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Strong foundation set ahead of World Cup departure

With the heavy lifting phase of their preparations tapering, the Silver Ferns are transitioning to the refining phase ahead of the fast-approaching Netball World Cup in South Africa. …Read more ›

Lead-in work key for Silver Ferns

Pre-tournament preparation combined with their execution during pool play will go a long way to determining the Silver Ferns fortunes at Netball World Cup 2023 to be hosted in Cape Town from July 28 - August 6. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns unveil Manawa Rau dress for Netball World Cup

The Silver Ferns have unveiled their 2023 Netball World Cup dress, Manawa Rau, representing the connection of Silver Ferns past, present and future through a ‘single heartbeat’ of the team. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns presented Mauri Stone

Connecting the past, present and future, New Zealand’s five Netball World Cup winning captains took part in a special ceremony to hand over the mauri stone to the current World Cup-bound team. …Read more ›

Winning Silver Ferns captains share special memories

In a unique gathering, the generations were united when New Zealand’s five Netball World Cup-winning captains joined forces to deliver a special send-off for the Silver Ferns team of 2023.

Crampton to take extended leave after Netball World Cup

Silver Ferns and Robinhood Stars wing attack Gina Crampton will miss next year’s ANZ Premiership and netball’s international season as she takes a break from the sport. …Read more ›

Defender Elle Temu to miss 2024 ANZ Premiership

Robinhood Stars defender Elle Temu has confirmed she will not be available for the 2024 ANZ Premiership with plans to head to Australia next year. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns 2023 Netball World Cup team announced

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has named a 12-strong team to compete at the 2023 Netball World Cup in South Africa next month including six players who are set to make their debut at netball’s pinnacle event. …Read more ›

Bailey Mes calls time on Silver Ferns career

Former Silver Ferns shooter Bailey Mes has called time on her netball career, making the difficult decision to step away from the game at all levels. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns set to honour Taini Jamison against England

The England Roses will take on the Silver Ferns in the Cadbury Netball Series playing for the Taini Jamison Trophy announced by Netball New Zealand (NNZ). …Read more ›

MNZM Honours for top-class defender

Silver Ferns #128 Anna Harrison, of Waimauku, poses for a portrait after being acknowledged in the 2023 New Year’s Honours for her services and contribution to netball and volleyball by becoming a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). …Read more ›

Constellation Cup dates confirmed

The Australian Diamonds will take on the Silver Ferns in the Cadbury Netball Series for the Constellation Cup, as announced by Netball New Zealand (NNZ), playing two Tests across the Tasman and two in New Zealand. …Read more ›

Silver lining for Nweke and Heffernan as Ferns fall short

A third-quarter lapse proved costly as the Silver Ferns fell 56-50 to a strong finishing Australian Diamonds in the final of the Netball Quad Series in Cape Town on Thursday. …Read more ›

Storming finish pushes Silver Ferns into Quad Series final

The Silver Ferns will meet Australia in the final of the Netball Quad Series after posting a hard-fought 55-45 win over the England Roses in Cape Town on Wednesday. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns edged out by Australia in tight tussle

A gallant late surge was not enough to prevent the Silver Ferns from being pipped 59-57 by the Australian Diamonds at the 2023 Netball Quad Series in Cape Town on Monday. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns make cracking start to Quad Series

On the back of a sizzling third quarter, the Silver Ferns opened their 2023 Netball Quad Series campaign with a comprehensive 61-41 win over the South Africa Proteas in Cape Town on Sunday. …Read more ›

Silver Ferns add experience for Netball Quad Series

The Silver Ferns are set to gain 165 Test caps with defenders Jane Watson and Karin Burger, and midcourters Gina Crampton and Claire Kersten named in the team for next month’s Netball Quad Series in South Africa. …Read more ›

Jury and Nweke share Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award

Bookending their respective domains of the netball court, rising young shooter Grace Nweke and rangy defender Kelly Jury have been crowned joint winners of the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award for 2022. …Read more ›

Chemist Warehouse Form New Partnership with Netball New Zealand

Netball New Zealand (NNZ) is delighted to announce a new multi-year partnership with leading community pharmacy group Chemist Warehouse which will include support for the world champion Silver Ferns.