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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.
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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.
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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.
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Netball: Game plan to tackle depth crisis
Netball New Zealand admits it has dropped the ball by failing to address the dwindling player depth at the elite level soon enough.
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No rest for the Ferns as issues remain
While the Diamonds enjoyed a weekend off following a resounding win in the Constellation Cup opener, the Silver Ferns were back on the training court yesterday making a start on their list of work-ons ahead of Wednesday night's second test.
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Netball: Shooters aim to show their skills
The two newcomers to the Silver Ferns shooting circle will be ready to step out on court against Australia in the opening test of the Constellation Cup tomorrow night.
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Silver Ferns make Starship patient happy
Teenager Maddie Stuart always loved the quickfire pace and sometimes feisty nature of netball.
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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.
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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".
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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
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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.
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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.
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Netball: Brave face on Mystics' tough start
Debbie Fuller could be excused if she was sticking pins into effigies of the ANZ Championship schedulers.
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Netball: Mystics pick young trio to anchor defence
The Northern Mystics are putting their faith in a trio of young defenders to fill the void left by experienced internationals Anna Harrison and Julie Corletto.
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Netball: Pulse plan to plug gap with Aussie
The Central Pulse netball franchise are lining up an Australian shooter to plug one of the many vacancies in their attack end.
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Michael Burgess: Ferns face domination while Bassett hounds them
New Zealand netball might need to get used to silver medals in the next few years.
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Seeking new blood for lacklustre Ferns
After the Silver Ferns produced their worst performance in a final of a major championship in Glasgow, the thought of next year's World Cup brings with it a sense of impending doom.
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Dana Johannsen: Clock ticking for lacklustre Ferns
Tomorrow marks one year until the Netball World Cup kicks off in Sydney.
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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.
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NZ's effort good as gold
New Zealand notched a creditable 45 medals, including 14 golds, in the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Silver for the Ferns
New Zealand's hold on the Commonwealth Games netball crown is over.