In May 2016, Netball Australia and Netball New Zealand announced that the ANZ Championship would be discontinued after the 2016 season. In Australia it was replaced by Suncorp Super Netball and in New Zealand it was replaced by the ANZ Premiership . The ANZ Championship featured five Australian and five New Zealand teams.
What is the ANZ Championship in netball?
The ANZ Championship was launched in 2008 as a successor to the Commonwealth Bank Trophy in Australia and the National Bank Cup in New Zealand, both of which were retired after 2007. The ANZ Championship saw netball become a semi-professional sport in both countries, with increased media coverage and player salaries.
What is the Trans-Tasman Netball League?
Also known as the Trans-Tasman Netball League, the tournament sees five Australian teams take on five New Zealand teams, which fuels the rivalry between the two nations punters know all too well. The tournament takes place annually, kicking off in April and running until July, with around 69 matches over the season.
What happened to the Australian Netball League?
In Australia it was replaced by Suncorp Super Netball and in New Zealand it was replaced by the ANZ Premiership. Between 2008 and 2014, the regular season saw the five Australian teams play each other twice and the New Zealand teams once.
When was the first time Magic won the ANZ Championship?
In 2012 they made their third grand final appearance and, after defeating Melbourne Vixens 41–38 they finished as premiers in 2012. As a result, they became the first, and only, New Zealand team to win the ANZ Championship. In both 2015 and 2016, Magic also finished as winners of the New Zealand Conference.
Who won the 2009 ANZ Championship in AFL?
The Melbourne Vixens emerged as minor premiers for 2009; the Magic, Thunderbirds and Steel also qualified for the finals stage. The grand final was contested between the Vixens and the Thunderbirds in Melbourne. The Vixens won the grand final by 54–46 to claim the 2009 ANZ Championship trophy.
