The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown period has meant dramatic changes for every facet of our lives. Sport is no different, and while there may no Netball Superleague, netball club training or televised sport on at the moment, Wales’ elite netball athletes have been quick to adapt to the ‘new normal.’ This week, the Wales […]
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Sarah Lewis Appointed as Wales Assistant Coach
Welsh Netball is pleased to announce that it has appointed Sarah Lewis as the Assistant Coach for the Wales senior team. Sarah will join the management team led by head coach Sara Hale, fellow assistant coach Jenna Adamson and team manager Lavinia Baker. Sarah first became involved in coaching at international level in 2015 when […]
Sara Hale Appointed as Wales Head Coach
Welsh Netball is pleased to announce that it has appointed Sara Hale as Wales Head Coach. Hale has been working with the squad since joining the Welsh senior team coaching staff as Assistant Coach back in October 2018. In that time, she has helped guide Wales through seven successive international test matches without loss. This […]
Wales Take Face Silver Ferns in Pre Nations Cup Training Match
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 […]
Wales Squad for 2020 Announced
Welsh Netball has been conducting trials for its 2020 senior Wales squad over the last few weeks and following the final stage of these trials, is pleased to reveal its senior squad for the coming season. Name Area of Court Club Chloe James Shooting Pontardawe Beca Hughes Shooting Mold Morganne Dunne Shooting Premier Romans Eleanor […]
Kyra Jones Wins Netball Europe 2019 Player of the Tournament
Wales had a weekend to remember in Belfast at this year’s Netball Europe competition, but for one player it was extra special. Wales centre, Kyra Jones, was named Netball Europe’s official Player of the Tournament, having played all three test matches without substitution. Jones, 34, has been one of Wales’ best-loved netballers over the last […]
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 […]
Grit and Belief Secures a Dramatic Draw with England
Wales fought for every moment of their encounter with serial Netball Europe winners England to record a stunning 51-all draw in the dying moments of the game, having trailed by as many as 11 goals earlier in the match. Wales looked solid and composed as the game got underway on Day 2 of Netball Europe. […]
Netball Europe Open Championships to be Live Streamed
From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 September, Wales’ senior team will be in Belfast for the Netball Europe Open Championship, taking on hosts Northern Ireland, last year’s winners England and for the first time in recent years, the Republic of Ireland. Welsh Netball is pleased to confirm that thanks to the dedicated volunteers at Netball […]