A fierce battle gives valuable preparations for the Welsh Feathers with less than a month to go until the Netball World Cup. The Welsh Feathers claim victory over the Scottish Thistles after an intense World Cup Warm-Up Match. Matches between the two teams always display a ferocious fight, and this match was no different! This […]
Category: Squad News
Megan Pilkington to replace Celyn Emanual as Welsh Feathers Netball World Cup Reserve
Wales Netball confirm that for personal reasons, Celyn Emanuel will not undertake her role as a reserve for the Welsh Feathers, for the 2023 Netball World Cup. Emanuel will be replaced by Megan Pilkington. Pilkington who can play across all three midcourt positions has been part of the Welsh Feathers squad since September 2022 and has represented […]
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. […]
Welsh Feathers Announce Squad Heading to Vitality Netball World Cup
Welsh Feathers Head Coach Emily Handyside has named her side that will compete in the Vitality Netball World Cup this summer. The Vitality Netball World Cup is set to be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 28th July until 6th August, the first time ever the World Cup has been hosted on African soil. […]
National League Squad Announcement
After the launch of our new National League, we are delighted to announce the athletes selected for each team. The six National League teams will compete at three National Competitions taking place on Sunday 21st May in Bangor, Saturday 24th June in Swansea, and Sunday 23rd July in Cardiff. It was great to see such […]
Wales Development Squad Announcement
We are delighted to announce the selection of the Wales Development Squad that will compete in the Europe Netball Open Challenge. The competition will take place from Wednesday 10th – Sunday 14th May 2023 at House of Sport, Cardiff. The Europe Netball Open Challenge sees nine teams competing in a round robin format (France, Gibraltar, […]
Wales U19 and U21 Squads Selected to Play in Glasgow
The Wales U19 and U21 squads, who have been selected from our National Academy will be playing in training matches against Scotland’s U19 and U21 squads in Glasgow on Friday 14th April. The U19’s will take to court at 2.30pm, and the U21’s will play their match at 4.30pm. Jo Ricketts will lead the sides […]
Welsh Feathers appoint Southern Steel coach in Netball World Cup role
Wales Netball are pleased to announce that Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel head coach Reinga Bloxham has been appointed as a specialist coach for the Welsh Feathers, ahead of the NWC in Cape Town. Bloxham will join the Welsh Feathers coaching ranks at the end of the ANZ Premiership arriving in Cardiff on June 15th. […]
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 […]