Netball New Zealand confirms split and new separate competitionMICHAEL BRADLEY Netball NZ chief executive Hilary Poole has confirmed the end of the trans-Tasman competition. READ MORE:* Langman embraces championship split* Tactix coach quiet on future after split* Netball changes beneficial? New Zealand Netball Players' Association executive manager Stephanie Bond moved to quell fears that more top players could follow Laura Langman to the Australian competition. After nine years, Netball New Zealand has confirmed the end of the trans-Tasman competition but is trumpeting a new five-year deal with Sky Television. Netball New Zealand chief executive Hilary Poole said this was the most significant NZ broadcast deal in the sport's history.

Source: Stuff May 18, 2016 18:42 UTC