The NSW Swifts’ Suncorp Super Netball title defence will start with the toughest of assignments when they host local rivals the Giants in a blockbuster Grand Final rematch to open the 2022 season.
The Swifts-hosted Round 1 NSW Derby, which takes place on Saturday 26 March (7pm*) is a night-time showdown at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena (KRA) and will also be the first game either side has played on NSW soil since hitting the road midway through the 2021 season as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown of Greater Sydney.
The Premiers' full, 14-round fixture will be announced tomorrow (Thursday 16 December), however, head coach Briony Akle said netball fans couldn’t have asked for a better season-opener to kick-off the new season.
“When you look at what the Swifts and Giants did to make the 2021 Super Netball season happen, this will be a hugely emotional return for both teams,” she said.
“Thankfully we are going to be running out as Premiers and it will be very special to see a seventh Premiership flag on display at Ken Rosewall Arena and share that moment with the best fans in the competition.
“Our team can’t wait to play under the bright lights on a Saturday night in one of the best arenas in the country. These are the games you play netball for and it’s going to be packed to the rafters…. I wouldn’t be surprised if the only way you’ll get a ticket is with a membership.
“Given our members and fans missed out on so much over the past two years, this a brilliant way to open our title defence. Get involved.”
Every game of the 2022 Super Netball season will be broadcast live on Fox Sports Australia and Kayo, with two Sunday games every round and the entire Finals Series also available free-to-air via Kayo Freebies.
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