Wales Netball Squad 2023
15.01.23
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July 7, 2023

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 Wales Development and Leeds Rhinos NPL.

Pilkington was recently selected as Vice-Captain of the Wales Development Squad that competed in the 2023 Europe Netball Open Championship in May in Cardiff, where Wales secured wins against The Isle of Man, The Republic of Ireland, UAE, and Malta.

You can see Megan along with the rest of the squad compete in their last match before heading to the World Cup! Get your tickets here to see the Welsh Feathers compete against the Scottish Thistles!

June 30, 2026

Wales Netball announces Team Wales netball squad for Glasgow 2026

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 […]

June 18, 2026

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 […]

June 17, 2026

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 […]

June 2, 2026

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 […]

May 19, 2026

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 […]

March 12, 2026

Wales Netball Seeking Three Non-Executive Directors To Join Its Board

Wales Netball is looking to appoint three enthusiastic and forward-thinking people with specific skills, experience and knowledge to join its Board of Directors. These independent non‑executive directors will bring expertise in either safeguarding, performance or external affairs and will help strengthen the Board’s skills, perspectives and diversity. Their contribution will support delivery of our Ymladd […]