News Archive, Category: Netball

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15 September 2025

Want to swim between lectures, serve up some rallies on the tennis and badminton courts, shoot some hoops indoors or outdoors, or join a group of friends for five-a-side football? University of Bath students can do all this and more for FREE with the student-exclusive Sports Pass!  Simply take your library card to the Team Bath Sports Training Village reception to activate your Sports Pass and gain access to a host of daily activities in our inspirational sporting facilities on campus. These include:   ...

A graphic featuring headshots of nine Team Bath and University of Bath netballers who have been selected to compete at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup. The text below the images reads (clockwise from top left) "Sophie Kelly, England. Jayda Pechova, England. Alanna Pullen, England. Immi Shaw, Northern Ireland. Zoe Maynard, Northern Ireland. Madison Sims, Wales. Lilia Davies, Wales. Dani Carr, Wales. Matilda Smyth, Scotland."

University of Bath sporting scholars and emerging Team Bath talent head to Gibraltar for 2025 Netball World Youth Cup

14 September 2025

Several Team Bath Netball players and University of Bath sporting scholars will be showcasing their talents on the global stage when the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup takes place in Gibraltar from 19th to 28th September. NXT Gen League shooter Dani Carr has been named in the Wales squad and fellow University of Bath student Matilda Smyth has been selected by Scotland, while Immi Shaw and Zoe Maynard will represent Northern Ireland. Lilia Davies and Madison Sims are reserves...

Team Bath Netball player Alanna Pullen on the Team Bath Arena court, holding the ball above her head as she prepares to pass. She is being watched by a crowd of spectators and her team-mates on the bench.

Alanna Pullen becomes third University of Bath sporting scholar to be awarded Netball Super League contract for 2026 season

22 August 2025

University of Bath sporting scholar Alanna Pullen has followed up her Netball World Youth Cup selection by being awarded a 2026 Super League contract by Birmingham Panthers. It comes after a standout season for the dynamic attacking mid-courter with Team Bath Netball, where she started every game as the Blue & Gold finished runners-up in the inaugural NXT Gen League campaign. Pullen - a Sports Performance student supported an Alumni Fund Scholarship - also excelled...

Profile pictures of netballers Alanna Pullen and Sophie Kelly, with an AI-generated England flag behind them.

England call on Team Bath’s Alanna Pullen and scholar Sophie Kelly for 2025 Netball World Youth Cup

15 August 2025

Team Bath Netball’s Alanna Pullen and University of Bath sporting scholar Sophie Kelly have been named in the England U21 squad for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, taking place in Gibraltar from 19-28 September. Trendell Sporting Scholar Jayda Pechova is a non-travelling reserve for the tournament, which features the top 20 teams in the world and sees England take on Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Tonga and Wales in the group stages. Pullen, a dynamic wing-attack...

Nottingham Forest Netball player Jayda Pechova, right, has her eyes on the ball as she attempts to intercept an aerial pass from a Loughborough Lightning player. who is pictured left.

Bath scholar Jayda Pechova targeting Netball World Youth Cup after being named as NSL Young Player of the Year 2025

19 July 2025

A standout season with new franchise Nottingham Forest has earned University of Bath sporting scholar Jayda Pechova the NSL (Netball Super League) Young Player of the Year Award for 2025. The Sports Performance student was in the top three players for interceptions, deflections and gains as she continued the excellent defensive partnership she had forged with Tash Pavelin at Team Bath Netball to help Forest finish fifth in their debut season. Pechova, who is supported...

A photo of London Pulse players Gracie Smith and Sophie Kelly holding the Netball Super League trophy following the 2025 Grand Final victory over Loughborough Lightning at The O2 Arena.

Bath sporting scholar Sophie Kelly wins Netball Super League title with London Pulse

06 July 2025

University of Bath sporting scholar Sophie Kelly helped London Pulse secure their first-ever Netball Super League title at The O2 Arena on Sunday. The goal-attack, who is supported by a Bill Whiteley Scholarship, was among the impact players for Pulse as they defeated defending champions Loughborough Lightning 53-45 in a Grand Final watched by a record NSL crowd of 9,326 spectators. Kelly has spent the past three years juggling her netball career with studying Management...

A picture of Alanna Pullen, the Team Bath Rengen Athlete of the Month for May 2025, holding a certificate in front of a display board. She is flanked by University of Bath Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley (left) and Performance Sport Officer Sarah Collin.

Sporting scholar Alanna Pullen named Athlete of the Month after stellar season with Team Bath Netball and England selections

24 June 2025

Team Bath Netball and England U21 star Alanna Pullen has capped a stellar season by being named as the latest Team Bath Rengen Athlete of the Month. The Alumni Fund Sporting Scholar was a standout performer for the Blue & Gold during the inaugural NXT Gen League season, starting every game and playing an influential role as the squad won silver medals. Pullen also helped the University of Bath’s 1sts reach the BUCS Championship Final...

A photo of Team Bath Netball NXT Gen League players Lily Jones, Phoebe Maslen, Katherine Mansfield, Lottie Robinson and Poppy Tydeman holding bouquets of flowers after receiving awards at the last match of the 2025 season.

NXT Gen League and Pathway stars honoured with on-court awards during Team Bath Netball’s end-of-season celebrations

19 June 2025

Captain Lily Jones and England U21 mid-courter Phoebe Maslen were among the end-of-season award winners when Team Bath Netball celebrated memorable campaigns across their pathway. Shooter Katherine Mansfield and defender Lottie Robinson were also recognised for their contributions to Team Bath’s excellent second-placed finish during the inaugural NXT Gen League season. [caption id="attachment_71919" align="alignright" width="292"] Fans' Most Valuable Player Lily Jones with Baroness Sue Campbell[/caption] Awards were presented to players from six squads in front...

A photo of Team Bath Netball players celebrating and hugging after beating Leeds Rhinos 56-44 to clinch second place in the 2025 NXT Gen League.

VIDEO: Team Bath Netball secure silver medals in inaugural NXT Gen League season as The Big #BlueAndGold Bash goes with a bang

16 June 2025

Team Bath Netball finished the inaugural NXT Gen League campaign with superb silver medals after producing an inspired performance against fellow top-two contenders Leeds Rhinos in front of a fantastic four-figure crowd at the Team Bath Arena. The Blue & Gold knew they had to beat Rhinos by five clear goals, preventing their opponents picking up a losing bonus point, if they wanted to leapfrog their opponents into second spot. Team Bath got off to...

A photo of Team Bath Netball defenders Lottie Robinson and Scarlett Creasey closely marking a Manchester Thunder attacker during a 2025 NXT Gen League match in Bristol.

Big away win at Manchester Thunder ensures top-two destiny remains in Team Bath Netball’s hands going into NXT Gen League finale

01 June 2025

Team Bath Netball will go into the last match of the inaugural NXT Gen League season with their destiny in their own hands after strengthening their grip on second spot with an excellent 50-36 away win at Manchester Thunder. The result – Team Bath’s sixth win in seven matches – keeps them a point clear of Leeds Rhinos, who they face during the centrepiece to The Big #BlueAndGold Bash at the Team Bath Arena on...

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