[6] Rowley moved to Christchurch in 1967 to study to become a dental nurse, and played for the Hagley club.

[10] In June 1969, Rowley was a surprise selection in the national squad chosen to play two tests against the touring Australian team.

She had initially been omitted from the trials, but was included as she had been a member of the 1967 team to Australia, although her play on that tour was described as being "extremely disappointing".

[1] In 1971, Rowley married Timothy Colin Story,[2] who farmed Venlaw Station, east of Edendale, in partnership with his brother.

[13] She participated in the 1988 Golden Oldies World Netball Festival in Brisbane, playing in a team alongside Robyn Broughton and Elva Simpson.