Bloxham named interim head coach for Welsh Feathers ahead of qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Reinga Bloxham will assume the role of interim head coach for the Welsh Feathers as they prepare for the Netball World Cup qualifiers set for September. Bloxham, currently head coach of the LexisNexis Dragons, succeeds Emily Handyside and has previous experience with the team, having served as manager at the Commonwealth Games. Under her guidance, the Dragons finished fifth in the latest Netball Super League season. Wales, ranked seventh in the world, will compete against Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, with the top two qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Sydney.
- •Bloxham starts as interim head coach for the qualifiers in September.
- •Wales aims to secure a spot in the 2027 World Cup.
- •The team underperformed at the Commonwealth Games, finishing 10th.
- •Bloxham has been head coach of the Dragons since 2024.
- •Sarah Lewis appointed interim assistant coach for the qualifiers.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bloxham to take interim charge of Welsh Feathers
"LexisNexis Dragons head coach Reinga Bloxham will take interim charge for Wales' Netball World Cup qualifiers
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