A head injury to Amy Clinton in the previous game forced Dragons into several changes ahead of the game against Saracens Mavericks. Annika Lee-Jones made her first start at GS with Leila Thomas taking her place at keeper. Meanwhile, co-captain Rebekah Robinson moved to wing-attack with Laura Rudland partnering Annika in the circle. It was…
Buoyed by a far improved display against Strathclyde Sirens in Round 3, Dragons went into their game against Surrey Storm with plenty to feel positive about as the franchise looked for their first win of the 2021 campaign. It was not the ideal start as a slip in the opposition circle gave Storm an early…
Dragons went into Round 3 of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague looking to make amends for a disappointing opening weekend against Leeds Rhinos and Team Bath. It was a great start for the Dragons defence as new defensive-duo Leila Thomas and Abby Tyrrell combined to put pressure on Sirens’ first shot, forcing the rebound out…
Match report courtesy of Team Bath Netball Team Bath were playing their first game since last March, while Celtic Dragons were lining up for their second fixture in less than 24 hours after appearing in the opening match of the 2021 season: a 65-35 defeat to Superleague newcomers Leeds Rhinos. Team Bath quickly found their…
The long wait for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague had finally come to an end and Celtic Dragons made their first long journey up to Wakefield for the opening fixture of this year’s league. Nobody knew quite what to make of their opposition, newcomers Leeds Rhinos, but by the end of the match viewers were…
Today (Friday 12 February) the Vitality Netball Superleague will return, behind closed doors, for its first fixture of the 2021 season, where Dragons will take on newcomers Leeds Rhinos! The first centre pass will take place at 5.15pm this evening with broadcast coverage on Sky Sports starting at 4.45pm. You can watch Celtic Dragons v…
The Vitality Netball Superleague will be returning on 12 February 2021 featuring 11 teams, with the addition of newcomers Leeds Rhinos. The 2021 season, which is set to be the most competitive and exciting yet, will feature some big-name signings from across the world of netball, ready to showcase their skills on court and make…
A Vitality Netball Superleague All Stars squad has today been announced, which will see a team of 13 players take part in a three-part Vitality Netball Legends Series against England. We are particularly proud to share the news that our very own Rebekah Robinson will be representing Celtic Dragons in the All Stars team! Taking…
Celtic Dragons is hugely excited to share the news that dual-end netballer, Annika Lee-Jones will be joining the franchise from Australia’s Sunshine Coast Lightning. Lee-Jones, 24, who hails from Perth, Western Australia, will be travelling over to Wales ahead of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague where she will be linking up with her fellow Dragons….
Celtic Dragons is pleased to share the news that defender Annie O’Rourke will be returning to Celtic Dragons for the 2021 season. O’Rourke was elevated to a Superleague squad for the first time last season as she joined the franchise ahead of the 2020 season. Prior to arriving at Celtic Dragons, O’Rourke was part of…