The Vitality Roses will face South Africa in a three-match test series in Johannesburg in January and February 2026. The three-match series will see world number four England take on world number five South Africa on 29 and 31 January and 1 February. After facing New Zealand and Jamaica in London and Manchester this winter,
Following an incredible summer of women’s sport, Sky Sports continues its commitment to netball and will broadcast all three games in the Vitality Netball International Series versus New Zealand this November. In just three days’ time, the Vitality Roses will kickstart their 2025-26 international season, taking on world number two New Zealand on 15 and
Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great ODI innings and Marizanne Kapp made ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history as South Africa beat England to reach the 2025 final. Wolvaardt struck 24 boundaries in a brilliant 169 at the top of the order as the Proteas, beaten by England in the semi-finals of the last
Story so far Charlotte Edwards’ first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as England head coach has gone impressively so far. Her team has carried their momentum from their warm-up wins over India and Australia into their opening tournament match, bundling South Africa out for just 69 and knocking off the runs without losing a wicket.
Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlby has selected a squad of 14 who will represent England in the Vitality Netball International Series versus New Zealand in November and 15 who will play in the Vitality Netball Horizon Series against Jamaica in December. A further 16 athletes will form an England A squad who will play
England ensured they will enter the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals on a winning note after beating New Zealand by eight wickets and leapfrogging their last four opponents South Africa into second in the group stage standings. Linsey Smith took three wickets as New Zealand were dismissed for 168 in Visakhapatnam, Georgia Plimmer
Ash Gardner’s blistering unbeaten century helped Australia to a stunning six-wicket win over England at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The 28-year-old blasted 104 not out from just 73 balls to help the seven-time champions recover from 68 for four chasing 245 runs for victory. Gardner’s exploits were part of an unbroken 180-run
England booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with a thrilling four-run victory over India. Heather Knight’s glorious century helped England set India an imposing total of 289 for victory, with the batter posting 109 off just 91 balls. It would have been India’s record run-chase in ODIs
A look at the final, before and during The Top Tier Regular readers will know I had severe doubts about filling that third and top tier of the stadium. It’s a huge tribute to the organisers that their ambition was proved fully justified. Indeed, we knew back on 19 August that every seat had been
Designed in partnership with Nike powered by KitQueen, Official Kit Suppliers of England Netball, the Vitality Roses’ match and training kit is also accompanied by a new replica fanwear range, giving fans the opportunity to emulate their on-court idols. The 2025-26 Vitality Roses dress is an unapologetically bold and feminine design that draws inspiration from
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