Former Silver Fern captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58

The midcourter played for New Zealand between 1989 and 1992, picking up 23 test caps.

Ana Noovao, who captained the Silver Ferns in 1992 and played 23 games for the national netball team, has died. She was 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 Zea