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Australia's flagship netball league is sticking with a largely unpopular 2-point shot but it seems there's little chance that will happen here.

John Davidson/Photosport Khiarna Williams of the Magic shoots as Karin Burger of the Tactix defends during their ANZ Premiership netball match in Christchurch on Sunday. Australias flagship netball league is sticking with a largely unpopular two-point shot, but it seems theres little chance that will happen here as long as our top coaches have got anything to do with it. The two-point shot was announced by the Super Netball Commission weeks before the start of last years Australian league, cat...

ANZ Premiership netball live updates: Central Pulse v Northern Mystics 10 May, 2021 07:00 AM 3 minutes to read Claire Kersten of the Central Pulse. Photo / Photosport NZ Herald ‌ The Northern Stars have continued their statement start to the ANZ Premiership, claiming their fourth win in as many games with a 59-45 win over the Southern Steel. With the two teams coming into the contest having conceded the fewest goals through the opening three rounds, the defences were expected to play pivotal ...

The Mainland Tactix have secured their first win of the ANZ Premiership season after beating a spirited Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 63-59 in Christchurch.

Netball: Northern Stars stay unbeaten in ANZ Premiership, Mainland Tactix finally win 9 May, 2021 08:30 AM 3 minutes to read Stars goal shoot Maia Wilson looks to beat Steel goal keep Taneisha Fifita to the ball during todays game in Takanini. Photo / Photosport Stars goal shoot Maia Wilson looks to beat Steel goal keep Taneisha Fifita to the ball during todays game in Takanini. Photo / Photosport NZ Herald The Northern Stars have continued their statement start to the ANZ Premiership, claiming...

Goal shoot Ellie Bird stepped up for the Tactix after an inconsistent first three games, landing 54 from 55 in a player of the match performance. Bird was superb for the Tactix, showing what she is capable of when she keeps her composure and plays with confidence. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Ellie Bird was outstanding for the Tactix against the Magic, landing 54 from 55. The Magic gave it everything and could have easily nabbed the win in a pulsating final quarter. Australian shooting legend ...

The councillors soldiered on through most of the day without saying a word about Forsyth’s death until 2.30pm, when a minute’s silence was held. In a statement, Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate said Forsyth was a “stoic and principled” councillor who was forthright and considered in her views. “Margaret was not afraid to speak her mind and to take a firm position on issues that were important to her and to our community. She delivered exceptional service to our city in many ways, ove...

Netball: Silver Ferns great and former Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach Margaret Forsyth dies aged 59 4 May, 2021 02:35 AM 2 minutes to read NZ Herald Silver Fern great and former Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic netball coach Margaret Forsyth has died at the age of 59. Forsyth was the youngest Silver Fern to play at a netball World Cup, selected as just a 17-year-old for the tournament in 1979. Following her playing career, Forsyth served in the Police force as well as three terms as a Hamilton Ci...

The teenage sensation became a legendary NZ netballer and formed a world-beating shooting circle partnership with Margharet Matenga.

Grief within the netball community after the death of Margaret Forsyth from cancer aged 59 Grief within the netball community after the death of Margaret Forsyth from cancer aged 59 5 May 2021 The Silver Fern great was the youngest to play for the national side at a World Cup, selected as a 17-year-old for the 1979 tournament where New Zealand were joint winners. She won again with the 1987 squad. Former teammate and friend Tracey Fear says Forsyths grace, skill and athleticism stood out. F...