Silver Ferns

British

plural noun

the women's international netball team of New Zealand

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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

There were jubilant scenes on the court as England wound down the clock to edge out the Silver Ferns and reach Sunday's showpiece in Cape Town.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2023

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

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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