Options aplenty for Kia Magic coach

Press Release March 27, 2013

Rewarding players for their off-season efforts has strengthened Kia Magic coach Noeline Taurua’s selection hand for Sunday’s ANZ Championship netball clash against NSW Swifts in Tauranga.

Dominant opener for Magic

Defending champions Kia Magic made a seamless start to their 2013 campaign with a comprehensive 69-46 win over the Canterbury Tactix in Nelson on Sunday.

It was an emphatic statement from Kia Magic, who reversed their traditional trend of being slow starters as they look to set new standards for the sixth edition of the trans-Tasman competition.

No looking back for Kia Magic

Press Release March 21, 2013

There will be no looking back for Kia Magic when they open their 2013 ANZ Championship netball campaign against Canterbury Tactix in Nelson, on Sunday.

Last year’s fairytale run to the trans-Tasman title, the first by a New Zealand team, has largely been forgotten as the Waikato/Bay of Plenty side focus their attention on the sixth editon of the competition.

Magic prepped for pre-season hit-outs

Press Release February 19, 2013

Attitude and skill execution will be key targets for Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic when they put their form to the test in three ANZ Championship pre-season warm-up netball games this week.

Casey ties the knot

A who’s who of New Zealand netball were on hand to watch Kia Magic stalwart Casey Williams exchange vows with her partner of two years lawyer Terry Kopua in December.

Encouraging start for Kia Magic

With her full team assembling for the first time in early January, Kia Magic coach Noeline Taurua couldn’t have been happier with the outcome.

Lucky break for rookie shooter

Missing out on the Auckland NPC team has proved a blessing in disguise for Kia Magic newcomer Kendra Falefitu.

Watts back for more Magic

After a breakthrough season with the Magic in 2012, Australian import Khao Watts is delighted to be back for a second campaign.

Last year the South Australian rookie, who paid her own way to attend Magic’s final pre-selection trial, continued to blossom after being thrust into the challenging wing attack role.

Magic veteran keen to add new tricks

Press Release November 21, 2013

The underdog’s tag will sit just fine with veteran defender Leana de Bruin when a new era unfolds for Kia Magic in next year’s ANZ Championship netball competition.