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Wilson doesn’t want to point a finger at the haka, Te Tira Whetu, the Stars composed and performed before the game for the first time. But she admits it had put some of the players out of their comfort zone, making them “vulnerable”. “Kudos to them for really stepping up – it was nerve-wracking to do it in front of a home crowd [a record 1300 for Bruce Pulman Arena] and on live TV,” Wilson says. “I hope we don’t go into the game debrief and say: ‘Oh, we were focusing on the haka’. That’s my little worry.” Michael Bradley Photography/Newsroom

Sunday, 23 May 2021, 6:12 pm Image copyright Michael Bradley Photography A big second half led to an impressive 57-44 win to defending champions Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse as they halted the Robinhood Stars’ unbeaten streak in this year’s ANZ Premiership in Auckland on Sunday. Posting just their second win of the season, the Pulse turned on their best effort to date with all areas of the court performing as they put the brakes on the Stars five-match unbeaten run to start the season. Finding their cohesion on attack with a mix of patience and panache which was matched by a stellar defen...

The Central Pulse turn ANZ Premiership on its head, inflicting first loss of season on previously high-flying Stars.

17 May, 2021 The Robinhood Stars ended the Heritage Round in style to remain unbeaten this season after completing a comfortable 61-49 win over Splice Construction Magic in Tauranga on Monday. The newest team in the league continued to build on their short history with another dominant finish after weathering a third quarter onslaught from the home side. Under the pump after the Magic stormed back strongly, the Stars depth and composure ensured they had the goods to regain the ascendancy. After seeing off the Magic resurgence, the visitors were able give all their players court time, each fit...

Netball: Tactix win extra time thriller, Stars remain unbeaten 17 May, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read All the weekend sports results delivered to you in 90 seconds. Video / NZ Herald NZ Herald Redemption for the Mainland Tactix. In an extra-time cliffhanger that went down to the final seconds, the Tactix reversed their one-goal loss to the Northern Mystics a fortnight ago and pulled off a 64-63 victory at Christchurch Arena last night. Goal attack Te Paea Selby-Rickit slotted the winning goal with 10 seconds remaining. Advertisement In a thrilling encounter, Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke sh...