Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58

Home / Sport / Netball / Silver FernsNZ Herald10 Aug, 2026 07:08 PMQuick ReadAna Noovao in action for Auckland in 1992. Photo / PhotosportAna Noovao in action for Auckland in 1992. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao has died aged 58.The mid-courter made her New Zealand debut in 1989, and was elevated to lead the side in 1992 after Waimarama Taumaunu’s retirement. She was vice-captain in the one-off demonstration game against Australia at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, which led to AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.