Proteas Run England Close in Quad Series
A fighting SPAR Proteas team have lost their third match in the Quad Series, to world number-three England, by a margin of 62-53. This is by far the SA team’s best performance in the series, after big losses to both Australia and New Zealand.
Proteas Suffer Tough Start to Quad Series
Former Protea player Irene Van Dyk proves too strong for South Africa’s Adele Niemand, in the SPAR Proteas first match of the Quad Series on Sunday. Photo: Courtesy Netball Australia
Supersport to Televise Quad Series
‘Biggest Challenge’ Quad Series featuring @SPARProteasNetballTeam vs hosts New Zealand and Australia and also including England to be televised on pay-channel Supersport
SPAR Proteas Prepare for Quad Series
World numbers 1, 2 and 3 on the cards as the Proteas prepare to depart for their toughest assignment of 2012, the Quad Series in Australia and New Zealand also featuring England
Vanes-Mari Making her Mark
Vanes-Mari du Toit shares her journey from school girl athlete to the SPAR National Netball team. This proud South African is living her dream and making her mark.
Quad Series Declared Top Netball Assignment
Being invited to take on world-leading netball teams Australia, New Zealand and England in October’s Quad Series, in Australia and New Zealand, is proof that Netball SA is making progress in establishing itself as a top contender for world stakes, according to national coach Elize Kotze
Queens Have Diamond Challenge Advantage
The Malawi Queens beat the SA SPAR Proteas 47-42 at a sold-out Heartfelt Arena on Friday night, in a tantalising preview of the international talent getting ready to shoot for gold at the inaugural Diamond Challenge netball international, at Thaba Tshwane in Pretoria at 1:25pm this afternoon, broadcast live on Supersport 7
SA Down Malawi at Diamond Challenge
The SPAR Proteas upset the form book to recover from a bruising loss on Friday evening to trump African netball giants, the Malawi Queens, in the inaugural Diamond Challenge final at the Heartfelt Arena on Saturday afternoon
Zambia Make SA Work Hard for Win
Turnovers were the saving of the SPAR Proteas in a tougher-than-expected physical encounter with Zambia on Thursday evening, with the hosts unable to exert convincing control over the match despite winning by a hard-won 47-34 margin, to qualify for Saturday’s Diamond League final.
Win Over Botswana Opens Diamond Challenge
Coach Kotze happy with win but looks to improve focus and strategy after the SPAR Protea’s 55-26 win over Botswana on Wednesday evening, in their opening Diamond Challenge fixture at the Heartfelt Arena in Thaba Tshwane in Pretoria
Malawi SA’s Diamond Challenge Nemesis
Netball SA Director of Selectors, Christine du Preez, views Malawi as the SPAR Proteas’ sternest challenge in the upcoming Diamond League also featuring Botswana and Zambia, as the hosts looks to regain the world no. 5-ranked spot in the world
Proteas Withdrawn as SPAR Champs Begin
Gauteng North will be seeking their third consecutive SPAR National Netball championship title as the tournament featuring more than 80 teams kicks off a the University of Johannesburg this morning, but the playing field has been levelled with news that members of the SPAR Proteas national netball team will not form part of their regional teams.