Inside Netball

Special guest Sam Winders unpacks the Giants v Lightning debacle. The 2025 Broadcast deal is announced, what does it mean for next year? Jenny labels the record making Tactix v Pulse match a defensive masterclass.

The Inside Netball team analysis the impact of having Grace Nweke on the sideline. Parris Mason shines brightly for the Pulse; does she have the attributes of legendary GD's of yesteryear? Round 5 predictions, Pulse v Tactix to close to call?

The Tacitx force an upset and topple the Mighty Mystics. Former netball reporter Toni Street shares her thoughts on what sports are the 'cool' ones.......does netball make the cut? And the 'Toddfather' breaks down his stat of the round.

Dame Noels wants four world class players by 2027, do we have even one currently? Coaches and umpires continue to grapple with the new rules, who is using substitutions well? Annie makes a bold pick for Monday night's big game.

Four suspensions on this side of the Tasman, none in the SSN, who got it right? The Inside Netball team debate where to for the competition in 2026 and chat exciting new blood in this year's ANZ.

Adine Wilson, Anna Stanley and Jenny Woods preview the ANZ Premiership season ahead, who is taking home the title in 2024?

Storm Purvis and Courtney Tairi are joined by Erena Mikaere discussing everything Fast5 and what they’re expecting from this weekend's entertaining event.

Our Inside Netball panel, Storm Purvis, Jenny Woods and Anna Stanley, rate the Ferns shooters, middies and defenders’ performances across the Taini Jamison Trophy & Constellation Cup.

Storm Purvis catches up with Dame Noeline Taurua after the Taini Jamison Trophy, and previews the Constellation Cup with Anna Stanley & Adine Wilson, as well as discussing future options for netball in NZ.

Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Jenny Woods are joined by Yvonne Willering to catch up on all things netball, including the recent World Cup and the upcoming Taini Jamison Trophy.

Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson & Anna Harrison dissect the Ferns’ World Cup, and Courtney Tairi & Anna Stanley share their thoughts from on the ground in Cape Town.

Storm Purvis & Adine Wilson are joined by Courtney Tairi & Jenny Woods from Cape Town, to preview everything World Cup.  Plenty for the Inside Netball team to discuss;  the teams and players to watch from the four pools, and how the Ferns are tracking on their journey to defending the title, including a catch-up with Dame Noeline Taurua.

Our Inside Netball team recap the Grand Final of the ANZ Premiership, and dissect the Silver Ferns team heading for the World Cup.

Storm Purvis, Jenny Woods and Courtney Tairi take time out with Yvette McCausland-Durie after another great ANZ Premiership season for her Pulse team.

Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley discuss possible ANZ Premiership bonus points and finals series options.  Tactix Specialist Midcourt Coach, Julie Seymour (Silver Fern #106) joins the team to chat about the Tactix season, coaching and all other things netball.

Stacey Marinkovich, Diamonds Head Coach, joins Storm Purvis, Jenny Woods and Adine Wilson to discuss all things World Cup.  We also go through the recently announced England World Cup team, as well as a wrap up of the latest in the ANZ Premiership.

This week on Inside Netball, Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Courtney Tairi catch up with Silver Ferns Assistant Coach Debbie Fuller as the national team selection for the Netball World Cup draws closer!

This week on Inside Netball, Aussie legend Cath Cox joins the show, as international squads prepare to name their final squads for the Netball World Cup. Join Storm Purvis, Anna Stanley & Jenny Woods as they review round 9 of the ANZ Premiership and pose the big question - Is Jane Watson worth 24 goals, as the Tactix struggle in her absence.

Courtney Tairi, Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley catch up with Temepara Bailey to find out how life as Gold Coast Titan Netball Director/Head Coach is going.

Now that we’re past the half-way point of the ANZ season, Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Jenny Woods catch up with Silver Ferns Head Coach, Dame Noeline Taurua, to see how her World Cup selection is going; her process and her plans.

How far has netball really come? Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Jenny Woods chat with International Umpire & World Netball Rules Advisory Panelist, Jono Bredin.

Storm, Adine and Jenny also reveal their current ANZ In-Form 7.

Southern Steel’s Head Coach, Reigna Bloxham joins Storm Purvis, Anna Stanley and Courtney Tairi to discuss the challenges facing the Steel, as well as her upcoming World Cup role with the Welsh team

Storm Purvis, Anna Stanley and Jenny Woods are joined by NZ Netball Legend, Yvonne Willering, to discuss the state of the ANZ Premiership and her thoughts on the World Cup team selection.

Netball NZ’s CEO, Jennie Wyllie, joins Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Jenny Woods, to discuss how NZ’s netball sits within the pantheon of Women’s sporting codes.

Tactix Shooting Specialist Coach, Donna Wilkins, joins Storm Purvis, Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley to discuss her role, possible solutions to the 2023 ANZ blow-outs, the physicality of the current game, and all things netball.

Inside Netballis back!!  Our first programme is a must-see!!

Silver Ferns Head Coach Dame Noeline Taurua joins Storm Purvis and expert panellists Adine Wilson and Jenny Woods, to discuss all of Netball’s hot topics:  the start of the ANZ Premiership, the World Cup Silver Ferns selection process, international umpiring, and so much more.

In the final episode of Inside Netball for 2022, the panel is discussing the last major netball event of the year - FAST5 Netball.

Ravinder Hunia is joined by former FAST5 Ferns captain Storm Purvis and commentator Jenny Woods who talk about the evolution of the fast-version of the game, how FAST5 is used to cultivate or energise potential future international talent and analyse all 6 nations taking part.

FAST5 Netball will played on 5th & 6th of November in Christchurch New Zealand.

The Inside Netball panel discuss the Silver Fern's loss of the Constellation Cup to Australia and ask "What did New Zealand have on home soil, in their 2 wins, that they couldn't deliver across the ditch?"

Also, Australian Diamond's Hancock Sponsorship deal that appears to now be off the table - what do we make of this? and what does this mean for the future of Australian netball?

The Inside Netball Panel dissect Games 2 & 3 of the Constellation Cup.

Silver Ferns have landed in Australia and drop their first game of the series after losing mid-courter Peta Toeava and Australia gaining veteran defender Jo Weston.

Was Dame Noeline correct in leaving Peta Toeava at home? Do the Ferns need her to win the Constellation Cup? The panel discusses both ways.

WHO will win the decider?

The Inside Netball panel wrap up game 1 of the Constellation Cup where the Silver Fern were triumphant over the Australian Diamonds - can they keep the same energy for the remaining 3 matches?

Nga wahine also discuss the historic men's televised match between New Zealand and Australia in game 1 of 3.

The Inside Netball panel preview the Constellation Cup series after the Silver Ferns name their 15-women extended squad to compete against the Australian Diamonds both in New Zealand and Australia.

The Inside Netball discuss the Taini Jamison trophy with assistant coach/ guest co-host, Kiri Wills who takes time to commend her Northern Stars who shone brightly during the series win against Jamaica.

Are England over confident? Despite England's results of late, the confidence the team seems to hold may show a gap in the team's psychological preparation - do you agree? Comment on the poll below!

+ A look ahead to the Constellation Cup

The Inside Netball panel, Ravinder Hunia, Courtney Tairi and Storm Purvis, wrap up the Taini Jamison trophy series and give honest opinion on the turmoil that ensued after Jamaica nearly could not court a side.

Tairi and Purvis were on the ground at both games and give the feel of the stadium, coach and players on the ground as a result, as well as returning the Taini Jamison trophy to the NZ cabinet.

Silver Ferns defeated Jamaica 2-0 to win the series.

Silver Ferns assistant coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson joins the show to talk preparations, disruption and how the side is shaping up ahead of the COnstellation Cup against Australia.

The panel, Anna Stanley Jenny Woods and Adine Wilson, preview the Taini Jamison Trophy Series including who they are expecting see as the Silver Ferns starting seven and catch up with newly named Silver Fern defender Elle Temu.

The Silver Ferns 12 to take on Jamaica at the Taini Jamison Trophy series has been announced and the panel discuss all the new inclusions, omissions & a discussion around English shooter George Fisher possibly joining the Silver Ferns in future.

The Inside Netball crew is back talking about the Silver Ferns bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, the upcoming Taini Jamison series against Jamaica and the recent Silver Ferns selections. Silver Ferns midcourter, and Mama to be, Shannon Saunders also stops by for a korero.

The Inside Netball panel discuss the Silver Ferns performances over the Cadbury Series. What did they like? Who stood out? Are there any questions left unanswered?

Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering dials in to give her honest opinion on the series + the Ferns chances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The Cadbury Series is here which means we get a first look at the newly-named Silver Ferns in action. 

The Inside Netball panel breaks down what we can expect or hope to see, and assistant coach Deb Fuller weighs in on preparations as head coach, Dame Noeline Taurua, recovers from Covid.

The Inside Netball Panel Ravinder Hunia, Storm Purvis and Jenny Woods first discuss a possible starting 7 a week after the announcement of the Silver Ferns 12 players travelling to the Commonwealth Games.

Legendary coach Norma Plummer dials in to update us on South Africa's preparation and tells us which players to watch at the games + Australian Netball Players' Association boss Kath Harby-Williams stops by to give us an update on the concerning rift between Netball Australia and its' players.

Silver Ferns selections has sent shock waves through the netball community with surprise inclusions, but more importantly, surprise EXclusions.

The Inside Netball panel break down every third of the court, and it's players, and catches up with coach Dame Noeline Taurua to get her thoughts on her final 12.

At the end of every domestic season means teams are tussling to put their rosters together for the upcoming season. The Inside Netball panel dive into shock player movements made already!

Silver Ferns are set to name their 12 for Commonwealth Games and England Roses assistant coach Sonia Mkoloma drops by to talk us through their sides team naming which shockingly sees the exclusion of Southern Steel import shooter George Fisher.

The Inside Netball panel review the ANZ Premiership grand final which saw the Central Pulse win emphatically over the Northern Stars 56-37.

Who stood out? Who needed to step up? What position does this leave the Silver Ferns ahead of the Commonwealth Games?

Mystics assistant coach Rob Wright will be joining the Jamaican coaching ranks for Comm Games and stops by to give his insight to the Sunshine Girls and the Mystics 2022 season.

The Inside Netball panel review the ANZ Premiership's Elimination Final after the Stars toppled the Mystics 63-57 earning a spot in the grand-final.

Pulse will hold the final dance in Wellington searching for their record 3rd title win  - but can they hold off a red hot Stars side? The panel discuss with Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie.

The Inside Netball panel discuss how Grace Nweke's absence has sent shock-waves throughout the competition with finalists undetermined with only one round remaining in the regular season - Anna Stanley has done the math!

Former Silver Fern captain Adine Wilson catches up with Nweke for her thoughts.

Former Stars captain Storm Purvis is at the Mystics media scrum to listen to departing coach Helene Wilson's plan of attack with an injury/covid riddled side.

The Inside Netball panel dive into how a condensed end-of-season run is paying it's toll on ANZ Premiership players, and talk to NZ Players Association rep Steph Bond for insight.

The ANZ Premiership's hand was forced to reschedule a lot of  matches due to Covid disruptions in 2022.

PLUS!!!

- Storm Puvis 100th domestic match

- Helene Wilson says goodbye to the Mystics

- Commonwealth Games in focus: Team Barbados

The Inside Netball crew ask "Where is the Flair" in the 2022 ANZ Premiership season.

Stars defender Anna Harrison stops by as the infamous "Harrison Hoist" turns 10 years old explaining how it came about and the importance of 'flair' over 'smash and bash' in the modern game.

77 Days until Commonwealth Games! Jenny Woods catches up with former Silver Ferns captain Belinda Colling to take a walk down memory lane to the Silver Ferns very first outing at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

After so much feedback to last week's interview with Dame Noeline Taurua, we have followed up with assistant coach Debbie Fuller who doesn't hold back in stating what it takes to earn the black dress for the Commonwealth Games campaign.

The Inside Netball team also catch up with former Silver Ferns defender Vilimaina Davu who shares her netball journey from moving to New Zealand from Fiji as a young girl, to being one of the most prolific defenders to ever take the court.

The Inside Netball panel catch up with Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua to get an update on national team selections ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

#Birmingham2022

The Rise of the Central Pulse: The Pulse are now first equal with the Mystics on the ladder - we discuss their rise + with the ANZ Premiership now at the half way point, we analyse Round 7 to see who else is standing out and who needs to step up. 

The Inside Netball crew draw a line in the sand stating the postponement of ANZ Premiership games have to go to ensure the competition A. finishes on time and B. Silver Fern camp is unaffected + how Covid is changing the game of netball as we know it.

National Netball League vs Veteran players - who are the go to?  Rav, Adine and Anna discuss.

Tactix defender Jane Watson also stops by to reflect on her domestic career celebrating 25 years of national netball and gives insight into pregnancy life.

Storm Purvis is joined by Jenny Woods and Adine Wilson to discuss a much disrupted round 5 of the ANZ Premiership with only one game able to go ahead.

The Steel v Pulse extra-time thriller pays homage to the exceptional work of defender Sarahppheina Woulf + Steel co-captain Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit joins the panel to discuss the match as well as looking back at 25 years of elite netball in Aotearoa.

Stars coach Kiri Wills also talks about how postponements are effecting the competition from a coach's perspective.

Full episodes of Inside Netball are available right here on our podcast platform but we also feature on YouTube and Sky Sport NZ - TUNE IN!

YouTube feature interviews: https://www.youtube.com/c/skysportnzl/videos

Episodes on Thursday nights 8pm on Sky Sport in New Zealand

The Inside Netball team cannot believe that shot from Magic shooter Bailey Mes at the weekend! We break it all down including the rise of the Magic. Silver Fern #129 Leana de Bruin took to the court  in round 4 of the ANZ Premiership and talks to us all about it!And in the year of NZ celebrating 25 years of national netball, Leana shares her best memories after having played in all forms of the NZ domestic leagues.

+ Did you see that one coming? Temalisi Fakahokotau has signed to the Mavericks in the UK!! and, games are starting to pile up due to postponements - when will they be played?

Goal shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio made her debut for the WBOP Magic, but for the Inside Netball crew it raised a big question - where is the specialist wing attack?

Sky's Ravinder Hunia is joined by fellow presenter Storm Purvis and former Silver Ferns captain Anna Stanley to review round 2 of the ANZ Premiership and preview the weekend to come.

Sky's Ravinder Hunia is joined with Jenny Woods and Adine Wilson to discuss round 1 of the ANZ Premiership and the weekend ahead.

Round 1 saw the competition ALREADY affected by Covid with replacement players scattered throughout the competition to ensure games took place and  they rose to the occasion across the board.

ANZ Premiership Medical Advisor Dr. Mel Parnell talks about the timeline from when a player tests positive for Covid-19 to their return to court, and Aotearoa's GOLDEN CAPTAIN, Laura Langman stops by to give us an update from retirement.

Sky's Ravinder Hunia is joined by commentator Jenny Woods and former Silver Fern captains Adine Wilson and Anna Stanley to preview the 2022 ANZ Premiership netball competition.

Mystics captain Sulu Fitzpatrick drops by as well as Magic's Mummy-to-be (again) Katrina Rore.

- Can the Mystics back up their premiership win?

- Will Kayla Johnson & Holly Fowler be the spark the Stars need?

- Will experienced personnel bolster the Magic?

- Does the return of coach Yvette McCausland-Durie spell success for the Pulse?

- Can the Tactix prove again that they deserve a spot in the final?

- Will the Steel show why they shouldn'e be under estimated?

Inside Netball is a weekly podcast that previews and reviews the ANZ Premiership as well as New Zealand's Silver Ferns.

The ANZ Premiership starts Sunday March 13th with all games LIVE on Sky Sport.

Sky presenter Ravinder Hunia is joined by former Silver Ferns Storm Purvis and Courtney Tairi to breakdown the 7th installment of the International Quad Series that saw the Australian Diamonds reign supreme!

Who was your favourite player of the series? The Wahine share theirs!

Otaki Pre-season netball tournament runs February 25-27th 2022

ANZ Premiership season starts Sunday March 13th.

It's the final show for 2021! The Inside Netball team Adine Wilson, Anna Stanley and Ravinder Hunia dissect Netball's Cadbury Series between the SIlver Ferns and Aotearoa Men's.

Former Silver Ferns shooter Jodi Brown is on the ground in Wellington catching up with players and coach Dame Noeline Taurua for their thoughts on the series and plans moving forward toward the Commonwealth exclusively for Inside Netball.

Sky's Ravinder Hunia is joined by former Silver Ferns captain Anna Stanley and commentator Jenny Woods to review the Taini Jamison Trophy series, and a famous victory for the Roses. Deb Fuller, the assistant coach of the Ferns, stops by for an honest appraisal of their performances, while star defender Geva Mentor provides an English perspective of the series.

Auckland's level 4 lockdown (city-wide shutdown) continues leaving hosts Adine Wilson, Jenny Woods and Ravinder Hunia pondering how the Taini Jamison series between England and Silver Ferns will continue possibly without Auckland-based players.

England Assistant coach, and Silver Fern #141 Liana Leota chats to the team about returning home to this time face the Silver Ferns with her new side the Roses.

AND it's Māori Language week! The team catch up with Silver Fern Te Paea Selby-Rickit who talks about Te Reo Māori as her first language.

New Silver Ferns captain Gina Crampton joins the panel of Ravinder Hunia, Anna Stanley and Courtney Tairi to discuss her new leadership role for the upcoming Taini Jamison series against England.

Returning Central Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie outlines her 10 players for 2022 including Australian players Binnian Hunt and Kristiana Manu'a. She also named her NZ Under 21 squad and talks to us about the challenges of nurturing the group amidst a pandemic.

England veteran Serena Guthrie also drops by via MIQ in Christchurch.

After a decade playing for the Central Pulse, Katrina Rore reveals her decision behind moving to Rototrua to play for the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in 2022. 

Hosts Ravinder Hunia, Adine Wilson and Storm Purvis also meet 17-month old Lilybud Rore who also makes her broadcast debut. (Cute!!)

Storm shares her experience after travelling to Tokyo for the Olympic Games and Southern Steel/England Rose shooter George Fisher pops in to give us an update ahead of the Taini Jamison trophy series later this month.

And so much more!!

Despite a nationwide lockdown, NZ Premiership teams continue to solidify their teams for 2022.

Ravinder Hunia, Adine Wilson and Courtney Tairi break down every team with the help of two special guests.

Defender Kayla Johnson talks about her return to the Stars and Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio shares her thoughts behind the move to the Magic and for the time first time on Inside Netball we have a baby gender reveal!!

The NZ Premiership may be wrapped up for 2021 but the race to secure players is on!

Host Ravinder Hunia along with Jenny Woods and Anna Stanley take a look at players on the move to new franchises before the recruitment window closes including Silver Ferns captain and former Central Pulse shooter Ameliranne Ekenasio who is looking for a new club.

Special guest, and GIANTS coach Julie Fitzgerald, joins us to talk about facing the West Coast Fever in the preliminary final in hopes to book a grand final spot in Australia's Suncorp Super League.

Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua states her intentions for a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after selecting her new-look line-up including returning Fern Kayla Johnson (nee Cullen).

Ravinder Hunia, Courtney Tairi and Anna Stanley also discuss the Northern Mystics' historic 59-61 win over the Mainland Tactix becoming the 20201 ANZ Premiership champions.

The Northern Mystics will meet the Mainland Tactix at Spark Arena in Auckland for the ANZ Premiership final - but who will walk away winners?

Courtney Tairi, Jenny woods and Adine Wilson also discuss Yvette McCausland Durie's return to the Central Pulse and who will be announced in the Silver Ferns squad on August 10th?

Who's going to win the ANZ Premiership playoffs? What is next for Anna Harrison? Who is up for grabs in the transfer window?  Former Silver Ferns Adine WIlson and Courtney Taiari and Sky Sport commentator Jenny Woods break down the biggest issues in kiwi netball. Former Silver Fern Jodi Brown is this week's guest star

This week, new World Netball vice-president Shirley Hooper offers insight into the fight to get Netball into the Olympics, especially regarding the International Olympic Committee's gender balance requirement... and Courtney Tairi, Jenny Woods and Adine Wilson review round 13 of the ANZ Premiership, as the finals loom.

Ravinder Hunia, Jenny Woods and Anna Stanley delve into last week's netball action, focusing in on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's future, as they look to rebuild and recover following the departure of coach Amigene Metcalfe. 

The team dive into the National Netball League grand final between the Comets and Marvels and speak with Comets coach Temepara Bailey who speaks about how much a title would mean to the south Auckland region + the Lightning win the Vitality Super League under coach Sara Francis-Bayman.

Covid-19 continues to affect netball with games being rescheduled and postponed as lock downs throw schedules out, meanwhile, Amigene Metcalfe steps down as Magic coach.

Ravinder Hunia hosts Former SIlver Fern Storm Purvis and Sky Sport Commentator Jenny Woods.

Presenter Ravinder Hunia speaks with former Silver Fern midcourters Courtney Tairi and Adine Wilson on their views and experiences with social media and its affects the modern day netballer and the sport.

The dark horses, the Southern Steel, and their humble yet successful season so far and should the ANZ Premiership implement the rolling substitution rule?

Sky's Ravinder Hunia is joined by former Silver Ferns captain Adine Wilson and master of the mic Jenny Woods for another look at all things netball. This week, the trio look at the number of imports in the New Zealand and Australian competitions, and wonder how many is too many? They also wrap up Round 9 of the ANZ Premiership, and the tight race for a spot in the finals.

Sky's Ravinder Hunia, former Silver Ferns captain Anna Stanley and master commentator Jenny Woods take an in-depth look at mental health in netball, and how media commitments can affect the welfare of players. They also speak to Silver Ferns psychologist Rod Corban, and put forward their pick for the next captain of the national side.  

Sky's Storm Purvis, former Silver Ferns captain Adine Wilson and commentator extraordinaire Jenny Woods sit down to review Round 7 of the ANZ Premiership. Plus, Phoenix Karaka introduces her daughter Pāma to the show, as she prepares for her return to the game post maternity leave, and Leana de Bruin offers her thoughts on the current season and those rumours swirling around Anna Harrison's return. 

Sky's Ravinder Hunia, former Silver Ferns captain Adine Wilson, and legendary commentator Jenny Woods discuss all things netball. This week, can teams plan for player pregnancy, plus we hear from Garratt Williamson and Yvette McCausland-Durie. 

Is it time to bring back the trans-Tasman netball competition? Ravinder Hunia gets reactions from former Silver Fern captain Adine Wilson and Sky Sport commentator Jenny Woods on the matter, as well as an overview of the ANZ Premiership competition after round 5 with special guests also weighing in!

Former Silver Ferns Adine WIlson, Anna Stanley and Storm Purvis break down the latest issues in netball, including the rough contact that is plaguing the game and striking the right balance in the shooting circle with your goal attack.