http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/News and events from the Southern Steel New Zealand netball team.en-usKonstruk Content Management System - http://www.konstruk.com/60http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/assets/Southern-Steel-Netball_2.jpghttp://www.southernsteel.co.nz/115113http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-appointed-southern-steel-head-coach-__I.106665__N.17077Taking her netball career full circle, Wendy Frew has been appointed head coach of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel.Mon, 5 August 2024 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-appointed-southern-steel-head-coach-__I.106665__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-powerhouse-kimiora-poi-joins-steel-__I.106671__N.17077In an unexpected coup, dynamic playmaker Kimiora Poi will add considerable firepower to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in 2025.Wed, 14 August 2024 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-powerhouse-kimiora-poi-joins-steel-__I.106671__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooting-trio-locked-in-for-2025-__I.106677__N.17077Shooting 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 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooting-trio-locked-in-for-2025-__I.106677__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-trio-confirmed-steel-__I.106683__N.17077Led by an experienced commander in Kate Heffernan, a returning trio finalises the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel midcourt for 2025.Fri, 16 August 2024 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/midcourt-trio-confirmed-steel-__I.106683__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/formidable-defender-carys-stythe-ventures-south-to-__I.106720__N.17077After 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 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/formidable-defender-carys-stythe-ventures-south-to-__I.106720__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/aussie-defender-dakota-thomas-joins-abby-lawson-__I.106781__N.17077Talented Australian defender Dakota Thomas and the steadfast Abby Lawson complete the 2025 Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel squad.Mon, 26 August 2024 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/aussie-defender-dakota-thomas-joins-abby-lawson-__I.106781__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/liana-leota-returns-to-steel-in-coaching-__I.106898__N.17077In a significant coup for the franchise, former Silver Fern Liana Leota is returning “home” to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel as assistant coach.Sat, 23 November 2024 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/liana-leota-returns-to-steel-in-coaching-__I.106898__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-training-partners-confirmed-__I.107017__N.17077A dynamic duo has been recruited by the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel as official training partners for the 2025 ANZ Premiership netball season.Tue, 11 February 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-training-partners-confirmed-__I.107017__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-hospitality-greets-steel-players-__I.107024__N.17077Hearty home-cooked southern fare and scrumptious baking has greeted the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s new recruits this week.Fri, 28 February 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-hospitality-greets-steel-players-__I.107024__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/bayleys-partner-with-southern-steel-__I.107032__N.17077Bayleys Southland has joined forces with the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel with the aim of supporting netball’s development in the south.Wed, 26 March 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/bayleys-partner-with-southern-steel-__I.107032__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-players-embark-on-central-otago-__I.107074__N.17077Budding netballers throughout Central Otago will benefit from expert tuition this week.Thu, 3 April 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-players-embark-on-central-otago-__I.107074__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-announce-co-captains-to-lead-steel-__I.107080__N.17077There’s a wealth of leadership experience at the helm of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel this season with Kate Heffernan and Kimiora Poi appointed co-captains.Fri, 11 April 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-announce-co-captains-to-lead-steel-__I.107080__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/experienced-management-team-steel-__I.108826__N.17077As they prepare to launch into their 2025 ANZ Premiership campaign, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel players can rely on an experienced management team backing their every pass.Thu, 1 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/experienced-management-team-steel-__I.108826__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/nostalgic-approach-steel-coaches-__I.108843__N.17077History is shaping the future of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel.Wed, 7 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/nostalgic-approach-steel-coaches-__I.108843__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooter-rates-two-point-shot-a-__I.108852__N.17077The introduction of a two-point shot in this year’s ANZ Premiership has Georgia Heffernan buzzing.Fri, 9 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooter-rates-two-point-shot-a-__I.108852__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/dunn-returns-home-for-100th-anz-premiership-__I.108940__N.17077There’s a slight irony to Aliyah Dunn sporting Steel colours for her 100th ANZ Premiership game.Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/dunn-returns-home-for-100th-anz-premiership-__I.108940__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-bolsters-roster-opening-game-__I.108946__N.17077The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has bolstered its player ranks for tonight’s opening ANZ Premiership game.Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-bolsters-roster-opening-game-__I.108946__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.108953__N.17077It was a tenacious performance to be proud of from the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel, despite being beaten 57-50 by the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix in Christchurch on Sunday night.Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.108953__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/determined-kate-heffernan-focused-return-__I.109022__N.17077Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is determined a knee injury will not define her 2025 season.Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/determined-kate-heffernan-focused-return-__I.109022__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-recruits-exciting-defender-__I.109040__N.17077Versatile defender Khanye’-Lii Munro-Nonoa has been recruited by the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel as an interim replacement player.Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-recruits-exciting-defender-__I.109040__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.109143__N.17077Superior in all facets of the game, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel was rewarded with a smashing 69-41 win over the Avis Magic in Hamilton.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.109143__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-writes-new-chapter-off-court-__I.109213__N.17077Kate Heffernan is inspiring the next generation of netballers through the pages of a book.Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-writes-new-chapter-off-court-__I.109213__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-northern-__I.109321__N.17077It’s fair to say no-one left Dunedin’s Edgar Centre with a steady heart rate tonight.Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-northern-__I.109321__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-takes-on-nemesis-pulse-in-legacy-__I.109526__N.17077Taking control of its own destiny means one thing for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel this weekend – victory.Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-takes-on-nemesis-pulse-in-legacy-__I.109526__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.109682__N.17077If it was a case of luck, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel would understandably be left wondering who smashed the damn mirror.Sun, 1 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.109682__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-defender-ready-reach-new-heights-__I.109781__N.17077There’s a tall order looming for Abby Lawson on Saturday but you can bet the plucky defender is eager to tackle the challenge.Fri, 6 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-defender-ready-reach-new-heights-__I.109781__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.109910__N.17077In a damaging blow to its playoff aspirations, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel succumbed 49-57 to the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix at ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday. Sat, 7 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.109910__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/talented-steel-recruit-opts-south-__I.110051__N.17077Follow your head or your heart. Khanye’-Lii Munro-Nonoa faced a tough decision.Fri, 13 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/talented-steel-recruit-opts-south-__I.110051__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-go-__I.110204__N.17077There was only one option as far as the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel was concerned – beat the Go Media Stars.Sat, 14 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-go-__I.110204__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/crunch-time-determined-steel-__I.110218__N.17077Remarkable things happen when the odds appear stacked against you. Fri, 20 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/crunch-time-determined-steel-__I.110218__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.110417__N.17077Belief - one word which defines the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s dramatic 58-57 win over the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in Wellington. Tue, 24 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.110417__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/home-support-reflects-steel-s-winning-momentum-__I.110428__N.17077Another sold out home game is looming for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel, reinforcing the rekindled excitement surrounding the team. Fri, 27 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/home-support-reflects-steel-s-winning-momentum-__I.110428__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.110600__N.17077A powerful performance thrust the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel even closer to a deserved spot in the ANZ Premiership playoffs. Sat, 28 June 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.110600__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-set-to-join-100-game-__I.110742__N.17077Ask Kate Heffernan about her forthcoming 100th game and she will masterfully turn the conversation to chat about her team. Fri, 4 July 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-set-to-join-100-game-__I.110742__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mystics-__I.110929__N.17077A whopping big pothole just appeared in the road to the ANZ Premiership finals for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Sun, 6 July 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mystics-__I.110929__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-needs-bit-magic-__I.110953__N.17077It is quite literally going to take some magic for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel to keep its 2025 ANZ Premiership season alive.Fri, 11 July 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-needs-bit-magic-__I.110953__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-go-__I.111150__N.17077Pride is a powerful thing. Tue, 15 July 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-go-__I.111150__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-bids-farewell-steel-__I.111298__N.17077Making the toughest decision of her sporting career, Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel captain Kate Heffernan has opted to ply her trade in Australia next year. Thu, 14 August 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-bids-farewell-steel-__I.111298__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-recruits-australian-defender-__I.111304__N.17077The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has bolstered its defensive ranks with Australian defender Jess Milne.Wed, 3 September 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-recruits-australian-defender-__I.111304__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-completes-roster-with-second-international-import-__I.111310__N.17077The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has opted to recruit a second player from Australia for its 2026 campaign.Fri, 5 September 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-completes-roster-with-second-international-import-__I.111310__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-returns-to-the-helm-of-__I.111422__N.17077Valuable lessons in her rookie coaching season have prepared Wendy Frew for anything 2026 might conjure up.Tue, 11 November 2025 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/wendy-frew-returns-to-the-helm-of-__I.111422__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/experienced-assistant-coach-joins-steel-__I.111457__N.17077Highly-rated Australian netball coach Jess Whitfort will bring extensive experience to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel this season. Wed, 21 January 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/experienced-assistant-coach-joins-steel-__I.111457__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kimiora-poi-captain-steel-2026-__I.111478__N.17077Her reputation for a superior work ethic and steadfast composure under pressure holds Kimiora Poi in strong stead to lead the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Thu, 12 March 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kimiora-poi-captain-steel-2026-__I.111478__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kimiora-poi-ready-to-lead-steel-into-__I.111614__N.17077A southern showdown of epic proportions is set to launch the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s 2026 campaign.Fri, 10 April 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kimiora-poi-ready-to-lead-steel-into-__I.111614__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-tactix-__I.111780__N.17077It was a brutal start to the 2026 ANZ Premiership for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel, beaten 55-42 by the VIP Frame & Trusses Mainland Tactix in Christchurch. Sat, 11 April 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-tactix-__I.111780__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/home-fortress-motivation-southern-steel-__I.111808__N.17077Motivation won’t be lacking for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel on Saturday. Thu, 16 April 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/home-fortress-motivation-southern-steel-__I.111808__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-stars-round-2-__I.111955__N.17077A week is a long time in sport … and what a difference it can make. Sat, 18 April 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-stars-round-2-__I.111955__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-ready-tackle-mystics-__I.112110__N.17077The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel is striving to continue its winning momentum when it tackles the Go Sweet Spot Mystics in Auckland on Sunday. Fri, 24 April 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-ready-tackle-mystics-__I.112110__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-v-mystics-rd-__I.112253__N.17077A last quarter rampage secured the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel a dominant 57-46 victory over nemesis the Go Sweet Spot Mystics in Auckland. Sun, 26 April 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-v-mystics-rd-__I.112253__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-midcourter-renee-savai-inaea-back-in-the-__I.112268__N.17077The road to recovery can be a long one but Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel midcourter Renee Savai’inaea has travelled it with the steadfast resolve she displays on court. Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-midcourter-renee-savai-inaea-back-in-the-__I.112268__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-v-pulse-rd-__I.112443__N.17077You’d expect that would have earned a wry smile from the legendary Robyn Broughton. Sun, 3 May 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-v-pulse-rd-__I.112443__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/georgia-heffernan-braced-wounded-magic-__I.112634__N.17077There’s nothing more dangerous in sport than a winless opponent with nothing to lose. Fri, 8 May 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/georgia-heffernan-braced-wounded-magic-__I.112634__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-v-magic-rd-__I.112798__N.17077The winning streak remains intact for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel, toppling the Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 61-48 in Tauranga. Sat, 9 May 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/match-report-steel-v-magic-rd-__I.112798__N.17077http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/carys-stythe-bringing-energy-steel-__I.112810__N.17077It feels impossible not to smile in the effervescent presence of Carys Stythe. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/carys-stythe-bringing-energy-steel-__I.112810__N.17077