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Celtic Flames Relish Success at New Zealand Super Club Debut.

Celtic Flames Relish Success at New Zealand Super Club Debut.

The Celtic Flames have returned home to Wales after a successful trip to New Zealand for the first ever global Super Club netball competition.  Representing the northern hemisphere, the Celtic Flames finished in fifth place ahead of all other international invited teams outside Australia and New Zealand.   The Celtic Flames were formed just weeks […]

Wales Ease to Victory at Netball World Youth Cup.

Wales Ease to Victory at Netball World Youth Cup.

Wales’s U21 side have won their first game at the Netball World Youth Cup in Botswana.  Wales took on Grenada in their third pool game of the competition on Monday 10 July, and won 72 – 30. Every member of the Wales U21 squad took to court during the match.  Head Coach Natalie Peperell is […]

Wales U21 Look Ahead to Next World Cup Challenge.

Wales U21 Look Ahead to Next World Cup Challenge.

Wales’ under 21 national netball team continue their campaign at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017 [NWYC2017] today as they take on Grenada at 3pm (GMT). Wales have lost both games so far against old rivals England (final score: 69-23) and the fiery Fijians (final score: 35-48).  Wales won the last quarter of yesterday’s game […]

“Girls we are really proud of you both” – Netball mum Helen Dyke has high hopes for her daughters.

“Girls we are really proud of you both” – Netball mum Helen Dyke has high hopes for her daughters.

Mother of two Wales international netball stars Helen Dyke from Bridgend is about to fly to Gaborone, Botswana to support her youngest daughter Chloe Dyke as she represents Wales at under 21 level at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017.  Meanwhile, her eldest daughter Bethan, who also plays for the superleague team the Celtic Dragons, […]

LA Hub End of Season Showcases 2017.

LA Hub End of Season Showcases 2017.

Each region held its annual End of Season showcase of all the Local Authority Hubs across the country.  Here’s how your Netball Development Officers had to say about the events. Central South Wales – Sarah Palmer. This year’s LA hub programme has seen many changes, namely the increase in the number of LA hubs operating […]

Tactix players join Celtic Flames for Netball New Zealand’s Super Club.

Tactix players join Celtic Flames for Netball New Zealand’s Super Club.

The newly formed Celtic Flames will welcome Anna Thompson and Temalisi Fakahokotau, both from Silvermoon Tactix as their final players in their squad of twelve. As with VNSL, NNZ Super Club rules allow for teams to include international players in their squad. Thompson and Fakahokotau will join the Flames directly from their ANZ season and Head […]

Celtic Flames Squad Revealed Ahead of New Zealand International Super Club Competition.

Celtic Flames Squad Revealed Ahead of New Zealand International Super Club Competition.

A brand new netball Super Club team from Wales, named the Celtic Flames, will represent the northern hemisphere at New Zealand’s International Super Club competition in Nelson in July 2-7, 2017. The Celtic Flames squad members have been announced, along with the Management Team who will lead the newly formed team in their global debut […]

Competition Review- Initial Findings and Update.

In early 2017 the NGB commissioned an independent Competitions Pathway Review. The review reached out to the Welsh Netball membership in order to gain views and feedback on the current competition structure and take recommendations for any improvements. Four regional focus groups were conducted with key netball stakeholders . These groups were designed to gain […]

Newly Elected Welsh Netball Board members.

Newly Elected Welsh Netball Board members.

Following Welsh Netball’s AGM held on Saturday 10 June, the following individuals have been elected to a position on Welsh Netball’s Board: Vice Chair: Cath Hares from the South-East Wales region. Elected Director: Jan Richards from the Mid&West Wales region. President: Merle Hamilton from the North Wales region. Congratulations and pob lwc to all Board […]

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