Netball

Scholes makes Manchester debut in Thunder victory

Seventeen years after her father Paul first played for Manchester United, Alicia Scholes made her Manchester Thunder debut in a 60-27 win against Severn Stars in the Vitality Superleague.

The 19-year-old was one of a number of young players who impressed as Thunder hit top spot with...

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England secure clean sweep in Legends Series against the Superleague All Stars

The Vitality Roses ran out 55-43 winners against the Superleague All Stars in the third and final match of the Legends Series for a 3-0 clean sweep.

Having been hastily assembled following the cancellation of Jamaica's tour of England, the All Stars side put in arguably their best performance of the series in the final game. Desptite trailing 21-26 at half-time, the All Stars won the...

Vitality Roses beat Superleague All Stars in opening Legends Series fixture

England beat an international All Stars side drawn from the Vitality Superleague 70-54 in the opening match of the Legends Series.

The Roses were due to play Jamaica but plans had to be changed due to the current travel ban and lockdown measures.

"What a great game," Roses head coach Jess Thirlby told Sky Sports. "We knew we were going to be pushed and I think within the...

Netball awarded vital funding as part of Sports Winter Survival Package

Netball has benefited from a £4 million cash injection from the government as part of a wider support package for elite sport to help get through the current coronavirus crisis.

The money, provided in the form of grants and long-term, low-interest loans, will be split equally between England Netball and Superleague Netball.

In total, the government has earmarked £300 million...

Vitality Roses fall to the Silver Ferns in the series opener in New Zealand

England lost 58-45 in the opening match of the Cadbury Netball Series against the Silver Ferns in Hamilton.

Having not played since January, the Vitality Roses looked rusty and found themselves with a eight-point deficit just 10 minutes into the match.

Kadeen Corbin produced a score to make it 15-10 at the end of the first quarter but there was little the Roses could do...

Guthrie and Malcolm named co-captains for New Zealand series

Serena Guthrie has returned from her international sabatical to be named co-captain alongside Laura Malcolm for the Vitality Roses' series against New Zealand.

Guthrie, a Commonwealth gold medal-winner, took a break following last year's World Cup. Fran Williams will take on vice-captaincy duties.

"Serena and Laura are well respected members of the team," said coach Jess...

Vitality Roses coach to miss New Zealand tour due to positive COVID test

England Netball coach Jess Thirlby will be forced to supervise the squad remotely for their tour of New Zealand after testing positive for coronavirus. Thirlby will not travel with the Vitality Roses so Kat Ratnapala will be in charge on the ground instead.

The 16 players and remaining staff have all received two negative tests and have been cleared to travel, although they will...

Leeds Rhinos show intent with Jade Clarke signing

Leeds Rhinos have shown they intend to be taken seriously as a new franchise by announcing Vitality Roses star Jade Clarke as their first signing ahead of an inaugural season in the Superleague in 2021.

Clarke joins following two successful seasons at Wasps and having been named in the England squad to take on New Zealand later this year.

"This is an opportunity to be part...

Thirlby names squad for Vitality Roses trip to New Zealand

Head Coach of the Vitality Roses, Jess Thirlby has revealed the names of 16 players who will travel with her to New Zealand to face the Silver Ferns this October.

The England side are set to fly to New Zealand on 8 October, after which the team will quarantine for two weeks before facing the world champions on 28 October, 30 October and 1 November.

The Vitality Roses, who...

Vitality Roses confirm New Zealand series this autumn

The Vitality Roses are set to travel to New Zealand in October to face world champions the Silver Ferns amidst a COVID-19 disrupted international season.

The three-Test Cadbury Netball Series, with the Taini Jamison Trophy on the line, will see the Vitality Roses step on court against the Silver Ferns for the first time since January 2020.

The series is due to take place at...

Netball's new rules: how to get back on court

Following the news netball can resume having reached Stage 4 of the roadmap for return of the community game, England Netball has released guidance for clubs and players wanting to get back out on court.

Friendlies can be played immediately, within certain guidelines, with leagues and competitive games to return in September.

Why do we need modifications to the rules?

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