Podcast appearances and mentions of dame noeline taurua

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is rapt with the performances of Grace Nweke [weh-keh] to start the Super Netball season for the New South Wales Swifts. Calls are rising for an exemption to be made for the shooter to be able to represent New Zealand this year despite being based overseas. Nweke's Swifts are unbeaten through four games and face the Melbourne Vixens tomorrow. Taurua says she's already seen shifts in Nweke's game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is reviewing the ruling that currently blocks Grace Nweke from putting on the black dress. She's currently ineligible for the Silver Ferns, after leaving to play for a team over in Australia. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua joined Piney to give her thoughts on the current situation. “When we knew she was keen to come over to Sydney or to play in the SSN, and understanding her reason as well, to be better, and to be a better netballer but also to be a better Silver Fern,” she said. “The intent is there, she still wants to play, and I definitely support that.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 19th April 2025, Jordie Barrett joins Piney to discuss how his sabbatical is going in Leinster and how he thinks Reiko Ioane will fare up there. The Crusaders have found an unlikely hero, with former Wallaby James O'Connor kicking them to victory over the Blues. He stopped by to discuss that kick. And Dame Noeline Taurua offers her thoughts on Grace Nweke's Silver Ferns eligibility. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is disappointed they couldn't claim a series sweep over Australia in the Constellation Cup, but she's pleased with the depth they're building as they look towards the 2027 World Cup.

Dame Noeline Taurua joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss what's behind their incredible performances against Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns have a plan to block out the noise from the passionate Australian fans in game three of netball's Constellation Cup tonight in Perth. New Zealand have only won once across the Tasman under coach Dame Noeline Taurua - in Sydney in 2019. Midcourter Kimiora Poi joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua believes the touring England squad is significantly better than some previous Roses sides.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua can see the positives following a nail-biting first test loss to England in Auckland.

Dame Noeline Taurua is calling on the Silver Ferns to find their mongrel. A relatively new look New Zealand side will take to the court against England in Auckland on Sunday, the Roses fresh off an upset over Australia in Sydney, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

A fresh mindset for the Silver Ferns heading into Sunday's Taini Jamison netball series opener against England in Auckland. It will be New Zealand's first game since coach Dame Noeline Taurua retained her job after the role was advertised earlier this year. Silver Ferns midcourter Maddy Gordon says the team have taken a different approach to assessing their play. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns will face England's Vitality Roses on Sunday, in the first game of the Taini Jamison Trophy series. Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua spoke to Corin Dann.

The jostling for inclusion at the 2026 Commonwealth Games has ramped up after confirmation Glasgow will step in as host.  A lite edition of the event featuring 10 sports will be staged at four existing venues.  Swimming and athletics are guaranteed with netball, sevens and track cycling looking odds on, given the stadia selected.  Silver Ferns Coach Dame Noeline Taurua joined Piney for a chat about the importance of netball's inclusion in the Games.  “For us, it's, it is very important because it's counted as a pinnacle event for us – we don't have the opportunity to go to the Olympics.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 21st September 2024, the All Blacks are desperate to hold onto their last major piece of silverware as they prepare to face the Wallabies for the Bledisloe Cup. Rugby Australia President Joe Roff joined Piney to give his thoughts on tonight's test and recount some of his memories playing against the boys in black.   Dame Noeline Taurua gave her thoughts on the importance of the Commonwealth Games to the under-threat sport of netball.  And former Wheel Blacks coach Grant Sharman stopped by for a chat on the 20th anniversary of the team's Gold Medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.  Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Ferns head coach Dame Noeline Taurua joins Mark Stafford & Sulu Fitzpatrick to talk through the Silver Ferns trialists announcement & her mindset with supporting players' decisions off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua wants to relax the rules around players competing in the Australian league.

New Mystics captain Michaela Sokolich-Beatson is pleased Netball New Zealand has reappointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach.

Dame Noeline Taurua's expected to lead the Silver Ferns to more achievements for years to come. The 56-year-old's been contracted for another two years, which is likely to be extended to the 2027 World Cup if results trend in the right direction. Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie explains how Taurua's re-hiring will push the team in a new direction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua has been reappointed as coach of the Silver Ferns. Netball New Zealand said Dame Noeline has shown she's the right person for the job, and will stay in the role for another two years. Dame Noeline was appointed Silver Ferns coach in 2018 taking the team to a World Cup victory in 2019. Dame Noeline Taurua speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.

After a competitive interview process, Netball NZ has re-appointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach on a two-year contract.  Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the two year contract allows a check-in point before the next pinnacle event – the World Cup.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball NZ has announced the re-appointment of Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach.  Dame Noeline has unmatched experience, though other strong contenders were likely to be in the running for the coaching position.   Meanwhile, the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association (NZRPA) has called for the New Zealand Rugby board to step down and Tiger Woods is apparently practicing abstinence to prepare or the Masters.  Adam Cooper and Nick Bewley joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss this week's sports news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua is expected to be named the Silver Ferns coach for a second time.

Dame Noeline Taurua is expected to be named the Silver Ferns coach for a second time.

RNZ understands that Dame Noeline Taurua will be retained as the Silver Ferns head coach in an announcement on Friday. In February, Netball New Zealand said it would advertise the job when Dame Noeline's contract came to an end. RNZ Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Former Silver Fern Margaret Foster's hopeful Dame Noeline Taurua can rediscover her mojo in a new chapter for the national side.  Newstalk ZB understands Taurua will be re-appointed as coach this afternoon after Netball New Zealand opened up the position for applications.  The Silver Ferns won the 2019 World Cup under Taurua but failed to make the podium during last year's defence.  Foster told Mike Hosking that Taurua is probably heads and shoulders above everyone else who applied, as long as she comes back with a new idea of what she wants to achieve.  She doesn't think Taurua would've returned if she knew she didn't have the energy or passion to be able to make a real difference.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand are advertising the Silver Ferns head coach role on the open market to see if they can find someone better than Dame Noeline Taurua. Taurua has been in the job since 2018 and her contract ends this month. However, the 2019 World Cup winning coach says she will re-apply. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6346910662112

Dame Noeline Taurua's role is up for grabs, as Netball NZ has launched an open recruitment call. The Silver Ferns coach will have to fight to keep her job, as Netball NZ is determined to choose the best coach to guide the team for the next four years. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua will have to fight hard to return as the head coach of the Silver Ferns. Netball New Zealand said the organisation and Dame Taurua had agreed to go to the open market for the role, in the best interests of the Ferns and the 'integrity' of the sport. Netball New Zealand Chief Executive Jennie Wyllie says it's important that they don't take the Silver Ferns' success for granted. "We certainly want to be able to grow and improve on our performance at the Nations Cup in January. I think what we do know is- Noels has got a great legacy and we want to see what her plans are for the future."  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne McFadden covers Rachin Ravindra's double century against South Africa, what is the future for Dame Noeline Taurua and the Silver Ferns, and who is likely to take out the top prizes at next week's Halberg Awards.

The Silver Ferns took third at the Nations Cup and the conversation quickly turned to Dame Noeline Taurua's future as coach.  Her original contract expired last October, and she signed a mini-extension to remain with the team until the end of their campaign in England.  While she still hasn't committed to her future plans, Taurua insists an announcement is imminent.   Former Ferns player and coach Yvonne Willering told Mike Hosking that should Taurua retire, we don't have good coaching stocks from which to replace her.  She said that she would like to see Taurua stay on for another year and bring in a co-coach to get them used to the structures.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to become a legendary netball player? What's the journey like, and how does finding a new identity in a foreign land shape your life and an illustrious sporting career spanning over 20 years? Join me this episode for a kōrero with iconic netballer and Silver Fern, Irene Van Dyk. We hear about her experience as an immigrant athlete in New Zealand, her experience with the media, and the decisions she made around motherhood. Irene opens up about the conversation she had with Dame Noeline Taurua in the lead up to her retirement. She also has a message for all the parents of kids playing netball - tune in to hear it. Of course, we check in on how perimenopause is treating Irene and we get to hear Irene's famed laugh almost the entire conversation because oh, how we laughed!  P.S. Can't get enough? Dame Noeline Taurua was a guest on Season 03 of Grey Areas - have a listen to her episode too! Song credit: Korimako, Performed by Aro, Written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker and published by Songbroker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam joins Kathryn as The Warriors - officially the Aussies' second favourite team - prepare to play The Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium this weekend. Also kicking off is the Silver Ferns and England series bid for the Tini Jamieson Trophy, meaning all eyes will be on the Ferns coaching job - will Dame Noeline Taurua stay in the role?

The Silver Ferns have finished without a medal at the netball World Cup after losing 52-45 to Jamaica in the bronze medal match in Cape Town on Monday morning. New Zealand went to South Africa as defending champions but couldn't get a win in their last four games, crashing to their worst ever finish at the tournament. They never even played Australia, who swept aside England 61-45 in the final this morning to claim a 12th world title. New Zealand coach Dame Noeline Taurua said her team were still motivated to win bronze and she had no excuses.

Dame Noeline Taurua says the Silver Ferns can overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke. Nweke has been ruled out of the rest of the Netball World Cup in Cape Town after suffering a knee injury in the win over Singapore on Sunday. Australia remain alive at the football World Cup after brushing aside Olympic champions Canada 4-nil last night in Melbourne to advance to the round of 16 and end the North Americans tournament.

Dame Noeline Taurua says the Silver Ferns can overcome the loss of star shooter Grace Nweke. Nweke has been ruled out of the rest of the Netball World Cup in Cape Town after suffering a knee injury in the win over Singapore on Sunday. 

Dame Noeline Taurua is being philosophical about the loss of her star shooter for the rest of the Netball World Cup. Grace Nweke is gone for the tournament in Cape Town after injuring her knee in the win over Singapore on Sunday.

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says she hasn't settled on a starting seven for the Netball World Cup.

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says she hasn't settled on a starting seven for the Netball World Cup.

Netball legend Dame Noeline Taurua is an absolute wahine toa. Dame Noeline's been a member of the Silver Ferns since the 90s - first as a player, then again as assistant coach and now as head coach since 2018. She is widely recognised as one of the greatest coaches of the sport. Dame Noeline joins Petra for a look back at the triumphs and tricky parts of her life and career that have brought her to this point, and what it takes to make your mark on the world. Song credit: Korimako, Performed by Aro, Written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker and published by Songbroker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has named the 12 players and 3 reserves set to compete at the upcoming Netball World Cup. The selection process was a tough one for Taurua, who described it as 'a high standard with some extremely tight results'.  Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the tough decisions Noeline Taurua had to make. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua announces the Silver Ferns team to contest the 2023 Netball World Cup today. The Silver Ferns will head to Cape Town in July to defend the title they won four years ago. Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann.

Dame Noeline Taurua's coaching contract with the Silver Ferns is up in November, sparking questions about what's next. Taurua is coaching the Ferns through both the World Cup and the Constellation Cup, but after that she says her plans are up in the air. She's not certain where her future lies; whether she'll continue coaching or if there's something else out there for her. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says becoming too reactive cost them in the final of netball's Quad Series.

A dreadful third quarter from the Silver Ferns saw them drop the fourth and final Constellation Cup match against Australia on Sunday, losing their grip on the trophy. Up by five goals at halftime, New Zealand lost the third quarter 19-to-8 and never recovered, losing the test 57-goals-to-53. The physicality of the Australian Diamonds proved too much for the Silver Ferns at times, and there were question marks about some of the personnel changes made by coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua concedes they were bullied by Australia in last night's Constellation Cup defeat in Melbourne, as they hosts kept the series alive.

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is refusing to blame the officiating for last night's heavy defeat to Australia in Melbourne and says her team failed to adjust to the Diamonds physicality.

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is keen to move on from the shambolic series against Jamaica.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says she has concerns about player welfare following last night's 70-45 win over Jamaica in Auckland. Jamaica, who were forced to put coach Connie Francis and two former players in their reserves, were a shadow of the side that won silver at the Commonwealth Games.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has raised concerns about the Jamaican players' welfare ahead of tonight's second test. The Silver Ferns thrashed the Jamaican netballers, the Sunshine Girls, 70-45 in Auckland last night. Felicity Reid has more.

Dame Valerie Adams isn't planning on pulling any punches on the board of High Performance Sport New Zealand. The two-time Olympic shot put champion is one of four new members appointed to the board alongside Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, former Paralympian Duane Kale and former Black Sox player and coach Don Tricker.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games. The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after hitting rock bottom when they finished fourth at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Bridget Tunnicliffe reports.