Bridget Tunnicliffe
Birmingham puts on a show for Commonwealth Games
Athletes have begun entering Alexander Stadium in Birmingham at the Opening Ceremony for the 22nd Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand's athletes have been led into the stadium by joint flagbearers Joelle… Audio
Commonwealth Games opening ceremony underway
The Opening Ceremony for the 22nd Commonwealth Games has begun at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
The city has lit up with parties across its streets.
RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke… Audio
Commonwealth Games opening ceremony update
The Opening Ceremony for the 22nd Commonwealth Games got underway Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Friday.
RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann from a Fan Zone at Victoria… Audio
Covid protocols at the Commonwealth Games
One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which start this Friday morning.
There are very few Covid protocols in Birmingham and a positive test won't… Audio
Surprises in Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games squad
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games.
The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after… Audio
Pulse triumph over the Stars
The Pulse thrashed the Stars 56-37 in Wellington yesterday to be crowned national netball champions after finishing fifth last year.
All signs were pointing to a close ANZ Premiership grand final but… Audio
10 year anniversary of the Harrison Hoist
10 years ago Anna Harrison shocked the netball world with her audacious block on the shot. Harrison, Jess Maclennan, Sue Gaudion, and Karyn Bailey reflect on a moment that left a permanent mark on the… Audio
Netball: Pulse face first ANZ Premiership match after Covid cases
Covid is running through the Super Rugby teams - with all three games postponed this weekend because of cases in the Blues, Highlanders and Crusaders.
There'll now just be one game this weekend -… Audio
Magic trumps Mystics in netball premiership opener
Netball's domestic competition has opened with a major upset after last year's defending champions - the Auckland-based Northern Mystics - went down to the 2021's least successful team, the Waikato… Audio
NZ Sporting History: The 2010 Commonwealth Games Netball Final
This week for NZ Sporting History, we're revisiting the longest official game of netball ever played. Audio
Silver Ferns claim first Quad Series win - against South Africa
The Silver Ferns have claimed their first win of the Quad Series, beating South Africa 54-43 in London this morning.
It follows two losses for New Zealand to both England and Australia.
The Quad… Audio
Silver Ferns in trouble in Quad Series?
The Silver Ferns look to be in a bit of trouble, after losing their second game in a row in netball's Quad Series, going down 49-46 to home side England this morning.
It's the second consecutive… Audio
Reliving the 2010 Delhi Comm Games netball final
The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games final between the Silver Ferns and Australian Diamonds has been described as the greatest game of netball ever played. Eleven years on Irene van Dyk, Norma Plummer… Audio
Silver Ferns win against Aotearoa Men's team
The Silver Ferns have beaten the Aotearoa Men's team in the first of three matches.
The final score saw the Ferns win 58-47 at the game in Wellington last night.
Netball correspondent Bridget… Audio
Silver Ferns face mammoth task to hold Taini Jamison Trophy
The Silver Ferns face a mammoth task to hold onto the Taini Jamison Trophy when they take on England in the deciding Test in Christchurch tonight.
The Ferns confirmed this afternoon that injury has… Video, Audio
Silver Ferns lose 2nd test against England's Roses
England's Roses have beaten the Silver Ferns 55-45 in Christchurch to keep the Taini Jamison Trophy series alive. Trailing by three goals at halftime the Roses took the advantage early in the third… Audio
Silver Ferns beat England 48-42
The Silver Ferns shook off any rust they may have had after a disrupted build-up by beating the England Roses 48-42 in the first of three Tests in Christchurch on Monday night.
New Zealand sprung a… Audio
Netball: Silver Ferns v England Tests a logistical nightmare
It's been a logistical nightmare but the Silver Ferns and England will meet in the first of three Tests in Christchurch tonight.
Four days ago, the Silver Ferns were preparing to play without their… Video, Audio
Covid-19: International netball returning tonight
International netball returns tonight, with the first of three tests between the NZ and England in Christchurch - but it took players from both teams to jump through numerous Covid-19 hoops to get… Audio