Inside barely a fortnight last month the Black Ferns lost two of their all-time greats, Kelly Brazier and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. Who could possibly replace them? Kiwis would chorus ‘Braxton Sorensen- McGee and Jorja Miller!’ But they are already inside the fold. What about new faces? I’ll leave the answers to Whitney Hansen and her assistants.
Aimee Barrett-Theron will become the second female to referee 50 tests after the appointments were announced for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and the inaugural U21 Women’s Six Nations Series. Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) to take charge of her 50th test with the Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener in France Ten referees
Head coach LJ Lewis and assistant coach Sarah McKenna have selected a 34-player squad for this week’s England U21 Women’s camp at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Lewis’ side open their 2026 with a four-day meeting in Berkshire starting this Thursday, then assembling next week at Loughborough University’s Elite Athlete Centre during the Premiership Women’s Rugby break. Boasting previous U20 caps, Sophie Hopkins,
Ziana Butt started playing netball at school like most girls but having the courage to go for a trial has given her the possibility of a chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to represent England at the World Indoor Netball Championships in South Africa – Ziana is looking for help in pursuing that dream.
Mo Marley has named her England U21s squad for this month’s training camp. The 22-strong squad, introduced for the current season as part of The FA’s approach to youth development and providing a pathway for talented youngsters, will be based at St. George’s Park [14-17 January]. There are returns for goalkeeper Sian Rogers and forward
England Netball have announced the Roses squad which has been selected to take part in the Vitality Netball International Series as part of the Netball Quad Series. England will once again face Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in a series of games. The first half of the series will be played out in Durban, South
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