Kate Heffernan
New ZealandathleteFemaleb. 19979.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kate Heffernan is a rising star in New Zealand netball, known for her versatility on the court as she can play centre, wing defence, and wing attack. At just 25 years old, she has already achieved significant accolades, including being named midcourter of the tournament at the 2023 World Cup. As the current vice-captain of the Silver Ferns and captain of the Southern Steel, Heffernan is poised to take on a leadership role in the future, building on her experience and the successful turnaround of her team under new coaching.
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Kate Heffernan and Maddy Gordon all produced their best displays in the highest-pressure games against Jamaica and England.
Netball: Five takeaways from the Silver Ferns’ Commonwealth Games goldNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Heffernan expressed pride in her team's achievement after a challenging period.
Commonwealth Games: Silver Ferns and Sydnee Andrews win gold as NZ claims eight final-day medalsNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
On Sky Sport, Ferns vice-captain Kate Heffernan said the feeling is incredible.
Netball: Silver Ferns crowned Commonwealth Games champions after beating Jamaica 56-48New Zealand· 2026-08-02
Kate Heffernan is a Super Netball champion, midcourter of the year and NZ vice-captain.
Commonwealth Games: Silver Ferns thump Scotland 74-44 in Glasgow netball openerNew Zealand· 2026-07-25It saw Karin Burger, Kelly Jackson, Kate Heffernan, Grace Nweke, Maddy Gordon, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Jane Watson and Whitney Souness all leave the ANZ Premiership to join Super Netball.
Silver Ferns slam Netball NZ’s lack of ANZ Premiership clarityNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Kate Heffernan is a solicitor at Mercy Law Resource Centre who discussed the variability in waiting times for social housing for domestic abuse survivors.
Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-07
Kate Heffernan is a netball player who has recently joined the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Suncorp Super Netball league.
Kate Heffernan’s brave leap into Super NetballNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Kate Heffernan is part of the Silver Ferns squad for the Northern Tour.
Silver Ferns v Scotland live updates: NZ hit front earlyNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Heffernan seems like the best option for centre and has great vision into the circle.
Silver Ferns: Maddy Gordon selection creates selection headache – Bridget TunnicliffeNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Kate Heffernan is part of the wider leadership group for the Silver Ferns.
Silver Ferns v Australia live updates: Constellation Cup Series openerNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Kate Heffernan is the current Silver Ferns vice-captain and was named midcourter of the tournament at the 2023 World Cup.
Ekenasio’s 2025 departure prompts Silver Ferns leadership questions – Nathan LimmNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
