14 Facts About Robyn Broughton

Robyn Denise Broughton was a New Zealand netball coach.

Robyn Broughton was an assistant coach for the New Zealand national netball team from 2000 to 2002, and a national selector.

From 2012 to 2015, Robyn Broughton coached the Central Pulse in the ANZ Championship, after four years with the Southern Steel and later coached the Hertfordshire Mavericks in the Netball Superleague.

Robyn Broughton was educated at Hutt Valley High School, and went on to study physical education at the University of Otago, where she completed a Diploma of Physical Education in 1963.

Robyn Broughton taught briefly at Columba College, but moved to Southland in 1964 or 1965 after marrying.

Robyn Broughton was appointed head coach of the Invercargill-based Southern Sting, and remained with the franchise throughout the competition's ten-year run.

Robyn Broughton remained in the role from 2008 to 2011.

Robyn Broughton chose not to reapply, and was later signed by troubled Wellington franchise the Central Pulse for their 2012 campaign.

Robyn Broughton coached a touring World 7 side against the Australia national netball team in a one-off test in Adelaide on 2 September 2009, after three tests against the Silver Ferns.

In 2010, Robyn Broughton was asked to head a new project and take over as coach of the FastNet Ferns team, who play at the annual World FastNet Series.

Robyn Broughton was commended in her role as head coach, leading basically a New Zealand development side to victory over much stronger English and Jamaican teams.

Robyn Broughton died in Christchurch on 6 September 2023, at the age of 80.

The Robyn Broughton Trophy, awarded to the ANZ Premiership coach of the year, is named in her honour.

Robyn Broughton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to netball and the community, in the 2004 New Year Honours.