Constellation Cup 2026

The story so far

Coach Dame Noeline Taurua named a 14-woman Silver Ferns squad for the Constellation Cup series against the Australian Diamonds, with several recalls and Catherine Hall omitted through injury.^{28 Sep} The Silver Ferns won the opening test 56-50 in Auckland, taking a 1-0 lead in the four-test series and extending their run of wins over Australia on New Zealand soil to 11.^{15 Oct} They then beat the Diamonds 62-50 in Christchurch to go 2-0 up, with the series moving to Sydney.^{21 Oct} In Sydney, New Zealand came from behind to win the third test 52-49, sweeping the series and securing the Constellation Cup.^{23 Oct} Midcourter Maddy Gordon later defended mocking the Australian crowd during that test, saying she had reacted to constant booing.^{27 Oct}

Latest

Maddy Gordon has stood by her decision to mock the Australian crowd during the Sydney test, saying she reacted to constant booing. The 52-49 win was New Zealand's fourth Constellation Cup title.^{27 Oct}

Key moments

1. 28 SepTaurua names 14-woman squad, recalling three players and omitting Catherine Hall
2. 15 OctSilver Ferns beat Australia 56-50 in Auckland, taking 1-0 series lead
3. 21 OctSilver Ferns win 62-50 in Christchurch, moving 2-0 up
4. 23 OctSilver Ferns come from behind to win Sydney test 52-49, securing Cup
5. 27 OctMaddy Gordon defends mocking Australian crowd after Sydney test

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