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Silver Ferns dominate Diamonds in third Cup battle

Following news their coach Noeline Taurua will be reinstated, the Silver Ferns have shocked Australia in game three of the Constellation Cup netball series.

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Coaching turmoil casts shadow over trans-Tasman series

NZ captain Karin Burger wants stood-down coach Noeline Taurua reinstated but believes her team can still pull together in their netball Test against Australia.

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Diamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy

The Diamonds expect the Silver Ferns to "bring it" for the Constellation Cup series despite New Zealand's coaching turmoil, with Noeline Taurua still sidelined.

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New Zealand 37-12 Australia: women’s rugby union Test – as it happened

The Wallaroos’ losing streak against the Black Ferns continues despite a strong first half in Wellington

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Kiwi Ferns pound Orchids, set up Jillaroos final clash

New Zealand winger Mackenzie Wiki scored a hat-trick in a 36-0 win over the PNG Orchids in the Pacific Cup women's clash in Port Moresby.

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Desperate Diamonds rebound for Constellation Cup win

With Sophie Garbin shooting at 100 per cent, the Diamonds have stopped a Silver Ferns clean sweep in the Constellation Cup.

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New Zealand captain fears career may be over after nerve injury forced Olympics withdrawal

Ali Riley has been suffering with a nerve injury and admits she may never play football again

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Captain’s astonishing return to the Fern

After an interminable comeback from injuries, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson thought she’d never wear the silver fern again - till she led the FAST5 Ferns to a netball world final, Suzanne McFadden writes from Christchurch.

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The rise and rise of women's sport

Almost a third more Kiwi eyeballs were glued to women’s sport in the past year, proving the worth of hosting three World Cups in NZ. But how do sports maintain the momentum? Suzanne McFadden reports.

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Bates smashes her way to more records

Suzie Bates is now the world's leading international T20 run scorer, but she's not done racking up runs across the globe just yet, Merryn Anderson writes.

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Kiwi Ferns out to snap seven-year slump against Aussies

The Kiwi Ferns have not defeated the Jillaroos since 2016 and will look to turn the tide in the Pacific Championships.

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Silver Ferns' sweet end to mixed bag of '23

After their World Cup crash, the Silver Ferns have rolled the world champions - twice - to finish 2023. But is the coach happy with that progress? Merryn Anderson reports.

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Phoenix confident Ferns are on the rebound

In a new leadership role, Phoenix Karaka is realistic, but positive, the Silver Ferns are on the comeback after their worst Netball World Cup finish, ahead of two more clashes with the world No.1 Diamonds.

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Grace Nweke’s Constellation Cup cameo points to a bright netball future

After Sunday’s game it is abundantly clear that New Zealand’s fortunes in the series – and beyond – sit on the shoulders of the young goal shooter

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Diamonds move pay dispute to back of mind, focus on NZ

Pay negotiations have broken down between Super Netball players and Netball Australia, but the Diamonds insist they're focused on playing New Zealand.

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A tale of two Ferns in one city

Both the Silver Ferns and Black Ferns pulled in crowds and took home the spoils in one frenzied day in Hamilton. But is there room in Kiwi hearts for both?

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Silver Ferns calm fears of a serious slide

After five tests without a W, the Silver Ferns saved face with a strong rebound win over England's Roses. But can they prove it's not an aberration? Merryn Anderson reports.

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Metuarau on a Silver Ferns mission

Missing out on the Commonwealth Games gave Tiana Metuarau the fire to work even harder for her Silver Ferns dream. She's back from an abrupt World Cup call-up and ready to keep growing.

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Return of the Ferns

Football, netball, cricket and rugby - it's all on for Kiwi women's sports teams across the globe this weekend. Merryn Anderson gives the lowdown on all the Ferns action.

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Mystery injury reinvents new White Fern

A shift of focus from ball to bat has given Bella Armstrong a golden opportunity to make her mark on international cricket. She talks to Merryn Anderson ahead of her potential White Ferns debut this month.

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Lifeline kept new Ferns keeper in football

An unfortunate run of injuries for a teammate gave footballer Brianna Edwards an opportunity to prove herself in goal. Now the keeper is bringing her new confidence to the Football Ferns.

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New Silver Fern shooter's time to shine

Amelia Walmsley always dreamed of being a Silver Fern. But she never imagined the chance would come this soon, she tells Merryn Anderson.

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Champion '87 Silver Ferns gather around Dame Lois

Arguably the greatest Silver Ferns side to take the netball court, the 1987 world champions have rallied around their legendary coach, Dame Lois Muir. They cross paths with Suzanne McFadden.

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Burley's southern stint takes her to the top

Kate Burley has been named in the Silver Ferns for the first time, after a standout season with the Southern Steel pushed her out of her comfort zone.

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World Cup hero: How we could have gone far

Hannah Wilkinson, athlete and artist, believes the Football Ferns could have created World Cup history by keeping their shape. And she tells Suzanne McFadden about the shape the women’s game is left in, and how she's giving back to NZ.

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