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"That's our intention": Silver Ferns coach outlines plan to claim podium in Commonwealth Games

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Publish Date
Thu, 18 Jun 2026, 9:33am
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to media during the New Zealand 2026 Commonwealth Games netball team selection announcement at Netball North Harbour on June 17, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to media during the New Zealand 2026 Commonwealth Games netball team selection announcement at Netball North Harbour on June 17, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Dame Noeline Taurua intends to claim the trophy at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. 

Yesterday saw her unveil the Silver Ferns squad that will open play in Glasgow against Scotland.  

It follows a tumultuous year that saw her stood down as coach, reinstated, and return to the top job. 

Taurua told Mike Hosking they’re going there for a podium – that's their expectation and intention. 

She says she’s really comfortable and confident with the squad she named.  

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