England Netball can confirm that Jess Thirlby has stepped down from her role as Vitality Roses Head Coach. We respect and support Jess’ decision and thank her for her leadership during her six-and a half year tenure. Jess guided the Vitality Roses through one of the most challenging periods in modern sport, navigating the team
On the eve of the 2026 season, the Netball Super League (NSL) has announced a new partnership with American Express, representative of a significant step forward in the sport’s journey to professionalisation. The agreement will see the introduction of the Amex Super Shot, with American Express taking over the Super Shot zones’ branding for the
England Netball is celebrating a landmark 100 years in 2026, marking a century of shaping the sport and transforming opportunities for women and girls across the country. As one of the oldest and longest-established female-specific sporting governing bodies in England, England Netball’s centenary recognises not only the longevity of the organisation, but its pioneering role
Soft & Gentle has renewed its commitment to netball, entering a second year as an Official Partner of the NSL, England Netball, and the Vitality Roses with a continued investment that also sees the brand take naming rights of the League’s flagship events the Soft & Gentle Netball Super Cup and the Soft & Gentle
Designed to spark curiosity, break down stigmas and empower women and girls to ask questions about their female health and wellbeing openly and confidently, the I Wish I Knew campaign marks a new chapter in England Netball’s commitment through NETBALLHer to tackle the female health knowledge gap that impacts participation, performance and long-term engagement in
Eboni Usoro-Brown was appointed the next Honorary President of England Netball at the 2025 England Netball AGM held on Saturday 13th September. Eboni’s appointment in this voluntary role comes as Eboni’s predecessor Joan Mills MBE reaches the end of her five-year term. An ex-England Vitality Rose, Eboni represented England 117 times across a 15-year career
England Netball is delighted to announce the appointment of Baroness Sue Campbell as its new Chair of the Board. Baroness Campbell will succeed current Chair Bridget Blow CBE in January 2025. After representing England in netball at Under 21 level, Baroness Campbell went on to become one of the most recognisable and respected names within
The Board of Directors, which now features major leaders from across the sports industry with specific commercial growth expertise, will ensure the League remains at the forefront of good governance. The Netball Super League (NSL) is delighted to confirm the Board of Directors who will lead the strategic direction of the organisation moving forwards. Marking
England Netball has today announced that they will be working with business advisory and accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael to support the growth of grassroots netball in the North East region. Coinciding with the opening of its first Newcastle office, Johnston Carmichael’s partnership with England Netball demonstrates the firm’s commitment to make a positive impact in
England Netball release first episode of ‘Courtside’ bringing fans closer to the game this summer England Netball is launching its first official podcast today to bring fans closer to players, the national team and the game ahead of a huge summer for netball in this country. ‘Courtside’, a 6-episode podcast series, will be hosted by television
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