As the Welsh Feathers now turn their attention towards World Cup qualification, Wales Netball can confirm that Reinga Bloxham will take on the role of Interim Head Coach, supported by Sarah Lewis as Interim Assistant Coach for the World Cup Qualifiers in September. Reinga currently serves as Head Coach of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Dragons […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Celtic Cup 2025: six nations confirmed
International netball continues this November with the Celtic Cup being hosted at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Running from the 26th to 30th of November, teams from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and invitational teams Zimbabwe, Uganda and Namibia will compete for the Celtic Cup in a showcase of elite-level, competitive netball. The Celtic Cup […]
Welsh Feathers Long Squad Announcement
Wales Netball are pleased to announce the 18 athletes who make up the Welsh Feathers Long Squad for the 2024/25 season. Sara Moore (Head of Performance) stated: “It’s exciting to be able to announce the Welsh Feathers long squad for the 2024/25 season, and to welcome back some familiar faces, alongside some exciting new talent. […]
Netball World Cup Match Reports – Preliminaries Stage 2
Match 4 – Wales vs New Zealand We faced the reigning champions in our fourth match of the Netball World Cup, and it was another tough match for the Welsh Feathers. Wales stayed close to the Silver Ferns at the start of the match, but the second ranked team in the world pulled away and […]
Wales Netball confirm partnership with Netball UK
We are pleased to be entering into a partnership with Netball UK. This agreement will see Netball UK become the Official Footwear Supplier for the Welsh Feathers ahead of the World Cup. There will also be discounts for the wider pathway and Wales Netball members with current memberships for the 2023/24 season. Since their establishment […]
Welsh Feathers set to face the Scottish Thistles ahead of the World Cup
After the exciting reveal of the Welsh Feathers Squad heading to the Vitality Netball World Cup this summer, we are delighted to announce a pre-World Cup training match against the Scottish Thistles. Both the Scottish Thistles and Welsh Feathers qualified for the World Cup last year at the World Cup Qualifiers in Glasgow last October. […]
Sara Moore Chooses Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Today Head Coach Sara Moore has announced her Welsh Feathers Squad that will compete in the World Cup Qualifiers in Glasgow. The event will take place at the Emirates Arena from 12th – 16th October 2022. The Welsh Feathers will contest in a five-day, round robin tournament to secure a place at the 2023 Netball […]
Welsh Feathers vs Ugandan She Cranes Test Series Report
With the European World Cup Qualifiers fast approaching, it was great to host Uganda for two test series at House of Sport. It was the first time seeing the venue full of spectators, and it was amazing to see such a buzzing and electric atmosphere! In the first test match, we saw the Welsh Feathers […]