It is a fact that netball has long been a competitive sport in the UK. It was first brought over from the USA where it was designed to be an alternative to basketball for women in 1891 (see our section on the History of Netball for more information). It didn’t take long for its popularity […]
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England Under 19s Are Netball Champions Of Europe
The future of netball in England certainly looks bright. Not only do we have some of the best youngsters in Europe coming through the ranks, but we also have the trophy to prove it! The England Under-19s squad won the Netball Europe tournament that was held in Cardiff […]
England Netball Team Through to Semi Finals
The England Netball ladies made their way through to the semi-finals today following an impressive victory over South Africa. This is a relief after their loss to a strong performance from current world champions New Zealand yesterday Goal Shooter Louisa Brownfield managed a very consistent 47 from 53.
Captain Olivia Murphy said
We have some exciting […]
England on a winning streak
England made it three wins from three at the Melbourne Commonwealths 2006 with a 78-18 thrashing of a spirited St Vincent and the Grenadines. This win puts England on top of their group, ahead of New Zealand only on points difference; tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd March) will see the long awaited clash between the two.
Once […]
Win for England in the Opening Game
England’s netballers began their quest for Commonwealth Games medals with a victory over Malawi in their pool A match at Melbourne’s State Netball Centre, winning 63-47.
England made it look difficult at times, particularly so in the second half, and England’s coach Marg Caldow knows they’ll have to find some better form before they face slightly […]
Last Weekend’s Superleague Results
Bath retained their lead this weekend with a rout of the Celtic Dragons. This won’t be good morale for the Welsh national team going into the Commonwealth Games, with many of their players being bettered by their Bath oppoite numbers.Loughborough had an impressive win over Leeds Met Carnegie, and Mavericks beat Brunel.
In the one […]
Jamaica National Team for Commonwealths
Jamaica have recently confirmed ther 12-strong squad that will compete in the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
The line-up is as follows:
Elaine Davis
Jamalco Netball Club
Jodi-AnnFrench
Seneca Netball Club
Latoya Thomas
Alpha Netball Club
SimoneForbes
Waulgrovians Sports Club
Nadine Bryan
Jamalco Netball Club
MarionCampbell
Tivoli Netball Club
Peter-Gaye Thomas
Tivoli Netball Club
TamaraHylton
Waulgrovians Sports Club
Nicole Aiken
Jamalco Netball Club
KaseyEvering
Tivoli Netball Club
Oberon Pitterson
Waulgrovians Sports Club
NichalaGibson
Waulgrovians Sports Club
Wales Announce Commonwealth Squad
Wales have announced their 12-strong squad that will compete in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
Wales play in Pool B with, among others, Australia.
The line-up is as follows:
JamillaAbbott
Cardiff Dinas
Rhiannon Ace
Carmarthen Milford Haven
SophieBaxter
Birmingham Toucans
Ursula Bowers
Wrexham Hucclecote
SuzanneDrane
St Asaph UWIC
Amanda Evans
Wrexham Deeside
Sara Hale
AbergavennyUWIC
Lynda James
Haverfordwest Dinas
Rebecca James
BridgendLoughborough
Nicola Lewis
Caerphilly Central
Anna Mayes
CardiffHucclecote
Nicola Szehofner
Flintshire Deeside
TeamBath 67 - 34 Team Northumbria
TeamBath’s emphatic win over Team Northumbria keeps Bath securely at the top of the Figleaves Superleague table.
But the score, Jan Crabtree claims, doesn’t do Northumbria any justice: “I truly don’t believe that the margin was a true reflection of the match and the way it went”, said Crabtree “They played really well throughout”.
The first […]
Last second, last ball, last score
Loughborough Lightening v Mavericks
The visiting Mavericks team looked strong. Their international defence of Amanda Newton (good to see her back on court after a long lay off through injury,) Janet Colbourne and Naomi Stenhouse were all available and they played! Lightning turned out an experienced squad although Ama Agbeze, Rebecca James and Jo Munnion - […]