Results we found for: Wales
Diamonds crush Gems as Jamaica quells Wales
AUSTRALIA and Jamaica got their quests for Commonwealth Games golds off to the perfect start, winning their expected first-up Pool A matches. The Diamonds crushed an inexperienced Barbados – in a battle of the top-ranked netball nation up against the lowest ranked one – while the Sunshine Girls shook off an early fight from Wales […]
2022 Commonwealth Games Preview: Wales
THE 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England are just around the corner. To celebrate, we are previewing each of the competing netball nations and predicting how they might fare in the tournament. Today it is Wales, who came 11th in the most recent Commonwealth Games, but unfortunately missed out on qualifying for the 2019 Netball […]
PREVIEW | NSL Round 6 – one third of the season done and dusted
IT is already the one third mark of the 2024 Netball Super League season, and as always there are some particularly intriguing matches on the menu this weekend. GAME OF THE ROUND Manchester Thunder vs Loughborough Lightning Another top two clash, and a replay of one of last year’s semi finals, it is sure to […]
PREVIEW | NSL 2024 Round 2 – Time to paint a clearer picture
AFTER an enthralling opening day of action, Round 2 has already crept up on us all. Round 2 will be a good judge of where teams are at, and whether Round 1 was a truthful indicator of the season ahead or not. Cardiff Dragons vs Manchester ThunderFriday at 7pm GMTHouse of Sport, Cardiff The weekend’s […]
2024 Netball Super League Preview – Cardiff Dragons
THE 2024 Netball Super League season is almost upon us, and to celebrate the build up to the season we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the 10 competing and seeing how 2024 might unfold for them. First cab off the ranks is the 2023 wooden spooners the Cardiff Dragons. 2023 […]
Young gun Kelly’s rapid rise to the red dress
SOPHIE Kelly is living every kid’s dream. Playing the sport you love at a professional level being able to be seen by millions having fans cheering you on. The youngster has quickly become a favourite in England netball. Debuting in the Netball Super League (NSL) at just 16-years-old, Kelly has made her way through the […]
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 […]