Cardiff will host the annual Netball Europe Open Championships at the Sport Wales National Centre, from 5th to 8th of October 2017. The prestigious annual European netball tournament will see 8th world ranked Wales take on 3rd ranked England, Scotland (12th) and Northern Ireland (10th) in front of a packed crowd of netball fans. Cardiff…
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August 16, 2017
Wales Drawn into Pool B for Commonwealth Games 2018.
The official pools and match schedule for the preliminary rounds of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Netball competition have been confirmed, marking one step closer to the pinnacle event. Wales’ national netball team will be joined by world number 2 New Zealand, England, Scotland, Uganda and Malawi in Pool B during the preliminary…
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…
July 14, 2017
Wales Fight Back to Win World Cup Thriller Against Barbados.
Wales’ U21 netball team have won their crucial match against Caribbean side Barbados at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017 [NWYC2017], winning 47-44. Head Coach Natalie Peperell said the squad gave it everything they had on court: “The girls knew how important this game was for us and I’m proud that they gave it absolutely…
July 14, 2017
Wales U21 Squad Raring to Go World Cup Play-offs.
Wales U21 will play Barbados at 1pm [GMT] today at their 13th to 16th play-off match at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017 [NWYC2017]. The squad fought a tough battle against hosts Botswana last night in front of a deafening home crowd. Botswana started strong and won the first quarter 18-8, but Wales powered back…
July 13, 2017
Wales U21 to Face Hosts Botswana at Netball World Youth Cup.
Wales’ under 21 netball squad will face Netball World Youth Cup hosts, Botswana at their 9th to 16th placing quarter final match on Thursday at 5pm GMT. Today’s game will decide whether Wales will secure a place in the 9th to 16th place semi-final, or the 13th to 16th semi-final. Despite an impressive victory of…
July 11, 2017
Wales To Play Own Game Against Caribbean team Trinidad & Tobago.
Wales U21 face Trinidad and Tobago today at 3pm in their final pool match of the Netball World Youth Cup, 2017 [NWYC2017]. After winning yesterday’s match with an impressive 72-30 defeat over Grenada, Wales Head Coach Natalie Peperell said the team are feeling positive about their next challenge: “We will take the positives from yesterday’s…
July 10, 2017
Wales Ease to Victory at Netball World Youth Cup.
Wales’s U21 side have won their first game at the Netball World Youth Cup in Botswana. Wales took on Grenada in their third pool game of the competition on Monday 10 July, and won 72 – 30. Every member of the Wales U21 squad took to court during the match. Head Coach Natalie Peperell is…
July 10, 2017
Wales U21 Look Ahead to Next World Cup Challenge.
Wales’ under 21 national netball team continue their campaign at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017 [NWYC2017] today as they take on Grenada at 3pm (GMT). Wales have lost both games so far against old rivals England (final score: 69-23) and the fiery Fijians (final score: 35-48). Wales won the last quarter of yesterday’s game…
July 6, 2017
“Girls we are really proud of you both” – Netball mum Helen Dyke has high hopes for her daughters.
Mother of two Wales international netball stars Helen Dyke from Bridgend is about to fly to Gaborone, Botswana to support her youngest daughter Chloe Dyke as she represents Wales at under 21 level at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017. Meanwhile, her eldest daughter Bethan, who also plays for the superleague team the Celtic Dragons,…
July 5, 2017
Wales U21 Ready for Netball World Youth Cup 2017.
Wales’ international under 21 netball team have arrived at their final destination at Gaborone, Botswana ready to take on the world at the Netball World Youth Cup 2017 [NWYC2017]. After months of preparation on and off the court, the Welsh athletes and their management team will be looking to give their best…
April 20, 2017
Welsh Netball Announces Wales’ U21 Squad for World Cup.
Welsh Netball is delighted to announce the under 21 squad selected to represent Wales at the Netball World Youth Cup and the Under 21 Netball Europe Youth Championship. Congratulations to the following athletes who will head to Gaborone, Botswana for the Netball World Youth Cup in July 2017: Rebecca Baker, Fern Davies, Izzy Dunsford, Chloe…
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…
February 6, 2017
Welsh Netball Confirm Multi-Platform Broadcast for Wales v Silver Ferns Matches.
In another significant step for women’s sport in Wales, the upcoming Swansea University International Test Series – Wales v Silver Ferns, will be broadcast live on multiple platforms across the BBC and S4C. “This historic test series continues to go from strength to strength, now with never seen before coverage for netball in Wales,” says…
February 6, 2017
Wales Squad Announced for Silver Ferns Clash. Cyhoeddi Carfan Cymru Cyn Gemau Prawf Seland Newydd.
Wales have named their squad to face New Zealand’s Silver Ferns at the Swansea University International Test Series on the 7th and 8th of February 2017. Led by Captain Suzy Drane, the team will represent their country at the 3,000 capacity Ice Arena Wales, in front a record-breaking crowd for any netball game held here…
February 1, 2017
Swansea University partners with Welsh Netball for the Wales v Silver Ferns netball test series
Swansea University and Welsh Netball are pleased to announce their partnership for the 2017 Wales v New Zealand netball test series. Swansea University has successfully been awarded full naming rights for the much-anticipated two test match series taking place this month, building on the University’s existing partnership with Welsh Netball. ‘The Swansea University International Test…
January 30, 2017
Wales Long Squad Announced Ahead of Silver Ferns Test Series.
Welsh Netball is delighted to announce the selection of Wales’ long squad of 16 players. From these 16 players, the final 12 will be named to face world number 2, New Zealand’s Silver Ferns, on February 7th and 8th. These world class teams will meet on court at the Ice Arena Wales, as part of…
January 25, 2017
10 Things You Need to Know About the Silver Ferns.
In just two weeks’ time the world number 2 netball team, the Silver Ferns of New Zealand, will face Wales in a historic two game test series. Ranked 8th in the world, Wales will take on giants of the game at the Ice Arena Wales on 7th and 8th of February. 2017 marks twenty years…
January 17, 2017
Wales v Silver Ferns: Tickets FAQ
Why have you changed venue? Due to unprecedented demand, the ticket allocation for Sport Wales sold out in a record 48 hours during the Priority Membership booking period. Welsh Netball would like to give more of our members, clubs and the general public the chance to experience this historic test series. Moving to Ice Arena…
January 16, 2017
Unprecedented Demand Leads to Rehousing of Wales International Test.
In a trailblazing first for Welsh netball, the historic Wales fixtures against world number two the Silver Ferns in February 2017, have been rehoused to the Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff. The move comes as a result of an unprecedented demand for tickets after selling out in 48 hours at the Sport Wales National Centre. For the…
December 16, 2016
Wales v Silver Ferns: How Members Get Tickets!
We are ecstatic to host two test matches with the Silver Ferns on February 7th and 8th 2016, at the Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff. The fixtures will mark twenty years since the Ferns visited Wales in 1997. With both sides looking ahead to the Commonwealth Games, it will be a hot competition and…
December 15, 2016
Wales Welcome Silver Ferns for 2017 Test Matches.
Welsh Netball are thrilled to announce that New Zealand’s national netball team the Silver Ferns, will play Wales in a test series in February 2017. The Silver Ferns are second in the world, and will meet eighth ranked Wales for two fixtures on the 7th and 8th of February. Wales have played against the Silver…
December 13, 2016
Wales Under 21 Head Coach Appointed.
Welsh Netball are pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Peperell as the new Head Coach for its Wales U21 squad. As a former Head Coach of Bath University’s NPL team and Performance Pathway Coach with England Netball, Natalie brings a wealth of experience and an impressive skillset to the U21 Head Coach role. Natalie…
December 13, 2016
Trials for Wales: Gold Coast 2018
Would you like to be part of Team Wales at Commonwealth Games 2018 at the Gold Coast, Australia? Date: Sunday 29th January 2017 Venue: Talybont Sports Centre, Cardiff. Time: 10.30-4pm Registration: 10am Trialists must be available for the above, any future training/playing commitments post June 2017-May 2018 and the following dates:- Training: Saturday 4th February…
November 28, 2016
Wales U21 Long Squad Selection in Preparation for the World Youth Cup 2017.
Following recent trials, the Wales U21 long squad has been selected in preparation for the World Youth Cup in Gaborne, Botswana next year. Twenty players were chosen who will now work hard in the build-up to the event. Twelve players will then be selected into the final squad at a later date. Congratulations to the…
October 27, 2016
Wales’ U21 Final Squad Announced
Final twelve players announced for Netball Europe Youth Championships 2016.
October 27, 2016
Welsh Netball Announce Full Time Coach.
Welsh Netball is delighted to announce Trish Wilcox as the full-time Head Coach.
October 27, 2016
Suzy Drane: Proud to be a Woman in Sport
Being an avid sportswoman this summer has been truly inspiring.
October 26, 2016
6 More Players Receive Their First Wales Caps
Congratulations to six Welsh players who received their first Wales under 21 caps.
October 20, 2016
Congratulations to Six Players Who Received Their First Wales Under 21 Caps
Congratulations to six Welsh players who received their first Wales under 21 caps during the Netball Europe Youth Championship earlier this month. Chloe Dyke, Bethan Johnson, Miquie Walker-Jones, Bethan Moore, Leila Thomas and Eve Wright had all taken to the court to play Scotland, England and Northern Ireland’s U21 teams. Former Wales Under 17 Captain,…
October 9, 2016
Suzy Drane: Proud to be a Woman in Sport.
What a summer of sport we’ve had! Being an avid sportswoman it’s been truly inspiring to watch the mega events which have been hosted across the world in the last 3 months, to include the European Football, the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Along with what I imagine was the majority of the country, I made…
October 3, 2016
Wales’ U21 Final Squad Announced Ahead of World Youth Cup Qualifiers.
Welsh Netball has announced the final twelve players who will represent Wales at this year’s Netball Europe Youth Championships 2016. These Championships are also Netball Europe’s World Youth Cup qualifying matches. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will all be securing their place at the 2017 Netball World Youth Cup held in Botswana. Come and…
September 30, 2016
Welsh Netball Announce Full Time Wales and Celtic Dragons Coach.
Welsh Netball is delighted to announce Trish Wilcox as the full time Head Coach of Wales and the Celtic Dragons. Over the past 18 months, Trish’s role as Head of Elite Performance has seen growth and development throughout the performance pathway. Trish Wilcox joined the Welsh Netball family in November 2014, returning home to Wales…
September 20, 2016
Welsh Netball Announce Wales U21 Squad.
Welsh netball is delighted to announce the Wales U21 squad of fifteen from which the final twelve will be named to face England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland at the Netball Europe Youth Championship 2016. Cardiff will host the event on 7-9 October 2016 at the Sport Wales Centre, Sophia Gardens. The matches are World Youth…
September 6, 2016
Are you interested in helping to shape the future of Welsh Netball?
It is an exciting time for women’s sport, and netball in particular. With a successful 7th place finish for Wales at the 2015 World Cup and successful Celtic Dragons Super league team with SKY coverage; we are looking for commercially minded people to help us drive the sport forward in Wales. We are now recruiting…
September 5, 2016
Apply for Performance and Development Training Centre Management Vacancies.
Welsh Netball is inviting applications for coaching and management positions for Performance Training Centres and Development Training Centres. The Performance Training Centres (PTC) will include the top 20 – 25 players in the Region (age guide U21 January 1st 2017) and the Development Training Centre (DTC) includes the top 20 – 25 younger players (age…
August 16, 2016
Welsh Netball Chair Pays Tribute to President Wendy White BEM
Welsh Netball Chair, Catherine Lewis, has hailed the contribution of the devoted, much loved President of the Organisation Wendy White BEM, who sadly passed away last night after a long illness, bravely fought. Barry born Wendy White had been a part of the Welsh netball fraternity for over fifty years as an International player, umpire,…
August 15, 2016
Book Your Place on our Shooting Workshops for Coaches!
Calling all Coaches across the country – this is a fantastic opportunity to learn new shooting techniques and skills to coach your club and/or team. Wales and Celtic Dragons Head Coach, Trish Wilcox has developed a Shooting Workshop that coaches can learn from and utilise. If you would like to increase your netball knowledge, build…
August 12, 2016
INF official statement regarding the Olympics.
The International Netball Federation have released an official statement the status of netball within the Olympics.
August 2, 2016
Welsh Netball Performance Pathway News
England Netball has made the decision not to include the Junior Dragons in the Netball Performance League for 2017. Welsh Netball was informed that this decision was made in order to keep the pathway within England. In light of this decision, Welsh Netball has been given the opportunity to review its Performance Pathway and make positive…
July 19, 2016
Meet our North Wales NDO – Abbie Kelsall
Croeso cynnes i Abbie Kelsall. A warm welcome to the newest member of our Welsh Netball family, Abbie Kelsall. Abbie is our new Netball Development Officer for North Wales. Here’s a little bit about Abbie. Home Town: Buckley. Based: Deeside. Areas I work with: Flintshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey. My background: I…
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…
July 7, 2016
Port Talbot P.E. Teacher Umpires at Two International Netball Events.
Alison Davies of Fforestfach, Swansea has been invited by the International Netball Federation to umpire at two international events this summer. The first tournament will be the World University Netball Championships 2016, in Miami, Florida in July. The second event is the Celtic Clash between Scottish Thistles v Northern Ireland test matches held in Edinburgh…
July 6, 2016
Swansea’s Nichola James awarded College Fellowship award for services to netball.
Former International Netball player Nichola James, has been awarded Fellow of NPTC Group of Colleges for her services to netball. Nichola, 26, from Swansea, was also given recognition for representing her country in netball at international level. Nichola is a former pupil at Dŵr-y-Felin Comprehensive School, before studying at Neath and Port Talbot College. Nichola…
July 5, 2016
#throwbackthursday to South Africa Tour 2016
So, after just over two weeks of being home, it’s time to reflect on the invaluable experiences which we had during our South Africa tour, on and off the netball court. Where to begin? The staff and volunteers at Netball South Africa were extremely warm and helpful for the duration of our time there, and…