http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/ News and events from the Southern Steel New Zealand netball team. en-us Konstruk Content Management System - http://www.konstruk.com/ 60 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/assets/Southern-Steel-Netball_2.jpg http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/ 115 113 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-announce-southern-showdown-preseason-event-for-__I.100437__N.17077 Southern netball fans will get to critique the preseason progress of five ANZ Premiership teams next month. Fri, 16 February 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-announce-southern-showdown-preseason-event-for-__I.100437__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-named-steel-captain-__I.100526__N.17077 Dynamic midcourter Kate Heffernan has earned the captaincy of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Wed, 6 March 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-named-steel-captain-__I.100526__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/george-fisher-ruled-out-of-2024-anz-__I.100559__N.17077 The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has been dealt a devastating blow with international shooter George Fisher ruled out of the ANZ Premiership season. Fri, 22 March 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/george-fisher-ruled-out-of-2024-anz-__I.100559__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/resilient-steel-eager-south-island-showdown-__I.100705__N.17077 Challenges thrown at the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel during preseason will add another level of resilience as the team heads into it’s opening game of the ANZ Premiership season. Sat, 13 April 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/resilient-steel-eager-south-island-showdown-__I.100705__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-trident-__I.100800__N.17077 “Watch, reflect, dump it and move on.” Tue, 16 April 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-trident-__I.100800__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mg-__I.102079__N.17077 Forget the scoreline. It doesn’t truly reflect the hard mahi of a determined Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel team against the defending champion MG Mystics at ILT Stadium Southland tonight. Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mg-__I.102079__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.102320__N.17077 That elusive win is getting closer. Sun, 28 April 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.102320__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/new-name-new-perspective-for-steel-defender-__I.102422__N.17077 Abby Lawson has found love – on and off the netball court. Thu, 2 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/new-name-new-perspective-for-steel-defender-__I.102422__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-stars-__I.102553__N.17077 713 days. There’s no denying it’s a long time between victory celebrations. Sat, 4 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-stars-__I.102553__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-eager-continue-momentum-__I.102705__N.17077 Experiencing the sweet taste of victory has left the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel hungry for more. Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-eager-continue-momentum-__I.102705__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.102814__N.17077 The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have been left ruing a fourth quarter catastrophe in their showdown with the Avis Magic in Rotorua. Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.102814__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/saunders-ruled-out-2024-anz-premiership-__I.94383__N.17077 The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has been dealt another cruel blow with experienced midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 ANZ Premiership season. Tue, 7 February 2023 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/saunders-ruled-out-2024-anz-premiership-__I.94383__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/double-delight-heffernan-__I.90627__N.17077 A reflection of her unofficial status as a true southerner, Kate Heffernan has earned double recognition for her sporting prowess. Thu, 2 February 2023 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/double-delight-heffernan-__I.90627__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-trident-__I.103089__N.17077 Struggling to combat a powerful defensive effort from the Trident Homes Tactix proved the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s downfall in round 6 of the ANZ Premiership today. Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-trident-__I.103089__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/georgina-salter-memorial-adds-fire-__I.103256__N.17077 Legendary netball coach Georgina Salter was never one to sugar coat things. Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/georgina-salter-memorial-adds-fire-__I.103256__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mg-__I.103413__N.17077 The Georgina Salter Memorial Trophy has returned home to the south. Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mg-__I.103413__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-recruits-dynamic-midcourter-serina-daunakamakama-__I.103554__N.17077 A standout performance on debut has earned promising midcourter Serina Daunakamakama an ANZ Premiership contract with the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-recruits-dynamic-midcourter-serina-daunakamakama-__I.103554__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-reflects-steel-heritage-__I.103564__N.17077 Delving into its history, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel will reflect proudly on its netball journey this Saturday. Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-reflects-steel-heritage-__I.103564__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.103746__N.17077 The ANZ Premiership’s Heritage Round has resulted in a chapter the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel might rather forget, going down 57-37 against the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse. Sat, 1 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.103746__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-recruit-duo-stars-showdown-__I.103868__N.17077 Injuries woes have resulted in the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel again seeking replacement players for tomorrow’s ANZ Premiership showdown with the Stars in Auckland. Fri, 7 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-recruit-duo-stars-showdown-__I.103868__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-the-__I.104052__N.17077 It’s fair to say the stars did not align for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Auckland today – losing 63-46 against the previously winless Stars. Sat, 8 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-the-__I.104052__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/shooter-summer-temu-added-steel-roster-__I.104170__N.17077 Talented young shooter Summer Temu has been recruited to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel for the remainder of the ANZ Premiership season. Fri, 14 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/shooter-summer-temu-added-steel-roster-__I.104170__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.104360__N.17077 After a scrappy encounter, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel succumbed 48-41 to the AVIS Magic in Hamilton. Mon, 17 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.104360__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/legendary-coach-robyn-broughton-honoured-__I.104511__N.17077 A new trophy will be contested annually in tribute to legendary netball coach Robyn Broughton. Sat, 22 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/legendary-coach-robyn-broughton-honoured-__I.104511__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-trident-__I.104713__N.17077 It never bodes well when your opponent is on a best ever winning streak and fighting for the right to host a home final – as the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel abruptly discovered. Sat, 22 June 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-trident-__I.104713__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourter-charlotte-lourey-added-steel-roster-__I.105054__N.17077 As the injuries continue to mount for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel, promising midcourter Charlotte Lourey will join the elite ranks for the remainder of the ANZ Premiership season. Mon, 1 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourter-charlotte-lourey-added-steel-roster-__I.105054__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.105271__N.17077 A stickler for the basics, you can bet the late Robyn Broughton would have had a bit to say about tonight’s ANZ Premiership clash between the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel and the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse. Tue, 2 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.105271__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mg-__I.105651__N.17077 Ignore the score. It isn’t a fair reflection of the gutsy effort the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel delivered against the MG Mystics in Auckland. Mon, 8 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mg-__I.105651__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-head-coach-reinga-bloxham-resigns-__I.105804__N.17077 Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel head coach Reinga Bloxham has resigned to pursue opportunities internationally. Sat, 13 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-head-coach-reinga-bloxham-resigns-__I.105804__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-stars-__I.106085__N.17077 To pen an old sporting cliché, netball was the winner on the day. Tue, 16 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-stars-__I.106085__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-forges-new-charity-partnership-with-__I.106097__N.17077 With a focus on community wellbeing, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has formed a charity partnership with the Hawthorndale Care Village. Tue, 16 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-forges-new-charity-partnership-with-__I.106097__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.106484__N.17077 A chapter has closed in the history of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel with head coach Reinga Bloxham bidding farewell. Sun, 21 July 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.106484__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-appointed-southern-steel-head-coach-__I.106665__N.17077 Taking her netball career full circle, Wendy Frew has been appointed head coach of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Mon, 5 August 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-appointed-southern-steel-head-coach-__I.106665__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-powerhouse-kimiora-poi-joins-steel-__I.106671__N.17077 In an unexpected coup, dynamic playmaker Kimiora Poi will add considerable firepower to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in 2025. Wed, 14 August 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-powerhouse-kimiora-poi-joins-steel-__I.106671__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooting-trio-locked-in-for-2025-__I.106677__N.17077 Shooting maestro Aliyah Dunn is returning to her southern roots to bolster the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s attack in 2025. Thu, 15 August 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooting-trio-locked-in-for-2025-__I.106677__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-trio-confirmed-steel-__I.106683__N.17077 Led by an experienced commander in Kate Heffernan, a returning trio finalises the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel midcourt for 2025. Fri, 16 August 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-trio-confirmed-steel-__I.106683__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/formidable-defender-carys-stythe-ventures-south-to-__I.106720__N.17077 After netting back-to-back ANZ Premiership titles, rangy defender Carys Stythe will bring her defensive prowess to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in 2025. Sun, 18 August 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/formidable-defender-carys-stythe-ventures-south-to-__I.106720__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/aussie-defender-dakota-thomas-joins-abby-lawson-__I.106781__N.17077 Talented Australian defender Dakota Thomas and the steadfast Abby Lawson complete the 2025 Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel squad. Mon, 26 August 2024 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/aussie-defender-dakota-thomas-joins-abby-lawson-__I.106781__N.17077