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Netball: Ferns fall yet again to Aussies
They came to Melbourne in the hope of regaining some respectability after a 17-goal hammering in last week’s Constellation Cup opener.
Netball: Coach tells Ferns to shape up
Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu has put the heat on individuals to step up and do their jobs ahead of tonight's second Constellation Cup test in Melbourne.
Dana Johannsen: Ferns must bolster reserves before cup
You never get too comfortable as coach of the national side, but Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu thought her team could scarcely have been better prepared.
Silver Ferns make Starship patient happy
Teenager Maddie Stuart always loved the quickfire pace and sometimes feisty nature of netball.
Netball: Aussie born shooter to play against Diamonds
After a humbling 18-goal loss to Australia in the Commonwealth Games final, Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu knew it was time to look at changes to the team before next year's World Cup.
Netball: Tear free step up for young goal keep
As Temalisi Fakahokotau was being told she would be lining up for the Silver Ferns in next month's Constellation Cup series, she had only one thought in her mind: "Don't cry".
Netball: Silver Ferns gaps at both ends of court
While most of the focus in the lead-up to today's Silver Ferns team announcement has centred around shooting selections, an interesting battle has been playing out for the vacant spot in the defencive end
Aussie could bolster injury-ridden Ferns
Waimarama Taumaunu admits she is mindful there may be a backlash if Australian-born shooter Ameliaranne Wells is elevated straight into the Silver Ferns later this week.
Netball: Aussie-born Wells 'blown away' by fast Ferns call-up
The haste at which the Australian-born shooter Ameliaranne Wells has been rushed into the Silver Ferns programme came as a surprise to many.
Dana Johannsen: Clock ticking for lacklustre Ferns
Tomorrow marks one year until the Netball World Cup kicks off in Sydney.
Jaded Ferns need rest after solid beating
Rest and recuperation are next on the Silver Ferns' agenda after a Commonwealth Games campaign in which they fell short of the ultimate prize.
Netball: Van Dyk would've been worth a shot
It's hard to fathom how Irene van Dyk is not in Glasgow at the moment.
Silver Ferns secure top spot
New Zealand secured top spot in their group with a hugely encouraging 50-42 win over Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games last night.
Silver Ferns continue unbeaten run
The Silver Ferns have continued their unbeaten run through Commonwealth Games pool play.
Commonwealth Games: Star shooter's foot pain adds to pressure for Ferns
An injury to star shooter Maria Tutaia has further unsettled the Silver Ferns camp after a rocky start to their Commonwealth Games title defence.
Netball: Young defenders on standby for Ferns
The Silver Ferns have two young guns on standby for next month's Commonwealth Games, with team management conscious of the risk of carrying three injury-prone defenders into the tournament.
Netball: Halpenny over the moon at selection for Ferns
As the traffic crawled along Auckland's Southern Motorway in rush hour on Monday night, it is safe to say there wasn't a happier commuter than Magic shooter Ellen Halpenny.
Goodnight, Irene, our brilliant star
Greatest Silver Fern stands down but still hopes to play at club level and coach.
Dana Johannsen: Ferns can beat franchise failings
According to the Aztec calendar it's about this time of year we all start panicking about the state of New Zealand netball.
Soccer: James still waits for home to call
Pulling on the Silver Fern is a dream come true for most Kiwi footballers but, for All White Chris James, it means a little more.
Netball: Cullen still holds out hope of Games start
Northern Mystics star Kayla Cullen refuses to give up hope of making the Silver Ferns for the Commonwealth Games as she battles back from a knee reconstruction.
Netball: Strong finish to UK Tour for Ferns
The Silver Ferns have wrapped up their UK tour by outclassing England 'A' 67-44 in London.
Dana Johannsen: Strategy pays dividends ahead of games
It was a risky assignment for the Silver Ferns, writes Dana Johannsen.
Netball: Langman eyes milestone test for Silver Ferns
Indispensable midcourter is determined to avoid the `soft errors' of her game against Jamaica in tomorrow's clash with England.
Ferns grind past Jamaica
This was a win over a tough rival – but it was a far from convincing display from the Silver Ferns on their northern tour.