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 […]
2023 Netball World Cup review: New Zealand
REIGNING champions New Zealand ultimately went home from Cape Town without a medal, which will leave the Silver Ferns with a frustrated feeling. However, they did lose shooter Grace Nweke early, and were forced to reshuffle, still only losing to Jamaica and England. The Silver Ferns survived a scare against South Africa where they drew, […]
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 […]
ANZ Premiership Offseason Update: June 2023
THE 2023 ANZ Premiership season may have only finished a few weeks ago, but already teams are finalising their squads for 2024. With this in mind, let’s take a trip around the league and see where every club is at with their list. Pulse Unfortunately for Pulse fans the Wellington side have not dropped any […]
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 […]
2023 ANZ Premiership Preview: Grand Final
THIS is it. The big one. It is time for the 2023 ANZ Premiership Grand Final. Tomorrow will see a new champion of New Zealand, with either the Northern Mystics or Northern Stars just 24 hours away from lifting the trophy. If the Mystics win, it will be trophy number two for the minor premiers […]
