Eight teams gear up for semis and prepare to battle for Division 1 and 2 titles
The Telkom Netball League round-robin stage concluded this evening, and the season certainly delivered plenty of enthralling action since the start of the competition in April. Teams have given all they could and taken on the challenges they faced in the different games they played. Four teams in Division One and Two dominated enough to earn a spot in the semi-finals, which are set to get underway tomorrow at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria.
The first Division Two semi-final will see the Baobabs...
Baobabs book first final against Tornados and Jaguars subdue Fireballs for tenth Division 1 final
DIVISION ONE- The Crinums overturned a first quarter five-goal deficit against the Stings and booked a spot in the Division One final. The Stings had a strong defensive start to the game, which delayed the Crinums getting onto the scoreboard two minutes into the quarter. The shooting combination and synergy between Sian Moore and Nichole Taljaard was the standout feature up front for the Stings, resulting in a 16-11 lead in the opening quarter.
Coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm...
BAOBABS WIN !!!
The Limpopo Baobabs were exceptional in the round-robin stages, winning thirteen out of the fourteen games they played and securing a semi-final spot against the Diamonds. It wasn’t an easy semi-final against the Northern Cape team, who showed progress in every match but were outclassed by the Baobabs, booking their spot in today’s final against the Tornados. The Tornados had a dominant start to the league, emerging unbeaten during Power Week in April. The Western Cape team finished third last year and their upward trajectory earned them a silver...
Jaguars Lift Sixth Telkom Netball League Trophy And Baobabs Move Up To Top Division
The Crinums and the Jaguars faced off for the third time this season in a sold-out affair at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria. This was the fifth Telkom Netball League final between these two teams, and the Jaguars made it five out of five, emerging victorious once again in an electrifying atmosphere.
Goal for goal early, the Crinums were first to break away through two back-to-back intercepts by Wing Defence Refiloe Nketsa, taking a 6-3 lead in the first five minutes of play. The Jaguars continued to...
The Telkom Netball League (TNL) is in its sixth season and over the years we have witnessed the growth of, not only the league, but the sport of netball going through an evolution of its own.
The TNL has become a platform for some of the best players in the country to display their talents – many have been identified and picked to play for the national team, the SPAR Proteas, and the under 21’s the Baby SPAR Proteas.
South Africa currently has total of nine players plying their trades in England and New Zealand and all of them have been part of the Telkom Netball League over the past six years.
During...
Kingdom Stars Head Coach Precious Mthembu at a post-match interview following her team’s match against Free State Crinums at the 2023 TNL at Heartfelt Arena. Photo Cred: Skhu Nkomphela/Thuli Dhlamini
When one thinks of development in sports, it is often affiliated with moving from junior ranks into senior team. Very seldom is it focused on players hanging up their boots and drawing from the experience by joining the sidelines as a coach.
The Telkom Netball League (TNL) currently in its sixth edition, prides itself in sports growth development, we have seen a group of players announcing...
Johannesburg, South Africa: Day 2 of TNL Power Week 2 was electric. Spectators flocked to the iconic Ellis Park Arena to witness a day of thrilling netball encounters. Teams came out stronger, hungrier, and more strategic, but, notwithstanding the couple of missed opportunities in the shooting circle.
The match-up between the Flames and the Aloes saw a lot of turnovers with the ball going up and down the court. The Flames put tremendous pressure on the Aloes forcing them to make many errors and capitalizing on that but could not end in the winning seat as the Aloes edged the win with 2...
Johannesburg, South Africa: In the first game on Day 3 of TNL Power-Week 2, the Sonoblomo faced off against the Lillies from Limpopo in a B Division game. The Limpopo side came out desperate to record their first win of the tournament, however, the many unforced errors, caused them to succumb, 40 – 28 to the Free State team.
In the Second game of the day, the current B Division log leaders, the Comets convincingly beat the Kingdom Queens, which was not the result that the Queens needed. Coach Magda du Plessis desperately came out wanting her team to find all cylinders...
Northern Cape Diamonds Head Coach Nthabiseng Hottie with her team at half time during her team’s clash against Lillies during the 2024 TNL at Ells Park Arena.
Photo Cred: David Rantho
As the official sponsor of the Telkom Netball League (TNL), Telkom continues to reaffirm its commitment to advancing netball in South Africa by highlighting the remarkable journey of Nthabiseng Hottie, a former TNL player who has risen through the ranks to become the head coach of the Northern Cape Diamonds. Her story exemplifies Telkom's enduring support for the league, which has been a cornerstone for...
Johannesburg, South Africa: In just five days, the 2024 Telkom Netball League Champions will be crowned, with the finals scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 19th. Teams are down to the final games which will book their spot for the semis and playoff rounds.
The Lillies displayed exceptional improvement and exciting elements in their play during the first two days of the third and final Power Week. For the first time, the Lillies avoided a loss and recorded their first draw of the season, tying 42-42 with the KD Queens.
In a thrilling and closely fought match, Tshukudu showcased...
Crinums clinch fourth Telkom Netball League Championship Title
Johannesburg, South Africa: The Ellis Park Arena was electrified with high-standard netball on the court and an enthusiastic crowd, as the final day of the Telkom Netball League took centre stage.
The long-awaited day with a rematch of last year’s final between the Jaguars and the Crinums lived up to expectations. Last year, the Jaguars narrowly defeated the Crinums in the final, however, this year’s match was a different story – it was a thrilling and intense game that met everyone’s expectations.
At some point,...
Martha Mosoahle – Samm, Free State Crinums Head Coach during her team’s encounter against Gauteng Jaguars during the 2023 TNL Finals at Heartfelt Arena
Photo Cred: Skhu Nkomphela/Thuli Dlamini
The Free State Crinums have achieved a historic victory, clinching the Telkom Netball League (TNL) title for the first time since telecommunications giant Telkom took over as the headline sponsor. This monumental win comes after five years of relentless effort and marks a significant milestone for the Free State team.
Under the guidance of Coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm, who had previously come...
