Netball: Poor show makes selection tough
A series of substandard performances during the Constellation Cup has made the selection of the Silver Ferns side for this month's series against Malawi more difficult than initially expected.
A series of substandard performances during the Constellation Cup has made the selection of the Silver Ferns side for this month's series against Malawi more difficult than initially expected.
Last-minute meltdown leaves NZ empty-handed and upset at manner of loss.
Super shooter Caitlin Bassett has come off the bench to clinch a thrilling 50-49 comeback win over NZ and complete a 4-1 Constellation Cup netball series triumph.
Test against Diamonds shows long-time goal shoot has a real rival.
Cathrine Latu is covered in bruises. Maria Tutaia is tired of being "steamrolled".
As well as trying to inspire a surprise victory, Irene van Dyk needs to avoid a rare personal hat-trick tonight against the Diamonds.
The first steps to greatness for many current Silver Ferns took place in Florida seven years ago.
It's difficult to see any grounds for optimism at all, but both coach Wai Taumaunu and captain Casey Kopua believe the Silver Ferns can salvage this Constellation Cup series.
The Adelaide graveyard continues and on this evidence the Ferns are beginning to wilt.
As hard as it is to imagine there was a time when Casey Kopua was rejected by the national selectors.
Despite another injury setback to a key player, Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaunu remains confident her side can prevail in tomorrow's third Constellation Cup test.
Depth is a key indication of a sports team's strength, which is why Katrina Grant is happy to wait her turn for court time this season with the Silver Ferns.
As far as dress rehearsals before the big show, the upcoming second leg of the Constellation Cup looks like one of the longest in sporting history.
Despite enduring the worst year of her career - by some distance - Maria Tutaia remains the go-to girl for the Silver Ferns.
Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaunu is lamenting her side's failure to string consistent performances together, following their 47-45 defeat to Australia on Thursday night.
As we have come to expect in these clashes, the Silver Ferns and Australian Diamonds played out another thriller, that you knew would go down to the wire.
We just might be witnessing some Advanced Australian Fear, a netballing rarity down the years.
She's already "world famous" in Christchurch - now Anna Thompson has the chance to finally make her mark on the national netball landscape.