Dragons vs. Surrey
Mon Feb 26 2018 – Celtic Dragons v Surrey Storm – Report by W. H. Rees A slow start for Celtic Dragons in the first minutes of the opening quarter against Surrey Storm proved deceptive as the players in green went on to record their first victory for the VNSL 2018 campaign. The match also…
Welsh Netball is pleased to announce that it has appointed Australian coach Julie Hoornweg as Interim Head Coach of Celtic Dragons and Wales. Hoornweg has an outstanding coaching CV, combining extensive experience in both international and franchise netball. Hoornweg began her career as a netball player in the Australian state of Victoria. She then moved…
Celtic Dragons started their 2018 by revealing their brand new 2018 Player Layer dress at Deeside Leisure Centre on Saturday 27 January. Ahead of the pre-season warm up match against Manchester Thunder, Celtic Dragons unveiled their new dress in front of fans in North Wales. The dress, green for home matches and grey for trips…
Team Manager – Celtic Dragons Reporting to: Celtic Dragons Head Coach Welsh Netball – Grow the Game, Inspire Success Role Summary Welsh Netball is looking for a self-motivated individual who will support the Celtic Dragons Head Coach, Assistant Coach, players and support team to enable all to perform at their very best. Celtic Dragons require…
Welsh Netball and Celtic Dragons are excited to announce Ace Feet in Motion and Orthotix as their official Podiatrist and exclusive supplier of sports and rehabilitation bracing. The partnership will allow Wales and Celtic Dragons athletes to benefit from expert services in foot health and sports medicine bracing ahead of months of vigorous pre-season training…
Welsh Netball franchise the Celtic Dragons have been awarded the Fanalyse Best Technology Partner Commendation award. In partnership with Lightmaker and TokBox, Celtic Dragons were the first ever women’s sport in the UK to pilot a live Q&A session between the netball team’s stars and their fans. The annual Fanalyse awards recognises innovative and forward-thinking…
Welsh Netball franchise the Celtic Dragons in partnership with Lightmaker and TokBox have been nominated for the Fanalyse ‘Best Technology Partner’ 2017. The Celtic Dragons, who are the only Welsh team within the prestigious Vitality Netball Superleague, were the first ever women’s sport in the UK to pilot a live Q&A session where their fans…
Celtic Dragons end the 2017 Vitality Netball Superleague Season on a high with a satisfying win over visitors Team Northumbria. The Celtic Dragons were welcomed by an excited Green Army, ready to raise the roof for one last time. The Dragons started strong – establishing an early lead ahead of their visitors. Northumbria were unable…
For the very first time in the Superleague the Wasps were welcomed to the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff for a Bank Holiday clash, the Green Army waiting to support their team at home. A win here at Cardiff would secure Wasps a place in the final four so this was not going to…
The visitors from Surrey stormed ahead to victory in a thrilling round 15 of the Vitality Netball Superleague, beating Celtic Dragons 57-69. It was a close scoreline throughout the match as both Celtic Dragons and Surrey Storm brought sharp, fast and high class netball on to the court. A combination of fluid movement in the…
It was a strong start from both sides with both teams having to work hard throughout the court to get the ball into the shooting circle. After Mavericks took an early lead, Dragons defensive pressure and strong rebounding in the Mavericks’ shooting circle saw the Dragons’ equalise the score 14-14 at the end of Q1. Mavericks’ zonal defence created…
Visitors Manchester Thunder stole the win from hosts Celtic Dragons in the final seconds of a very close match. Dragons were ahead throughout the first half after an early lead. Dragons were full of confidence as they worked the ball smoothly down the court to secure goal after goal, leading 17 to Thunder’s 14 at…
Congratulations to three members of the squad and three training partners who have been selected into Wales’ under 21 squad, ahead of the Netball World Youth Cup 2017 in Botswana. Lydia Hitchings, Leila Thomas, Fern Davies and training partners Megan Powell and Chloe James are in the final 12 selected into the squad. Training partner…
Celtic Dragons miss out against visitors Severn Stars, who won 59-50 in Round 10 of the Vitality Netball Superleague. Spirits were high after a first home win against Sirens last week and excitement was building ahead of a re-match against Severn Stars. The match began with both teams with their foot on the accelerator. Stars…
MOVES to grow women’s sport in Wales have been boosted by news that Celtic Dragons netball team has won its first major nutritional sponsorship deal. Celtic Dragons is the first female team to be sponsored by Welsh sporting brand MSC Nutrition after a new deal was confirmed to help promote greater participation in women’s sport…
Netball Superleague team the Celtic Dragons have seized their first win of the season with a 55-52 win over Sirens Netball. At last night’s much anticipated Celtic clash between the Welsh and Scottish franchise teams, the Green Army witnessed an edge-of-your-seat match with the game still too close to call until the final few minutes….
In the 7th round of the Vitality Netball Superleague season, the Celtic Dragons suffered defeat against table toppers Loughborough Lightning. After 6 weeks on the road at away games across the country, the Dragons were welcomed back to their home venue at Cardiff’s Sport Wales Centre on Monday 3 April. The 380 attending Green Army…
Round 5 is almost upon us and the Celtic Dragons are on the road again – this time they’ll be travelling to Hertfordshire University’s Sports Village. The Dragons will face Hertfordshire Mavericks at 3.30pm for their fourth of five away games in a row. The previous two games have seen the Dragons in contention in…
The Celtic Dragons are back on the hunt for their first Superleague win at their next away game against Manchester Thunder, on Saturday 11 March. In their first three matches, the Celtic Dragons have shown the potential that this group of players can bring to the new-look Superleague. The Dragons are more determined than ever…
Celtic Dragons Head Coach Trish Wilcox says the team are looking forward to giving a performance they and the Green Army fans can be proud of, at their next VNSL2017 fixture this Friday 3 March. The Dragons will travel to their third match of the season against new Superleague team Severn Stars, at University of…
The Celtic Dragons suffered a tough loss at the spectacular Super Ten event, held at the Genting Arena, Birmingham on 25 February 2017. In front of a crowd of thousands the Dragons went head to head with new faces in the Superleague Sirens Netball. Dragons starting 7: Eleanor Roberts (GS), Kalifa McCollin (GA), Bethan Dyke…
Head Coach Trish Wilcox says the Celtic Dragons team are feeling confident and focused going into their second game of the Vitality Netball Superleague. The Dragons face new faces to the Superleague the Sirens at 2pm at the Genting Arena, Birmingham. The match is part of the Super Ten event where all the Superleague will…
Off we go……… Saturday 18th February at home in Sport Wales National Centre the Celtic Dragons face Team Bath for their first home game in the 2017 Vitality Netball Super League. The Dragons all fired up, eager and ready to get the season going especially as they are in front of their Green Army fans,…
Vitality Netball Superleague player Bethan Dyke is to be sponsored by Torfaen Leisure Trust throughout the 2017 season. Bethan, a fast and fierce centre-court player, is about to head into her 5th season for the Welsh franchise team the Celtic Dragons. 22-year-old Bethan Dyke from Bridgend said of her sponsorship: “I am grateful to Torfaen…
A Celtic Dragons super fan from Burry Port, Carmarthenshire has been given a starring role in a new promotional film for netball Superleague team the Celtic Dragons. Nine-year-old Elen Govier has been following the Celtic Dragons since 2011, and features in the film as a very lucky fan who meets her heroes. You can watch…
With less than three months until the prestigious Vitality Netball Suplerague kicks off in February 2017, the Celtic Dragons have released tickets for all their home games. The Dragons will play nine games at their home at Sport Wales Centre, Cardiff. The squad say they are looking forward to welcoming their loyal Green Army fans…
On Wednesday, 21 December the Netball Superleague team the Celtic Dragons will commence their preseason tour across the country to visit their Green Army fan base. The first stop will be at Llandarcy Academy of Sport, Neath, where a dedicated Green Army Fan Zone will be held. In partnership with the NPTC Group of Colleges, fans…
With just days until the Mike Greenwood Trophy tournament at Belle Vue Stadium in Manchester, the Celtic Dragons are looking forward to their first hit out of pre-season match play. This Saturday sees the 5th Mike Greenwood Trophy event. Five teams including the Celtic Dragons, Hertfordshire Mavericks, Team Bath, Wasps and hosts Manchester Thunder will…
Celtic Dragons are pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Marin as Commercial and Operations Manager. Catherine will be joining the franchise from January 2017 ahead of the new look Vitality Netball Superleague season which starts in February. As current Head of Park Operations at Thorpe Park, Catherine has extensive knowledge of the tourism and…
Suprise someone special with a celebration birthday package at a Celtic Dragon Home match! We will announce their birthday at half time, present them with a signed Celtic Dragon autograph card, a birthday cake and Photo opportunity with Celtic Dragon players at the end of the match. All this for £30! (Excludes match tickets) Book…
Celtic Dragons Franchise is pleased to welcome Clare Jones into the squad competing in Vitality 2016 Netball Super League, Clare has been a training partner with the Dragons and is ready to take the next step. We wish Clare all the best for the 2016 season.
