Netball ANZ Premiership 2025: Magic hope to bounce back in match against Tactix

Magic's Saviour Tui and Stars Kayla Johnson in action during the Stars v Magic ANZ Premiership round two netball match. Photo / Michael Bradley

The AVIS Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic are playing the VIP Tactix in Christchurch today.

For the Round 9 clash, the Magic are looking to reignite their season after a tough 56–65 loss to the Steel in Invercargill last week.

The team is fifth on the ladder with two wins and two bonus points, behind the Steel and just ahead of the Stars.

The Magic was now focused on finishing strong as the ANZ Premiership enters its final rounds.

Both of Magic’s wins this season have come against the Stars, and while recent results haven’t gone their way, they’ve shown patches of fight across the court.

With only four games remaining, every quarter becomes critical.

Meanwhile, the Tactix are coming off a 50–59 loss to the Pulse - their second defeat of the season.

The Canterbury-based team had held the top spot for four consecutive rounds but now sit second six wins, one bonus point and two losses.

Despite the odds, the Magic will take confidence from their ability to push teams in patches this season, head coach Mary-Jane Araroa said.

The match is at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch at 7.30pm and televised live on Sky Sport.

After today’s match, the Magic play the Pulse in Tauranga on Saturday.