How good is your netball knowledge? Can you answer these 10 questions about the World Cup?
1. Which sport was modern netball based on? (Hint: look at the picture below.)
Netballers in about 1910 Photo: Alexander Turnbull Library Ref: 1/2-000260-G.
2. When was the first Netball World Cup?
3. Who has won the most titles?
4. In 1979, three teams jointly won. Who were they?
5. In seven-a-side netball, which positions are allowed to shoot?
6. Who captained the Silver Ferns last time they won the World Cup?
7. In the World Cup Final in 2003, Temepara George was sent off for "persistent offending". How long did she have to go off for?
Silver Ferns defenders Casey Grant (left) and Casey Kopua battle it out with Australia shooter Caitlin Bassett. Photo: NWC 2015
8. When did New Zealand win its first title?
9. In 1999, the Silver Ferns suffered a heart-breaking loss in the World Cup final, eventually losing 42-41. Who was the New Zealand shooter who missed two goals that could have won the game?
10. Who is the most capped international netballer of all time?