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a few of the England squad try the Kukri keepy uppy challenge

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ENGLAND NETBALL NETS GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE TITLE SPONSOR

The agreement, which makes Fiat the title sponsor of the Fiat International Netball Series between 15th - 19th January, culminating in the final match at The O2 arena in London. This is the latest in a number of high-profile sports tie-ins for the Italian car manufacturer. Other partnerships include British Cycling and Aston Villa FC.

Fiat will also become the title sponsor of the Fiat Netball Superleague, the highest-level UK league, which attracts huge interest and major TV coverage. The league starts on 22nd January, with coverage on Thursday evenings throughout the season, and culminates with the Grand Final on 9th June.  “Netball is a female-dominant sport which crosses a wide variety of age groups, so we think much of the Fiat range will fit perfectly with the sport’s fans, such as the Fiat 500 and Panda,”  says Paolo Lo Monaco, finance and business development director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland. “And the larger Fiat Qubo and Doblo models are excellent choices for carrying teams of netball players to matches.”

“On top of significant cross-marketing opportunities, this partnership will offer us major exposure into a UK-wide market - there are currently 75,000 affiliated netballers in England with many more in equivalent governing bodies in Scotland and Wales. That’s a huge potential customer database.” “We are delighted to be entering into this partnership with Fiat,” adds Joanna Adams, head of marketing, commercial and events, England Netball. “The alliance will benefit netballers and fans across the UK with valuable support and the opportunity to take advantage of offers made available by this global automotive brand.  This partnership secures netball’s place in the commercial sporting environment, once again proving female sport is becoming increasingly stronger and worthy of greater media exposure.

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http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/news/Current_News.php?articleId=1206

FastNet Ferns pip England to World Series title

For the big one England were tackling New Zealand’s Fastnet specialist side and started the right way by converting their centre. Sonia Mkoloma forced the Ferns to put the ball out of court and with a swift return down court England were 2-0 ahead.  The advantage held for a more than half of the quarter before a couple of individual errors gave New Zealand the chance to turn the tide and by the whistle they were 7-5 in front.

England started the second quarter a bit flustered while the Fastnet Ferns kept fluidly moving the ball around the court and in front by three goals. England were doggedly keeping the pressure up and it started paying off in the latter stages of the quarter with New Zealand giving up the ball when harried and at half-time it was 11-10, England down by one goal.

No Powerplays called by the teams in Q3 which left all the double point action to the final 6 minutes of the match. Two minutes ticked by with the sides going goal for goal. Jo Harten comfortable under the post and taking England ahead 13-14. A loose pass by Pam Cookey was intercepted and converted and the red and whites were once again behind.  There followed a rush of mid-court turnovers that resulted in a two-goal lead for the Ferns 18-16.

Double bubble in the final 6 minutes of the game for both teams matking every goal worth a precious two points.
Serena Guthrie was having no luck with the 50-50 balls but kept trying down to the final second on court.  The FastNet Ferns edged into four point lead by converting their centre pass, England were doggedly chasing down the score and with just one minute on the clock they pulled level. Again the Commonwealth Gold medalists converted from their centre pass but the red and whites lost possession from their centre in the confusion following a number umpiring decisions the clock ticked down and out.  New Zealand retained the title with a 28-26 win over England in Liverpool

Q1: 7-5
Q2: 11-10
Q3: 18-16
Q4: 28-26
England starting 7: GS Louisa Brownfield, GA Pamela Cookey, WA Tamsin Greenway, C Karen Atkinson (captain), WD Serena Guthrie GD Stacey Francis, GK Sonia Mkoloma
Bench: Jo Harten, Rachel Dunn, Sasha Corbin, Eboni Beckford-Chambers, Lindsay Keable.

Umpires: Theresa Prince (SA) Dave Brown (JAM) with Annie Kloppers (SA)

http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/news/Current_News.php?articleId=1174

England Squad announced for World Netball Series at the Echo Arena Liverpool

England selectors have confirmed the squad that will compete in the World Netball Series in Liverpool as:

Louisa Brownfield
Rachel Dunn
Jo Harten
Pamela Cookey (vice captain)
Karen Atkinson (captain)
Tamsin Greenway
Serena Guthrie
Sasha Corbin
Stacey Francis
Eboni Beckford-Chambers
Lindsay Keable
Sonia Mkoloma

National coach Sue Hawkins commented, “The squad provides an exciting blend of experience and youth and the World Netball Series gives the youngsters a great opportunity to develop their skills on the International stage alongside many of the senior athletes who won Bronze for England in the Commonwealth Games.

The World Netball Series takes place from 19th to 21st November at the Echo Arena Liverpool.

http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/news/Current_News.php?articleId=1158

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ENGLAND WIN BRONZE @ CWG

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