Silver Ferns v Australia result: New Zealand claim Constellation Cup, take unassailable series lead
The New Zealand Silver Ferns secured the Constellation Cup by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series after a 52-49 victory over Australia. This marks the team's 11th consecutive test victory and their fourth Constellation Cup title.
Why it matters
This is a major achievement in international netball, highlighting the current dominance of the New Zealand team in the sport.
The Silver Ferns have won the Constellation Cup for the fourth time, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-game series.
New Zealand edged a ferocious, ugly encounter in Sydney 52-49 over Australia, their first win over the Ditch since 2024. A 13-8 fourth quarter comeback, including seven consecutive goals to start, marked their 11th consecutive test victory and kept them unbeaten through 10 games in 2026.
Maddy Gordon battled injury late in her 50th test, working herself to exhaustion in a 55-minute effort with 26 feeds and two stunning interceptions. The midcourter got stuck into the niggle, openly mocking the raucous Australian supporters in the fourth quarter and copping copious amounts of contact.
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