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NNZ boss defends handling of Taurua saga

Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie says there is still work to do to rebuild trust and reshape the team environment after Dame Noeline Taurua's reinstatement as Silver Ferns head coach.

Ferns bounce back to keep series alive

Silver Ferns wing attack Mila Reuelu-Buchanan looks for her options down the court under pressure...

Ferns bounce back to keep series alive

It is amazing what a little bit of good news can do for a team.

'Always about Noeline coming back' - Netball NZ boss

Dame Noeline Taurua has served on the board of High Performance Sport NZ since August 2022. Photo...

'Always about Noeline coming back' - Netball NZ boss

Netball NZ boss Jennie Wyllie says the national body's intention was always to re-instate Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach.

Ferns fight back against Australia to stay in series

Grace Nweke of New Zealand is defended by Courtney Bruce of Australia during game three of the...

Ferns fight back against Australia to stay in series

It is amazing what a little bit of good news can do for a team.

Davidson scores big against Southern Hoiho

Tokomanawa Queens centre Penina Davidson. File photo: Getty Images

Davidson scores big against Southern Hoiho

Penina Davidson reminded everyone of her enduring class.

Noeline Taurua to be reinstated as Ferns coach

Taurua to be reinstated as Ferns coach after two-month standoff

Dame Noeline Taurua is to be reinstated as Silver Ferns coach, ending a bruising two-month saga that divided the netball community and tested the sport's leadership.

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Embattled Ferns 'just have to keep fighting’

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Embattled Ferns 'just have to keep fighting’

It is called the championship quarter for a reason.

In the shadow of netball's coaching crisis

High Performance Sport has been deeply involved in key aspects of the Silver Ferns coaching drama - even as Dame Noeline Taurua sits on its board.

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Mental game ‘let us down’: Burger

Australian shooter Sophie Garbin demands the ball under the post under pressure from Silver Ferns...

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Mental game ‘let us down’: Burger

Interim Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger knows their final quarter against the Australian Diamonds was not up to scratch.

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Focus moves to action on court

Wing attack Peta Toeava, pictured in action against South Africa during the Taini Jamison series,...

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Focus moves to action on court

Kayla Hodge casts an eye over the Silver Ferns as they prepare to put the Constellation Cup on the line against the Australian Diamonds.

Players baffled over lack of resolution: Nweke

Players baffled over lack of resolution: Nweke

Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has for the first time addressed the post-match speech in which she issued a plea for the return of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

Heads should roll, says ex-Silver Ferns selector

Heads should roll, says ex-Silver Ferns selector

Former Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata believes Dame Noeline Taurua is the only netball coach capable of leading the national side and "heads need to roll" over her suspension.

Silver Ferns selector quits, fears for coaches

Gail Parata said she made the difficult decision to resign as a national selector to show her...

Silver Ferns selector quits, fears for coaches

Gail Parata says the stand-down of Dame Noeline Taurua sends a "chilling message to every coach in Aotearoa".

Burger named as interim Ferns captain

Burger named as interim Ferns captain

The Silver Ferns have named Karin Burger as interim captain and Kelly Jackson as interim vice-captain for the Constellation Cup series and northern tour.

'Weighed on us heavily': Jackson talks on Silver Ferns' coaching saga

The Silver Ferns are busy preparing for their series against Australia. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

'Weighed on us heavily': Jackson talks on Silver Ferns' coaching saga

Silver Ferns interim vice-captain Kelly Jackson says the last few weeks have been mentally and emotionally difficult, but the team are trying to put off-court drama to one side.

Silver Ferns name Constellation Cup side

Amelia Walmsley returns to the Silver Ferns in the only change from last month's Taini Jamison...

Silver Ferns name Constellation Cup side

A 14-strong Silver Ferns squad has been named for the series against Australia, where New Zealand will attempt to put coaching dramas aside and defend the Constellation Cup.

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Best St Hilda’s result ends ‘awesome’ season

St Hilda’s netballers celebrate their efforts at the national schools tournament. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Best St Hilda’s result ends ‘awesome’ season

Belinda Colling had a raging sore throat yesterday, but you could still hear the pride in her voice.

Legal showdown looms in Silver Ferns coaching dispute

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 season, after...

Legal showdown looms in Silver Ferns coaching dispute

The escalating dispute between Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua looks increasingly headed toward a legal resolution as talks between the parties remain deadlocked.

NNZ boss urges fans to be 'respectful' amid Taurua standoff

NNZ boss urges fans to be 'respectful' amid Taurua standoff

Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie has urged the game's followers to step back from their keyboards.

Taurua benched for Constellation Cup series

Dame Noeline Taurua benched for Constellation Cup series

The future of Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach looks bleak, after Netball NZ sidelined her for the series against Australia and next month's northern tour.

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