Wales netball team aims for World Cup qualification in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Wales' netballers are set to compete in Glasgow this weekend looking to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. After finishing 10th at the Commonwealth Games, the team hopes to redeem themselves against Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, with two World Cup spots on the line. Interim head coach Reinga Bloxham expressed confidence in the squad, while players have reflected on their past performance and made improvements. They are striving to demonstrate their progress after a challenging summer and aim to secure victories in all three upcoming matches.
- •Wales finished 10th at the Commonwealth Games after losing to Tonga.
- •The team faces Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
- •Two World Cup qualification spots are available in this tournament.
- •Under interim coach Reinga Bloxham, Wales aims for improved performances.
- •Players have engaged in honest reflections post-Commonwealth Games.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Wales' World Cup aim after Commonwealth failings
"Wales aim to put Commonwealth Games disappointment behind them with World Cup qualification.
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