Proteas in Driving Seat After Hard-Fought Win over England

SPAR Proteas Kick Off Series with Tight Home Win Over England

Returning to Ellis Park for the first time since 2024, the SPAR Proteas held off England’s Vitality Roses 52-48, with a milestone moment for Nicola Smith.   Johannesburg, South Africa (30 January 2026) – The SPAR Proteas made a confident start to their SPAR Challenge netball series against England’s Vitality Roses on Thursday night, claiming a 52-48 win in front of a home crowd. The opening minutes saw a few nerves from the South Africans, retur…

Proteas in driving seat after hard-fought win over England

The Spar Proteas are in the driving seat of the Spar Challenge netball series, after holding their nerve to win the opening Test match 52-48.

Netball: SPAR Proteas Secure Hard-Fought Win Over England To Take Series Lead In Joburg

Johannesburg – The SPAR Proteas struck the first blow in the SPAR Challenge netball series at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg to win the opening Test 52-48. Playing on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in front of a home crowd for the first time since 2024, there were a few nerves from the South Africans in the opening minutes. England capitalised to edge into a 3-7 lead. But once the SPAR Proteas had settled, they produced some beautifull…