Ahead of the Vitality Nations Cup which began last weekend, the Wales senior squad were very excited to have been invited to a training match against current World Champions, New Zealand in Nottingham. This training match took place ahead of the Silver Ferns’ opening game victory against England and saw a young Wales side travel […]
Category: Senior Squad
Wales Are 7 Games Undefeated After an Incredible 2019
Last weekend, Wales collected a silver medal after winning 91-24 against the Republic of Ireland at the 2019 Netball Europe Open Championships. This was Wales’ final international test match of 2019 and marks a transformative period for the senior squad who have now gone 7 games undefeated against opposition from across the globe. Back in […]
Wales Take Silver With Huge Win Over Republic of Ireland
On the final day of the 2019 Netball Europe Open Championships, Wales put the Republic of Ireland to the sword with in a comprehensive 91-24 victory to secure a silver medal finish in the competition. It was immediately apparent that the Welsh players were going to be able to express themselves and put their stamp […]
2019 Summer Tests: Wales Team Revealed
With just over a week to go until Wales begin their series of Summer Tests against South Africa, Malawi, Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada, the 15-player Wales squad can now be revealed. Welsh Netball would like to congratulate the following players on their selection… The Wales squad features a mixture of experience and youth, with […]
Suzy Drane Awarded Honorary Fellowship from NPTC Group of Colleges
On Friday 13 July, Suzy Drane, Wales & Celtic Dragons netball captain was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from NPTC Group of Colleges at their annual Graduation Ceremony in Swansea University’s Great Hall. Welsh Netball star Suzy Drane shared the stage with more than 200 graduates at the College’s 12th graduation ceremony. Her Fellowship recognised her […]
Wales Record Record Goals Total in Final 2018 Commonwealth Games Match
Wales’ Commonwealth Games Journey Ends on a High 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales: 81 Fiji: 32 Wednesday 11 April Wales last faced Fiji back in October when the Pearls were the invitational team at the Netball Europe Open Championships 2017 in Cardiff. Back then, Wales recorded a 61-40 win and it was a case of history […]
Disappointment for Wales Against the Ugandan She Cranes
Wales remain winless after a frustrating match against Uganda… 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales: 40 Uganda: 76 Tuesday 10 April Sitting bottom of Pool B at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Wales had it all to do against Uganda, who despite some very creditable performances had just one win to their name thus far in the tournament. […]
England Too Good for Wales in Game 3
Wales were well beaten by an imperious England side in their third match of the Commonwealth Games. 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales: 31 England: 85 Monday 9 April 2018 Wales rang the changes for the clash against top-of-the-group England with Leila Thomas starting at goal keeper, Sarah Llewelyn at goal attack and Amanda Varey at wing […]
Wales Make History Down Under
Despite defeat in the opening match of their 2018 Commonwealth Games campaign, Wales made history against New Zealand in Australia’s Gold Coast. 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales: 44 New Zealand: 70 Friday 6 April 2018 Wales drew first blood with a Chelsea Lewis goal within 10 seconds, yet on the whole it was a nervy start […]
Wales and Celtic Dragons Appoint Julie Hoornweg As Interim Head Coach
Welsh Netball is pleased to announce that it has appointed Australian coach Julie Hoornweg as Interim Head Coach of Wales and Celtic Dragons. Hoornweg has an outstanding coaching CV, combining extensive experience in both international and franchise netball. Hoornweg began her career as a netball player in the Australian state of Victoria. She then moved […]