England the Better in First Test
World number three England taught the SPAR Proteas a lesson in endurance, finishing each quarter better than the African champions to win the opening encounter of the 3-test series
Nominations Opening Unprecedented Success
#TBT Penny Heyns received the first-ever gsport Award, when she was inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame on 1 August, 2006. Day 1 of nominations for the 2013 #SPARgsportAwards saw a storm of support, and nominations are streaming in for this year’s event.
Netball Squad Announced for England Test Series
Netball SA announces a strong and balanced SPAR South African Netball team for the three-match England Test Series starting 25 September
Mangaung Make Netball History
After 1000 days of rule by Gauteng North, Mangaung made history to edge SA’s triple championship winners and overwhelming favourites to claim the first major silverware for Free State in more than 50 years
Mangaung Stands Between Gauteng North and 4th Title
Mangaung beat Dr Kenneth Kaunda to take on Gauteng North in the #SPARchamps final on Saturday, after the defending champs eased past Nelson Mandela Bay to qualify for a shot at their fourth consecutive national championship title
Format Change Upsets Netball Champs Tactics
Second chance for Gauteng Central following surprise loss to Dr Kenneth Kaunda, as SPAR Netball champs extend format to include quarter-finals meaning two vital matches for last eight as tournament conclusion draws nearer
Proteas Fuel Mangaung Win at SPAR Champs
Mangaung staged a strong Proteas-fueled comeback to beat Nelson Mandela Bay and remain a 2013 SPAR National Netball Championship contender as Gauteng’s Section A leaders Central and North continue their winning ways
Gauteng North Score Opening Champs Win
Gauteng North in familiar indomitable form as the 2013 SPAR National Netball Championships gets underway at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg on Monday
Central Serves Notice on Gauteng North
Gauteng Central vs Gauteng North rematch on the cards as the 2012 runners-up serve notice with two quick SPAR National Netball champs wins at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg on Tuesday
Van Dyk Sizes Up Netball Champs Competition
Jenny van Dyk leads Gauteng North into the SPAR National Netball champs as 2013 favourites, but she expects stronger performances from full-strength opposition in this year’s tournament.
Mbalula Rewards Champion SPAR Proteas
The SPAR Proteas and Baby Proteas were the toast of the town at a ritzy event by Sports and Recreatation Minister Fikile Mbalula at Monte Casino on Thursday, after South Africa were named African Netball Champions following the senior team’s win over Malawi in Blantyre in July.
Proteas Beat Malawi for Top in Africa Title
“We have now lost the Malawi ghost, and are officially top in Africa,” enthuses SPAR Proteas coach, after the national netball team beat arch-nemises Malawi to claim the 2013 African Championships title in Blantyre on Friday