Netball: Home crowd rallies behind Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic
The sold-out sign has officially gone up for the AVIS Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's upcoming ANZ Premiership home game in Tauranga against the Central Pulse at Baypark Arena today.
The Tauranga fixture continues to be a highlight on the Magic calendar, with strong community support and a passionate home
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The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's Saviour Tui (left) battles with the Northern Stars' Kayla Johnson at the Pullman Arena in Auckland. Photo / Michael Bradley The sold-out sign has officially gone up for the AVIS Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic's upcoming ANZ Premiership home game in Tauranga against the Central Pulse at Baypark Arena today. The Tauranga fixture continues to be a highlight on the Magic calendar, with strong community support and a passionate home
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