Constellation Cup: Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua hails charges after winning title off Australian Diamonds
The New Zealand Silver Ferns have secured the Constellation Cup after a 52-49 victory over the Australian Diamonds. This win marks their fourth title and extends their winning streak to 11 consecutive tests.
Why it matters
The victory signals a major shift in international netball dominance ahead of the upcoming Netball World Cup.
Dame Noeline Taurua believes her Silver Ferns have come of age after clinching netball’s Constellation Cup for the fourth time.
New Zealand’s scrappy 52-49 victory over the Australian Diamonds in Sydney has seen them take an unassailable 3-0 series lead with Wednesday’s fixture in Melbourne still to play. The Ferns have won 11 consecutive tests, clinched five in a row against Australia and remain unbeaten through 10 games in 2026.
The Silver Ferns were forced to fight from behind after a shaky start, in which a reinvigorated Diamonds defence rattled the Kiwi shooting end. A 13-8 final quarter effort saw New Zealand secure their first win in Australia since 2024.
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