ANZ Premiership 2025 final

The story so far

The Mainland Tactix reached the ANZ Premiership final after a second-half comeback against the Central Pulse in a sudden death match at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch.^{20 Jul 2025} They then beat the Northern Mystics 58-46 at Auckland's Trusts Arena to win their first ANZ Premiership title, holding a lead throughout after a strong opening quarter.^{27, 28 Jul 2025} The win was the region's first national league championship in 28 seasons, and the team captain led the side despite severe cramping during the final.^{28 Jul 2025} Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was booed and jeered by spectators when he came onto court to present the trophy to the Tactix.^{28 Jul 2025}

Key moments

1. 20 Jul 2025Tactix beat Central Pulse in sudden death after a second-half comeback.
2. 27 Jul 2025Tactix win their maiden ANZ Premiership title, beating Northern Mystics 58-46.
3. 28 Jul 2025First national league title for the region in 28 seasons.
4. 28 Jul 2025Prime Minister Luxon booed while presenting the trophy to the Tactix.

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