Crinums, Fireballs and Jaguars Shine on TNL Day Six Amid Signs of Fatigue
Day 6 of the Telkom Netball League brought an exhilarating day of competition featuring a thrilling lineup of eleven matches played between the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Thursday, 1 May 2025
The Crinums delivered a commanding performance against the Flames, winning 68-45. The team’s dominance was evident throughout the game, with the Flames struggling to keep up. The Crinums’ attack was relentless, with 80 attempts compared to the Flames’ 53.
The Crinums’ defence was solid, forcing three held balls and eight interceptions. This strong defensive display was a key factor in their victory. Coach Martha Mosoahle-Samm expressed her pride in her team, saying, “I’m very proud of the girls, it was a big win for us, we needed it.” She also highlighted the importance of giving other players opportunities, allowing them to feel the pressure of playing against a big team.
The Flames seemed to lose momentum after the first quarter, allowing the Crinums to take control of the game. Coach Elsunet du Plessis acknowledged that her team was inconsistent but saw positive aspects of their performance.
“I think we were too inconsistent… but still there were passages of play that were very good and we can build on that.” She emphasised the need for her team to refocus and come back stronger.”
Flames Coach Elsunet du Plessis
The Fireballs emerged victorious in their match against the Aloes, winning 47-40. The match saw a closely contested battle between the two teams, with the Aloes leading 11-10 in the first quarter and 23-22 in the second quarter. The third quarter ended in a 32-32 draw, before the Fireballs pulled ahead to secure the win.
The Aloes showed promise and confidence in their performance, despite not securing the win. Coach Milisa Mnganu-Domm praised her team’s potential, saying, “The exposure for our girls is very important because there’s nothing that beats game time and experience… The girls have shown that they got potential which we have always known.” She added, “It could’ve been a better performance, I think it just shows that don’t put the underdog away.”
Fireballs’ Coach Dr. Elsje Jordaan expressed relief and satisfaction with the win, saying, “Well done to the Aloes, I thought they really pitched up… I am happy and relieved with the win, 2 points is 2 points and it is really important to keep winning.” The Fireballs’ consistency and determination were key factors in their success, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next match.
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The Jaguars had a fantastic day on the court, dominating two matches. They delivered a strong performance, outclassing the Baobabs 65-38. The team’s early dominance set the tone for the rest of the game, with the Jaguars’ efficiency evident in their statistics. The Jaguars took advantage of every opportunity with 11 interceptions, superior Supershot attempts, and favourable circle feeds.
Standout player performances included Ine-Marì Venter’s phenomenal game, with 49 attempts, and solid defensive plays from Jamie Williamson, Zané Bodenstein, and Lungile Mthembu. However, the team faced some setbacks, with Janie Van Wyk being temporarily replaced due to concussion protocol and replaced by Jamie Williamson, while Alice Kenon also sustained an injury.
Earlier in the day, the Jaguars secured a 56-49 win over the Zambezi Eagles, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Coach Rozanne Matthyse of the Jaguars said, “I think that was a good start for us… Now we have to start working on finishing strong. A lot of our players are coachable, and that’s important. They know what they want from this competition, and they are always focused on our process.”
Baobabs Coach Emily Mathosa reflected on her team’s struggles, saying, “We did not start well, I think that’s why the score went up. If we had maintained our own centre passes, the score would never be like this… I am actually happy that we were able to improve in the second and third quarters.” Despite the challenges, Coach Mathosa hopes her team will bounce back in upcoming matches.
Matches are broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 4 channel 209. Tickets are available on the Netball South Africa (NSA) website here at just R100.
Telkom Netball League Results on Thursday, 1 May 2025
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 60-27 Limpopo Lillies
Southern Stings 63-40 Spar Baby Proteas
Gauteng Jaguars 56-49 Zambezi Eagles
Tornados 60-42 Free State Sonoblomo
Northern Cape Diamonds 32-39 Eastern Cape Comets
North West Flames 45-68 Free State Crinums
Eastern Cape Aloes 40-47 Golden Fireballs
KD Stars 45-41 North West Tshukudu
Southern Stings 57-61 Zambezi Eagles
KD Queens 37-54 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
Gauteng Jaguars 65-38 Limpopo Baobabs
Telkom Netball League Results on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
North West Tshukudu 70-36 Northern Cape Diamonds
Zambezi Eagles 49-47 Eastern Cape Aloes
Free State Sonoblomo 46-44 Limpopo Lillies
Eastern Cape Comets 30-57 Mpumalanga Sunbirds
Gauteng Jaguars 52-50 Southern Stings
KD Stars 46-37 Tornados
Spar Baby Proteas 62-51 Zambezi Eagles
North West Flames 64-38 Limpopo Baobabs
North West Tshukudu 53-37 KD Queens
Free State Crinums 45-50 Golden Fireballs
Telkom Netball League Results on Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Eastern Cape Comets 35-37 Limpopo Lillies
KD Stars 62-44 Free State Sonoblomo
Gauteng Jaguars 55-51 Spar Baby Proteas
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 45-48 North West Tshukudu
Southern Stings 57-57 North West Flames
KD Queens 44-44 Eastern Cape Comets
Eastern Aloes 36-56 Free State Crinums
Spar Baby Proteas 46-59 Limpopo Baobabs
Limpopo Lillies 23-59 Tornados
Telkom Netball League Results on Monday 28 April 2025
Limpopo Lillies 38-36 Northern Cape Diamonds
Zambezi Eagles 56-48 Limpopo Baobabs
KD Queens 59-47 Free State Sonoblomo
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 38-45 Tornados
Spar Baby Proteas 54-47 Eastern Aloes
Golden Fireballs 63-42 Southern Stings
Eastern Cape Comets 31-48 KD Stars
Free State Crinums 59-38 Gauteng Jaguars
Telkom Netball League Results on Sunday 27 April 2025
Golden Fireballs 61-40 Zambezi Eagles
Limpopo Baobabs 34-68 Free State Crinums
Tornados 51-23 KD Queens
Northern Cape Diamonds 27-53 KD Stars
Gauteng Jaguars 57-60 North West Flames
Tshukudu 52-37 Limpopo Lillies
Eastern Cape Comets 48-47 Free State Sonoblomo
Limpopo Baobabs 48-52 Southern Stings
Golden Fireballs 68-35 Spar Baby Proteas
Telkom Netball League Results on Saturday 26 April 2025
Mpumalanga Sunbirds 52-45 Free State Sonoblomo
Free State Crinums 58-46 Spar Baby Proteas
Tornados 54-33 Northern Cape Diamonds
North West Flames 51-46 Zambezi Eagles
Golden Fireballs 71-35 Limpopo Baobabs
KD Queens 47-36 KD Kings
Southern Stings 62-34 Eastern Cape Aloe
Telkom Netball League Fixtures on Friday, 2 May 2025
07:00 Free State Sonoblomo vs Northern Cape Diamonds
09:00 Limpopo Lillies vs KD Queens
11:00 Eastern Cape Aloes vs Limpopo Baobabs
13:00 Tornados vs North West Tshukudu
15:00 Spar Baby Proteas vs North West Flames
17:00 Mpumalanga Sunbirds vs KD Stars
19:00 Gauteng Jaguars vs Golden Fireballs
Original Copy: Netball South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Free State Crinums delivered a commanding performance against the North West Flames to lead the 2025 Telkom Netball League Division 1 standings at the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Thursday, 1 May, 2025. All Photos: Netball South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: The Golden Fireballs emerged victorious in their fierce match against the Eastern Cape Aloes to remain Division 1’s sole unbeaten team.
Photo 3 Caption: The Gauteng Jaguars had a fantastic day, dominating both their fixtures matches against Zambezi Eagles and the Limpopo Baobabs.
Photo 4 Caption: The Tornados bounced back from the Wednesday loss to the KD Stars to overwhelm Free State Sonoblomo to retain their Division 2 lead.
Photo 5 Caption: KZN team KD Stars edged Division 2 title contenders North West Tshukudu on Thursday to keep pressure on the Tornados.
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