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Silver Ferns

British  

plural noun

  1. the women's international netball team of New Zealand

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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England had moments of great defensive pressure, but were not as consistent at turning possession into goals, allowing the Silver Ferns to stretch the gap to nine points with 15 minutes left to play.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The Silver Ferns beat Trinidad and Tobago 76-27 in Pool D in the opening game of the tournament before 2019 runners-up and 11-time winners Australia romped to a 86-30 win over Zimbabwe in Pool A.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2023

The Silver Ferns would seal a 3-0 series whitewash on the court, but debutant Mentor was to claim a longer-lasting prize off it.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2023

After a tight start, the Silver Ferns opened up a 10-goal lead at half-time.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2021

New Zealand’s Silver Ferns lost for the second time in the group stage of the netball, which had been almost unthinkable before the games.

From Washington Times Apr. 11, 2018

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