ANZ Premiership
Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28 04:00 | - | Central Pulse vs Southern Steel | View |
| 04/29 07:30 | - | Northern Mystics vs Mainland Tactix | View |
Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/27 04:00 | - | Northern Stars vs WBOP Magic | 49-52 |
| 04/22 07:30 | - | Southern Steel vs Northern Mystics | 52-61 |
| 04/21 04:00 | - | Mainland Tactix vs Northern Stars | 59-54 |
| 04/20 04:00 | - | Central Pulse vs WBOP Magic | 56-44 |
| 04/15 07:30 | - | Mainland Tactix vs Southern Steel | 52-35 |
| 04/14 04:00 | - | Northern Stars vs Central Pulse | View |
| 04/13 04:00 | - | WBOP Magic vs Northern Mystics | 52-64 |
| 06/04 04:00 | - | Northern Mystics vs Northern Stars | View |
| 05/28 03:50 | - | Central Pulse vs Northern Stars | View |
| 05/22 07:35 | - | Northern Mystics vs Mainland Tactix | View |
| 05/21 04:10 | - | Southern Steel vs WBOP Magic | View |
| 05/21 02:10 | - | Northern Stars vs Northern Mystics | View |
Wikipedia - ANZ Premiership
The ANZ Premiership is the top level netball league featuring teams from New Zealand. In 2017 it replaced the ANZ Championship, which also included teams from Australia, as the top level netball league in New Zealand. It is organised by Netball New Zealand. Its main sponsor is ANZ. In 2017, Southern Steel were the inaugural ANZ Premiership winners. Central Pulse are the league's most successful team, having won three premierships.
History
Formation
In May 2016, Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand announced that the ANZ Championship would be discontinued after the 2016 season. In New Zealand it was replaced by the ANZ Premiership, while in Australia it was replaced by Suncorp Super Netball The founding members of ANZ Premiership included the five former New Zealand ANZ Championship teams – Central Pulse, Mainland Tactix, Northern Mystics, Southern Steel and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic – plus a brand new franchise, Northern Stars.
Southern Steel
With a team coached by Reinga Bloxham, captained by Wendy Frew and featuring Gina Crampton, Jhaniele Fowler-Reid, Shannon Francois, and Jane Watson, Southern Steel finished the 2017 season as inaugural ANZ Premiership winners. After finishing the regular season unbeaten and as minor premiers, Steel defeated Central Pulse 69–53 in the grand final. This saw Steel complete a 16 match unbeaten season. Steel subsequently went on to retain their title and in the 2018 grand final they again defeated Pulse.
Central Pulse
During the early ANZ Premiership era, Central Pulse emerged as one of the leagues strongest teams. Between 2017 and 2020, with a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Grant and featuring, among others, Karin Burger, Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Claire Kersten, Pulse played in four successive grand finals. Between 2018 and 2020 they won three successive minor premierships. Pulse were the 2019 and 2020 overall champions. In 2022, Pulse won their third title.
Northern Mystics
In 2021, with a team coached by Helene Wilson and captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Ama Agbeze, Bailey Mes and Grace Nweke, Northern Mystics won their first ever premiership. After finishing the regular season as minor premiers, they defeated Mainland Tactix 61–59 in the grand final. In 2023, with a team coached by Tia Winikerei, captained by Sulu Fitzpatrick and featuring Phoenix Karaka, Grace Nweke, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Peta Toeava, Mystics won their second title. Mystics finished the regular season as minor premiers, finishing above Central Pulse and Northern Stars. Mystics defeated Stars 74–56 in the Grand final.
The tournament features intense matches filled with fast-paced action, strategic gameplay, and incredible athleticism. Each team consists of skilled players who demonstrate exceptional skills in shooting, passing, defending, and teamwork. The ANZ Premiership provides a platform for these athletes to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level.
Throughout the tournament, fans are treated to a display of exceptional netball skills, as teams go head-to-head in a round-robin format. The matches are held in state-of-the-art arenas, creating an electrifying atmosphere for both players and spectators alike.
The ANZ Premiership not only offers thrilling on-court action but also provides a platform for the development of future netball stars. Young players have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the best in the game, as they witness the dedication, passion, and skill displayed by the athletes.
The tournament culminates in an exhilarating final, where the top two teams battle it out for the coveted championship title. The atmosphere is electric as fans cheer on their favorite teams, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved.
The ANZ Premiership is not just a netball tournament; it is a celebration of the sport, bringing communities together and inspiring the next generation of netball players. With its high-quality competition and passionate fan base, the ANZ Premiership continues to be a highlight of the netball calendar, captivating audiences and showcasing the very best of New Zealand netball.