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England star Geva Mentor itching for Silver Ferns' tests
England Roses' veteran Geva Mentor is looking forward to playing international netball for the first time in over two years when her side takes on the Silver Ferns and she's taken the long route to…
Former Silver Ferns' captain not done yet with netball
Former Silver Ferns' captain Katrina Rore made a lot of netball fans happy today after confirming she's not done with the sport just yet.
England Roses will give Silver Ferns strong examination
The Silver Ferns will come up against a stronger England side than the one they met in October last year, but some big names will still be missing when the teams meet next month.
Netball: Kayla Johnson thought career was over
Former Silver Ferns' defender Kayla Johnson thought she would never play elite netball again after having her first child.
Silver Ferns' captain not immune from contracting 'meat market'
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua once described netball's player contracting period as a 'meat market' and her captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio would have to agree. Audio
Olympic podium for netball in 2032?
Sports Call - On an emotional level it's never really bothered me that netball hasn't featured at the Olympics, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
No way Silver Ferns' selectors could leave Peta Toeava out
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua says there was no way selectors could leave wing attack Peta Toeava out of the national squad after her performances in the ANZ Premiership.
Netball: Tough love approach working for Mystics
The Northern Mystics are ready to fulfil their true potential this Sunday when they take on the Mainland Tactix in the ANZ Premiership grand final in Auckland.
Dame Noeline ponders Silver Ferns’ shooting reshuffle
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua could look outside the square as she searches for goal attack options with a Constellation Cup against arch-rivals Australia confirmed for October.
New data highlights changing face of netball in NZ
New participation data from the country's oldest and largest netball centre has given some insights into who's playing the sport at grassroots level and how that's changing.
One last shot for Anna Harrison?
After an elite netball career spanning nearly 20 years Anna Harrison has a serious shot at claiming her first premiership, but whatever happens she's determined to enjoy every minute of the ride.
Netball: Plenty to iron out at business end of ANZ
Analysis - You tend to learn a lot about players during the business end of a competition and this one will be no different with five rounds left in the ANZ Premiership regular season.
Te Paea Selby-Rickit ready to fill Tactix shooting void
Silver Fern Te Paea Selby-Rickit is happy to take on a bigger shooting load while the Mainland Tactix deal with injuries, plus she knows it's good for her game.
Netball: Paris Lokotui takes leap to elite level like a duck to water
On the face of it water polo and netball might seem like two sports that have very little in common but multi-talented Pulse midcourter Paris Lokotui knows otherwise.
Netball: Rob Wright on harnessing the brilliance
Teaching players known for their flair to resist some of their natural urges has been one of the main focusses for Northern Mystics' assistant coach Rob Wright.
Wanted: The first Asian Silver Fern
When Lisa Lin was the only Asian face at the netball courts, people under-estimated her but she proved them wrong and broke new ground this year, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
ANZ Premiership coaches united against 2-point shot
Australia's flagship netball league is sticking with a largely unpopular 2-point shot but it seems there's little chance that will happen here.
Magic shooter making up for lost time
When new Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic shooter Chiara Semple steps on court and makes eye contact with her family and friends in the crowd, she's making up for lost time.
Pulse committed to man on man defence
The Central Pulse will continue to buck the trend by employing a man on man defensive structure this ANZ Premiership season, even if it means racking up a few more penalties.
Stars well equipped to cover Monica Falkner injury
Stars' coach Kiri Wills is relieved she decided to have extra padding in her shooting end for this year's ANZ Premiership, with Silver Fern Monica Falkner under an injury cloud.
Netball: Bassett comes good in Magic win over Mystics
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic registered their highest score since 2018 when they beat the Northern Mystics 64-60 in Auckland last night.
Katrina Rore opens up on the pressures of elite netball
Former Silver Ferns' captain Katrina Rore says the huge workload now required to be an elite netballer could lead to earlier retirements in the sport, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
Dame Noeline backs Ameliaranne Ekenasio's break from netball
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says national captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio is courageous for asking for help and supports her break from netball.
NZ netball icons helped sow seeds for import George Fisher
When new Southern Steel import George Fisher was 16, two New Zealand netball icons sparked a resolve in her to one day play netball on the other side of the world.
Former England Roses captain rekindles career in NZ
Former England captain Ama Agbeze would have been playing netball in the UK right now had it not been for a late contract offer from the Northern Mystics.