Netball Super League | Netball Super League 2025 Squad Reveals: Live Blog

Prepare for a busy day of announcements as the eight teams competing in the relaunched Netball Super League (NSL) in 2025 reveal their squad lists.

With all players out of contract at the end of the 2024 season ahead of a relaunch of the League in 2025, NSL Clubs have been able to build their squads from scratch, with key players making moves across the League.

Across the day, Clubs, supported by the NSL, Sky Sports and wider news outlets, will build excitement, share stories and reveal their exciting new line ups ahead of the 2025 season. With two new teams in the fold for 2025 and every player up for grabs, its set to be a dramatic day that you won’t want to miss.

Follow along with our live blog here for all the updates and reactions as they happen. And make sure you’re tuned into Sky Sports News and following @SkySports and the @NetballSL on  X,  Instagram and TikTok to make sure you don’t miss a moment!

Loughborough Lighting

Completing our squads for NSL 2025, it’s the reigning champions Loughborough Lightning.

Introducing your Loughborough Lightning squad for the 2025 @NetballSL 🏐⚡

Register now for exclusive updates 👉 https://t.co/3DF5YzVXW5
#NSL2025 pic.twitter.com/I5VUBZaA5t

— Loughborough Lightning Netball (@LboroLightning) September 4, 2024

Leeds Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos are the latest Club to reveal their 2025 squad as fans eagerly watch on.

Introducing the Leeds Rhinos Netball squad for the 2025 @NetballSL season.. pic.twitter.com/FcdfjBwxbg

— Leeds Rhinos Netball (@RhinosNetballSL) September 4, 2024

Manchester Thunder

After a second place finish in NSL 2024, Manchester Thunder are back with a few key changes to their squad.

Introducing our 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣ @netballsl squad ⚡️💛🖤#NSL2025 #netball #ThunderFamily @SkyNetball @SkySportsNews @SkySports pic.twitter.com/6byG8Z5LQs

— Manchester Thunder (@thundernetball) September 4, 2024

As well as retaining core players such as Lois Pearson and Nat Metcalf, Thunder have injected some height into their defensive end in the form of reigning NSL champion Nicola Smith. Hear from Head Coach Karen Greig speaking to Sky Sports News about her new squad:

Here’s who will feature in the Manchester Thunder squad for 2024/25 ⚡ pic.twitter.com/AMlcV3hhmk

— Sky Sports Netball (@SkyNetball) September 4, 2024

LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons

Next up its the LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons sharing their squad with NSL fans.

The good news is you don’t need to choose just one character because…⁰This is your 2025 Cardiff Dragons team🐉🏐

Read the article for more player information and an inside scoop from the coach using the link below. See you courtside Dragons fans💚https://t.co/kUWmwtSRHE pic.twitter.com/h0xebofRGx

— LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons (@cardiffdragons_) September 4, 2024

Dragons’ announcement revelead the return of some fan favourites, including midcourter Elle McDonald, who spoke to Sky Sports as the news broke:

Meet the squad of the Cardiff Dragons ahead of the new Netball Super League season 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 pic.twitter.com/VSyO7wbNtN

— Sky Sports Netball (@SkyNetball) September 4, 2024

London Mavericks

Under brand new Director of Netball, Tamsin Greenway and Head Coach Camilla Buchanan, London Mavericks have announced their 2025 squad.

It’s time! Introducing London Mavericks’ squad for the @NetballSL 2025…🏐🔥

📺 @TamsinGreenway & a couple of Mavs players will be on @SkySportsNews at 12.30!

📱 Live stream with coaches & players to follow across Mavs’ Insta @ldnmavericksnetball between 12.35 and 1pm. pic.twitter.com/3KkXYjPFZ8

— London Mavericks (@LDNMavericks) September 4, 2024

Retaining their core squad from 2024, London Mavericks have welcomed some exciting new names into their squad, including Amelia Hall who has moved from Leeds to London and former London Pulse midcourter Izzi Phillips who has crossed the capital in the off-season. Listen to Director of Netball Tamsin Greenway talk through the Mavericks’ 2025 squad on Sky Sports News:

London Mavericks reveal their squad 🚨

Director Tamsin Greenway shares her excitement for the new era of Netball ✨ pic.twitter.com/OxpBGxQmMJ

— Sky Sports Netball (@SkyNetball) September 4, 2024

Birmingham Panthers

Another new club with a brand new squad has now been revealed by Birmingham Panthers. 🚨 Squad Announcement! 🚨

Head Coach Jo Trip reveals the Birmingham Panthers squad ahead of our debut season in the 2025 @NetballSL 🐾

Sign up to our newsletter and receive exclusive news from inside the camp – https://t.co/y4I6LXXKla #PantherPride #NetballSL pic.twitter.com/jy0CeVFeLt

— Birmingham Panthers Netball (@PanthersNball) September 4, 2024

Sigi Burger and Jess Shaw look to continue their connection at the new club whilst Gabrielle Sinclair returns to the NSL after a year with Melbourne Mavericks in the SSN. Catch Head Coach Jo Trip live on Sky Sports chatting about her squad:

“It’s huge for the sport”

Birmingham Panthers Head Coach Jo Trip reacts to the 2025 squad 🔢 pic.twitter.com/kI2WbPrePM

— Sky Sports Netball (@SkyNetball) September 4, 2024

Nottingham Forest

Next up its brand new team Nottingham Forest sharing who will make up their inaugural NSL squad.

Introducing your Nottingham Forest Netball squad for the 2025 Netball Super League! ❤️#NSL2025 pic.twitter.com/lT9ziZGudX

— Nottingham Forest Netball (@NFNetball) September 4, 2024

The squad announcement has revealed that South African shooting star Rolene Streutker will be joining the NSL, along with Ugandan star Falidah Kadondi. Listen to Head Coach Chelsea Pitman talking through her recruitment on Sky Sports News below:

“They are absolutely phenomenal athletes”

Nottingham Forest’s Super League squad is…👀 pic.twitter.com/ehQKBDwGtb

— Sky Sports Netball (@SkyNetball) September 4, 2024

London Pulse

Here it is, our first announcement of the day and it’s 2024’s semi-finalists London Pulse.

Born in London, Built in London – London Pulse 2025

Introducing the 2025 @NetballSL London Pulse Squad#BuiltToWin #OneTeamOneHeart #NSL2025 pic.twitter.com/FgYpKoZqZm

— London Pulse Netball (@Pulse_Netball) September 4, 2024

Among the headlines is the news that former Team Bath goal attack, Sophie Kelly has joined London Pulse, whilst Funmi Fadoju and Halimat Adio continue their defensive partnership at the other end of the court. Listen to Sophie chatting about her move on Sky Sports News here:

It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster” 🎢

Sophie Kelly is very excited to be playing for London Pulse 🏐 pic.twitter.com/lVaLOTaFQs

— Sky Sports Netball (@SkyNetball) September 4, 2024