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Stars determined to shine in do or die clash with Pulse
Stars' midcourter Gina Crampton says last year's brutal ANZ Premiership grand final is one game she just hasn't been able to watch.
Competition from cashed up codes 'massive challenge' for netball
Netball is facing a massive challenge as it tries to compete with codes that are being cross subsidised by cashed up men's sports, the head of the New Zealand Netball Players' Association says.
Rob Wright on Jamaica 'shambles' and Netball World Cup danger pool
Veteran Australian coach Rob Wright says last year's series flop against the Silver Ferns was a bad look for Jamaica and says they've found themselves in a tricky pool at July's Netball World Cup as a…
Netball NZ open to breakaway IPL style competition
Netball New Zealand is interested in a netball equivalent of cricket's IPL, which would draft the best players in the world and give athletes a chance to earn more money.
Pulse shooters breakout season caught coach off guard
One of the beauties of sport lies in its unpredictability and Pulse coach Yvette McCausland-Durie doesn't mind admitting that she did not predict the exponential growth of Amelia Walmsley.
Tactix working with Silver Ferns' medical staff over Jane Watson return
The Tactix could be without influential defender Jane Watson again when the side hosts the Stars in a must win game in Christchurch this Sunday.
The minor sport experiencing major growth in NZ
It's the fastest growing sport in our secondary schools but it struggles to get visibility, keep up with demand, and risks losing top players to other codes.
Netball: Maia Wilson's shooting on point for the Stars
After eight rounds of netball and a 6-5 win-loss ratio the one constant for the South Auckland based Stars has been the shooting accuracy of captain Maia Wilson.
Keeping up with top sides getting harder, says former Black Stick
Former Black Stick Katie Glynn, who is now an assistant coach with Great Britain says keeping up with the top sides in the world is getting tougher.
Silver Ferns: The problem with wing defence ...
Analysis - Out of the seven positions on a netball court wing defence is probably the least glamorous, yet it's causing Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua a few headaches ahead of the World Cup.
White Ferns' star Amelia Kerr lives out dream in India
White Ferns' star Amelia Kerr got to live out scenes she only dreamed of as a child while playing in India's inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL).
World Netball fines Netball Jamaica after last year's Silver Ferns series flop
Netball Jamaica has been fined GBP £5,000 (NZ $9,800) by the sports governing body after last year's series with the Silver Ferns turned into a farce.
Netball NZs new head of High Performance caught netball bug early
Netball New Zealand's soon to be new head of high performance can't wait to resume his association with a sport that's already been a big part of his life.
Netball NZ boss says Silver Ferns can deliver as organisation approaches milestone
Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie is confident the Silver Ferns are in a good position to defend their World Cup title in July.
31-year-old set for ANZ Premiership debut after first being picked as a teen
Amy Christophers' first season for the Magic was way back in 2010 when Silver Ferns' legends Laura Langman, Irene van Dyk, and Casey Kopua were fixtures in the side.
Are the Mystics and Tactix destined for another grand final?
Analysis - The 2021 ANZ Premiership final pitted the team with the best attacking record against the team with the best defensive record, and it wouldn't be a surprise if we see a repeat of that in…
NZ volleyballer ditching bikini on tour to help normalise alternatives
Former Silver Fern and international beach volleyballer Anna Harrison is ditching the bikini on the New Zealand beach tour this summer.
More than just a game for ANZ Premiership import Joyce Mvula
Being good at netball has been life changing for the ANZ Premiership's latest import player Joyce Mvula.
Spine forming in Silver Ferns' starting line up
Analysis - A Silver Ferns' starting line up is emerging but it will need to be peaking for July's World Cup in South Africa if New Zealand wants to retain the title, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe.
Taking the road less travelled gives Silver Fern the ultimate reward
When Karin Burger was playing premier one netball in the Hutt Valley in 2014, Phoenix Karaka was making her Silver Ferns' debut.
Silver Ferns embark on last international hit-out before World Cup
The path towards the Netball World Cup will be brought into sharp focus when the Silver Ferns embark on their final international hit-out next week.
Silver Ferns name full strength squad for first time in nearly two years
The Silver Ferns will finally have a full strength squad for the first time since March last year, when they compete in the Quad series early next year.
Silver Ferns' coach confident defensive duo ready for Quad series
Silver Ferns' coach Dame Noeline Taurua says fitness shouldn't be a barrier for defenders Karin Burger and Jane Watson getting selected for the Quad Series.
How did one school produce 5 White Ferns in one match?
When Jess Kerr presented Rebecca Burns with her White Ferns' debut cap four days ago she was quick to point out a fact that was nothing short of remarkable.
Sport NZ expect community sport to support transgender inclusion
Sport New Zealand has unveiled its transgender guidelines for community sport, aimed at making participation more inclusive for trans athletes.