Netball New Zealand has today named the Silver Ferns squad for the three-match series against the Net Blacks NZ Men's team as part of the WM New Zealand Netball Series following the 2026 Constellation Cup.

The Constellation Cup team retains the core of the side that claimed Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow, where the Silver Ferns went through the tournament unbeaten before defeating Jamaica 56-48 in the final.

Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Peta Toeava and Parris Mason are the additions from outside the Commonwealth Games squad, offering further depth to the team.

Three changes follow for the Net Blacks series in November, with Tactix defender Laura Balmer in line for a potential Silver Ferns debut, alongside the return of shooter Aliyah Dunn and midcourter Tayla Earle.

Silver Ferns Head Coach Dame Noeline Taurua said the two teams reflected both the immediate challenge of the Constellation Cup and the longer build towards Netball World Cup.

“The Constellation Cup is always a really tough series. Australia are the number one ranked team in the world and we have a huge amount of respect for them, the quality they bring and the history between our two teams. We know what it takes to compete against Australia and we’re expecting another fiercely contested series".

“The series against the Net Blacks allows us to give others more playing opportunities in what we know will be a really challenging and physical series.

“It’s also another opportunity to grow the experience of athletes in this environment, test combinations and continue building the depth we need as we head into a World Cup year.

“We were back in camp last week for the first time since the Commonwealth Games and it was great to see the energy and hunger within the group. We’re looking forward to the challenge of both series and can’t wait to get back out on court.”

Both series will be broadcast on Sky. Tickets are available through Ticketek for the Silver Ferns v Net Blacks series.

Silver Ferns WM New Zealand Netball Series v Net Blacks

Shooters
Aliyah Dunn
Grace Nweke
Martina Salmon
Te Paea Selby-Rickit
Amelia Walmsley

Midcourters
Tayla Earle
Maddy Gordon
Kimiora Poi
Peta Toeava

Defenders
Laura Balmer
Karin Burger
Kelly Jackson
Parris Mason
Carys Stythe

WM New Zealand Netball Series
Silver Ferns v Net Blacks

Match 1: Tuesday 17 November – Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, 7.30pm
Match 2: Thursday 19 November – Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, 7.30pm
Match 3: Saturday 21 November – Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, 7.30pm