Stings Edge Jaguars in Match of the Day as Tornados and Queens Dominate Their TNL Opponents
The Southern Stings versus the Gauteng Jaguars in the final clash provided the defining Telkom Netball League match of the day when the Stings took the game 53-51 to hand the Jaguars their first defeat of the season at the Durban University of Technology (Steve Biko Campus) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
Southern Stings prevailed in a tightly contested encounter, claiming a slim victory in a match that saw both teams evenly matched throughout. Stings took the opening quarter 13-12, establishing early momentum before Gauteng Jaguars fought their way back into contention.
Jaguars’ coach Rozanne Matthyse made a tactical adjustment in the second quarter, repositioning Phophi Nematangari from centre to wing defence and moving captain Tshina Mdau to wing attack. The change proved immediately effective, with Nematangari generating crucial intercepts to disrupt Stings’ attack. Despite Jaguars’ resurgence, Stings led 29-27 at halftime.
The third quarter remained fiercely contested, with Southern Stings coach Freda Kemp rotating her team strategically throughout the period. Stings extended their advantage to 49-43 heading into the final quarter.
The closing quarter proved decisive, with the final two minutes becoming a nail-biting affair. Gauteng Jaguars mounted a determined comeback, but three missed two-pointer chances proved costly, ultimately handing the advantage to Southern Stings and securing their 53-51 victory.
Earlier in the day, Mpumalanga Sunbirds faced Western Cape Tornados in a fierce Division 1 encounter that saw the rivals locked neck-and-neck for thirteen minutes before Tornados capitalised on late-quarter momentum and Telkom Supershot opportunities to lead 13-9 at the first quarter break.
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Western Cape Tornados maintained their intensity through the second quarter, with Mpumalanga Sunbirds’ inability to convert opportunities allowing Tornados to extend their lead to 26-21 at halftime.
Tornados pulled decisively away in the third quarter, effectively putting the match beyond reach despite tactical adjustments from Mpumalanga Sunbirds coach Faith Mobeng. Tornados’ clinical use of Supershot opportunities cemented their control, and they closed out a 58-42 victory.
Eastern Cape Aloes faced North West Flames in a Division 1 encounter where both teams were seeking their first victory. North West Flames emerged as the hungrier outfit, dominating much of the match before Eastern Cape Aloes staged a late comeback attempt.
Ultimately, it was North West Flames who prevailed 53-47, with coach Adine Adriaanse recording her sixth victory against Eastern Cape Aloes coach Zandile Njeza in their eighth career meeting.
Kingdom Queens maintained their unbeaten status in Division 1 with a convincing 47-35 victory over North West Tshukudu. Coming into the match with two wins from two games, Kingdom Queens controlled proceedings from the opening quarter, gradually building their advantage and ultimately pulling away to secure a dominant win.
Day 3 Telkom Netball League 2026 Power Week 1 Results on Sunday, 26 April 2026
D2: Northern Cape Diamonds 50-48 Limpopo Lilies
D2: Free State Sonoblomo 52-46 Eastern Cape Comets
D2: Limpopo Baobabs 38-72 Malawi U21
D1: Mpumalanga Sunbirds 42-58 Western Cape Tornados
D1: Eastern Cape Aloes 47-53 North West Flames
D1: Kingdom Queens 47-35 North West Tshukudu
D1: Southern Stings 53-51 Gauteng Jaguars
Day 4 Fixtures on Monday, 27 April 2026
07:00 D2: Free State Sonoblomo vs Limpopo Baobabs
09:00 D2: Malawi U21 vs Western Cape Tornados
11:00 D2: North West Tshukudu vs Eastern Cape Comets
13:00 D1: Limpopo Lilies vs Mpumalanga Sunbirds
15:00 D1: Eastern Cape Aloes vs Golden Fireballs
17:00 D1: Northern Cape Diamonds vs Kingdom Queens
19:00 D1: Kingdom Stars vs Free State Crinums
Day 1 Telkom Netball League 2026 Power Week 1 Results on Friday, 24 April 2026
Day 2 Telkom Netball League 2026 Power Week 1 Results on Saturday, 25 April 2026
The Telkom Netball League 2026 Season from 24 April to 15 June 2026
24 April – 2 May: Power Week One at the Durban University of Technology, Durban
22 May – 31 May: Power Week Two at Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg
12 June – 15 June: Final Week (Venue TBC)
Original Copy: Kgotla PR for Netball SA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: The Southern Stings versus the Gauteng Jaguars in the final clash provided the defining Telkom Netball League match of the day when the Stings took the game 53-51 to hand the Jaguars their first defeat of the season at the Durban University of Technology (Steve Biko Campus) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, 26 April 2026. Photo: Netball South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Kingdom Queens took command against North West Tshukudu, securing a decisive 47-35 Division 1 victory.
Photo 3 Caption: North West Flames bounced back from their Day 2 defeat, edging Eastern Cape Aloes 53-47 in Division 1.
Photo 4 Caption: Western Cape Tornados maintained their unbeaten status with a 58-42 Division 1 triumph over Mpumalanga Sunbirds.
Photo 5 Caption: Free State Sonoblomo claimed their maiden 2026 win, overcoming Eastern Cape Comets 52-46 in Division 2.
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