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Pearls move up to 15

Netball, Sport | | | By Talei Matairakula

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Fiji Pearls netball team. Picture: SUPPLIED

The Fiji Pearls has moved to number 15 in their World Rankings according to the latest update by World Netball last Friday.

Pearls have jumped up a place after they were ranked 16th in December, 2023 following their silver medal win at the Pacific Games.

They have accumulated a total of 76 points.

The biggest improvement in rating was by Papua New Guinea which moved up four places to 29th with a rating of 34.

This comes after PNG had a very successful 2023, finishing second in the Nations Cup to Singapore and fourth at the Pacific Games.

Australia maintains lead with 209 points while New Zealand’s Silver Ferns second with 189.

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