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Find out where to watch the Vitality Roses play the Silver Ferns in the Taini Jamison Trophy over the course of the next week.
Following a test series against the world number one Australian Diamonds, the Vitality Roses are ready and raring to face another challenge in the world number two team, the Silver Ferns.
Sky Sports will be broadcasting all three matches, and with the Vitality Roses riding high after achieving their first win against Australia on Australian soil since the 2018 Commonwealth Games final, fans should look forward to another three brilliant battles on court.
Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlby said: “Playing a Silver Ferns side in New Zealand is always a welcome opportunity in our international calendar.
“Not only do they continue to be a huge challenge on the court with firepower to test us across every position, but they have such a rich heritage in the game which always makes for such a great atmosphere and contest.
“Our rivalry has strengthened in recent years, and we welcome the chance to pit ourselves once again against the world number two and their distinctive style in this three-match series.”
So from one fiercely competitive test series to another, read on to find out all the details about how you can watch on Sky Sports, Sky Sports YouTube and, for international viewers, NetballPass.
Game One: First Centre Pass 7:35 am (UK time) Sunday 29 September
Taking on the world number two is no mean feat and the Vitality Roses will need to adapt their style of play based on the range of different challenges that the Silver Ferns will be ready to throw at them. But with young talent blooming all over the court, there couldn’t be a better time for this challenge. Tune in on Sky Sports and Sky Sports YouTube to see who can get the upper hand in the first game of the series.
Where can I watch?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports + and Sky Sports YouTube. Click below to watch on Sky Sports YouTube:
International viewers can watch on NetballPass here.
Game Two: First Centre Pass 7:35 am (UK time) Wednesday 2 October
Game two takes us to Porirua, where one team will have the chance to secure the series, whilst another will be battling it out to keep the competition alive, making it a must-win game. With shooting superstars at both ends of the court, there is one thing guaranteed, this game won’t be one to miss.
Where can I watch?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Mix and Sky Sports YouTube. Click below to watch on YouTube:
International viewers can watch on NetballPass here.
Game Three: First Centre Pass 7:35 am (UK time) Sunday 6 September
Depending on the results of the first two matches, this could be another series-deciding third test match. Who will lift the Taini Jamison Trophy at the end of these 60 minutes? The only way to find out is by tuning in to watch!
Where can I watch?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports YouTube. Click below to watch on YouTube:
International viewers can watch on NetballPass here.
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