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 […]
December Organisation of the Month
In a story of enduring dedication, community spirit, and sporting excellence, Central Netball Club is celebrating a monumental anniversary! What was thought to be their 50th year has been delightfully overturned by a discovery, revealing the club’s true founding year as 1968. This means Central Netball Club is officially marking its 57th anniversary – an incredible milestone […]
Senior National Clubs Championship 2025
Senior National Clubs once again highlighted why it stands as the leading stage for senior club netball in Wales. Now in its third year, the competition opened the event season with impressive intensity and high-quality performances across every fixture. From the first centre pass to the final whistle, the standard was exceptional, culminating in a thrilling final showdown between the defending […]
November Organisation of the Month
Every month, we shine a spotlight on an organisation that truly embodies the spirit of our sport. For November, the honour goes to Thundercats Netball Club, a phenomenal club that has gone from strength to strength, stepping up in a massive way to ensure the continued participation of nearly 100 junior netball players! Thundercats Netball Club’s transformation […]
A Farewell to International Umpire Icon, Rhian Edwards
Today we announce the retirement of one of our most accomplished and respected officials, Rhian Edwards, who steps away from performance and international umpiring after a distinguished career. Rhian, an International Umpire Awardee (IUA), has decided to conclude her commitment to the international stage following another successful year marked by major appointments. Rhian’s journey as […]
October Organisation of the Month
Our Organisation of the Month for October is Bridgend Hawks, a new netball club that has made an incredibly positive and powerful impact on its community in a remarkably short time. Focused on kindness, confidence, and connection, their deep-rooted values have created a thriving club culture where every member feels valued. What started as a […]