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How coaches can protect young females from ACL injury
ACC data show ACL surgeries for girls aged 15-19 jumped 120% in a decade.
'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership
Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.
Ask Me Anything: Melodie Robinson – 'journalism is a snobby profession'
A big personality, a tough industry and the long road to being taken seriously.
Alice Soper: How female referees can help men's rugby
OPINION: NZ Rugby now ranks among the leaders in promoting women referees globally.
Young speedster Kendra picks track spikes over rugby sprigs
The 17-year-old sprinter shattered five national records in one summer.
'Not necessarily being stupid': Amelia Garvey on the art of aggression in golf
Garvey will captain the first all-female team in next month's Chasing The Fox event.
Women pack a punch at Hastings Giants' 10-year milestone
A once boys-only boxing academy now thrives as talented young women reshape its future.
Ani O'Brien: IOC moving toward ban on transgender athletes is a moment of truth
OPINION: The IOC is poised to ban trans women from competing in female Olympic events.
Olympic cyclist finds freedom on 4500km ride across Africa
Shields rode 4500km from Uganda to Zimbabwe after her Olympic silver.
Changing of the guard: What Allan Bunting’s exit means for the Black Ferns
He was appointed to restore culture after the 2021 Black Ferns review.
Once rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the world
Shaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.
Silver Ferns explain latest coaching change on Northern Tour
Assistant coach Liana Leota has remained in New Zealand.
Gordon stars as Silver Ferns thrash Scotland and sweep series
Maddy Gordon starred with 31 feeds and claimed MVP honours in Glasgow.
Louisa Wall: Dame Noeline Taurua deserves better from netball's flawed process
Dame Noeline Taurua was barred from responding while her reputation was debated.
Kiwi Ferns humbled in Pacific Championships final against Jillaroos
The Kiwi Ferns' challenging campaign ended in a big defeat to Australia.
'A sense of fear': Inside Netball NZ's report on Dame Noeline Taurua
The Silver Ferns complaints, which saw Dame Noeline Taurua stood down, have been revealed.
Dark place to fresh start: Bev Priestman rises again with Phoenix
Her Phoenix debut comes 15 months after the Paris Olympics drone scandal.
Nathan Limm: The confusion and contradiction between Taurua and Netball NZ
OPINION: The hypocrisies in Netball NZ's handling of Dame Noeline Taurua's return.
From coma to Cup glory: Jockey’s remarkable rise to Melbourne Cup victory
She is the first woman to win the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
Jillaroos beat Kiwi Ferns in tense Pacific Championships clash
New Zealand were outclassed in a prequel to next week's final in Sydney.
Bridget Tunnicliffe: Why Maddy Gordon creates headaches for Silver Ferns selectors
OPINION: The 25-year-old midcourter joins the Queensland Firebirds for the 2025 season.
Outrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s community
Netball’s historic own goal leaves the sport's community with ongoing questions.
Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer
Recently she has been vocal in her support of her friend, Ferns coach Noeline Taurua.
Football Ferns v USA: Kiwis defeated 6-0 by world No 2 side
New Zealand played the highly fancied USA in Kansas.
Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby’s top-heavy plan could topple the women’s game
OPINION: Aupiki’s new timing clashes with NRLW, leaving many players out of pocket.
Paul Lewis: Netball’s leadership blunder leaves lasting scars from Taurua saga
OPINION: Taurua was stood down last month after player complaints sparked a review.
Black Ferns star joins Warriors in major NRLW move
Stacey Waaka has signed a two-year deal for the 2026 and 2027 NRLW seasons.
Quotas are the crowbar women’s sport needed – Alice Soper
OPINION: Olympic gold medallist Jo Aleh joins Team NZ as part of its Cup defence.
'A major change': More tests confirmed for Black Ferns in 2026
The Black Ferns will play 10 tests next year after confirmation of the WXV Global Series.