Dame Noeline Taurua reappointed as Silver Ferns coach through to 2027 World Cup
Dame Noeline Taurua has been reappointed as the Silver Ferns head coach through to the 2027 Netball World Cup. This decision follows a period of significant internal conflict and a leadership transition within Netball New Zealand.
Why it matters
The reappointment signals a stabilization of New Zealand's national netball program after a high-profile employment dispute and a successful Commonwealth Games campaign.
Dame Noeline Taurua has been reappointed as Silver Ferns head coach through to the 2027 Netball World Cup, a year after her relationship with Netball New Zealand broke down in a bitter dispute over the team's high-performance environment.
The move comes after Taurua led the Silver Ferns to Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow last month, ending a 16-year wait for the title.
In a statement, Netball NZ said the decision reflects the organisation's confidence in Taurua's "leadership, coaching ability, integrity and vision" as well as a shared ambition to re-establish the Silver Ferns as the world's number one-ranked team.
The reappointment represents a remarkable turnaround in the relationship between Taurua and the national body, which has undergone a significant leadership change this year .
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