The 2024 Celtic Cup was an international netball series hosted and organised by Netball Scotland in November 2024. It was the inaugural Celtic Cup netball tournament. The hosts, Scotland were joined by Northern Ireland, Wales and Zimbabwe. With a team coached by Emily Handyside and captained by Bethan Dyke, Wales won the series after winning all four of their matches. In the final they defeated Scotland 59–47. Zimbabwe finished third after defeating Northern Ireland 55–49 in a playoff. The series was broadcast live on BBC iPlayer.
Squads + Participating teams and rosters Ciara CrosbieNiamh CooperFrances KeenanEmma MageeMichelle Magee (vc)Evelyn McCaghertyMaria McCannRosa McCloskeyGeorgie McGrathOrla McGeoughAna MulhollandOrlaith RogersFionnuala Toner (c)Lauren WalsheEmma BarrieErin BollandKelly BoyleIona Christian (cc)Charlotte DunkleyAnna FaircloughCerys FinnZara FlettHannah GrantHannah LeightonEmma LoveNiamh McCallAlice McGeacheyEmily Nicholl (cc)Evie Watts Vicky BoothBethan Dyke (c)Celyn EmmanuelLucy HowellsAlex JohnsonNansi KutiZoe MatthewmanCaris MorganEllen MorganLeah Middleton Georgia RowePoppy TydemanPhillipa YarrantonSharon BwanaliBlessing KahariFelisitus Kwangwa (c)Anifa LuyaTafadzwa MawangoThandiwe Mashore Elizabeth Mushore (c)Faith MuteroKelly Muyambo Nicole MuzanenamoUpenyu MyamboNobukhosi NdlovuThandazile NdlovuUrsula NdlovuChipo ShokoZimusi Takadanaighe Head Coach:Sheonah Forbes Head Coach:Kath Tetley Head Coach:Emily Handyside Head Coach:Ropafadzo Mutsauki Assistant coach:Debbie BleakleyElissa Kent Assistant coach: Assistant coach:Natalie Roddy Assistant coach:Simbarashe Mlambo
Debuts and milestones On 8 November 2024, Bethan Dyke made her 75th senior appearance for Wales in the match against Northern Ireland. On 9 November 2024, Evie Watts made her senior debut for Scotland against Northern Ireland. On 10 November 2024, Poppy Tydeman made her senior debut for Wales against Scotland.
Match officials Umpires Umpire Association Rhian EdwardsWalesTracy-Ann GriffithsJamaicaAnso KempSouth AfricaTharina OppermanSouth Africa Lizzie SaywellEngland Umpire Appointments Panel Umpire AssociationHeather GleadallEnglandJackie MizonEngland Marielouw Van der MerweSouth Africa
Round robin stage Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Table 13300172157+156 23210164143+214 33120204161+432 43030131171-400
Playoffs 3rd/4th playoff
Final
Final Placings Rank Team 12 34
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