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 […]
2023 Netball World Cup preview: New Zealand
THE 2023 Netball World Cup is almost here, and to help count down to the tournament, Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the competing teams and seeing how they might fair at the tournament. Today’s preview is all about the reigning World Champions, New Zealand. HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND AT THE NETBALL WORLD CUP […]
2023 ANZ Premiership Team of the Season
AFTER 47 matches, two finals and a whole lot of entertainment, the 2023 ANZ Premiership season has come to a close, and to celebrate it is now time to reveal the Rookie Me Central Team of the Season. Last week’s list of 18 contenders has been whittled down to a squad of 10, with almost […]
New Zealand reveals World Cup squad
NEW Zealand has become the third country this week to reveal its squad for the upcoming World Cup. Once again lead by skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio, there is certainly a mix of youth and experience among the squad. Alongside Ekenasio, five of her 2019 World Cup winning team mates are back to win the title again […]
Mystical dominance sees minor premiers take title
THE Northern Mystics are the queens of New Zealand, after they defeated the Northern Stars 74-56 to win the 2023 ANZ Premiership title. It was a farewell match to remember for Mystics’ captain Sulu Fitzpatrick, with her team dominating much of the game to easily take home the title. The Mystics stamped their authority on […]
