Ruth Hughes is ready to put her stamp on the Netball Super League with Birmingham Panthers.
Hughes has been forced to be patient for her chance in the Super League, learning her trade as a training partner at Wasps, Cardiff Dragons and Severn Stars before securing a full contract at Panthers under Jo Trip.
Hughes first worked with Trip at Severn Stars, under whom she made her Super League debut in 2023, and the Kiwi coach is confident the mid-courter has what it takes to impress NSL fans.
Able to play at both centre and wing attack, Hughes’ fast-paced play has caught the eye throughout her netball journey.
Hughes toured Australia and New Zealand with England Under-19s and won Netball Europe with England Under-21s.
Off the court, she qualified as a Master of Pharmacy after studying at the University of Birmingham and is currently a foundation pharmacist.
Hughes represented Birmingham on the netball court throughout her studies, after coming through at Chester Netball Club and Linden Netball Club.
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