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    November 24, 2025

Netball Milestone: Welsh Feather Georgia Rowe Reaches 75th Cap

The Welsh Feathers secured a decisive 2-0 series win over the Zimbabwe Gems this weekend, but the second match held a special significance as veteran Goal Shooter Georgia Rowe earned her 75th international cap for Wales.

Rowe, Welsh Feather #201, marked the major milestone on Sunday, taking to the court in the hard-fought 50-44 victory at the House of Sport in Cardiff. Her performance was pivotal, earning her the Player of the Match award—a fitting tribute to her long-standing commitment to the red dress.

A Decade of Dedication

Rowe’s journey with the Welsh Feathers began a decade ago. Her debut came on May 16, 2015, at the Netball Europe Open Championships, where she first took the Goal Shooter (GS) position against England.

Since that first cap, the towering shooter has become a cornerstone of the Welsh attack, consistently delivering accuracy and dominance in the circle against the world’s top teams. Her impressive career highlights include representing Wales at:

  • Two Netball World Cups
  • Two Commonwealth Games (with the next one, Glasgow 2026, on the horizon)

The 75th cap provides a major boost of experience for the squad as they head immediately into the highly-anticipated Celtic Cup to defend their title against the home nations and guest teams.

Rowe’s longevity and performance remain crucial for Wales Netball as they build towards the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where she will undoubtedly aim to feature in her third Commonwealth Games tournament.

“To reach 75 caps is an immense honour, and to do it in a winning performance at home is truly special,” said Sarah Boswell, CEO, Wales Netball. “Georgia embodies the dedication and fighting spirit of the Feathers. While celebrated for her prolific goal scoring, her experience and presence are vital as the team continues its campaign towards major championships”

Rowe and the Welsh Feathers will now look to channel the momentum from their Test Series sweep into their Celtic Cup campaign, starting later this week.

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