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Can you help us find these Silver Ferns?

Netball New Zealand has embarked on a Silver Ferns Heritage Project – a project that has gathered momentum in the last 12 months.

The project will be showcased on silverferns.co.nz and contain the most comprehensive history and statistical component the sport has seen.

But we need your help to finish it!

159 players have represented the Silver Ferns – we have details and information for all bar 17:

  • Margaret Matangi
  • Mary Martin
  • Ethel Neame
  • Jean Willson
  • Muriel Howe
  • Jean Mitchell
  • Azalea Clark
  • Ruth Butcher
  • Dell Bandeen (nee Turner)
  • Leslie Purvis (nee Black)
  • Mary Sullivan
  • Beverley Avery
  • Joyce Sullivan
  • Margaret Filipini (nee Gardiner)
  • Betty McNamara
  • Frances Webster (nee Wiringi)
  • Elva Kydd (nee Sinclair)

Are you a family member, relative or friend of one of these Netball pioneers? We’d like to hear from you! Simply email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.