5th Qtr
Summer 2025
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to your spring edition of
Super by name, Super by nature
The new Netball Super League is certainly living up to expectations as we move towards the business end of the season. In this special feature we review the Super Cup that kicked the whole thing off and speak to a coach or player at each of the eight clubs, asking them about the impact of the new competition and how it is all going. And after that we chat to Millie von Nierop, the captain of Loughborough Lightning’s NXT Gen side, who gives us the inside track on what the brand new competition is all about.
All eyes turn to the Grand Final
As all eight NSL clubs continue to battle
Generational talents
You will all no doubt be glued to the Netball Super League but did you know there is another brand-new offering making its debut? As part of the sport’s journey towards professionalism, the NXT Gen League has been established to give top-level netball a structure that allows young talent to thrive. We spoke to Millie van Nierop, the captain of early pacesetters Loughborough Lightning, to find out more
VITALITY ROSES LIFT NATIONS CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME
In their sixth Vitality Netball Nations Cup final, a young Vitality Roses squad came out victorious, beating South Africa 61-55 at the Copper Box Arena.
NATIONS CUP 2025
A SUCCESS WITH ROOM TO GROW
YOUNG ROSES DOMINATE AT NETBALL EUROPE
Roses Pathway Head Coach sees her charges sweep all before them.
WORLD YOUTH CUP PREP STARTS IN OZ
Roses Pathway Head Coach Sonia Mkoloma reflects on an enlightening tour Down Under.
Eagles fly high at National Clubs Finals
The 2025 Under 16 National Clubs Finals, in
Yarm, Putney High and Hartpury take the honours
The England Netball National Schools competition is the
Oldham, Downs and Blackpool hit the heights
Following 18 action-packed rounds, Oldham Netball Club won
Hatfield, Jets and YMCA Magic steal the show
12 teams took to the court to battle
London Pulse do the double
London Pulse took the title in both the
Netball takes to the stage
Click here to access the NETBALLHer
Aussies visit England for showdown
For the first time ever, world number one
300 and counting!
Jackie Milsom, Loughborough Lightning Team Manager, celebrated 20 years and 300 appearances with the side earlier this season. We asked her how it all came about.
ONE big thank you
The nominations have now closed for our regional ONE Awards, so a huge thank you goes out to all of you who have taken the time and effort to nominate.
Walking Netball leading the way
In just 10 years, the Haltemprice Walking Netball Group in the East Riding of Yorkshire has gone from tiny beginnings to a fully fledged and ever-growing club for netballers who are showing that age is no barrier to playing the game.
A splash of colour
You may have noticed the rather eye-catching ball being used in the Netball Super League this season, ‘the result of an innovative collaboration between Sophie Tea Art and Gilbert Netball.
Focus on Sutton Town
We spoke to Hayley Myles, Head Coach of Sutton Town Netball Club about her club’s commitment to offer inclusive kit.
Coaching takes centre stage
With Michelle Hayden, the new Head of Coach Education and Development in place, there will be an increased focus within England Netball on developing our coaches at every level. We speak with the woman tasked with making it happen.
On the rise
We spoke to the British Army about how they’ve grown men’s and mixed participation in netball.
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Welcome

Hello and welcome to your spring edition of 5TH QTR magazine. For many of the Netball Family, we’ve reached the end of another brilliant netball season and, whether you’re hanging up your trainers for a break over the summer, or busy pulling together team lists for your local summer league, I hope you’ve all made some wonderful memories playing, coaching, officiating, supporting or volunteering over the past season.

So much has happened in the netball world since the last edition of 5TH QTR magazine and I hope you enjoy discovering it all in this jam-packed edition.

From celebrating the Vitality Roses winning the Vitality Netball Nations Cup for the first time ever to reflecting on two hugely important tours for our U21 and U17 pathway athletes, there is plenty to catch up on from the international stage. In this magazine you’ll be able to find an exclusive interview with Sonia Mkoloma, Roses Pathway Head Coach, who lifts the lid on the U21s tour to Australia, and the important development opportunities this provided as we prepare for the Netball World Youth Cup this summer.

We also look back on a busy season of netball across the country, reflecting on both the National Schools and National Clubs Finals, taking a look at our commitment to Tess Howard MBE’s Inclusive Kit Charter, sharing how one club has truly embraced inclusive kit, and celebrating a milestone birthday for Haltemprice Walking Netball group. We look ahead to the England Thorns’ upcoming series against the Australian Kelpies and also shine a light on the work being done to better connect with our brilliant coaches across the game.

Meanwhile on the elite domestic stage, the Netball Super League’s relaunch is well and truly underway. It has been fantastic to see our Netball Family come together to support and celebrate this momentous change for our sport, and we have seen significant growth in broadcast viewers, ticket sales and digital engagement so far this season. Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket, watched a game on Sky Sports and BBC Sport, or followed along on socials for showing up for our sport, our athletes, and the next generation of NSL stars.

You’ll find interviews with players and coaches from across the NSL inside this edition of 5TH QTR magazine, as well as exclusive insight into some of the stand-out stories from the Netball Family over the past four months. And as we look forwards to what is coming up, all eyes now turn to the NSL Grand Final which will be held for the very first time at The O2 on 6 July.

We don’t know who will take to court on the big day just yet, but we do know that it will be an action-packed day full of unmissable experiences and entertainment both on and beyond the court. I am so looking forward to celebrating the end of the first season of the relaunched League and crowning the 2025 Netball Super League champions at what is sure to be an extraordinary event. If you’d like to be there to watch it all unfold live, tickets are available here with a 10% discount for England Netball members. I can’t wait to see you there!

CEO, England Netball

Walking Netball leading the way
In just 10 years, the Haltemprice Walking Netball Group in the East Riding of Yorkshire has gone from tiny beginnings to a fully fledged and ever-growing club for netballers who are showing that age is no barrier to playing the game.
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The new Netball Super League is certainly living up to expectations as we move towards the business end of the season. In this special feature we review the Super Cup that kicked the whole thing off and speak to a coach or player at each of the eight clubs, asking them about the impact of the new competition and how it is all going. And after that we chat to Millie von Nierop, the captain of Loughborough Lightning’s NXT Gen side, who gives us the inside track on what the brand new competition is all about.
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The new Netball Super League is certainly living up to expectations as we move towards the business end of the season. In this special feature we review the Super Cup that kicked the whole thing off and speak to a coach or player at each of the eight clubs, asking them about the impact of the new competition and how it is all going. And after that we chat to Millie von Nierop, the captain of Loughborough Lightning’s NXT Gen side, who gives us the inside track on what the brand new competition is all about.
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Welcome
Hello and welcome to your spring edition of
Super by name, Super by nature
The new Netball Super League is certainly living up to expectations as we move towards the business end of the season. In this special feature we review the Super Cup that kicked the whole thing off and speak to a coach or player at each of the eight clubs, asking them about the impact of the new competition and how it is all going. And after that we chat to Millie von Nierop, the captain of Loughborough Lightning’s NXT Gen side, who gives us the inside track on what the brand new competition is all about.
All eyes turn to the Grand Final
As all eight NSL clubs continue to battle
Generational talents
You will all no doubt be glued to the Netball Super League but did you know there is another brand-new offering making its debut? As part of the sport’s journey towards professionalism, the NXT Gen League has been established to give top-level netball a structure that allows young talent to thrive. We spoke to Millie van Nierop, the captain of early pacesetters Loughborough Lightning, to find out more
VITALITY ROSES LIFT NATIONS CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME
In their sixth Vitality Netball Nations Cup final, a young Vitality Roses squad came out victorious, beating South Africa 61-55 at the Copper Box Arena.
NATIONS CUP 2025
A SUCCESS WITH ROOM TO GROW
YOUNG ROSES DOMINATE AT NETBALL EUROPE
Roses Pathway Head Coach sees her charges sweep all before them.
WORLD YOUTH CUP PREP STARTS IN OZ
Roses Pathway Head Coach Sonia Mkoloma reflects on an enlightening tour Down Under.
Eagles fly high at National Clubs Finals
The 2025 Under 16 National Clubs Finals, in
Yarm, Putney High and Hartpury take the honours
The England Netball National Schools competition is the
Oldham, Downs and Blackpool hit the heights
Following 18 action-packed rounds, Oldham Netball Club won
Hatfield, Jets and YMCA Magic steal the show
12 teams took to the court to battle
London Pulse do the double
London Pulse took the title in both the
Netball takes to the stage
Click here to access the NETBALLHer
Aussies visit England for showdown
For the first time ever, world number one
300 and counting!
Jackie Milsom, Loughborough Lightning Team Manager, celebrated 20 years and 300 appearances with the side earlier this season. We asked her how it all came about.
ONE big thank you
The nominations have now closed for our regional ONE Awards, so a huge thank you goes out to all of you who have taken the time and effort to nominate.
Walking Netball leading the way
In just 10 years, the Haltemprice Walking Netball Group in the East Riding of Yorkshire has gone from tiny beginnings to a fully fledged and ever-growing club for netballers who are showing that age is no barrier to playing the game.
A splash of colour
You may have noticed the rather eye-catching ball being used in the Netball Super League this season, ‘the result of an innovative collaboration between Sophie Tea Art and Gilbert Netball.
Focus on Sutton Town
We spoke to Hayley Myles, Head Coach of Sutton Town Netball Club about her club’s commitment to offer inclusive kit.
Coaching takes centre stage
With Michelle Hayden, the new Head of Coach Education and Development in place, there will be an increased focus within England Netball on developing our coaches at every level. We speak with the woman tasked with making it happen.
On the rise
We spoke to the British Army about how they’ve grown men’s and mixed participation in netball.
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