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    February 12, 2019

Rhian Edwards to Umpire at Netball Europe Open Challenge

Elite Welsh umpire, Rhian Edwards is to umpire at the upcoming Netball Europe Open Challenge tournament taking place in Douglas, Isle of Man from 9 to 12 May 2019. 

Edwards has already enjoyed a breakthrough 2019 as a rising star of ‘Team White’ having been appointed as a Vitality Netball Superleague umpire for the very first time. In recent seasons she has umpired at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and was all set to umpire at last season’s Under 17s Netball Europe Open Championships prior to its cancellation. 

Seven nations will compete at in the European second division tournament: last year’s winners the United Arab Emirates, hosts Isle of Man, Switzerland, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar, Malta and new additions, the Cayman Islands.

Welsh Netball would like to congratulate Rhian on her appointment and we wish her all the best for the tournament in May. 

Find about umpiring courses taking place across Wales here.  

Wales U21 Netball World Youth Cup Long Squad

We are pleased to announce the selection of our Wales U21 Long Squad for the Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC) which will take place in Gibraltar in September 2025. The Wales U21 Long Squad will be led by Head Coach Sarah Lewis, supported by Assistant Coach Jen Barrett, with Team Manager Cerys Rees and Physiotherapist […]

Leadership Update – Sara Moore Steps Down as Head of Performance at Wales Netball

After five years of dedicated leadership and outstanding achievements, Sara Moore has officially stepped down from her role as Head of Performance at Wales Netball and Cardiff Dragons. Sara has overseen the organisation’s elite performance pathway through a transformative period. Under her leadership, the Welsh Feathers reached a historic high of 6th in the World […]

June Volunteer of the Month

In the heart of Bridgend’s netball community, one name emerges as a beacon of dedication, passion and unwavering commitment: Emma Bacon. Emma is far more than the Club Chair of Bridgend Jets, but also the pulse of the club, the driving force behind its growth and an advocate for women in sport, making her our […]

June Organisation of the Month

CTK Netball Club has been a hub for young girls in the central Cardiff area for many years. As the club approaches their 20th anniversary at the end of June, we thought it was the ideal time to celebrate all the club has accomplished by awarding them our Organisation of the Month.   CTK Netball Club […]

Netball For Good – Community Story

On Sunday 6th April 2025, the Llanelli Netball League hosted the Peony Mixed Netball Tournament in association with Gomer Williams Solicitors and Coleg Sir Gar, and all proceeds raised were donated to the Chemotherapy Unit – Prince Philip Hospital. This was hosted in support of one of the leagues own Umpires, Heidi Charles (lead organiser […]

May Organisation of the Month

Established in 2012, Llandudno Netball Club has been developing women and girls’ confidence and love for netball for over 13 years. As an integral part of their local community, their growth continues to rise with more players joining every year. Due to their dedication to local netball provision, they are our Organisation of the Month […]
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