Frances Granger

Frances Granger (née Rawstorn; 17 December 1945 – 29 April 2026) was a New Zealand netball player and coach. She played 12 times for her country in the goal attack and goal shooter positions, and went on to coach the game in places as diverse as Botswana, Fiji and Wales, as well as in New Zealand.

Early life and family Granger was born Frances Rawstorn on 17 December 1945, the daughter of Frank and Nancy Rawstorn. She was educated in Timaru, and went on to marry Jack Granger, a police officer; the couple had two children.

Netball career

Playing Granger initially played netball for South Canterbury but transferred to Canterbury in 1973, following her husband's transfer to undertake training. and the Lincoln University team. She also assisted Margaret Foster when the latter was coach of the Canterbury Flames in the National Bank Cup during the mid 2000s. Among other appointments, Granger coached at Rangi Ruru Girls' School and the Rangiora High School. In 2001, Granger coached the netball team of Fiji, in the year they won the South Pacific Mini Games.

Other sports Between 1965 and 1973, Granger represented Canterbury at the New Zealand Athletics Championships, achieving best results of third in the discus throw and javelin throw.