PREVIEW | Nations Cup 2024 – New name, same dream
WITH a fresh name, a new team, but the same format, the Netball Nations Cup is back for 2024, and is set to kick off this weekend. Formally known as the Quad Series, the 2024 edition will have a new team on board with Uganda replacing South Africa in the line up. The She Cranes […]
Uganda take home the series after close encounter
THE pressure was on at the first whistle with the series tied at 1 – 1. It was Uganda who ultimately persevered and took the win by 11-goals (48 – 59) after a fairly equal outing against Wales. Uganda was forced backwards straight from the first centre pass, resulting in Wales getting a quick turnover, […]
She Cranes bounce back to blow the Feathers away
AFTER a disappointing loss two days ago, Uganda turned the tables on Wales and took home the victory 64-40 to level the series, forcing a decider tomorrow. Wales started out the game strongly, scoring 14 goals in the first term. The combination of Georgia Rowe and Phillipa Yarranton is growing and is very dangerous for […]
Feathers flutter towards dominant victory
WALES has started its 2024 international netball year with a bang, defeating Uganda 57 goals to 45. Perhaps still feeling the effects of jetlag, Uganda pushed the Feathers for much of the game but ran out of puff as it wore on. Wales was the first to break the opposition centre pass, taking the early […]
PREVIEW | Wales vs Uganda
THE 2024 international netball calendar gets underway tonight with Wales hosting Uganda. Last time these two countries met Uganda picked up their first ever win over Wales in a World Cup at last year’s tournament, but will history repeat itself this time around. Uganda will take its build up to the Nations Cup another gear […]
Uganda reveals Nations Cup squad
THE final piece of the Netball Nations Cup has been confirmed, with Uganda revealing its squad for the tournament. The She Cranes have named their 13 player squad, which will also faces Wales next week ahead of the Nations Cup Led by Irene Eyaru, there are some big names in the side and some big […]
Housby’s Heroics – A Snapshot Celebration
THE New Year has brought a new set of honours for decorated English Roses star Helen Housby. She has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire as part of the United Kingdom’s 2024 New Year’s Honours list, and comes 10 years after her debut for the Roses as recognition for her […]
Australia reveals Nations Cup Squad
AFTER England revealed its squad for the Netball Nations Cup earlier this week, it is Australia’s turn today, with the Diamonds’ squad dropping this morning. The Australians have revealed a squad of 13 athletes for the series at the end of January. There is going to be some serious competition amongst the shooters for court […]
England reveals squad for Nations Cup
ENGLAND has become the second country to announce its squad for January’s Nations Cup. A squad of 14 has been released, which consists of 11 players who played in the recent series against South Africa, plus three big inclusions. Roses captain Natalie Metcalf and star shooter Helen Housby are both back in the squad after […]
PREVIEW | Northern Ireland vs Republic of Ireland
THE international netball calendar has not quite wrapped up yet for 2023, with one last series to go before Christmas time. The last series of the year is in Northern Ireland, with the Warriors of the north set to face their southern neighbours the Republic of Ireland in a two match series. Both sides would […]
