New Zealand reveals Nations Cup Squad
NEW Zealand has become the first side to announce its squad for January’s Nations Cup. The squad of 11 was named this morning, with selections leaving plenty of questions. The big story is Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, who comes into the Silver Ferns Squad after a few years out of the team. She replaces Jane Watson, who […]
2023 FAST5 day two recap
DAY TWO of the FAST5 international netball tournament is in the books after six of the best nations went head-to-head across multiple matches. We review how the clashes went down. WOMEN’S: Jamaica (27) defeated by England (33) MVP = Abbeygail Linton (JAM) The opening game of the day could have gone either way as neither […]
Silver Ferns force fourth game decider
NEWLY named ‘Robyn Broughton Stadium’ in Invercargill witnessed a 56-53 result as the Silver Ferns forced a fourth ‘live’ Constellation Cup game decider after defeating Australia by three goals in the third test. The Silver Ferns caused some doubt in the Australian camp as midway through the first quarter, they were up by four goals. […]
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 […]
Taini Jamison Trophy 2023 Preview: New Zealand
THIS weekend international netball returns, with the Taini Jamison Trophy being contested again in New Zealand. In the lead up to the series, Rookie Me Central are going to be taking a deep dive into this series, beginning today with hosts New Zealand. This Taini Jamison Trophy series can be the start of a reset […]
Scotland keeps Australia to its lowest score so far
THE Australian Diamonds were kept to their lowest score so far of the tournament after a second half drop, but still came out victorious by 40 goals as Scotland can take many positives out of their 77-37 performance. Now into the fourth day of the tournament, it is clear that fatigue is now playing a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grand final bound Mystics bump out Tactix
THE Mainland Tactix were overcome in an extra time thriller and just fell short of their finals campaign with the Northern Mystics coming out victorious with a three goal win. A 64 – 61 victory for the Mystics solidified their place in their home grand final against either the Central Pulse or Tactix who face […]
Pulse dominant in fourth quarter
THE Central Pulse have emerged victorious over the Mainland Tactix by nine points after a flurry of goals in the final five minutes saw the Pulse take advantage. A 45-54 win to the Pulse edges them closer towards the minor premiership from the help of an 8-16 fourth quarter. The Pulse have been relatively known […]
