We take a look at the three match-ups coming in Round 4 of the 2024 ANZ Premiership.
Needing to re-load time and again, Avis Magic held their nerve in a dramatic final quarter to post their first win of the season after clinching a tight 52-49 result over the Stars in Auckland on Saturday.
Take a look at the three match-ups coming in Round 3 of the 2024 ANZ Premiership.
The Trident Homes Tactix required all their experience and poise to fend off a spirited second half fightback before finally subduing a gallant Stars 59-54 in Christchurch on Sunday.
Based in South Auckland, the Stars became the newest elite level netball team in 2017, representing the south and east of Auckland. With the end of the trans-Tasman ANZ Championship in 2016, the Stars joined the five other established New Zealand franchises to form the six-strong standalone ANZ Premiership.
Former Melbourne Vixens head coach Julie Hoornweg became the Stars inaugural coach and Leana de Bruin their first captain.
The Stars are based out of Bruce Pulman Park Papakura with Pulman Arena being their main home venue.
Despite their short history, the Stars have quickly evolved into a quality team and have featured in three Grand Finals (2019, 2022 and 2023), finishing runners-up on each occasion. They have also built a strong and connected support base in south Auckland, representing one of New Zealand’s largest communities.
The Stars were named after the Matariki star cluster which also features on the team’s logo, and incorporates their club colours of purple and silver.