Church saves Jillaroos in narrow win over Kiwi Ferns Abbi Church had huge boots to fill on debut for Australia at No.1 in the absence of Tamika Upton but starred in a 10-4 Pacific Cup win over the Kiwi Ferns. AAP · Nov 2, 2025
Silver Ferns dominate Diamonds in third Cup battle Following news their coach Noeline Taurua will be reinstated, the Silver Ferns have shocked Australia in game three of the Constellation Cup netball series. AAP · Oct 26, 2025
Coaching turmoil casts shadow over trans-Tasman series NZ captain Karin Burger wants stood-down coach Noeline Taurua reinstated but believes her team can still pull together in their netball Test against Australia. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Diamonds out to reclaim trans-Tasman trophy The Diamonds expect the Silver Ferns to "bring it" for the Constellation Cup series despite New Zealand's coaching turmoil, with Noeline Taurua still sidelined. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
New Zealand 37-12 Australia: women’s rugby union Test – as it happened The Wallaroos’ losing streak against the Black Ferns continues despite a strong first half in Wellington The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2025
Kiwi Ferns pound Orchids, set up Jillaroos final clash New Zealand winger Mackenzie Wiki scored a hat-trick in a 36-0 win over the PNG Orchids in the Pacific Cup women's clash in Port Moresby. AAP · Nov 3, 2024
Desperate Diamonds rebound for Constellation Cup win With Sophie Garbin shooting at 100 per cent, the Diamonds have stopped a Silver Ferns clean sweep in the Constellation Cup. AAP · Oct 30, 2024
New Zealand captain fears career may be over after nerve injury forced Olympics withdrawal Ali Riley has been suffering with a nerve injury and admits she may never play football again The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
Kiwi Ferns out to snap seven-year slump against Aussies The Kiwi Ferns have not defeated the Jillaroos since 2016 and will look to turn the tide in the Pacific Championships. AAP · Oct 27, 2023
Grace Nweke’s Constellation Cup cameo points to a bright netball future After Sunday’s game it is abundantly clear that New Zealand’s fortunes in the series – and beyond – sit on the shoulders of the young goal shooter The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Diamonds move pay dispute to back of mind, focus on NZ Pay negotiations have broken down between Super Netball players and Netball Australia, but the Diamonds insist they're focused on playing New Zealand. AAP · Oct 11, 2023
England outlast New Zealand to reach Netball World Cup final for first time England’s Roses dispatched the defending champions in Cape Town to advance to their first-ever Netball World Cup final, where they will face Australia The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023
England seek Netball World Cup revenge in semi-final against New Zealand The rematch in Cape Town will be an intriguing contest built on a loveless history between the two sides The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023
Crunch time in Netball World Cup as England meet relentless Australia Final group games between Roses and Diamonds, as well as Jamaica and New Zealand, will set up tantalising semi-finals at the Netball World Cup The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023 New Zealand win but lose Nweke while England march on at Netball World Cup The Silver Ferns’ shooter is out of the tournament with a knee injury while a rejigged Australia beat Scotland 77-37 and England defeated Tonga 72-46
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023 ‘They can be proud’: Fans react as New Zealand exit Women’s World Cup Supporters packed Auckland’s bars to cheer on the Ferns but they were unable to overcome Switzerland
Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023 After a slow build-up, a World Cup buzz grows in New Zealand The Women’s World Cup fights for relevance in co-hosts New Zealand, where rugby and cricket are dominant.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 New Zealand 0-1 Philippines: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Filipinas stunned co-hosts New Zealand with their first ever World Cup win in a thrilling match in Wellington
The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023 The Football Ferns’ historic win in the World Cup opener scores another goal for all women’s sport in New Zealand The opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland was a historic moment for women’s sport in New Zealand – and not just because the Football Ferns upset highly-ranked Norway to win one-nil.
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023 New Zealand opens Women's World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional first day in host nation On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention New Zealand’s Football Ferns are aiming to win fans as well as matches at the Women's World Cup
AAP · Jul 17, 2023 Women's World Cup build-up just lukewarm in New Zealand The Women's World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand but without the Matildas' pulling power, Kiwis are less enthused by the tournament.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023 Women’s World Cup: New Zealand battles low enthusiasm and slow ticket sales with kick-off days away Organisers and politicians are urging New Zealanders to buy tickets amid the countdown to the tournament
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Phoenix plot AFLW path from wooden spooners base Wellington Phoenix are planning a big off-season in their bid to stave off future wooden spoons.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2023 Where the USWNT Roster Stands After New Zealand Friendlies With the Women’s World Cup just six months away, U.S. players made their case for a place on Vlatko Andonovski’s squad in two wins over the last week.