Wales Under 17 played their first capped game of the season against England Under 17 in Sheffield on Sunday 18 June, going down 70-35. Despite the disappointment of the Netball Europe U17 Open Championships being cancelled due to ‘the Beast from the East,’ the squad has been keeping busy, competing against English franchises, notably winning…
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June 11, 2018
Wales U17 46 Wasps U17 44
Wales U17: 46 Wasps U17: 44 Images courtesy of Clive Jones PR. Wales Under 17s took on their counterparts from Wasps in a curtain-raiser friendly prior to the Celtic Dragons v Wasps superleague game on Saturday 9 June. It was an absolute thriller as Wales got off to a very shaky start, at point being…
April 23, 2018
Wales Under 17s Win Tri-Tournament
Wales Under 17s emerged victorious in a tri-tournament against Team Bath and Mavericks over the weekend. Following the disappointment of the cancelled Netball Europe U17s Championships, the tournament was a great opportunity for the Under 17s to play some fiercely competitive netball against quality opposition. Welsh Netball would like to congratulate the players, coaches and…
January 25, 2018
Wales Name Squad for Netball Europe Under 17s Open Championship
Welsh Netball is pleased to name its squad for the Netball Europe Under 17s Open Championship taking place in Dublin, Republic of Ireland: Final 12: Rhian Evans; Mollie Underhill; Macey Lane; Beca Hughes; Nan Williams; Macy Morgan; Catrin Hughes; Hannah Owen; Charlotte Scarborough; Sapphira Fisher; Millie Carter and Angharad Broughton. Management team: Bev Powell, Head…
August 31, 2017
Parents’ Blog: Wales at the NPL
Paul Evans is father to Wales U17 star Rhian Evans who recently played at the annual Netball Performance League Tournament, hosted by England Netball at the University of Nottingham. Paul has written a blog of the family’s experience whilst daughter Rhian represents her country on court. His blog gives a unique perspective of a parent,…
August 30, 2017
Wales U17 Finish 5th at England’s Netball Performance League Tournament.
Wales’ international U17 team finished 5th at England Netball’s Performance League [NPL] over the August Bank Holiday, beating 7 of England’s best teams to reach their finishing position. Following a successful season with a silver medal finish at the 2017 Netball Europe U17 Championships, the young Welsh team are delighted with their impressive performance at…
August 10, 2017
Wales U17 to Compete at English Netball Performance League Tournament.
Wales’ national under 17 netball squad have accepted an invitation to compete at England Netball’s annual Netball Performance League [NPL] tournament, from 24 – 27 August at Nottingham University. After a successful 2016/17 season with a silver medal finish at the 2017 Netball Europe U17 Championships and several first capped players, Wales’ U17 team will…
August 9, 2017
Welsh Netball Team Up with Ace Feet in Motion and Orthotix.
Welsh Netball and Celtic Dragons are excited to announce Ace Feet in Motion and Orthotix as their official Podiatrist and exclusive supplier of sports and rehabilitation bracing. The partnership will allow Wales and Celtic Dragons athletes to benefit from expert services in foot health and sports medicine bracing ahead of months of vigorous pre-season training…
March 6, 2017
Wales’ Under 17 Team Win Silver at Netball Europe U17 Championships.
Wales’ under 17 age group had a successful campaign at the Netball Europe U17 Championships 2017, winning a silver medal position ahead of Scotland and hosts Northern Ireland. Wales drew against Scotland in a nail-biting, entertaining first game on Friday 3 March with 59 to both teams, but lost to Netball Europe champions England on…
March 2, 2017
Wales U17 Squad Feel Ready for their Netball Europe U17 Championship Campaign.
Wales’ under 17 squad of twelve along with their management team left Cardiff this morning on their way to Belfast. Led by squad Captain Gwenno Davies and Vice-Captain Milly Watts, Wales will face Scotland, England and Northern Ireland during the weekend. Just four of the named squad of twelve have previously taken part in last…
February 13, 2017
Wales Under 17 Squad Announced Ahead of Netball Europe.
Welsh Netball are delighted to announce the squad of twelve athletes who will represent Wales at under 17 age group, at the upcoming Netball Europe U17 Championships. This year’s Netball Europe Championships are held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, between the 3rdand 5th of March. Wales will take on England, Scotland and hosts Northern Ireland over…
July 11, 2016
Two South West Wales Teams go Head-to-Head in U15 LA Hub Tournament
Congratulations to Swansea netball team from the Mid and West Wales region – winners of this year’s Under 15 LA Hub Tournament. Swansea won their pool last Saturday and met with Pool B winners Pembrokeshire A team for a very exciting final match. Both teams were closely matched, giving the crowds of supporters a competitive…