'We've suffered': Silver Ferns savour Constellation Cup triumph
The New Zealand Silver Ferns netball team won the Constellation Cup after a comeback victory against Australia. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua credited the team's maturity and resilience for the win following a period of internal turbulence.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant turnaround for the team, which had faced internal management issues and player concerns just a year prior.
Coach Dame Noeline Taurua believes the Silver Ferns are coming of age, after her side weathered a storm on Australian soil last night to <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/25/live-scores-silver-ferns-v-australia-third-test/">come away with the Constellation Cup</a> for just the fourth time. <b>By Bridget Tunnicliffe of </b><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/2159518/we-ve-suffered-silver-ferns-ready-for-the-good-times"><b>RNZ</b></a> The Silver Ferns added the Constellation Cup to their <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/03/long-time-between-dreams-dame-noeline-on-silver-ferns-comm-games-gold/">Commonwealth Games title</a> after a dramatic come-from-behind 52-49 win over Australia in Sydney. The Silver Ferns are also expected to dethrone the Diamonds from their number one world ranking if they win Test four, which would be a massive statement ahead of next year's World Cup. It's been a remarkable 12 months for the Silver Ferns and their coach, who was <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/10/dame-noeline-taurua-stood-down-as-silver-ferns-coach-for-upcoming-series/">suspended last year</a> after players raised issues about the high-performance environment.
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