Ruby Nathan is just 18, has played at two FIFA age group World Cups, and is now in the senior side to play Colombia
Merryn Anderson
Merryn Anderson is a sports writer for LockerRoom. She has a Bachelor in Communications from the University of Waikato.
Posted inLockerRoom
Thank you, LockerRoom
Ending a two-year sportswriting fellowship at LockerRoom, Merryn Anderson reflects on a remarkable period in sport
Posted inFootball
The Main event comes round for Nix rookie
Things have come full circle for Phoenix forward Emma Main
Posted inNetball
Fast5 Fern's hard challenge
As Mystics midcourter Tayla Earle prepares for this weekend's Fast5 World Series, she has a new mental sharpness after completing a 75-day challenge followed by thousands of fans.
Posted inCricket
Bates smashes her way to more records
Suzie Bates is now the world's leading international T20 run scorer, but she's not done racking up runs across the globe just yet, Merryn Anderson writes.
Posted inNetball
Silver Ferns' sweet end to mixed bag of '23
The Silver Ferns have rolled the world champions – twice – to finish 2023. But is the coach happy with that progress? Merryn Anderson reports.
Posted inNetball
Phoenix confident Ferns are on the rebound
In a new leadership role, Phoenix Karaka is realistic, but positive, the Silver Ferns are on the comeback after their worst Netball World Cup finish, ahead of two more clashes with the world No.1 Diamonds.
Posted inCricket
Wāhine Māori cricketers finally celebrated
The inaugural Māori Wāhine national cricket tournament starts today, with a chance for young Māori cricketers to make their mark on the game.
Posted inLockerRoom
A little magic takes E Blacks women to global stage
An underdog win over their trans-Tasman rivals has earned the NZ women's Esports team a spot on the global stage
Posted inRugby
Try queen almost quit her Black Ferns dream
A prolific try-scorer in any team she makes, Martha Mataele is looking to cross the try line for the Black Ferns, as she's named in the squad for the first time.
Posted inNetball
Silver Ferns calm fears of a serious slide
After five tests without a W, the Silver Ferns saved face with a strong rebound win over England's Roses.
Posted inNetball
Metuarau on a Silver Ferns mission
Missing out on the Commonwealth Games gave Tiana Metuarau the fire to work even harder for her Silver Ferns dream.
