Southern Steel hold on to claim four goal win over Pulse
SOUTHERN Steel showcased their class and determination in Round 3, downing Central Pulse 56-52 in a thriller. The Steel led throughout the game but were put through their paces by the reigning premiers who put on a physical showing but could not quite do enough to take the ascendancy. The Southern Steel made a fast […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 3
THE Northern Stars will be hoping to retain their unbeaten form heading into Round 3 of the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, while the Mainland Tactix are still on the hunt for their first win of the year. We preview the entire round of action. Southern Steel vs. Central Pulse Sunday, May 2 @4:15pm Sitting on […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 12/2
IN the first of our new series, Draft Central will compose two Teams of the Week with one side each hailing from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and the other from the ANZ Premiership. VNSL GS: Donnell Wallam (Leeds Rhinos) GA: Sophie Drakeford- Lewis (Team Bath) WA: Iona Christian (Wasps Netball) C: Nat Panagarry (Loughborough […]
ANZ Premiership Sunday wrap: Stars sweep Tactix to remain undefeated as Pulse upset new-look Magic
SUNDAY’S ANZ Premiership matches saw plenty of action in a huge second round of the season, seeing Northern Stars take out top spot with a victory over Mainland Tactix to be the only side left undefeated, as the Tactix unfortunately hold the mantle of being the team in the opposite position with zero wins from […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the ANZ Premiership is set to bring plenty of excitement and unpredictability after a blockbuster opening round of action. Central Pulse are looking for their first win of the season as are the Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix, making for an enthralling round of action. Northern Mystics vs. Southern Steel Saturday, April […]
Stars upset reigning premiers to start 2021 ANZ Premiership with a bang
IT was a historic win for the Northern Stars to open the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, defeating Central Pulse for the very first time in a huge 57-53 battle. Whilst a huge opening quarter set the tone, the Pulse are not reigning premiers for nothing, and reeled in the contest to go toe-to-toe until the […]
ANZ Premiership 2021: Who will hold down goal attack for Central Pulse?
A LONG-TIME formidable force in the ANZ Premiership, two-time reigning premiers Central Pulse are in a really tough position this season facing an influx of changes over the off-season and, just in the days leading up to the season proper, confirmation that starting goal attack and New Zealand Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio will sit out […]
New-look Pulse prepared for the challenge
FOR the Central Pulse, the thought of potentially becoming the first ANZ Premiership team to ever win three premierships in a row – otherwise known as a three-peat – is at the forefront of their minds. While the prospect of becoming the first three-peat champions in an exciting one, Pulse defender Kelly Jury is aware […]
ANZ Premiership: Pre-season tournament – Day 1
THE ANZ Premiership preseason tournament kicked off on Friday with multiple fresh faces gracing the court for their respective sides. The reigning premiers – Central Pulse – played two games, donning a new look line-up given the departure of a couple of key players across the board while the Magic also got out on court […]
Central Pulse confirm squad for 2021
THE final piece of the puzzle has been filled for Central Pulse with the reigning premiers announcing their full roster for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season. After winning back-to-back grand finals, the Pulse will be without a couple of lynchpins with Karin Burger departing the club and Tiana Metuarau joining the Southern Steel over the […]
