The Hunter & Central Coast region has been crowned winners of the 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup, finishing top of the ladder after a fiercely contested weekend of netball at Netball Central, Sydney Olympic Park.
Across two days of round-robin play, each team faced one another twice, with the Hunter & Central Coast demonstrating outstanding consistency and teamwork to secure the title.
The tournament came down to a thrilling final round clash between Hunter & Central Coast and Riverina — a true battle for the crown. A win to Hunter & Central Coast would seal the title outright, while a Riverina victory would have resulted in a draw, with Hunter & Central Coast only holding the edge on percentage thanks to a margin of just one point separating the two teams on for and against.
“I’m incredibly proud of this group — they’ve shown composure, grit and genuine belief in each other all weekend,” said Hunter & Central Coast coach Lauren Hill.
“Every athlete played their role and lifted when it mattered most. To see them come together from different associations and perform at this level is really special. This win is a reflection of the hard work happening across our region and the depth of talent coming through.”
The event brought together the best emerging netball talent from six powerhouse regions — Hunter & Central Coast, North Coast, North West, Riverina, South Coast and West Central West — with athletes aged 16 to 22 competing in a high-performance environment that mirrors the Netball NSW Premier League U23s.
Netball NSW General Manager of Performance and Pathways, Mardi Aplin, congratulated all teams on an outstanding weekend of netball.
“The Regional State Cup is about showcasing regional pride and giving athletes, coaches and officials from across New South Wales the chance to experience an elevated level of competition,” Aplin said.
“The standard of play this weekend was exceptional, and it’s exciting to see so many athletes pushing themselves and each other to reach that next level.”
The 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup Team of the Tournament was also announced, recognising standout athletes who demonstrated excellence, leadership and consistency throughout the weekend.
The 2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup once again highlighted the strength of regional netball and the crucial role these competitions play in developing the state’s future stars.
2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup Results
Winners: Hunter & Central Coast
Runners-Up: Riverina
Followed by: Third - South Coast, Fourth - West Central West, Fifth - North Coast, Sixth - North West
2025 Netball NSW Regional State Cup - Team of the Tournament
Jade Stringer - Hunter and Central Coast
Brooke Buckley - Riverina
Molly Brownell - Hunter and Central Coast
Ash Reynoldson - Riverina
Tahlia Quinn - Riverina
Emma McCallum - Hunter and Central Coast
Isabella Christian - South Coast
Marley Aplin - West Central West
Eve Power - Hunter and Central Coast
Ava Francisco - West Central West
Sally Werfel - South Coast
Kate Wallace - Riverina
Mia Lewis - West Central West - Umpire
Frances Cordaro, Netball NSW
