UpdatedNathan Limm Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·21 Jun, 2026 06:50 AM3 mins to read‌Mainland Tactix goal shoot Charlie Bell (left) and the Southern Steel's Carys Stythe played big roles for their teams in the elimination final. Photo / PhotosportThe Southern Steel are into their first ANZ Premiership grand final since 2018, after cruising to a 60-54 victory over the defending champions, the Mainland Tactix, in Invercargill’s elimination final.

It means they will face the Northern Mystics, who beat the Steel in extra time at the end of May,