{"id":35320,"date":"2025-10-09T15:20:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T04:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=35320"},"modified":"2025-10-09T15:20:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T04:20:53","slug":"regional-pride-on-the-line-at-the-2025-netball-nsw-regional-state-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/10\/09\/regional-pride-on-the-line-at-the-2025-netball-nsw-regional-state-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional Pride on the Line at the 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The battle for regional supremacy will take centre stage this weekend as six powerhouse regions converge on Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park for the 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup. Across Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, the state\u2019s brightest netball talent will go head-to-head in a showcase of passion, precision, and regional pride.

Bringing together the top athletes from the Hunter & Central Coast, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast and West Central West regions, the Cup represents the pinnacle of regional competition in New South Wales. Athletes aged between 16 and 22 years have been selected from their respective Regional League competitions, mirroring the standards and structures of the Netball NSW Premier League U23s.

Netball NSW General Manager of Performance and Pathways, Mardi Aplin, said the tournament continues to play a vital role in connecting regional talent to the state\u2019s high-performance pathway.

\u201cThe Regional State Cup gives athletes, coaches and officials from across the state the chance to play for regional pride and compete in a high-performance environment as a region,\u201d Aplin said.

\u201cWe\u2019ve already seen players progress from this tournament into Premier League, with 14 athletes from last year\u2019s event now competing at that level. It\u2019s a weekend of great netball and an important opportunity for athletes to measure themselves against some of the best emerging talent in the state.\u201d

A fierce rivalry is set to reignite between Riverina \u2014 perennial contenders for the title \u2014 and the combined Hunter & Central Coast team, a region with a proud history of success. With all teams playing each other twice over the two-day tournament, every quarter will count in the race for the 2025 crown.


The tournament is also proving to be a launching pad for future coaches. Georgia Fuller, former Riverina Head Coach, was appointed Assistant Coach of the Opens Premier League Central Coast Heart following her involvement in last year\u2019s Cup, before stepping into a Premier League coaching role with Eastwood Ryde \u2014 clear evidence of the competition\u2019s growing reputation as a pathway for both players and coaches.

With regional pride on the line and future stars set to emerge, the 2025 Regional State Cup is shaping as another key chapter in the story of regional netball in NSW.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
What the Coaches Say<\/strong>

North Coast \u2013 Nikkia Humphries<\/strong>
\u201cRegional State Cup is an exciting opportunity for our local talent to engage in a competitive, high-level environment. Our athletes travel long distances to train, so seeing their hard work come to life is incredibly rewarding. The teamwork and commitment within this group has been amazing. This competition empowers regional athletes to believe in themselves, refine their skills and take that next step in their netball journey.\u201d

South Coast \u2013 Gemma Silver<\/strong>
\u201cRepresenting the South Coast is always a proud moment. Our players have shown real commitment in their preparation, balancing work, study and travel to be here. We\u2019ve focused on maintaining discipline and connection across all thirds, and I\u2019m excited to see our game plan come together this weekend. The Regional State Cup is such an important step for regional athletes \u2013 it builds belief and provides genuine exposure to selectors and pathway opportunities.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"South Coast Netball Regional State Cup Team<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
West Central West \u2013 Linda Macleod<\/strong>
\u201cIt\u2019s an amazing opportunity for our athletes and coaches to experience high-level competition. Being selected to represent West Central West is a real honour. With limited training opportunities, I\u2019m looking forward to seeing the players put our tactical structures into practice and improve as the weekend progresses. This competition is invaluable for regional athletes looking to take the next step and gain exposure at the next level.\u201d

North West \u2013 Charli Wright<\/strong>
\u201cRepresenting North West is a proud moment for our entire group \u2014 players, coaches and managers. We\u2019ve worked hard on transitions and court structures, and I\u2019m excited to see how our players show up for each other and embrace the challenge. Regional State Cup is crucial for regional athletes \u2014 it pushes them out of their comfort zones and gives them the competition they need to grow. Our team is ready to rise to that challenge.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"Hunter and Central Coast Netball Regional State Cup Team<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Hunter & Central Coast \u2013 Lauren Hill<\/strong>
\u201cWearing the green means more than just representing our region \u2014 it\u2019s about honouring the legacy of those who came before us and the 160 athletes who trialled. Each of our 12 players brings something unique, and I can\u2019t wait to see that come to life, especially through our defensive unit. The Regional State Cup is an incredible opportunity for regional athletes to showcase their talent on a bigger stage and experience what high-performance netball feels like.\u201d

Event Details<\/strong>

2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup<\/strong>
11\u201312 October 2025
Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park

Participating Regions:<\/strong> Hunter & Central Coast, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast, West Central West

Live Stream:<\/strong> Fans can catch all the action of the 2025 Regional State Cup live and on demand via NetballNSW.tv<\/a>. Every game across the two-day tournament will be streamed live, giving family, friends and fans the chance to follow their region from anywhere.

A weekend pass is available for $9.99, providing full access to all matches. Please note that existing NetballNSW.tv account holders will still need to purchase a separate pass specifically for the Regional State Cup.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The battle for regional supremacy will take centre stage this weekend as six powerhouse regions converge on Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park for the 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup. Across Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, the state\u2019s brightest netball talent will go head-to-head in a showcase of passion, precision, and regional pride. Bringing together the top … Continue reading “Regional Pride on the Line at the 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-nswnews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35320"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35321,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35320\/revisions\/35321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}