Diamonds centurions forced to the bench in Constellation Cup loss

Key points

• The Silver Ferns beat the Diamonds 56-50 in the opening Constellation Cup Test in Auckland. The Diamonds had not beaten New Zealand since 2021, and the home side led by as many as 15 goals at one point.
• Grace Nweke scored 40 goals at 98 per cent for the Silver Ferns. Courtney Bruce, playing her 100th cap, was among the Diamonds substituted before the end.
• The second Test takes place on Wednesday night in Christchurch.