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/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 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/liana-leota-returns-to-steel-in-coaching-__I.106898__N.17077 In 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/liana-leota-returns-to-steel-in-coaching-__I.106898__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-training-partners-confirmed-__I.107017__N.17077 A 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-training-partners-confirmed-__I.107017__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-hospitality-greets-steel-players-__I.107024__N.17077 Hearty home-cooked southern fare and scrumptious baking has greeted the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel’s new recruits this week. Fri, 28 February 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-hospitality-greets-steel-players-__I.107024__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/bayleys-partner-with-southern-steel-__I.107032__N.17077 Bayleys 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/bayleys-partner-with-southern-steel-__I.107032__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-players-embark-on-central-otago-__I.107074__N.17077 Budding netballers throughout Central Otago will benefit from expert tuition this week. Thu, 3 April 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-players-embark-on-central-otago-__I.107074__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-announce-co-captains-to-lead-steel-__I.107080__N.17077 There’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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-announce-co-captains-to-lead-steel-__I.107080__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/experienced-management-team-steel-__I.108826__N.17077 As 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/experienced-management-team-steel-__I.108826__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/nostalgic-approach-steel-coaches-__I.108843__N.17077 History is shaping the future of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Wed, 7 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/nostalgic-approach-steel-coaches-__I.108843__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooter-rates-two-point-shot-a-__I.108852__N.17077 The introduction of a two-point shot in this year’s ANZ Premiership has Georgia Heffernan buzzing. Fri, 9 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-shooter-rates-two-point-shot-a-__I.108852__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/dunn-returns-home-for-100th-anz-premiership-__I.108940__N.17077 There’s a slight irony to Aliyah Dunn sporting Steel colours for her 100th ANZ Premiership game. Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/dunn-returns-home-for-100th-anz-premiership-__I.108940__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-bolsters-roster-opening-game-__I.108946__N.17077 The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has bolstered its player ranks for tonight’s opening ANZ Premiership game. Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/southern-steel-bolsters-roster-opening-game-__I.108946__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.108953__N.17077 It 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.108953__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/determined-kate-heffernan-focused-return-__I.109022__N.17077 Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is determined a knee injury will not define her 2025 season. Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/determined-kate-heffernan-focused-return-__I.109022__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-recruits-exciting-defender-__I.109040__N.17077 Versatile defender Khanye’-Lii Munro-Nonoa has been recruited by the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel as an interim replacement player. Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-recruits-exciting-defender-__I.109040__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.109143__N.17077 Superior 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.109143__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-writes-new-chapter-off-court-__I.109213__N.17077 Kate Heffernan is inspiring the next generation of netballers through the pages of a book. Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-writes-new-chapter-off-court-__I.109213__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-northern-__I.109321__N.17077 It’s fair to say no-one left Dunedin’s Edgar Centre with a steady heart rate tonight. Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-northern-__I.109321__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-takes-on-nemesis-pulse-in-legacy-__I.109526__N.17077 Taking control of its own destiny means one thing for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel this weekend – victory. Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-takes-on-nemesis-pulse-in-legacy-__I.109526__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.109682__N.17077 If 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.109682__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-defender-ready-reach-new-heights-__I.109781__N.17077 There’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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/steel-defender-ready-reach-new-heights-__I.109781__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.109910__N.17077 In 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-vip-__I.109910__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/talented-steel-recruit-opts-south-__I.110051__N.17077 Follow your head or your heart. Khanye’-Lii Munro-Nonoa faced a tough decision. Fri, 13 June 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/talented-steel-recruit-opts-south-__I.110051__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-go-__I.110204__N.17077 There was only one option as far as the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel was concerned – beat the Go Media Stars. Sat, 14 June 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-go-__I.110204__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/crunch-time-determined-steel-__I.110218__N.17077 Remarkable things happen when the odds appear stacked against you. Fri, 20 June 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/crunch-time-determined-steel-__I.110218__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.110417__N.17077 Belief - 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 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-te-__I.110417__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/home-support-reflects-steel-s-winning-momentum-__I.110428__N.17077 Another sold out home game is looming for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel, reinforcing the rekindled excitement surrounding the team. Fri, 27 June 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/home-support-reflects-steel-s-winning-momentum-__I.110428__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.110600__N.17077 A powerful performance thrust the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel even closer to a deserved spot in the ANZ Premiership playoffs. Sat, 28 June 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-avis-__I.110600__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-set-to-join-100-game-__I.110742__N.17077 Ask Kate Heffernan about her forthcoming 100th game and she will masterfully turn the conversation to chat about her team. Fri, 4 July 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/kate-heffernan-set-to-join-100-game-__I.110742__N.17077 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mystics-__I.110929__N.17077 A whopping big pothole just appeared in the road to the ANZ Premiership finals for the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Sun, 6 July 2025 00:00:00 http://www.southernsteel.co.nz/news/ascot-park-hotel-southern-steel-v-mystics-__I.110929__N.17077