This week, our focus is on the Cardiff University Regional Academy, which has been working tirelessly on implementing highly effective Defensive Principles aiming to limit the space and opportunities available to their opponents, making it more challenging for them to score. According to Head Coach Fiona Sheppard, the Cardiff University Regional Academy has had an […]
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Inter County Championship 2024
The Inter County Championship, which was held in Cardiff, House of Sport, hosted 44 teams across 6 age group categories and 8 areas of Wales, in an exciting 2-day competition weekend! We were privileged to see so many players competing in such an exceptional championship. An abundance of parents and spectators came out in style […]
2024 Rules of Netball Update
At the beginning of this year, World Netball announced significant updates to its rules and regulations, and we are here to provide you with a detailed breakdown of these changes. These changes have been made with the aim of improving player safety and speeding up the game. Key Updates Some of the key updates include […]
Wales Netball & Cardiff Dragons Renew Partnership with Physique Management
Wales Netball and sports healthcare product specialists, Physique Management, have renewed their longstanding partnership for a 6th consecutive year. It sees Physique continue as the Official Physiotherapy Product Supplier to both the Wales Netball national squad, the Welsh Feathers, and the Netball Super League team, Cardiff Dragons. Tiger Tapes will also continue as the Official […]
2024 Rules of Netball Update
At the beginning of this year, World Netball announced significant updates to its rules and regulations, and we are here to provide you with a detailed breakdown of these changes. These changes have been made with the aim of improving player safety and speeding up the game. Key Updates Some of the key updates include […]
Regional Academy Spotlight – Bridgend College
Last week, we began to raise the profiles of our Regional Academies by highlighting Bangor University Regional Academy. This week, we take an in-depth look at Bridgend College Regional Academy to understand its training methodology and overall focus. The Regional Academies’ monthly focus for this month are Defensive Principles, with the aim of enabling players […]
Wales Netball’s National League expands in 2024, with more teams & more matches than ever before!
Earlier in February we announced that two additional teams – Coastal Heat (representing Afan Nedd Tawe) and Powys Sparks have been added to the roster of National League Teams ahead of the 2024 season. These additions complete the National League line-up, and we can’t wait to see the fierce competition between the eight teams play […]
February Organisation of the Month
The Ynys Môn Netball Team that competed in the first Island Invitational Netball Games, is Wales Netball’s Organisation of the Month for February – due to the enormous dedication, commitment, and motivation from all involved! The first ever Island Invitational Netball Games (IING) brought the little island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) together to compete in […]
Regional Academy Spotlight – Bangor University
In 2024, our aim is to increase awareness of our Regional Academies across Wales and acknowledge the commitment and hard work of the athletes and coaches involved in their weekly training. We currently have eight Regional Academies across Wales, which cater to over 400 talented athletes from the U15 & U17 age groups. The Regional […]
Wales Netball search for young members to join their newly created ‘Forward Futures Collective’
A second application window for the Forward Futures Collective has reopened, as we’re still looking for candidates from specific regions: If you’re passionate about netball, have the skills and drive to make a difference, and want to enhance your CV – then read on below, to find out more. The Wales Netball ‘Forward Futures Collective’ […]