We’ve never seen our Silver Ferns in anything other than black, but this gorgeous new dress has just been unveiled for the Fast 5 Ferns.
Fast 5 is a high-speed variant of netball, with both the wing attack and wing defence positions dropped and alternative scoring options, including two and three pointers and power plays.

From left to right: Bailey Mes, Maria Tutaia, Kayla Cullen, Anna Harrison PHOTO CREDIT: Michelle Hyslop
While the girls still love the traditional black and silver of the Silver Ferns, they’re loving the addition of pink to their playing strips for Fast 5 – and as Kayla Cullen happily pointed out to waiting media, the new dresses also feature bright pink shorts underneath.
The team was announced today for the Fast 5 Netball World Series, which will be held in November at Auckland’s Vector Arena. Here’s the line-up:
Shooters: Maria Tutaia, Irene van Dyk, Anna Thompson. Midcourt: Laura Langman, Kayla Cullen, Bailey Mes. Defence: Leana de Bruin, Anna Harrison, Casey Williams, Katrina Grant.
What do you think of the new dress?