Six newcomers named in Silver Ferns squad for 2025-26

Monday 11 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 11 Aug 2025, 1:57pm

In this story Silver Ferns, Noeline Taurua, Georgia Heffernan, Northern Mystics, Southern Steel, Catherine Hall

Dame Noeline Taurua has announced an 18-woman Silver Ferns squad featuring six uncapped players. The selection includes the return of shooter Grace Nweke and defender Carys Stythe, though several midcourters were not included in the new roster.

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1. Stuff via The PostMon 11 Aug 2025, 1:20pm

   Silver Ferns squad: Six newcomers picked by Dame Noeline Taurua, Grace Nweke returns, midcourters axed (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 11 Aug 2025, 1:57pm

   Stythe among strong Steel presence in Silver Ferns (opens in new tab)