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NZ Herald
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Silver Ferns: Northern Mystics shooter Filda Vui ready for international call-up
High-pressure experience in the ANZ Premiership has Filda Vui confident of filling the goal attack bib of Ameliaranne Ekenasio. The Northern Mystics shooter is widely tipped to be selected in the Silver Ferns squad to face South Africa for the Taini Jamison Trophy in late September. Ekenasio stepped down as
RNZ News
22-07-2025
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Silver Ferns head into international season without caption
The Silver Ferns are heading into the next international season without their captain. Ameliaranne Ekenasio is taking a break, which makes yesterday's eligibility announcement by Netball New Zealand even more important. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Otago Daily Times
22-07-2025
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- Otago Daily Times
Silver Ferns captain Ekenasio to take a break from internationals
Ameliaranne Ekenasio will take a break from international netball. Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals. "I need this break-for my mind, body, and spirit," Ekenasio said in a statement. Ekenasio has taken time out before, including missing the Nations Cup in 2023. Since making her debut in 2014, 34-year-old Ekenasio has worn the black dress 79 times, playing a key role in New Zealand's 2019 Netball World Cup triumph and captaining the team to victory in the 2021 and 2024 Constellation Cup series, along with multiple Taini Jamison Trophy wins. She was named Silver Ferns captain in 2021 and returned to the role after the birth of her second child. Ekenasio said her decision wasn't easy. "It's been an amazing journey, but now it's time to listen to what I need personally and take space to reset." Coach Dame Noeline Taurua will be hoping the new player eligibility ruling will see Grace Nweke available for selection, otherwise she would be without two key players in the attacking circle. However, Dame Noeline acknowledges Ekenasio's decision. "I've always supported athletes in making decisions that are right for them and I fully respect Ameliaranne's choice to step away from the international stage at this time," she said. "As a mother and wife, supporting a growing family, alongside the demands of being a high-performance athlete and carrying significant leadership responsibilities, the load can be immense. "I personally understand that sometimes being everything to everyone simply isn't sustainable". Taurua said Ekenasio would be missed this year, but looks forward to welcoming Ameliaranne back when she is ready. The Silver Ferns play a series against South Africa in September, before the Constellation Cup series with Australia in October.
RNZ News
22-07-2025
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Midday Sports News for 22 July 2025
Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
1News
22-07-2025
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'I need this break' - Silver Ferns captain unavailable for internationals
Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals. "I need this break-for my mind, body, and spirit," Ekenasio said in a statement. Ekenasio has taken time out before, including missing the Nations Cup in 2023. Since making her debut in 2014, 34-year-old Ekenasio has worn the black dress 79 times, playing a key role in New Zealand's 2019 Netball World Cup triumph and captaining the team to victory in the 2021 and 2024 Constellation Cup series, along with multiple Taini Jamison Trophy wins. She was named Silver Ferns captain in 2021 and returned to the role after the birth of her second child. ADVERTISEMENT Ekenasio said her decision wasn't easy. "It's been an amazing journey, but now it's time to listen to what I need personally and take space to reset." Coach Dame Noeline Taurua will be hoping the new player eligibility ruling will see Grace Nweke, currently playing in Australia, available for selection, otherwise she would be without two key players in the attacking circle. However, Dame Noeline acknowledges Ekenasio's decision. "I've always supported athletes in making decisions that are right for them and I fully respect Ameliaranne's choice to step away from the international stage at this time," she said. "As a mother and wife, supporting a growing family, alongside the demands of being a high-performance athlete and carrying significant leadership responsibilities, the load can be immense. "I personally understand that sometimes being everything to everyone simply isn't sustainable". The Silver Ferns play a series against South Africa in September, before the Constellation Cup series with Australia in October.
