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Life's not always a beach for Football Fern striker

Goal-scoring weapon Grace Jale is making an impact in the Football Ferns after a four-year pause in her international career. And breaking out of her comfort zone may help to play in a home World Cup this year, Merryn Anderson writes.

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Ins and outs of netball's No.1 league

With the 2023 ANZ Premiership just a fortnight away, Merryn Anderson looks at the intriguing off-season movements within the six netball sides, and what lies ahead.

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Frankie says: Relax, White Ferns can win

Injured White Fern Frankie Mackay has turned a forgettable summer into a trailblazing commentary gig. And she’s also backing the White Ferns to recover from their shocking first-up loss at the T20 World Cup, she tells Merryn Anderson.

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Kiwi rider leads the chase in thrilling foxhunt

Kiwi downhill mountain biker Jess Blewitt is normally at the front of the pack racing across the world, but this weekend she becomes the fox in a unique chase right in her own backyard. Merryn Anderson reports.

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Young quick scores tricks from new Ferns coach

One of New Zealand's most promising fast bowlers, Molly Penfold, was surprised to get the call-up for the T20 World Cup, but she has a great support team around her, Merryn Anderson reports.

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Schoolgirl cricketer's time to shine on world stage

Kate Chandler is used to playing cricket with the boys, but the Wellington teen has the chance to star amongst the best young women cricketers in the world at the inaugural U19 T20 World Cup next month, Merryn Anderson writes.

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Grabbing their chance to shine in Super Smash

As the White Ferns track towards their next pinnacle event, players have their last chance to make their mark on the domestic scene. Merryn Anderson chooses one player from each Super Smash side to star this season.

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The swimmers who stopped mid-race

An Olympic rowing medallist will be poolside supporting her big sister at this week's Special Olympics Summer Games, where there's a big push to get more female athletes competing, Merryn Anderson reports.

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New spin guru has White Ferns in a whirl

The White Ferns have a new spin bowling coach heading into the T20 World Cup, who reckons their young spin attack could become world-leading. Merryn Anderson reports.

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Veteran Fern thrilled to return - as a Phoenix

Despite a tough start to the Phoenix's second season, evergreen Football Fern Betsy Hassett has no regrets returning to finally play professional football at home, she tells Merryn Anderson.

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Ferns favourites in Fast5's welcome return

It's colourful, it's snappy, it's dynamic, and it's back - the Fast5 Netball World Series returns to NZ with the hometown Ferns firm favourites. Merryn Anderson sizes up the competition.

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Five things we've learned from the Con Cup

Halfway through netball's annual highlight, the Constellation Cup, the Silver Ferns are in the hot seat. Merryn Anderson looks at the intel we've gleaned so far.

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Silver Ferns right on track, former captain says

As the Silver Ferns strike first against world No.1 Australia in the Constellation Cup, one of the game's greats tells Merryn Anderson how NZ are tracking to defend next year's World Cup.

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The undeniable power of a crowd

LockerRoom writer Merryn Anderson joined the massive, but mannerly, crowd at Eden Park to watch her first games of women's rugby - and will never forget what she witnessed.

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Kiwi Ironwoman finds joy in taking the longer road

A former triathlon world champ, a burnt-out Rebecca Clarke gave the sport away, only to return as a top Ironwoman, competing in Kona this week She tells Merryn Anderson how she found balance.

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White Fern Down, not out, and thumbs up to future

One misjudged landing ruled White Ferns batter Lauren Down out of two pinnacle cricket events this year. But the break has given her a new enjoyment of the game, she tells Merryn Anderson.

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From desk to lake - rowing's new duo aim for Paris

From Rowing NZ's office to the world championships - it's been a wild six months for Rachael Kennedy, joining forces with reigning world champ Jackie Kiddle in the lightweight double sculls.

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Where are they now? Magic champions of 2012

Exactly 10 years ago, the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic made history lifting the ANZ Championship trophy, and their legacy lives on to this day, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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Kiwi wāhine already smash Comm Games record

The largest-ever contingent of female athletes in the NZ Team are about to descend on Birmingham. Merryn Anderson looks at their chances of bringing home a record medal haul.

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Young guns fire in Black Ferns and Pulse triumphs

What did netball and rugby's main events at the weekend share in common? The energy and exuberance of youth.

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Change of heart revitalises top orienteer

Cardiac arrest and open heart surgery haven't slowed down top Kiwi orienteer Lizzie Ingham, who's on her way to her yet another world championship, Merryn Anderson writes.

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Moa females finding their running stride

A running club at the heart of rural NZ is making big strides in gender equality, encouraging girls and women of all ages to run cross country with them, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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Netball’s breakout stars for 2022

In a year where the Silver Ferns seek to right a wrong, the ANZ Premiership will be an important testing ground for talent. Merryn Anderson looks at six players aiming for a breakout season.

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The Strange tale of a champion throwing coach

Debbie Strange has coached some of NZ's top throwing athletes to greatness over the last four decades, and now she's sharing her skills around the globe, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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Surely girls can skate

From ages four to 34, female skateboarders are streaming into skate parks, with a group of self-taught skaters in Gisborne changing the game, Merryn Anderson discovers.

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