We are proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent Team Wales in netball at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer. The squad will travel to Glasgow for the XXIII Commonwealth Games, taking place from 23 July to 2 August 2026, with the netball competition being staged at The Hydro from 25 July […]
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Wales Netball secures major new investment in the Dragons, as Ymladd 2030 gathers pace
We are pleased to announce a major new investment in the parent company of our professional club, the Dragons, marking an important milestone in our Ymladd 2030 strategy. The investment sees Machroes Holdings Limited take a 40% shareholding in the club, bringing new capital into the Dragons to strengthen the club and support its ambitions […]
HOLD THE DATE: Welsh Feathers to face Tonga in Commonwealth Games send-off
The Welsh Feathers will face Tonga in Cardiff on Sunday 19 July, giving supporters one final chance to see the team in action on home soil before they head to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The ticketed international friendly will take place at House of Sport, Cardiff, with the match starting at 1pm. The fixture […]
Wales Netball opens nominations for Members Council in landmark step for the sport
Wales Netball is today calling on its members to step forward and help shape the future of the sport, as nominations open for the newly established Members Council -a milestone moment in the organisation’s Ymladd 2030 transformation. The Members Council was voted into existence by Wales Netball members at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 27 […]
Wales Netball celebrates outgoing Head Coach Emily Handyside as Ymladd 2030 programme enters new era
Wales Netball today pays tribute to Welsh Feathers Head Coach Emily Handyside, who has made the decision to step down from her role following the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, as the organisation prepares to recruit a full-time national Head Coach as part of its Ymladd 2030 strategy. Emily has overseen one of the most significant […]
Wales Netball Seeking Three Non-Executive Directors To Join Its Board
Wales Netball is looking to appoint three enthusiastic and forward-thinking people with specific skills, experience and knowledge to join its Board of Directors. These independent non‑executive directors will bring expertise in either safeguarding, performance or external affairs and will help strengthen the Board’s skills, perspectives and diversity. Their contribution will support delivery of our Ymladd […]
Wales Netball Seeking Two Non-Executive Directors To Join Its Board
Wales Netball is looking to appoint two enthusiastic and forward-thinking people with specific skills, experience and knowledge to join its Board of Directors. These independent non‑executive directors will bring expertise in either finance or commercial development and will help strengthen the Board’s skills, perspectives and diversity. Their contribution will support delivery of our Ymladd 2030 […]
Wales Netball Christmas Opening Hours 2025
The Wales Netball Office and Sport:80 support portal will be closed for the holidays and office hours can be seen below. The main Wales Netball inbox and phone line will not be monitored during this time. CLOSED – 22nd December 2025 to the 2nd January 2026 OPEN – 5th January 2026
The Next Chapter for Wales Netball
Wales Netball is entering an exciting new chapter, embracing a period of significant change and renewed leadership. Following a recent period of challenge, the organisation is moving forward with a bold strategic plan, “Ymladd 2030,” aiming to build on its unprecedented success and secure a thriving future for the sport in Wales. The Welsh netball […]
Wales Netball members back bold vision for the future
Wales Netball members have voted in favour of the most ambitious membership fee increase option at the organisation’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), held on 30 July 2025 – a decision that provides the momentum to accelerate delivery of its long-term strategy, Ymladd 2030. The vote, which followed the first proposed membership fee increase in four […]