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Live sport on SN this weekendDame Noeline Taurua reinstated as Silver Ferns coach
Sport Nation • October 25th, 2025 6:19 pm
Dame Noeline Taurua | Photo: Photosport
The Netball New Zealand saga appears to have reached its conclusion.
NNZ has confirmed Dame Noeline Taurua will return as head coach of the Silver Ferns, effective immediately.
Interim coaches Liana Leota and Yvette McCausland-Durie will remain in charge until the end of the Northern Tour to "minimise disruption”.
In a statement, Netball NZ said it has full confidence in Taurua’s leadership, noting “there was nothing found during the process that called her integrity into question.”
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The organisation confirmed both parties have been working on changes to strengthen wellbeing, performance, and player voice, with support from High Performance Sport NZ.
NNZ acknowledged the suspension of Taurua and her staff was a difficult period and apologised to players, management, and their whānau.
"Netball NZ acknowledges that the suspension of Dame Noeline and her coaching team was a difficult decision.
"The subsequent period has been a very challenging time for everyone involved, including the Silver Ferns players and management and their whānau, and for this we apologise."
Focus now turns to embedding the agreed changes and preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while the Silver Ferns continue their Constellation Cup series against Australia - which they currently trail 2-0.
Tune into Sport Nation for live commentary of the Constellation Cup this Sunday from 7pm - available on the app and all NZ frequencies.
