Local Netball

Intertown battle set to decide A1 premiership

FANS of Riverland netball are set to witness a thrilling A1 grand final at The Precinct this Friday night, when two intertown rivals face off for premiership glory. Coming off the 2023 premiership, Loxton has continued to be a force to be reckoned...

Sebastian Calderon

06 Sep 2024

Sport

North survive scare to reach decider

AN incredible late charge from Berri fell just short in Friday night’s Riverland netball A1 preliminary final at the Alan Coulter Recreation Centre, with Loxton North prevailing by one goal to reach the 2024 grand final. Racing away to a fast...

Lachlan Dand

06 Sep 2024

Sport

Anderson is Riverland netball’s best

A KEY member of one of Riverland netball’s strongest teams was crowned the best of the best on Saturday night at the association’s presentation night. Loxton North mid-courter Ella Anderson showed she made her mark in her first season in the...

Lachlan Dand

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Tigers book grand final ticket

ON the back of a dominant second half performance, Loxton is the first side through to the 2024 Riverland Netball Association’s (RNA) A1 decider, defeating Loxton North by 22 goals at the Toyota Arena on Friday night. While just five goals...

Staff Contributors

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Barmera secures breakthrough victory

AFTER 15 rounds of the Riverland Netball Association’s A1 competition, Barmera finally secured its first victory of the season on Friday night at the Alan Coulter Recreation Centre. Barmera set the tone for the win throughout the opening half...

Staff Contributors

22 Aug 2024

Sport

Tigers tune up ahead of A1 finals series

WITH the Riverland Netball Association’s A1 finals series nearing, Loxton continued a remarkable run, with a 10-goal defeat of Renmark at the Alan Coulter Recreation Centre on Friday night. After a tight opening half, and with Renmark in the lead...

Lachlan Dand

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Dress rehearsals whet appetite for A1 finals

A TIGHT Riverland A1 netball major round is looming, going on the results of last weekend’s dress rehearsal for the upcoming semi-finals. In a preview of the first round of the finals, top side Loxton faced its sternest test of the season so far...

Staff Contributors

12 Aug 2024

Sport

Berri inflict pain on gallant Barmera outfit

WITH just three rounds remaining in Riverland A1 netball, Berri all but secured third spot with an eight-goal win over Barmera on Friday night at the Barmera Recreation Centre. On the road for the clash, Berri got away to a strong start from the...

Lachlan Dand

03 Aug 2024

Sport

North snatches an A1 thriller on the road

THE first of the Riverland Netball Association’s Pink Rounds started off in an exciting fashion, with Loxton North recording a thrilling three-goal victory over Berri at the Toyota Arena in the A1 competition on Friday night. Loxton North burst...

Lachlan Dand

29 Jul 2024

Sport

Riverland netball turns pink for special cause

FOLLOWING an association-wide bye round due to the school holidays, Riverland netball will return this Friday night for the first of its Pink Rounds. The rounds support Breast Cancer Network Australia, and is the fourth time the association has...

Lachlan Dand

17 Jul 2024

Sport

Netball’s next generation on show in Loxton town

A LONG-standing event on the Riverland netball calendar was recently held again, with teams of junior players from across South Australia taking to Loxton. The Loxton Junior Netball Carnival has been a permanent fixture in the Riverland since the...

Lachlan Dand

12 Jul 2024

Sport

Local stars in action at SA Country titles

THE long weekend saw the return of the annual Netball SA Country Championships held at the state netball stadium in Adelaide, with three Riverland sides in action. The under 17s, under 15s, and under 13s all competed in the division one quarter...

Lachlan Dand

12 Jun 2024

Sport

Sue’s Fox-tastic netball contribution

IN the 75-year history of the Barmera Netball Club, few have had as big an influence as current club patroness Sue Fox. Sue has been involved with the club for 52 years, amassing several roles including player, coach, mentor, and committee member...

Lachlan Dand

12 Jun 2024

Sport

Summer shining bright on big stage

AT just 17, Loxton local Summer Smith already has a mountain of achievements, and the mountain is only getting bigger. Summer balances a social life, year 12 studies and netball commitments, taking it all in her stride, having been involved in the...

Lachlan Dand

15 May 2024

Sport

Riverland netball returns for 2024

WITH the off-season officially complete, the Riverland Netball Association returns with a bumper opening night this Friday at Berri’s Toyota Arena. It has been a busy off-season, with new coaches scattered around the A1 competition, which will...

Staff Contributors

24 Apr 2024