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 […]
England Squad for South Africa Series Revealed
OVERNIGHT in Australian time, the England Roses announced their squad for their last international series for 2023, the series against South Africa next month. Among the squad of 14 is a mix of youth and experience. A large percentage of the squad for this series against South Africa also went to New Zealand in September […]
Thunder trusting the status quo ahead of 2024
MANCHESTER Thunder became the penultimate side to finalise their 2024 Netball Super League squad, with a few new faces set to don the yellow dress in 2024. There are eight members of the 2023 third place finishing side that are returning to the side in 2024. Lois Pearson, Amy Carter, Taylor McKevitt, Natalie Metcalf, Ella […]
2023 Netball World Cup review: England
ENGLAND fell agonisingly short of a Netball World Cup gold medal, but was able to still claim the silver, improving on its Commonwealth Games performance last year. The Roses went undefeated all the way to the final, but were unable to match Australia for four quarters in the decider. The Roses can come away knowing […]
Dozen it feel good? Australia claims 12th Netball World Cup
AUSTRALIA has reclaimed the Netball World Cup title to hold every international crown it could again, after defeating England by 16 goals in the Gold Medal Match. It was as ruthless and impressive from the Diamonds as it was disappointing and heartbreaking for the Roses, with the world number ones outclassing the side that beat […]
Roses cause another upset and make more history
ENGLAND Roses are going for gold after they overran the Silver Ferns by six goals after the Commonwealth Games upset, flipping the narrative. England took the 46-40 game in the last five minutes, leaving New Zealand truly beaten and heartbroken. The England Roses move on to their first ever Netball World Cup final as they […]
Roses rise to the occasion and topple the Diamonds
ENGLAND has done the unthinkable, defeating Australia by one goal in a thrilling final minute boilover which sees the Roses remain undefeated, while handing the Diamonds their first loss of the Netball World Cup. Many thought that the Diamonds had this game in the bag with the Roses putting out some arguably scrappy performances of […]
Scotland shakes off Barbados for bounce-back win
AFTER a heartbreaking loss to Malawi the day before in the 2023 Netball World Cup, Scotland responded in the best way possible, defeating Barbados by nine goals in a hard-fought contest. The Thistles and Bajan Gems had a fantastic tussle throughout the first half, and it took until the second half for the higher ranked […]
Pulse and Lightning progress to big dance
OVERNIGHT Australian time saw the two semi finals of the Netball Super League, with the London Pulse and Loughborough Lightning winning through to Sunday’s decider in very different circumstances. Pulse navigate Storm to comfortable win In the first of the two semi-finals it was the London Pulse who showed their class and won 55 goals […]
2023 NSL | Semi-Finals preview: Four teams to become two
THIS is it. Four teams left, four matches left. One champion to be determined. It is finals time in the Netball Super League and by the time this weekend is up, we will have our 2023 champion. It all begins tonight with two semi-finals, before a Grand Final and a third place playoff on Sunday. […]
