Silver Ferns

The on-court action against a depleted Jamaican team won't last long in the memory. Elle Temu's reaction to the national anthem on debut was another story.

If quality local sport journalism is important to you, become a Stuff supporter today. A beautiful mind crunching all the player stats. You need journalists close enough to smell the liniment. These two teams will go again on Thursday night at Pulman Arena, which is a 41.7km drive away from Eventfinda Stadium, for those not familiar with Auckland. Temu’s reaction to hearing the national anthem for the first time as a Silver Fern was heartwarming, while it was nice to see Jamaica take an early lead and not wilt completely. Nweke also did the business at goal shoot, finishing with 59 goals from 63 shots. If you must know what happened in the one-sided match: Jamaica took a 2-0 lead early, but that was as good as it got. *

New Zealand took out the first test of the series with a dominant performance at Auckland.

New Zealand added a further 16 goals in the fourth quarter, with Jamaica scoring a respectable 12, but it was Grace who would have the final say with a goal right on full-time. The Silver Ferns scored 18 goals in the third quarter to Jamaica's 13, for the 54-33 lead going into the final 15 minutes. New Zealand's attack hit their straps in the third quarter on attack, but Jamaica carried on their brave play from the first half.

The opening Taini Jamison Trophy match between the Silver Ferns and Jamaica was somewhat like a rollercoaster, similar to what has been happening off court over ...

"We know that they needed to have 10, and she's a proud Jamaican and sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do. "I think player welfare is really important, not only for the seven out there. Captain Shimona Nelson led from the front, screaming words of encouragement to her team from Jamaica's goal third. Ring in substitutes Carla Borrego and coach Francis didn't warm up and remained in their trackies, while Romelda Aiken-George, who gave birth to her first child six weeks ago, arrived at Eventfinda Stadium at the same time as the fans. Warming up, Jamaica resembled a club team heading down to the local courts on a frosty Saturday morning. The result of the match seemed rather clear before play had even started.

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The coaches and the players have been advised of the challenges and are on board to give their best, even if they have to play without reserves." "But we believe that we must honour our obligations. Netball New Zealand complained it will take a financial hit, prompting the Silver Ferns' opponents to issue an apologetic statement.

New Zealand's dominant win over an out of sorts Jamaican side may have been forgetful, but debutant's Elle Temu's heartwarming reaction during the anthem ...

"It just means that I feel so welcomed, they all trust me to play and do my job and it just means the world." "I think I started well, it's fast, it's really fast, so just staying in it a bit more than I probably would've liked," she said. "Yes - I was actually 'okay, I got this', I was doing well, and then I think it all hit me at once," she told Sky Sports after the match.

Jamaica played the same seven the entire match. Coach Connie Francis and veteran shooters Carla Borrego and Romelda Aiken-George were among the reserves - the ...

Player welfare remains a concern in relation to the Jamaican netball team 22 September 2022 Player welfare remains a concern in relation to the Jamaican netball team

21 September, 2022 The Silver Ferns put the seal on a long lead-in to deliver a comfortable 70-45 win over Jamaica in the Taini Jamison Trophy opener of the ...

Accomplished centre Adean Thomas led the way in sparking the visitors’ attacking raids where shooter Nelson was again a strong presence. With the Silver Ferns going a little static, Jamaica were able to pounce on defensive turnovers while boosting their score-line but the accuracy and clinical play of Nweke and Ekenasio kept the Silver Ferns well-placed when leading 54-33 at the last turn. It was a disrupted build-up for both, Jamaica improving with a strong second half ahead of tomorrow night’s second and final test while the Silver Ferns will look to consolidate and continue the bedding-in of new combinations.

The Silver Ferns put the seal on a long lead-in to deliver a comfortable 70-45 win over Jamaica in the Taini Jamison Trophy opener of the Cadbury Netball ...

With the Silver Ferns going a little static, Jamaica were able to pounce on defensive turnovers while boosting their score-line but the accuracy and clinical play of Nweke and Ekenasio kept the Silver Ferns well-placed when leading 54-33 at the last turn. With plenty of ball getting into Grace Nweke’s hands, the towering young shooter made the most of her opportunities in a high-scoring opening which resulted in the Silver Ferns bolting out to a 21-10 lead at the first break. It was a disrupted build-up for both, Jamaica improving with a strong second half ahead of tomorrow night’s second and final test while the Silver Ferns will look to consolidate and continue the bedding-in of new combinations.

We finally got some netball between the Silver Ferns and Jamaica last night. In between visa and passport issues for the visitors, as well as needing to ca.

The Silver Ferns put the seal on a long lead-in to deliver a comfortable 70-45 win over Jamaica in the Taini Jamison Trophy opener in Auckland last night.

Accomplished centre Adean Thomas led the way in sparking the visitors’ attacking raids, where shooter Nelson was again a strong presence. With the Silver Ferns going a little static, Jamaica was able to pounce on defensive turnovers while boosting its score-line, but the accuracy and clinical play of Nweke and Ekenasio kept the Silver Ferns well-placed when leading 54-33 at the last turn. It was a disrupted build-up for both, Jamaica improving with a strong second half ahead of tonight’s second and final test, while the Silver Ferns will look to consolidate and continue the bedding-in of new combinations.

After getting caught up in the moment during her first national anthem as a Silver Fern, the defender came out and had a blinder for her family and country.

"And for it to be 60 minutes and just thrown in to see what it's like, it was awesome." Temu's tears were a reminder that despite all the chaos in the build up to the first Test, it was still just that - a Test - and for the Stars defender in particular, a "debut to remember". "It was a big step up and I'm just grateful to be here," Temu said.