Silver Ferns Squads Named for Constellation Cup and Net Blacks Series
Netball New Zealand has today named the Silver Ferns squads for the 2026 Constellation Cup and the three-match series against the Net Blacks NZ Men's team, both part of the WM New Zealand Netball Series.
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 her potential first match in the black dress, 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".
“For us, it’s about building on the team and combinations that performed so strongly at the Commonwealth Games. The additions of Te Paea, Peta and Parris further strengthen those combinations and give us different options across the court.
“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.”
The Silver Ferns open the Constellation Cup against the Diamonds at Spark Arena in Auckland on Sunday 18 October. The Diamonds head into the series as the world's top-ranked side and reigning Cup holders, but have not won a Test on New Zealand soil since 2021.
Both series will be broadcast on Sky. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
2026 Constellation Cup
Shooters
Georgia Heffernan
Grace Nweke
Martina Salmon
Te Paea Selby-Rickit
Amelia Walmsley
Midcourters
Maddy Gordon
Kate Heffernan
Kimiora Poi
Mila Reuelu-Buchanan
Peta Toeava
Defenders
Karin Burger
Kelly Jackson
Parris Mason
Carys Stythe
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
2026 Constellation Cup
Silver Ferns vs Australian Diamonds
Match 1: Sunday 18 October – Spark Arena, Auckland
Match 2: Wednesday 21 October – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
Match 3: Sunday 25 October – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Match 4: Wednesday 28 October – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
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