Test Match of the series. In a match full of swinging momentums, it was the Silver Ferns who ultimately prevailed. The first quarter saw both sides took their chances in differing circumstances, it was […]
Silver Ferns keep in the contest
NEW Zealand have equalled the Taini Jamison Trophy series with a 21-goal onslaught over an inaccurate England Roses side., who were caught off guard by the strong Kiwi defence, falling 57-36. The Kiwis started out hot, slotting eight of the first ten goals as the contact penalties started to build up for the Roses in […]
Roses send shock through New Zealand
THE England Roses ‘B-Team’ has sent shock waves through New Zealand netball getting a nail-biting 54 – 55 goal win over the Silver Ferns in the opening game for the Taini Jamison Trophy series. England entered this test series one of the most internationally inexperienced teams in history with 50 caps compared to New Zealand’s […]
