Results

International Series 01/28 14:00 - New Zealand v Uganda 62-57
International Series 01/27 17:00 - England v New Zealand 58-57
International Series 01/21 14:00 - New Zealand v Uganda 65-60
International Series 01/20 15:00 - Australia v New Zealand 63-50
Fast5 World Series 11/12 07:00 - New Zealand v Australia View
Fast5 World Series 11/12 02:45 - New Zealand v Jamaica View
Fast5 World Series 11/12 00:30 - New Zealand v South Africa View
Fast5 World Series 11/11 07:15 - New Zealand v Australia View
Fast5 World Series 11/11 04:15 - New Zealand v England View
Fast5 World Series 11/11 00:15 - New Zealand v Malawi View
Constellation Cup 10/23 03:00 - New Zealand v Australia 53-50
Constellation Cup 10/19 07:00 - New Zealand v Australia 56-53

The New Zealand national netball team, commonly known as the Silver Ferns (Māori: Rau Hiriwā), represent Netball New Zealand in international netball tournaments such as the Netball World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, the Taini Jamison Trophy, the Constellation Cup, the Netball Quad Series and the Fast5 Netball World Series. They have also represented New Zealand at the World Games. New Zealand made their Test debut in 1938. As of 2023, New Zealand have been world champions on five occasions and Commonwealth champions twice. They are regularly ranked number two in the World Netball Rankings.

History

Formation and early years

On 20 August 1938, New Zealand, captained by Margaret Matangi, made their test debut in an away match against at Australia at Royal Park, Melbourne. Australia defeated New Zealand 40–11. This was the first netball Test between Australia and New Zealand. It was also the world's first international netball match. On 20 August 1948, New Zealand, captained by Oonah Shannahan, hosted their first home test against Australia at Forbury Park. Australia defeated New Zealand 27–16.

Rivalry with Australia

New Zealand's main rivals in international netball are Australia. Between 1963 and 2015, the two teams dominated the World Netball Championships and Commonwealth Games tournaments. Since 2010 the two teams have also competed for the Constellation Cup. Notable and memorable clashes have included the finals of the 1991, 1999 and 2011 World Netball Championships, the finals of the 2010 and the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the final match of the 2013 Constellation Cup.