Netball: Langman eyes milestone test for Silver Ferns
Indispensable midcourter is determined to avoid the `soft errors' of her game against Jamaica in tomorrow's clash with England.
Indispensable midcourter is determined to avoid the `soft errors' of her game against Jamaica in tomorrow's clash with England.
Chris Rattue asks: Is that the sound of a bear with a sore head, or is it Phoenix co-owner Gareth Morgan winding up?
This was a win over a tough rival – but it was a far from convincing display from the Silver Ferns on their northern tour.
The Silver Ferns are finally in a position where they can consolidate their midcourt lines in their tests against Jamaica and England.
The long overdue facelift to the netball world championships format won't go far enough in many eyes.
The Fast5 Ferns are hoping success in the short form of the game will translate into strong results in the traditional seven-aside game next season.
It's almost as if Fast5 was created for Maria Tutaia. Just as Twenty20 cricket was developed for big sloggers, teams that thrive in Fast5 netball have gun long-range shooters.
Casey Kopua has been waiting a long time to get a taste of Fast5 netball.
It was an unexpected show of raw emotion from a player known for her understated manner.
It was never expected to be close and it certainly wasn't as the Silver Ferns eased past Malawi in the first test in Wellington last night.
Mwai Kumwenda talks to the Herald about her career, netball in Malawi and a tough childhood.
Individual performances will be just as important as achieving team goals for the Silver Ferns in next week's series against Malawi.
The debate over the level of physicality in netball is once again a big talking point.
Ferns will be at full strength against Malawi despite their intense schedule.