The Telkom Netball League Energy Week 1 got here to an thrilling shut with groups delivering spirited performances on the ultimate day to spherical off every week of high-intensity competitors on the Durban College of Know-how (Steve Biko Campus) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 2 Might 2026.
With momentum, standings and confidence all on the road, Day 9 supplied a becoming conclusion as sides now flip their focus to the following part of the event.
Western Cape Tornados capped an impressive Energy Week 1 marketing campaign in Division 2 with a 51-45 victory over Free State Sonoblomo, sustaining their unbeaten run.
After main 28-21 at halftime, Western Cape Tornados had been examined by a decided Free State Sonoblomo aspect, who mounted a powerful third-quarter comeback to shut the hole to only three objectives.
Nevertheless, Western Cape Tornados held their nerve within the closing quarter to safe the win and underline their standing because the workforce to beat. It was centre participant Lara Ehlers who as soon as once more proved instrumental, incomes the Participant of the Match accolade.
Kingdom Queens continued their spectacular run in Division 2 with a 60-48 win over Japanese Cape Comets.
In a aggressive contest, Kingdom Queens regularly asserted management, pulling away within the second half to safe a convincing victory, a lot to the delight of the house crowd. Kingdom Queens’ purpose shooter Aphiwe Thusini as soon as once more starred and was named Participant of the Match.
Limpopo Baobabs secured a stable 52-44 Division 2 victory over North West Tshukudu in a carefully contested encounter, holding their composure within the closing minutes to shut out the consequence.
In Division 1, Southern Stings edged North West Flames 51-45 in a tightly fought battle, sustaining their benefit all through to complete the week on a excessive.
Japanese Cape Aloes delivered a managed Division 1 efficiency to defeat Kingdom Stars 49-34, capitalising on defensive strain and limiting their opponent’s attacking circulation.
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Regardless of a late push from Kingdom Stars, Japanese Cape Aloes maintained their benefit to safe a snug win.
Malawi U21 continued their spectacular type in Division 2, closing out their marketing campaign with one other robust efficiency in opposition to Limpopo Lilies.
From early inconsistency to medical execution, Malawi U21 confirmed vital progress all through the event, ending with authority, highlighted by back-to-back Telkom Supershots to finish the match with a long-lasting impression on the competitors.
Because the Crinums and Tornados are topped Energy Week One champions of their respective divisions, the Telkom Netball League now turns its consideration to Energy Week Two, which takes place from Friday 22 Might to Sunday 31 Might, at Ellis Park Area in Johannesburg.
Day 9 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Saturday, 2 Might 2026
D2: Limpopo Lilies 33-65 Malawi U21
D2: Mpumalanga Sunbirds 50-52 Northern Cape Diamonds
D2: Japanese Cape Comets 48-60 Kingdom Queens
D2: Western Cape Tornados 51-45 Free State Sonoblomo
D1: Japanese Cape Aloes 49-34 Kingdom Stars
D1: North West Tshukudu 44-52 Limpopo Baobabs
D1: North West Flames 45-51 Southern Stings
Day 1 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Friday, 24 April 2026
Day 2 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Saturday, 25 April 2026
Day 3 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Sunday, 26 April 2026
Day 4 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Monday, 27 April 2026
Day 5 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Day 6 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Day 7 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Thursday, 30 April 2026
Day 8 Telkom Netball League 2026 Energy Week 1 Outcomes on Friday, 1 Might 2026
The Telkom Netball League 2026 Season from 24 April to fifteen June 2026
24 April – 2 Might: Energy Week One on the Durban College of Know-how, Durban
22 Might – 31 Might: Energy Week Two at Ellis Park Area, Johannesburg
12 June – 15 June: Remaining Week (Venue TBC)
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Major Picture Caption: Western Cape Tornados maintained their unbeaten Division 2 championship with a 51-45 victory over Free State Sonoblomo in Energy Week One’s climactic finale on the Durban College of Know-how (Steve Biko Campus) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 2 Might 2026. All Photographs: Netball South Africa
Picture 2 Caption: Southern Stings prevailed 51-45 over North West Flames in Energy Week One’s climactic Division 1 finale.
Picture 3 Caption: Japanese Cape Aloes overwhelmed Kingdom Stars 49-34 with a composed final-day Division 1 efficiency.
Picture 4 Caption: Northern Cape Diamonds scraped by way of in opposition to Mpumalanga Sunbirds with a tense 52-50 Division 2 end.
Picture 5 Caption: Malawi U21 delivered a devastating 65-33 Division 2 rout of Limpopo Lilies in Energy Week One’s closing act.
