Mystics’ Steely resolve to make history
REIGNING premiers Northern Mystics took down Southern Steel in a dominant 20-goal win in the 2022 ANZ Premiership last night. The historic win marked the first time the Mystics had knocked off the Steel in Invercargill, and did it in style, 70-50. The defensive unit lead by Most Valuable Player (MVP) Sulu Fitzpatrick nullified a […]
ANZ Premiership Round 2 preview: Mystics and Pulse double-up
FOUR games across three days – and double-ups for the Northern Mystics and Central Pulse – make Round 2 of the ANZ Premiership one to watch. We preview all four fixtures.
Third quarter blitz the key to Steel win
A THIRD quarter blitz has seen Southern Steel topple Mainland Tactix on day one of the 2022 ANZ Premiership season. The Steel were able to pile on 23 goals to 11 in the third quarter to run away with the 71-54 victory, turning the tables on the side that knocked them out of finals in […]
ANZ Premiership Round 1 preview: New season kicks off
JUST two ANZ Premiership games are set to take place this Sunday, as the first COVID-19 interruption has delayed the Northern Stars and Central Pulse match. In the two going ahead, reigning premiers Northern Mystics will hit the road to take on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic, whilst last year’s preliminary finalists – Mainland […]
ANZ Premiership preview: 2021 finalists
IT is not long until the ANZ Premiership kicks off for another season, with Rookie Me Central taking a look at how each team is shaping up ahead of the new year. In this part of the two-part preview, we look at the three finalists from 2021, with the next edition to feature the bottom […]
Silver Ferns secure first win over Proteas
AFTER back-to-back losses, the reigning Netball World Cup and Constellation Cup champions are on the board at the 2022 Quad Series. Though they will be battling it out against the same opponent for third spot tomorrow, the Silver Ferns gained the confidence-boosting 11-goal win over South Africa this morning. Both sides had gone down to […]
Diamonds sparkle in 14-goal win over Silver Ferns
CROSS-code star Ash Brazill has shone as brightly as the Diamonds during their 14-goal win over the Silver Ferns at the 2022 Quad Series. The reigning Quad Series champions started off on the perfect note with 47 goals to 29 in the opening three quarters before winning 53-39. Brazill won Player of the Match, whilst […]
2022 Quad Series preview: New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND Silver Ferns have a mix of young guns as well as experienced heads in the upcoming Quad Series. The Silver Ferns will look to overcome the losses of consistent shooting duo Maria Folau (retirement) and Ameliaranne Ekenasio (birth of her child) who had previously long been established in the shooting cirlcle. Though Folau […]
Silver Ferns announce 2022 Quad Series squad
NEW Zealand’s squad which will head to England for the 2022 Quad Series has been named. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua has named 14 players to take on the Australia, England and South Africa, in a speedy five-day tournament where nations are guaranteed four matches in that time. Whilst the side may look vastly difference to […]
NZ Silver Ferns/Aotearoa Men’s Cadbury Netball Series: Talking points
IT is safe to say the Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and Aotearoa Men’s has been a huge success, with the three matches providing serious entertainment value and showcasing the excellent development pathways that New Zealand netball has to offer. While the Ferns took home two of the three matches and the […]
