Today's NZ Sporting history about the Southern Sting happens to coincide with the news that the legendary woman who coached them to such massive success has passed away.
Robyn Broughton was one of New Zealand's most successful netball coaches. Under her, the Southern Sting made all ten grand finals of the National Bank Cup, winning seven of ten national titles.
They captivated and entire city and became local heroes.
It became the norm for the people of Invercargill to camp out overnight... or several nights to get tickets to a Southern Sting game.
Donna Wilkins, then known as Donna Loffhagen, was a key player for the Sting talks to Susie.
Bernice Mene (right) was one of the first players offered money to play when she was recruited by the Southern Sting in the old National Bank Cup in the late 1990s. Photo: www.photosport.nz
