Netball

Sports Call - Maria Folau's chances of a Netball World Cup spot might be in jeopardy after husband Israel's social media comments.

Adelaide Thunderbirds have broken a losing streak lasting almost two years with a 61-60 home win over West Coast Fever in the opening round of Australia's Super Netball season.

Northern Mystics import goal shooter Kristina Brice hasn't played a netball Premiership match since round three and doesn't look to be returning anytime soon.

Central Pulse's grip on the national netball premiership is tightening after they delivered a ruthless display in thumping the Magic 54-33 in Wellington.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have ground out a critical 57-50 victory over the Tactix to keep in striking distance of the competition's top three.

The Southern Steel have consolidated second place on the national netball premiership ladder after posting a heart-stopping 60-58 win over the Northern Stars in Auckland.

After waiting six weeks for their first victory in the national netball premiership, the Northern Mystics have recorded their second win in five days, beating the Tactix 64-54 in Auckland on Sunday.

The Pulse remain unbeaten in the ANZ netball Premiership after a 68-42 win over the Northern Stars in Porirua.

The Northern Mystics have scored their first win of the ANZ netball Premiership beating the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 54-44 in Auckland.

The Northern Mystics haven't won a Premiership match since July last year and defender Erena Mikaere says accountability is key to making headway.

The Central Pulse have replaced the Southern Steel at the top of the ANZ Netball Premiership after beating them 54-50 in Wellington.

The Tactix have consigned the Mystics to their fifth straight loss of the national netball premiership, beating the Aucklanders 52-48 in Nelson today.

Sports call - Silver Fern great Temepara Bailey has already made her mark domestically, Ravinder Hunia explains why Noeline Taurua should take note ahead of the 2019 Netball World Cup.

Silver Fern great Irene van Dyk believes men's netball skills are being underrated and playing them during her international career made her a better player.

The Pulse remain unbeaten in the ANZ netball Premiership after beating the Northern Stars 61-50 in Papakura.

Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua has smashed through international netball's glass ceiling in a bid to grow the sport she loves.

In a world first, the Silver Ferns will play against the New Zealand Invitation Men's Netball team as well as Fiji Pearls and an All Stars side in June.

Mainland Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek recalls the sick feeling in her stomach while in lockdown during mosque terror attack on Friday.

The Southern Steel have gone to the top of the ANZ netball Premiership after beating the waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 73-53 in Invercargil.