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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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The Silver Ferns established a four-point lead by half-time and while the Roses pegged them back in the third quarter the hosts regained control in the closing stages.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

The Silver Ferns eventually edged a tight 54-44 victory over Uganda before the Diamonds swept to a 85-38 win over Tonga.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2023

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

Everyone, players and staff from England and the Silver Ferns, stood on the line and had a go.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

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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