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Ameliaranne Ekanasio and Dame Noeline Taurua Photo: PHOTOSPORT Dame Noeline said winning the elusive cup was "massive" but the celebrations won't linger. "They've been amazing games and I think we've all ridden the ups and downs of the whole week …it's good to seal that one, put it in the trophy [cabinet] and move on." Dame Noeline said she got a lot of intel from the series and was happy to get all 14 squad members out on court. "So I sort of know what the players play like under the world number one and also I think it's just a progression as we lead into the Commonwealth Games and also ...

Some Ferns have excelled in the ANZ Premiership domestic competition and against weaker international opposition. Put them up against netball’s benchmark Australia, and they have been found wanting. Fresh off a 3-1 series win over Australia, sealed with a come from behind 45-43 win in Christchurch on Sunday, Taurua couldn’t have been prouder of the improved depth in New Zealand netball and the way players rose to the occasion. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua loves the passion and fire Sam Winders plays with. Sam Winders, unwanted for the 2019 World Cup...

New Zealand overwhelmed the Diamonds down the stretch before Sunday's series decider.

A change in alert levels on Sunday means the building will be open to supporters. The Silver Ferns will hope the 2500 fans allowed in, can help spur them to victory on New Zealand sports ‘Super Sunday’. Australia must beat the Ferns by two goals to retain the trophy. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua reacts during their third test win over Australia on Saturday. New Zealand have won the Constellation Cup just once before in 2012, since first being contested in 2010. Experienced shooter Bailey Mes is the lone member of the current Ferns squad to have won t...

Photo courtesy Michael Bradley Photography The Silver Ferns took a 2-1 lead and a big step towards claiming the Constellation Cup for the first time in nine years after a pulsating 55-49 win over the Australian Diamonds in Christchurch on Saturday. ...