After the reveal of the new look Welsh Feathers Squad, we are delighted to announce an international test series against Uganda in January 2024. The last time Wales faced Uganda was at the Netball World Cup in South Africa where the match finished 73-56 to the She Cranes. Before meeting at the Netball World Cup, […]
Category: Welsh Feathers
Wales Netball Appoints Natalie Roddy as Welsh Feathers Assistant Coach
Natalie Roddy joins Head Coach Emily Handyside as Assistant Coach for the Welsh Feathers. Roddy has vast experience in a variety of high-performance environments, including Team Bath’s Netball Super League and NPL squads, and England Netball’s Southwest Regional Academies. About her appointment, Roddy said “It’s a real honour to join Wales Netball and work with […]
Welsh Feathers Announce Squad for 2023-2024 Season
We are delighted to announce our Welsh Feathers Squad and Training Partners for the 2023/24 season. The 19-athlete Welsh Feathers squad comprises a mix of new faces and experience, with 14 athletes that were part of the squad for the NWC 2023 making their return. Several athletes have progressed through the Wales Netball Performance Pathway, […]
Suzy Drane Amongst Four Welsh Athletes Inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame
On Friday 13th September, Welsh Feathers most capped player ever Suzy Drane along with Olympic hockey medallist Leah Wilkinson, Wales football’s all-time leading goal scorer Helen Ward and dual-code rugby international John Devereux were inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame. The four inductions bring the roll of honour up to 164 greats. Drane […]
Netball World Cup Match Report – 9th / 10th Placing Match
With both Wales and Scotland chasing a 9th place finish at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, there was plenty to play for when the two sides went head-to-head in our final match of the competition. Some great intercepts and rebounds from the Welsh Feathers ensured we edged ahead, taking a two-goal advantage […]
Netball World Cup Match Reports – Preliminaries Stage 2
Match 4 – Wales vs New Zealand We faced the reigning champions in our fourth match of the Netball World Cup, and it was another tough match for the Welsh Feathers. Wales stayed close to the Silver Ferns at the start of the match, but the second ranked team in the world pulled away and […]
Netball World Cup Match Reports – Preliminaries Stage 1
Match 1 – Wales vs South Africa Our first match of the 2023 Netball World Cup was against the home nation South Africa. The Welsh Feathers didn’t only have to contend with the Spar Proteas on the court, but also the deafening roar of the home crowd in the stands. The first quarter was dominated […]
Wales Netball confirm partnership with University of South Wales (USW)
We are pleased to be entering into a partnership with USW. This agreement will see USW become an official partner for the Welsh Feathers ahead of the World Cup. Established in 2013, powered by 182 years of history, USW is dedicated to creating positive change and making a real impact which is felt outside it’s […]
Welsh Feathers enter into a partnership with Coleg Gwent
The Welsh Feathers are pleased to be entering into a partnership with Coleg Gwent. This agreement will see Coleg Gwent be one of the official partners of the Welsh Feathers in their World Cup Campaign year. Coleg Gwent aim to support local economic growth for employers, invigorating their local business community whilst promoting as much […]
Welsh Feathers Warm-Up Game Match Report
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 […]