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Serina staying chilled as things hot up in netball’s premiership

With the business end of the ANZ Premiership on the horizon, Jane Sewell talks to young Southern Steel midcourter Serina Daunakamakama about making her mark in a team of experienced heads and Silver Ferns, and in a place she now calls her home away from home

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Captain’s astonishing return to the Fern

After an interminable comeback from injuries, Michaela Sokolich-Beatson thought she’d never wear the silver fern again - till she led the FAST5 Ferns to a netball world final, Suzanne McFadden writes from Christchurch.

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A tale of two Ferns in one city

Both the Silver Ferns and Black Ferns pulled in crowds and took home the spoils in one frenzied day in Hamilton. But is there room in Kiwi hearts for both?

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Silver Ferns calm fears of a serious slide

After five tests without a W, the Silver Ferns saved face with a strong rebound win over England's Roses. But can they prove it's not an aberration? Merryn Anderson reports.

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Metuarau on a Silver Ferns mission

Missing out on the Commonwealth Games gave Tiana Metuarau the fire to work even harder for her Silver Ferns dream. She's back from an abrupt World Cup call-up and ready to keep growing.

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Netball World Cup: Silver Ferns to fight for bronze

A 46-40 loss has kicked the Silver Ferns out of the Netball World Cup final, and sets up a potential lowest-ever finish for the side.

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Silver Ferns' mother of all mothers

Meticulous but never mollycoddling, Silver Ferns manager Esther Molloy goes into her fourth Netball World Cup with a new set of 'what ifs' for the first tournament in South Africa, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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Where are they now? Silver Ferns World Cup captains

Ameliaranne Ekenasio is the 14th captain to lead the Silver Ferns at a Netball World Cup. Suzanne McFadden tracks down the rest, and speaks to those who won.

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Teammates retire together ahead of World Cup

Two Silver Fern and Magic teammates decide to retire at the same time, one forsaking possible World Cup selection. Sarah Cowley Ross finds out why.

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Where is she now? Linda Vagana

She was one of the most feared Silver Ferns defenders, but with the biggest heart. Linda Vagana talks to Suzanne McFadden about her netball career with two countries, working to rebuild the Samoan game and getting more Kiwi kids reading.

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The heartland rugby union giving females a fair go

Kicking old school attitudes, bias and 'boofheads' into touch is at the heart of NZ Rugby's new women and girls strategy. But in Mid-Canterbury, a Silver Fern is beating them to it, Suzanne McFadden discovers.

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Silver Fern Watson taking baby steps back to court

Electric defender Jane Watson is back in the Silver Ferns squad after the birth of her daughter, but she won't be rushing - she's prepared to play the long game before next year's World Cup

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Silver Ferns must believe they're valuable

Are the Silver Ferns ready to face a battle of wits and endurance at next week's Comm Games? Suzanne McFadden listens to their miracle-worker coach and takes stock after a tough final hit-out.

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From C to DJ, Souness call the tune for Ferns

Whether she's controlling the baseline or the bassline, Silver Ferns midcourter and DJ, Whitney Souness, has finally found the perfect balance between life on the netball court and off.

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The rejuvenation and return of Bailey Mes

Bailey Mes wasn't banking on playing for the Silver Ferns again, but a change of attitude from the veteran shooter has seen her reclaim her mojo and a ticket to the Commonwealth Games.

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Pure As: Sulu Fitzpatrick

WATCH: Silver Fern defender Sulu Fitzpatrick opens up on her silent struggle with food, alcohol, money and teen motherhood in a new series of Pure As.

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Sulu's Covid battle goes straight to the heart

Silver Fern Sulu Fitzpatrick opens up about the coronavirus infection that's affected her physically, mentally, emotionally and financially, and stalled her return to lead the champion

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