The final day of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 featured four matches, bringing an action packed 10 days of netball at the Ellis Park Indoor Arena to a close. The Kingdom Queens booked their place in the top four after holding off a determined Lilies outfit for a hard-fought 37-36 victory in a division two encounter. Despite having little left to play in the competition, the Lilies pushed the Queens until the last whistle. The opening quarter was a tightly contested a

Ellis Park Indoor Arena filled up on Saturday afternoon for a highly anticipated clash between the unbeaten Crinums and second placed Fireballs in Telkom Netball League Power Week 2. This was a repeat of last year’s final and both teams were looking to strengthen their credentials ahead of the play-offs. The Crinums made an immediate statement as Goalkeeper Liame de Lange picked up a loose ball from the Fireballs shooting circle, and after converting their own center pass, to

The match between the Mpumalanga Sunbirds and the Limpopo Lilies got Friday off to a firing start in Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 as both teams battled each other until the final whistle this morning at Ellis Park. The first quarter was tight between the two sides as they persistently tried to destabilize each other’s play while constantly disrupting each other’s attacking momentum and forcing turnovers. Although the Sunbirds’ shooting percentage stood at 92 compared to

The Fireballs and the Stings match lived up to expectations from the first whistle in their clash on Thursday during Telkom Netball League Power Week 2, with both sides producing a highly competitive first quarter. The teams matched each other by retaining their center passes early on and the first error of the game came through a pick up by Fireballs Wing Defence Jeante Strydom but the Stings reacted quickly to recover possession and keep the battle evenly balanced. Fireball

The Southern Stings secured second position on the Division 1 log standings after beating the Kingdom Stars 55-41 on Wednesday afternoon at the Ellis Park arena in Telkom Netball League Power Week 2. The Stings showed composure and clinical finishing particularly on turnovers, while the Stars struggled to make the most of their defensive efforts. The Stars forced errors and were contesting possession but often missed crucial intercept opportunities by tipping the ball instead

Log leaders Crinums faced second placed Southern Stings in a highly anticipated clash on Tuesday in the Telkom Netball League Power Week 2. Five minutes into the match, the Crinums held a narrow 7-4 advantage before the game switched to a goal for goal exchange. Both teams were clinical on attack, with the shooting circles boasting a 100% conversion rate halfway through the quarter. The Stings capitalized on a turnover late in the quarter for the first time in the last five m

The Gauteng Jaguars came into their game with the Eastern Cape Aloes in the Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 determined to snap their two-match losing streak following defeats to Crinums and Fireballs. The Jaguars capitalized on two early center pass turnovers to race into a four-goal lead, while the Aloes only opened their account four minutes into the game. Momentum soon shifted as Aloes Goal Shooter Zandre Smit found her rhythm in the circle, converting four consecutive

The Gauteng derby between the Golden Fireballs and the Jaguars took center stage in the final fixture of the day at Telkom Netball League Power Week 2. The Jaguars were first on the scoreboard, while the first held ball call of the game came in the Fireballs’ shooting circle as Goal Shooter Tinita van Dyk was about to take a shot but the turnover was quickly rectified by Goalkeeper Amara Agbai who secured an intercept to help the team register their first goal. The match rema

The Diamonds and the Sunbirds locked horns in a scintillating Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 clash on Monday morning, with both teams entertaining from start to finish. The Sunbirds were efficient from the outset, forcing turnovers and capitalizing on early opportunities but the Diamonds gradually settled into the game midway through the opening quarter and showed discipline to draw level 13 minutes in. A goal from Diamonds Goal Shooter Colene Dercksen, followed by a two-

The Crinums completed a commanding double over the Kingdom Stars on Sunday afternoon at the Ellis Park arena in Telkom Netball League Power Week 2. After defeating the Stars 54-34 during Power Week 1, the Free State side once again asserted their dominance. The Stars settled quicker in the opening quarter and raced to an early three-goal lead. Both sides produced beautiful pieces of play in their shooting circles but some much needed intercepts from Crinums’ Centre Refiloe Nk

The Crinums delivered a statement performance against the Jaguars with the Ellis Park arena filled up with passionate netball supporters on the second day of Telkom Netball League Power Week 2. The Jaguars are renowned for staging comebacks, therefore only getting onto the scoreboard five minutes into the first quarter was not an immediate concern. Both shooting circles showed strong synergy but the Jaguars’ missed opportunities during the Telkom Super Shot proved costly as t

The Gauteng Jaguars' big match temperament came to the fore in a hard-fought 42-35 victory over the Kingdom Stars. The game got off to a voracious start, with both teams showcasing their pedigree on day one of Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 at Ellis Park. The majority of the first quarter was an intercept contest as both sides remained disciplined, ensuring the error rate is kept at a minimal, ending the first 15 level at 11-11. Stars’ Goal Shooter Nomfundo Mngomezulu thr

The Telkom Netball League Power Week 2 got underway on Friday morning at Ellis Park, with the Limpopo Baobabs locking horns with the Mpumalanga Sunbirds. It marked the first meeting between the two sides in this year’s competition, with only two points separating them on the Division Two standings. Both teams were riddled with unforced errors in the opening quarter but the Sunbirds shifted gears defensively to establish a five-goal advantage before the first Telkom Super Shot

The South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) has announced the appointment of Bongi Msomi as Chef de Mission for Team South Africa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026, featuring 10 sports and six para sports. Msomi (38) continues her transition from one of South Africa’s most acclaimed international athletes to a leadership role in sporting administration. She

Power Week 1 delivered. Now Power Week 2 arrives - and it is bringing the Telkom Netball League to one of South Africa's most iconic sporting cathedrals. Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg plays host to the second instalment of the 2026 TNL season from Friday and if Power Week 1 in Durban was the opening statement, then Jozi is the main event. Ten days. Two divisions. Dozens of fixtures. And a city that knows how to show up for sport. This is not just a change of scenery - it i

Free State Crinums captain, Karla Pretorius is one of the most revered defenders in netball. Her ability to think quickly on her feet is always a difference maker in the defensive circle of her team. However, her journey started at the bottom. Little league netball where she fell in love with the game, alongside her sister, Tanya von Berg (née Mostert). They played the sport together until university where they both played for the University of the Free State. Netball took he

The Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 came to an exciting close at the Durban University of Technology, with teams delivering spirited performances on the final day to round off a week of high-intensity competition. With momentum, standings and confidence all on the line, Day 9 provided a fitting conclusion as sides now turn their focus to the next phase of the tournament. The Tornados capped an outstanding Power Week 1 campaign with a 51-45 victory over Free State Sonoblomo

Day eight of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered another round of decisive performances, setting up a compelling final day as teams look to close out the first power week on a high. With standings tightening and momentum building, Saturday’s fixtures provided clarity at the top of both divisions while leaving just enough at stake heading into the final round. Division one leaders, the Crinums, continued their commanding run with a 56-36 victory over their archriv

Day 7 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 delivered a compelling mix of dominant performances and crucial bounce-back victories, as teams continued to jostle for position heading into the final stretch. In a crucial Division 2 encounter, the Diamonds showed resilience to secure a 48-44 victory over Sonoblomo in the standout match of the day. Coming off a heavy defeat earlier in the day, the Diamonds needed a response - and they delivered in a tightly contested match tha

Day 6 of the Telkom Netball League Power Week 1 proved to be one of the most dramatic days of the tournament thus far, with multiple close finishes, statement wins and a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The headline clash between the Fireballs and Flames lived up to its billing, producing a pulsating contest that went down to the final moments, with the Flames securing a thrilling 50-49 victory. The Fireballs made a strong start, leading 15-12 after